SLA-MS Advisory Memo
SLA-MS News for the week of October 8th
What is Advisory Memo?
On the School Calendar
Every day! School doors open at 7:45 for breakfast, classes start promptly at 8:15!
Tuesday, October 16th, 3:30-4:45: Chess Club Starts! Sign up with this Google Form
Wednesday, October 24th: First SLA-MS Curriculum Night! This will be a series of nights through the year. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their learning as teachers go over the skills we’re working on and ways to reinforce and extend these at home.
October 24th will focus on Humanities! We would love to have you and your student there! Because we're trying to provide food and childcare for younger siblings, it would be helpful to get a rough head count of who's attending. If you're planning to come, please email Ms. Hilary at hhamilton@philasd.org. Of course, everyone is welcome even if you can't RSVP!
Thursday, October 25th: Breakfast with Mr.Boyle at 9am, meet at entrance lobby
November 21st: HSA Meeting at 5:30, meet at entrance lobby
Wednesday, October 31st, 2pm-3:15: Mini-course show case! Students will be presenting what they have learned in their mini-courses to peers. See student performances and pieces of art on display!
November 6th: No school for students, Election Day
November 7th,8th & 9th: Parent/Teacher Conferences! Your student's advisors will be notifying you how to sign-up for times.
November 7th, 8th & 9th: Early dismissal for students at 12:20
Mondays: Run Club. Meet after school in the class-a-gym-a-torium. Students go on a brief run with a supervising teacher.
Tuesdays: School Selection process is open. Prospective families can tour SLA-MS from 9:30am-11am. For more information & to sign up for a date use this link.
Every Thursday: $1 Pretzel Sale. Soft pretzels will be for sale in the morning & at lunch time, while supplies last!
School Announcements
Shelled seeds are not a snack for school. Please keep them at home or enjoy them outside of school.
Box Tops! We are collecting Box Tops. Hand them in your student's advisor and Lynn Major will be collecting them for HSA.
Keep slime at home: Slime, putty and other gooey substances are not allowed at SLA-MS. It can ruin Chrome Books, other personal belongings and clog sinks. Please keep it at home.
The Chromebook Insurance Form can be found with this link. This needs to be renewed every year! Please review and return to Ms.Martin as soon as possible.
Community Exploration volunteers needed! We are in need of SLA-MS family and community members to volunteer during 7th grade community exploration on Wednesday 2pm-3:20pm. Students will be exploring the high school application process and other community opportunities.We need volunteers to be with the 7th graders during this class time. If interested, contact Ms.Potts, Community Partnership Coordinator, dpotts@philasd.org or complete this availability and information form.
Reminder: students need to be seen by the nurse prior to early dismissal for illness. Students must see the nurse first before being picked up for an illness.
Pick up/Dismissal: We understand it can be hard to pick up students with no parking. Please do not block the trolley, bike paths and any other public transportation. This will keep everyone safe. A suggestion is to set up a pick up point with your student close to the school.
Wear Layers! We've noticed some students are chilly in classrooms. Having a light sweater or hoodie will keep your student comfortable and focused on learning.
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Updates to your home address or other contact information such as email need to be given to your student's advisory.
For information on Early Dismissals, School Closings and District Updates please go to the School District of Philadelphia Website: https://www.philasd.org/
From the Nurse's Office
This is a reminder that it is school protocol for students to be seen by the nurse prior to early dismissal for illness. Students must see the nurse first before being picked up for an illness.
ALL MEDICATIONS brought to school must be in their original packaging including the medication information as well as your child’s name along with an MED1 form or physician order. This is to ensure our students’ safety! Thank you for your cooperation parents!
All nurse forms are due to the office ASAP, including Emergency Information Forms, Request for Medication or Use of Oxygen and immunization forms for 7th graders. Forms can be sent in with your student and given to their advisor.
Free Eye Care for Kids at Jefferson Alumni Hall on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 8:30am to 1:00pm. Use this link for more information.
Happenings in the Community...
West Philly Fall Fest: October 20th, 10am-2pm. Entrance is at the Dornsife Center, 3509 Spring Garden Street & West Philly Community Center, 3512 Haverford Ave. Free to attend!
Neighborhood Bike Works has programming and opportunities for middle schoolers and adults. For more information, follow this link.
Squash Smarts is looking for team members! See the flyer attached to this week's parent email for all the information.
After school technology program! Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm, 3939 Warren St Tech Stars is offering an after school program for students in grades 5-8 interested in programing and electronics. Space is limited-- Call 267-777-5816. Apply online at Tinyurl.com/pecRobotsRule2018 Deadline: Oct 1st -- First Session October 3rd
Vetri After School Cooking Lab through Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Classes are free, 10 weeks from 4pm-6pm on Monday (4th-6th grade) or Tuesday (7th-9th grade) at 3550 Market St., Second Floor. Classes begin week of 9/24 and run through 11/27. No classes Thanksgiving week. Children must be dropped off and picked up. For more information contact Rachel DeHaven at dehavenr@email.chop.edu.
Stay tuned to School District of Philadelphia's The Notebook for current articles on district happenings.
The blog for the school districts Office of Family and Community Engagement can be found with this link.
Every Wednesday from 4-7pm: Tiny WPA hosts drop by and build. Students of all ages are welcome to build and create for free. Tiny WPA is located at 4017 Lancaster Street.
University City Arts League (UCAL) has fall classes posted. Click here for details.
Trivia Question!
Is an avocado a fruit or vegetable?