SLA-MS Advisory Memo
SLA-MS News for the week of January 20th!
What is Advisory Memo?
On the School Calendar!
Thursday, January 23rd:
- Sunrise Present a Self Advocacy Workshop for 6th- 8th-grade students in the gymacafetorium at 4 pm-5 pm.
Friday, January 24th:
- Professional Development Day: 12.20 pm Dismissal for Students.
Friday, January 31st:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Celebration
February 5th- 7th:
- Report Card conferences. 12.20 pm dismissal
February 6th:
- 5th & 6th Grade students trip to the Middle School Musical Theatre Festival
February 10th:
- FACE Program meetings at SLA-MS 10am & 3.30pm
February 19th:
- Home & School Meeting and Potluck at 5.30 pm. Sign up, click here!
SLA-MS is a Place of Learning!
SLA-MS is a place of learning. For students to be successful we need your support with:
- The school day starts at 8:15!! Being on time is essential to students starting their day off right. Students need to have their breakfast completed before 8:15 am!!
- Student's cell phones are off during the school day. If you need to reach your student, you can call our main office at (215) 400-8320.
- Chromebooks - Having a fully charged Chromebook at the beginning of each school day is crucial. It is a student's responsibility to have their Chromebook charged. A fully charged Chromebook should last the entire school day. If your student needs a new charger, there is information on how to order a new one at the following link: https://slams.philasd.org/chromebooks/
- We have a limited number of used Chromebook chargers available for sale. These chargers fit the 6th through 8th-grade Chromebooks (not the new 5th-grade Chromebooks, sorry!) and are available for $10 while supplies last. Please send payment - cash only - to Ms. Martin.
- Title 1 Information:
For the Parent and Engagement Policy and the School-Parent Compact 2019- 2020 School Year information is all located in the Main Office.
School Announcements
SLA-MS Reading Olympics Team
The SLA-MS' Reading Olympics Teams are registered and ready to read! Over the next few months, the teams will meet to read, discuss, and collaborate around great books. In May, we will travel to a nearby university to participate in a city-wide gathering to practice teamwork and reading skills with other schools.
Sign-up sheets will be posted in the hallways and come to the first meeting on Monday, January 27th, from 3:30-4:30. Meetings will be held weekly on Mondays.
Feel free to stop by Ms. Grieco's if you have questions. Join the fun!
- Students Run Philly @ SLA-MS: We're getting ready for our second season of Students Run Philly Style team for SLAMS! Students Run Philly Style is a mentoring program that uses long-distance running as a means to set goals and work on being the best version of ourselves. We had an amazing first season with 9 of our students participating in the Philadelphia Marathon week. Students will be able to train and participate in races around the city including the Broad Street Run in May. Students who join the program will have running practice two days a week after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 until 4:45 and on Saturday mornings at SLAMS. This program is open to students in grades 6, 7, and 8. In order to participate students and a parent/guardian must attend a mandatory meeting on Monday, February 3, 2020, from 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM for program information and registration. Students must have a valid physical that clears them to participate in athletics. Students who are interested need to stop by Ms. Londo or Ms. Nakaishi's room to sign up to indicate their interest or for more information about the program. If parents and guardians would like more information or if they have a conflict with the meeting date, they can contact Ms. Londo at scrilley@philasd.org and arrange to meet with her during Report Card Conferences later that week.
- Sunrise Present: On Track Self Advocacy Workshop for 6th- 8th-grade students on Thursday, January 23rd in the gym-a-cafetorium from 4 pm to 5 pm. For more information please, contact kkushin@sunriseofphila.org .
- Big Brothers Big Sisters will be hosting a Celebration Party on 1/31/2020 from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm at SLAMS. Eligible students will be joined by their mentor to celebrate the goals the students have committed to for the past two months. The Celebration will be after-school, so it is required for every family to confirm a transportation plan for their student to get home following the event. Permission slips are required to be returned to the school by 1/27/2020.
The Breakfast & Lunch menu can be found here!
Students ID: If your student needs an ID replacement, they can pay Ms. Hull $5 during Rover ONLY for a reprint of their ID. Receipts for payment will be given, exact change only.
Dress for warmth! Fall/ Winter is here! Please make sure your SLA-MS student is dressed to be warm and comfortable.
Sunrise of Philadelphia @ SLA-MS is giving away coats! Contact the Sunrise or Community Partnership Office for assistance at kkushin@sunriseofphila.org or shneal@philasd.org .
For information on Early Dismissals, School Closings, and District Updates, please go to the School District of Philadelphia Website: Click here to learn more.
Follow us on Social Media! On Twitter: @slamiddle and on Instagram: @slamiddle
Updates to your home address or other contact information such as email need to be given to your student's advisor.
Planning Ahead! Mini-Course Partners are needed for the Winter and Spring Session. Do you have an interest or hobby you want to share with our students? Art, debate, book series, design, building, engineering, sports, the list goes on! We are looking for parents and community members to share their interests with our students for our next mini-course session. Please contact Ms.Sheena (shneal@philasd.org) ASAP for further details!
After School Clubs @ SLA-MS:
SLA-MS Reading Olympics Team:
The SLA-MS' Reading Olympics Teams are registered and ready to read! Over the next few months, the teams will meet to read, discuss, and collaborate around great books. In May, we will travel to a nearby university to participate in a city-wide gathering to practice teamwork and reading skills with other schools.
Sign-up sheets will be posted in the hallways and come to the first meeting on Monday, January 27th, from 3:30-4:30. Meetings will be held weekly on Mondays.
Feel free to stop by Ms. Grieco's if you have questions. Join the fun!
Anime Club @ SLA- MS:
Anime Club is held every Monday from 3:30-4:30 in room 110 (Mr. G’s room). If you are a fan of anime or just want to learn more about anime, this is the club for you. All are welcomed. You must get signed parental permission to attend, no exceptions. If you are interested, please see Ms. Sharlean for a permission slip.
LIT Lab @ SLA-MS:
Lit Lab is every Tuesday from 3.20 pm- 4.30 pm in Ms.Hilary room (208). For more information, you can contact Ms.Hilary at hhamilton@philasd.org .
This occurs on Wednesdays from 3:30 pm-5:00 pm in Mrs.PH's classroom (Room 204). For more information, you can contact Mrs.PH at ahopkins@philasd.org .
SLA-MS Basketball Schedule
Thursday, January 23rd:
- Play Shipley Middle School at 814 Yarrow St, Bryn Mawr, PA
Girls start at 3.30 pm and, Boys start at 4.30 pm
Monday, January 27th:
- Play Penrose at Lloyd Hall, 1 Boathouse Row
Girls start at 3.30 pm and, Boys start at 4.30 pm
Whats Happening in the Community?!
- Pop Up Food Pantry run by PEC Tuesdays 2-4 pm Alain Locke
- PEC Food Cupboard Saturdays 10:30-1:30 pm 325 N. 39th St.
- SQUASHSMARTS:
SquashSmarts is a free, intensive out-of-school time program changing the lives of Philadelphia’s public school students.
SquashSmarts works with 5th-12th-grade students who are selected based on commitment, effort, and attitude, not athletic or academic ability. Operating out of two facilities, The Lenfest Center and Drexel University, students attend practices three days each week focusing on building complete student-athletes. Students participate in competitive squash opportunities, community service projects.
For more information, go to www.squashsmarts.org, email info@squashsmarts.org, call 215.221.6860, or get a permission slip from Ms. S!
- BIG BROTHERS BIG BIG SISTERS INDEPENDENCE REGION:
Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region provides students with one- to- one mentoring relationships with adults from the community, right in your child's school. When they meet, Bigs and Littles read together, play sports and games, work on homework, or talk about things that are happening in their lives. To apply, please see Ms.S (Sheena) for an application.
- SUNRISE AFTER SCHOOL:
Sunrise is a free after school program that runs Monday-Friday from 3:20 pm - 5:45 pm. For students and parents interested in learning more about the program, please reach out to kkushin@sunriseofphila.org. All students must submit a complete application and receive confirmation of enrollment before they can start Sunrise After School. Space is limited, so sign up FAST! For applications, go to www.sunriseofphila.org/programs.
- 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.
Discuss Question:
5th Grade: How would the world be different if animals could talk?
6th Grade: What is the hardest thing about being a kid?
7th Grade: If you could grow up to be famous, what would you want to be famous for?
8th Grade: Of all the things you are learning, what do you think will be the most useful when you are an adult?