January 26, 2024
January 26, 2024
In this Edition:
- Observations Around Saline Area Schools
- Curriculum Corner
- School and Family Partnership Series: How to Raise an Adult
- Young 5 and Kindergarten Registration
- Hall of Fame Nominations Now Accepted
- Upcoming Events
Observations Around Saline Area Schools
Mother Nature provided us with four days off the last two weeks. I would like to thank the SAS Community for being patient as we determined when to call snow/ice/cold days. We know that days off of school create an inconsistent schedule for our students and a hardship for many families. Yet, we have had a recent weather pattern that has thrown a lot of different conditions at us that we have all had to navigate. Despite the unplanned time out of school, I was still able to observe many great things happening in our classrooms!
Harvest
Kindergarten students working on “towers of creativity”
2nd grade artists working towards creating a drip painting mural inspired by artist Jen Stark
3rd graders doing a review ahead of their test on geometry and measurement
Pleasant Ridge
SEL coaches discussing the difference between small, medium, and big problems relating to friendships
3rd grade musicians using music whiteboards to learn the notes on a staff
3rd grade media students reading biographies on various inventors ahead of their engineering activity
Woodland Meadows
Kindergarten students practicing their technique using rhythm sticks in music class
1st graders preparing for their Winter Performance
2nd graders learning to use calculators while counting by 10s and 100s
Heritage
4th grade music students singing The Court of King Caratacus - a catchy memorization tune with motions
4th grade media students using Apple Clips to create their own movie
5th graders working hard on the NWEA assessment
5th grade scientists trying to avoid algae buildup to protect “Laketown” as part of their Mystery Science unit
Middle School
6th grade math students simplifying algebraic expressions
7th grade orchestra students playing an excellent rendition of The Ash Grove
Spanish 1B students making Arepas (savory cornmeal snacks) found primarily in Columbia and Venezuela
SMS scientists working on “Colonizing Another World - Asexual vs Sexual Reproduction Models”
8th grade ELA students doing a writing project proposing a new elective course at SHS AND learning about social media influencers to market their project
High School
- SHS Today and Hornet Nation students preparing for their latest episode…..see it HERE
- Geometry students testing on similar polygons
- English 9 students analyzing biographical features on the “lessons that one can take from a person’s life
- AP Literature students discussing the second chapter of their latest text……V is for Vendetta
- SWWC Student Council Students providing tours of classes for consideration for 8th graders preparing for the transition to High School
Liberty
Saline Alternative High School students reading two different novels in ELA, The Boy From Block 66 and The Eleventh Trade
Young Adult Program (YAP) students exercising with Cardio Drumming
Curriculum Corner
School and Family Partnership Series: How to Raise an Adult
COMING UP THIS WEEK! Saline Area Schools invite parents and community members to participate in an informative and engaging evening with New York Times bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult, Dr. Julie Lythcott-Haims, on February 1, 2024 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Saline Middle School Auditorium. Drawing on her experience as a mother and her research with educators and admissions officers, Lythcott-Haims, the former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford University, will lead a thought-provoking talk and offer practical strategies that underline the importance of allowing children to make their own mistakes and develop the resilience, resourcefulness, and inner determination necessary to become healthy, thriving adults. Family, friends, and community members are welcome. This event is sponsored in part by the Foundation for Saline Area Schools and is a continuation of our School and Family Partnership Series. An RSVP is appreciated at bit.ly/44D74a9 This event will be recorded and available for 30 days for those unable to attend in person.
Young 5 and Kindergarten Registration
SAVE THE DATES! Kindergarten and Young 5 registration is coming up soon. Please mark your calendars and share the dates with families with children ages 4-5.
Information Session via Zoom:
- March 6, 6-7:30 p.m.,
- Link to join: bit.ly/SAS-Y5K
Building Walk-Throughs- an opportunity to meet our staff and visit our programs and facilities:
- Woodland Meadows: May 8, 6-7 p.m.
- Pleasant Ridge: May 15, 6-7 p.m.
- Harvest: May 22, 6-7 p.m.
Online enrollment begins March 18!
Hall of Fame Nominations Now Accepted
The Foundation for Saline Area Schools Alumni Association is seeking nominations for Saline graduates or former faculty, staff, coaches, or administrators that deserve recognition. Nominees should have gained recognition or made notable contributions in their selected field and/or community service. Nominees should be people of good character and integrity, and should exemplify the principles, philosophy, and mission of Saline Area Schools. Nominations are open until February 20.
Upcoming Events
- February 1: School and Family Partnership Series: How to Raise an Adult, 6-7:30 p.m., Saline Middle School Auditorium
- February 2: St. Olaf Band Performing at Saline High School Auditorium, Free for students and educators, $10 for general admission
- February 20: Deadline for Hall of Fame Nominations
- February 28: Saline Middle School Science Fair, 6-7:30 p.m., SMS Cafeteria (Sign-up by February 21)
- March 6: Young 5 and Kindergarten Information Session, via Zoom, 6-7:30 p.m.
- March 9: Foundation for Saline Area Schools Blue Jeans and Bling Fundraiser, 6-10 p.m., Sheraton Hotel, Ann Arbor
I hope you have an excellent extended weekend!
Sincerely,
Stephen D. Laatsch, PhD
Superintendent
Saline Area Schools, The Pursuit of Excellence
7265 N. Ann Arbor St., Saline, Michigan 48176
734-401-4001
laatschs@salineschools.org