Saline Middle School Hornet Highlights for Sunday, February 28, 2021
Principal's Message:
As today is the last day of February, and the close of Black History Month, it is vital to remember that February shouldn't be the only month that we learn about important contributions of African Americans throughout history and today. It is important that we all continue to learn, study, and be allies. As we continue to experience acts of discrimination and racism, it is important for all of us to know how to stand up. We will be introducing our students to the Speak Up at School protocol Monday or Tuesday.
It was a big week in the area of transitions. This is an exciting time for students as they begin to think about future schools and future grades. It can also be a time of anxiety and uncertainty. Please feel free to reach out to the counseling staff for any questions that you may have. If you missed any of the webinars or missed emails, we tried to capture them in one location for you.
This week will be about elective course selection for the Classes of 2026 and 2027. While there was not a webinar for the Class of 2027, the process will be very similar to what your students experienced last year. You and your children will receive a special email either later this week or early next week concerning elective course selection.
- Class of 2028 (Current 5th Graders)
- Class of 2027 (Current 6th Graders)
- Class of 2026 (Current 7th Graders)
- Class of 2025 (Current 8th Graders)
New and Important Information for the Week:
NEW: Game Day- Virtual Club: If you are looking to connect with friends or make new friends during lunchtime then Game Day is the club for you! Game Day will consist of students coming together to play games via zoom such as “Would You Rather, Jeopardy, Kahoot”, free social chat time with friends and more! Game day will be held on Fridays during lunch from 11:10-11:40am starting Friday, December 4th. Please complete This to express your interest in this club and our club advisor will respond to you with the zoom link. Mrs. Collins, our School Social Worker will be the advisor for this club. If you have questions please reach out to Mrs. Collins at collinsa@salineschools.org to join this club.
Society of Women Engineers: All girls in the 7th through 10th grade are invited to virtually spend a day with us and explore the world of technology and engineering. Throughout the day, there will be various engineering related activities for students, as well as an admissions presentation for students and parents. Parents are also invited to join us for the day to participate in activities and hear more about how to support and encourage the next generation of female engineers. More information on how to sign up for this event can be found on our website here.
- Class of 2028 (Current 5th Graders)
- Class of 2027 (Current 6th Graders)
- Class of 2026 (Current 7th Graders)
- Class of 2025 (Current 8th Graders)
- If your student is currently in quarantine for testing positive or having symptoms within the past 10 days or are awaiting test results
- If your student has been identified as a close contact to someone who has tested positive within the past 10-14 days
- If you have traveled outside of the United States in the last fourteen days
Updated COVID-19 information from the Washtenaw County Health Department: If You Test Positive, If You Test Positive (en español), Quarantine/Isolation FAQ, Saliva Testing Site
What Happens When Someone Gets Covid
Flowchart for Symptomatic Individuals
Here is the latest version of the SAS Connected Learning Plan. This includes updates to sample schedules and a new flow chart for health scenarios.
From the SMS PTO:
PTO No Hassle Fundraiser. Please donate at this link: http://mspto.weebly.com/
Box Tops: Happy Holidays Saline Middle School Families! Have you downloaded the Box Top$ for Education app yet? Please keep box tops In mind while you are grocery shopping this holiday season. It is now easier than ever to submit box tops via the box tops for education app. Just scan your receipt within 14 days of purchases and the app will check for eligible items in order to give our school credit. If you’re shopping online for groceries or get emailed receipts, you can still earn Box Tops for our school. Download the app and start earning today.
Friday, March 12th: Asynchronous 1/2 day for SMS Students
Attendance Reminder: We are finding that students are electing to learn virtually on a given day for a variety of reasons unrelated to a COVID-19 situation and this is becoming very difficult to track for classroom attendance, particularly in 7th and 8th grade.
If your student is currently attending in-person for hybrid instruction, please send them to school on a consistent basis UNLESS they are showing the symptoms in the COVID-19 health screener graph below. If your child is showing symptoms of COVID-19, then we would ask that they either get tested for COVID-19 or see their pediatrician.
If your student prefers to remain virtual for the remainder of the trimester, please email Laura Washington at washingl@salineschools.org
Item Drop Off and Pick-Up Times: The Saline Middle School vestibule doors will be open from 7:00 am-4:00 pm Monday-Friday this week for drop off and pick-up of items.
Report Cards: Report cards are now available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you are having difficulty accessing the Powerschool Parent Portal, please email powerschool@salineschools.org. Thank you for your patience as we have had difficulty sending report cards electronically this trimester.
NWEA Scores are now available in Powerschool! Here are the directions to access them.
Attendance: Please remember that if your child is going to be absent, even remotely, please call the Saline Middle School front office to report attendance at 734-401-4600; press #1 for attendance OR use the Google Form.
Grades: Please check Powerschool or Summit Platform as many teachers have begun to enter grades. Please contact the technology department here if you are having difficulty accessing Powerschool.
Breakfast and lunch continue to be free for ALL students as long as Federal funding allows.
A new Covid-19 saliva test has now been released! Here is the press release from the Washtenaw County Health Department.
Here is the At-Home Learning Toolkit released by the SAS Elementary buildings. There is a lot of useful information that may also help our secondary students.
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