Saline Middle School Hornet Highlights for Sunday, May 23, 2021

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 Principal's Message:  

We continue to be thankful for all of the families for their continued support; we truly appreciate you.  As the weather gets warmer, we would ask that students bring extra masks as many students are asking for replacements.  Also, please remind students to bring refillable water bottles as there are plenty of bottle fillers throughout the building.  Thank you again!

There will be no school on Monday, May 31st as we honor our Veterans on Memorial Day.  Thank you to those who served.

                                    SALINE MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY SCHEDULE:

(The daily schedule is now below under repeated information.)

New and Important Information for the Week:


NEW:  6th Grade Reproductive Health Curriculum Review, Thursday, May 27th at 7:00 pm

6th grade parents that are interested in reviewing the 6th grade Reproductive Health Curriculum have an opportunity to do so this Thursday at 7:00 pm.  Sixth grade teacher, Mr. Brunty, will be available, via Zoom, to answer any questions regarding this curricula.  Here is the Zoom information:


Topic: Reproductive Health Meeting: Curriculum Review
Time: May 27, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 987 7639 8479
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NEW:  Did your 8th grade student take the PSAT?  Here is information on how to access the scores.


NEW:  We have received new guidance from the Washtenaw County Health Department.  The guidance states that students can take off their masks for recess IF there are 100 or less students out on the playground at any time.  If we have over 100 students outside, masks should be worn at that point. Indoors, students should continue to mask as we have all year.


NEW:  Middle School devices will be checked in in the Media Center during the last week of school. Students will not be keeping the district device that was checked out to them for summer school or summer classes; they will need to request that device through either CE or Special Ed depending on the program.


NEW: Time to sell your Used Band Instruments!

If you have a band instrument that you're looking to sell to a beginning band student, here is your chance!  Our Heritage music students have recently been assigned to their music class for next fall and many families are looking to purchase a used instrument for their beginner.  If you have a band instrument that you'd like to sell, please complete this google form and we will share your contact information only when asked about sales for a specific instrument (flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, trombone, baritone, percussion kit).


NEW



NEW Electonic PSAT Scores

8th-grade students, please follow the directions in this slideshow to view their PSAT score electronically. Expect paper score reports to be shared during the start of the next school year.  


Current 6th and 7th Graders looking for a summer academic enrichment opportunity-Click on the link for this great opportunity.


Do you have an 8th grader interested in learning to row?  If you do, here is some information!  



This summer, Saline Volleyball is offering a variety of new camps for the community, and we would love to have you join us!


Click here for all the information!

There is still time to sign up! You can register here using this link! (Saline Community Ed. Website)


American Heart Challenge

Our event kicked off last week!  Register online now by clicking the link below.

http://www2.heart.org/goto/HornetsHaveHeart


Spring NWEA Window: May 17th-28th

See the schedule below for the Spring ELA and Math NWEA. Virtual students will complete the NWEA tests at home, while in-person students will complete NWEA at school. All make-up testing on May 21st or 28th will be completed remotely unless a student needs to come to the school to get a device. Students may complete NWEA on a school-issued or personal device. Please complete the following device check prior to testing.

NWEA Schedule:

May 24th and 25:  ELA 6th Grade
May 26th and 27th:  Math 6th Grade
May 28th:  NWEA Make-Ups.


NEW:  Bridge to Civility Engagement Session #4

Saline Bridge to Civility Equity Engagement Session #4 (May 27)

Please join us for another opportunity to engage in conversation around equity. We will be using the Saline Bridge to Civility Protocol to better help us engage in civil discourse. The norms that will be focused on for this session include: Debate the Issue, Respect the Person, Engage Directly and Accept Lack of Closure.

Please note that due to the number of trained facilitators we have to run breakout rooms, we are limiting participation to the first 120 people. Click HERE to join the conversation!  It is not necessary to have attended session #1 or #2 in order to attend this upcoming session on May 10th. NOTE: After you sign-up, a  ZOOM link will be provided to allow you to access the engagement session.


TRANSITION INFORMATION:

Please click on the link if you were not able to attend the informational
Webinars or missed emails.
Monday, May 17th-20th:  NWEA 

NEW:  Thursday, May 27th:  6th Grade Reproductive Health Curriculum Review

NEW:  Monday, May 31st:  No School for Students-Memorial Day

NEW:  Wednesday, June 9th:  1/2 Day for Students and 8th Grade Celebration (Live-streamed event)

Thursday, June 10th:  1/2 Day for Students and the Last Day of School

Covid-19 Related Items:

Covid-related absences:
  • 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

The attendance line can be reached at:  734-401-4600; press #1 for attendance OR use the Google Form.  

NEW: Updated COVID-19 information from the Washtenaw County Health Department: 

Frequently Asked Questions for Parents and Guardians

Cuarenenta y Aislamiento preguntas frecuentas para padres y tutores

If You Test Positive 

Si Da Positivo en la Prueba de Covid-19

Saliva Testing Site

What Happens When Someone Gets Covid

Flowchart for Symptomatic Individuals

New Saliva test released













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/fundraising.html

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.


Repeating Messages:

Summer Online Courses:  The application for summer ONLINE courses is ready. An updated course list for 2021-2022 is included. Summer Application Please note that the form requires a counselor's approval. 


SALINE MIDDLE SCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE FOR ALL STUDENTS:



Please bring your charged devices with a power cord. A friendly reminder that in-person learners are expected to bring their changed devices to school each day. While we provided loaner devices for some students last week, students are expected to bring their device. 

Attendance Change for 3rd trimester in-person students:  In-person students are expected to be in-person to be marked "Present." In-person students will be marked "Absent" if they call in for any reason that is not related to COVID-19.  Students would still be allowed to Zoom if they wish, but they will be marked "excused or unexcused absent" depending on the reason if they are not physically present at SMS.

Bring Your Own Device Presentation

Thank you to those who joined the BYOD+ Q&A session on March 24, 2021. Attached below is a copy of the presentation, which can also be found on our SHS BYOD+ page.

Here are the details for the Continuous 4-day/week learning plan. (Same as the link in the principal's message)


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.


Food Pantry Locations: If you or someone you know are in need of food and food items during this difficult time, here is a list of food pantries in the area.

Need tech help?  The SAS Tech Department is here to help!  Fill this form out with your tech questions and problems.

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.


Michigan Family Alliance. https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/






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