SLA-MS Advisory Memo
SLA-MS News for the week of February 10th!
What is Advisory Memo?
On the School Calendar!
Monday, February 17th:
- NO SCHOOL! School is closed for staff and students, President Day
Wednesday, February 19th:
- Home & School Meeting and Potluck at 5.30 pm. Sign up, click here!
Thursday, February 20th:
- Breakfast with Principal Boyle at 9.30 am in the Community Partnership Office (Rm 200)
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/
- 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
- 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.
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:
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. 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.
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. Meetings will be held weekly on Mondays from 3.30 pm-4.30 pm.
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 .
Math Lab @ SLA-MS:
What: An opportunity to practice math
Who: 5th + 6th graders
When: Thursday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Where: Room 205
How: You must come prepared with a skill, project or assignments that you need help with and Ms. Carter + Ms. Ironside will help you!
Sponsored by SLA-MS Home and School Association
- Harlem Globetrotters with SLA-MS:
When: Sunday, March 1st
Time & Location: 5pm @ the Wells Fargo Center
Cost: $30.00 per ticket
- Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves with SLA-MS:
When: Wednesday, May 6th
Time & Location: 7 pm @ Citizen Bank Park
Cost: $20.00 per ticket
Bring your friends and family to support our school in these fun and exciting events!
SLA-MS Basketball Schedule
Wednesday, February 19th:
- SLA-MS plays Penn Alexander at 4209 Spruce St. Girls start at 3.30 pm and, Boys start at 4.30 pm
Friday, February 21st:
- SLAMS Girls play Kirkbride at 3.30 pm and, SLAMS Boys play Mitchell start at 4.30 pm. John Bartram HS 67th and Elmwood.
Whats Happening in the Community?!
- February 17th: 6th Annual STEAM Education Workshop 8:30 am ExCite Center 3401 Market Street
- 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.
- Math Corps Summer Camp Application is now OPEN! Serving 7th- 11th graders who are currently enrolled in a public or charter school. For more information or to apply please contact mathcorps@drexel.edu .
- 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 relationship 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.
- 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.
Black History Month Door Decorating Competition EXTENSION!
EXTENDED THROUGH FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21...
Join together in your advisory groups to participate in the 2nd annual Black History Month Door Decorating Competition! The theme for this year’s contest will be “What does black history month mean to you?” As an advisory, come up with an answer to this question. You can use any materials you like and be sure to be creative and original. Advisories will have one week from Monday, February 10 - Friday, February 14 to work on the door. Each advisory will be judged and there will be a winner in each grade. The winner from each grade will go on to compete for the grand prize: a pizza lunch! The results will be announced by the end of the day on Friday, February 14. Be smart, thoughtful, and inspiring in this project.
Friends and family if you like to donate supplies to your student(s) advisory to make this contest a success please reach out to your student(s) advisor.