SLA-MS Advisory Memo
SLA-MS News for the week of November 12th
What is Advisory Memo?
On the School Calendar
Every day! School doors open at 7:45 for breakfast, classes start promptly at 8:15!
Thursday, Nov 15th: Math Lab begins! 3:30-4:30 after school. Students will work weekly after school with our Math teachers to strengthen skills.
Thursday, November 15th: HSA Bake sale at lunch!
Tuesday, November 20th: Picture Day!!
Tuesday, November 20th: HSA Meeting at 6pm, meet at the entrance lobby
Our next Family Curriculum Workshop will be on Tuesday December 4th (NOTE THE REVISED DATE) from 5:30-7:30. This workshop will focus on Math at SLAMS. Come with your student to learn about the math curriculum, do some math together, and leave with some ideas for continuing at home. Questions, comments, and if you're able, RSVPs to nironside@philasd.org and hhamilton@philasd.org
Weekly Repeats
Mondays: Run Club. Meet after school in the class-a-gym-a-torium. Students go on a brief run with a supervising teacher.
Tuesdays: Lit Lab in Ms.Hilary's room! Lit Lab is a space for students who want extra time to read together, play writing games, and develop Humanities skills through extension activities. You can also come to get support on a current Humanities project. We are open to 5th, 6th, and 7th graders.
Thursdays: Math Lab in Ms.I's room! Math lab is a space for students who want extra time for students to develop math skills through extension activities. You can also get support on current math work. We are open to 5th, 6th and 7th graders!
Every Thursday: $1 Pretzel Sale. Soft pretzels will be for sale in the morning & at lunchtime, while supplies last!
School Announcements
Reminder: It is school policy that students only use their phones for learning purposes.
SLAMS Jam Band: Would your child be interested in joining the first ever SLA-MS jam band? Community member Asher Wolf is starting one Monday and Tuesdays after school. For more information contact Asher music.asherwolf@gmail.com or text (510) 926-9409 with questions or suggestions.
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.
Mini-Course Facilitators are needed! 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, starting November 14th. Please contact Ms.Sheena (shneal@philasd.org) ASAP for further details!
Lose your Student ID? You can get a new one from Ms.Hull for $5 during your lunch.
Shelled seeds are not a snack for school. Please keep them at home or enjoy them outside of school.
Dress for warmth! Fall has set in fast. Please make sure your SLA-MS student is dressed to be warm and comfortable.
Lost & Found is full! If you're student is missing an item such as a coat or lunch bag, check the grey plastic bin on the first floor in the cafe-gym-atorium.
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.
Box Tops Report: Thank you to everyone who participated in our first round of Box Tops for Education; we collected 865 Box Tops, which means that SLAMS will soon get a check for $86.50. Let’s aim for collecting at least 1,000 more between now and the end of February! You can send your Box Tops to the Community Partnership Office (across from where Ms.Kathy sits).
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.
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.
Follow us on Social Media! On Twitter @slamiddle On Instagram @slamiddle
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.
The flu/cold season has begun. To limit the spread of illness, please use the following guideline when determining whether or not to send your child to school. Thank you for keeping our school healthy!
Happenings in the Community...
November 15th, 6-8pm, Clay Studio: Preview Party for 2018 Special Edition Ornaments by Lauren Marby. Come here a short talk from the artist, see the work and enjoy some holiday treats. Free. 137 N.2nd Street
November 19th, 5:30-7pm, Dornsife Center's Lawn. The Sky in the City! Come watch the Leonid Meteor Shower! For more information on this event, click here.
Tech Girlz Workshops! Tech Girlz is offering a lot of workshops this month including designing mobile apps and website design. Click on this link for more information.
The Business of Doing Good: Sunday, Nov.11th, 10am-1pm, Project HOME, During the workshop students will receive a tour of Project HOME and engage in entrepreneurship activities with BODOG teachers.1515 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia. For registration details click here
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.