SLA-MS Advisory Memo
SLA-MS News for the week of March 18th
What is Advisory Memo?
On the School Calendar
Every day! School doors open at 7:45 for breakfast, classes start promptly at 8:15!
Lost & Found is FULL! Have your student claim their items!!
Home School Association 2019 Election:
Polls are now CLOSED, results will be posted Thursday, March 28th, 2019.
School Announcements
May 2nd and 3rd, Parent Volunteers Needed: This field trip is part of the Picasso Grant Project with Humanities and the Fabric Workshop Museum. The 7th graders will visit the FWM and City Hall in two small groups during these days. If interested, contact Ms.Sheena shneal@philasd.org with "FWM Trip" in the subject line of the email.
Planning ahead! Mini-Course Facilitators are needed for the Spring Session 2 starting April 24th. 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!
Career Days Call! We are looking for community members to share their career with 7th graders for a series of Career Days to happen in late March through April. If interested please contact Ms.Potts: dpotts@philasd.org. Thank you!
The Breakfast & Lunch menu can be found here: To learn more click here!
Inside recess days are here! Donations of tabletop games, LEGOs and card games like Uno are appreciated! Thank you to all the families who have donated!
The 2018-19 Parent/Guardian and Student surveys are now open! :
- Parents and guardians can complete the survey by visiting philasd.org/parentsurvey.
- Students in grades 3-12 can complete the survey through their student portal or by visiting philasd.org/studentsurvey.
Lose your Student ID? You can get a new one from Ms.Hull for $5 during your lunch.
SLA-MS is a place of learning. For students to be successful we need your support with:
- Chromebooks - Having a fully charged chromebook at the beginning of each school day is crucial. Please remind your student to plug in their chromebook each night to charge while they sleep. 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/
- School starts at 8:15. Being on time is essential to students starting their day off right. Students need to have their breakfast completed and chrome books charged.
- Student's cell phones are to be off during the school day. If you need to reach your student you can call our main office at (215) 400-8320.
- 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.
- Dress for warmth! Winter is here! Please make sure your SLA-MS student is dressed to be warm and comfortable.
For information on Early Dismissals, School Closings and District Updates please go to the School District of Philadelphia Website: Click here to learn more.
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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.
Clubs, Sports & After School Announcements
Students Run Philly Style: 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. 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 practice running two days a week after school on Monday and Thursdays from 3:30 until 4:40 and on Saturday mornings at the SLA Center City campus. For more information contact Ms. Londo!
Mondays: Running Club Meet will pick back up on Monday, March 4th at 3.45pm, students meet in the gym-a-cafe-torium. MUST BRING SNEAKERS! NOTE: SLA-MS Monday Running Club is separate from Students Run Philly.
Tuesdays:
- Lit Lab: Join us on Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 in Ms. Grieco's room for snacks, shared reading, writing games, and other Humanities-related activities! Have ideas of things you want to do during this time? Talk with or email Ms. Hilary or Ms. Grieco!
- Chess Club:Tuesday at 3.20pm-4.45pm in the class-a-gym-a-torium. With Home & School. All students are welcomed.
Wednesday: The Reading Olympics team is up and running. Thank you for those who have signed up, teams are registered and books have arrived. Members should gather in Ms.Grieco room on Wednesday from 3.20pm- 4.00pm. Please arrive after class, see you then!
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!
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.
Happenings in the Community...
Give Kids a Smile Week is from April 15 - April 22 :
This is a FREE dental care event. Starting April 1, call 215-563-5848 x 21 to make an appointment. Click the here for the flyer.
West Philadelphia Community Center:
Community Conversation: Youth Programming
Join us for a special community meeting about the future of the West Philadelphia Community Center as an extension of the Dornsife Center. We want to hear your voice!
We want to hear from:
- Families with children ages 18 and under
- Civic groups and programs serving youth in the community
- Anyone interested in youth development in the community
Saturday, March 30th, from 11am-1pm at Dornsife Center, 3509 Spring Garden Street
Spring Building Hero Training Session for 2019:
The Building Hero Project is a community design leadership initiative for youth and adults to become skilled leaders and change agents, empowering them to help make their neighborhoods and Philadelphia better place to live through design. For more information click here.
Kode With Klossy:
Founded in 2015 by Karlie Kloss, Kode With Klossy hosts free two-week summer camps around the country that offer young women aged 13-18 to learn how to code. This opportunity creates learning experiences for young women that increase their confidence and leadership aptitude and inspires them to pursue their passion in a technology-driven world. It fosters an environment for these young women to build meaningful connections in a diverse and enthusiastic community.
- Application deadline is March 31 11:59 PST. Young women can apply through a quick, easy and creative application at kodewithklossy.com/apply!
Dornsife Center!:
- Did you know they host a community dinner on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m? Meet your neighbors, make new friends, find out more about what we’re up to, and to share a great meal. For more details from the Dornsife Center click here.
Sunday, April 7th at Temple University:
A fun-filled afternoon of art, mentorship and community students with learning differences like Dyslexia & ADHD and their allies. To learn more click here.
Tech Girlz, FREE Workshops:
Free tech workshops for middle school girls in grades 6th-8th. For more information and to register, click here.
Scholarship opportunity for your students to participate in a summer camp at The Clay Studio. For more information or to apply contact Ms.Sheena shneal@philasd.org .
LocoRobotics Summer Camp Enrollment is open! To learn more click here.
Neighborhood Bike Works has programming and opportunities for middle schoolers and adults. For more information, follow this link.
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.