SLA-MS Advisory Memo
SLA-MS News for the week of September 16
What is Advisory Memo?
On the School Calendar
Starting Friday, September 20th- 21st:
- Philly's High School Fair: We encourage SLA-MS families to visit Friday, Sept. 20th and Saturday, Sept. 21st. The fair will be located in the Pennsylvania Convention Center. For more click here.
Tuesday, September 24:
- High School Program for 8th-grade Families with Ms. Scharlene Pillay & HSA at 5.30 pm- 7.30 pm
Friday, September 27th:
- NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS! Professional Development Day
Monday, September 30th:
- Rosh Hashanah: School Closed for staff and students
SLA-MS is a Place of Learning!
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. 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/
- School 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.
School Announcements
The Breakfast & Lunch menu can be found here: To learn more click 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.
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 On Instagram @slamiddle
Updates to your home address or other contact information such as email need to be given to your student's advisory.
SLA-MS Yearbook Club:
We are currently looking for 1 to 2 Parent Volunteers to help assist a group of our 8th-grade students with creating SLA-MS 1 st Year Book EVER! If you are interested, please contact Ms.Sheena at shneal@philasd.org .
Sunrise is coming to SLA-MS!: Sunrise is a free after school program that will run Monday-Friday from 3:20-5: 45 pm starting October 1st, 2019. For students and parents interested in learning more about the program, please reach out to kkushin@sunriseofphila.org. Thirty program slots are available and will fill on a first-come, first-serve basis. All students must submit a complete application and receive confirmation of enrollment before they can start Sunrise After School. For applications go to www.sunriseofphila.org/programs
Community Exploration and Mini-Course volunteers are needed! We need SLA-MS family and community members to volunteer during "Community Exploration and Mini-Course" time on Wednesday 2 pm-3: 20 pm. We need at least five volunteers to be with students during this class time. If interested, contact Ms.Sheena Neal, Community Partnership Coordinator, shneal@philasd.org.
The High School Guide is now available, click here to view the guide.
Whats Happening in the Community?!
- 8th GRADE FAMILIES ONLY / High School Selection
Please join Founding Counselor Sharlean Pillay as she walks 8th-grade parents through the High School Selection Process. Applications will be accepted from September 20 until 5 p.m. on November, 1st. For more information, click here.
- WEST PHILADELPHIA FREE LIBRARY:
On Thursday, September 12, at 4 pm, UPenn will hold free guitar lessons to children ages 10-12. Children will receive guitars to keep! No registration is required!
- 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.
- DORNSIFE CENTER DANCE CLASS REGISTRATION DAY:
Location: Dornsife Center's Ryan Hall
Sign up for the 2019/2020 Dance Season on September 25, 2019, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in Ryan Hall, room S109 at the Dornsife Center. Please note that enrollment is for the entire year (fall, winter, and spring). New students will not be able to join after the fall term. Classes are FREE with a one-time $5 registration fee.
- BLACK GIRLS STEAMING THROUGH DANCE REGISTRATION DAY:
Sign up for the Black Girls STEAMing Through Dance program (for ages 7-13) on September 25, 2019, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in Ryan Hall, room S209A at the DornsifeCenter. Please note that enrollment is for the entire year (fall, winter, and spring). New students will not be able to join after the fall term. Classes are FREE.
- DORNSIFE CENTER COMMUNITY DINNER
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Come find out what new and fascinating things we’re up to while enjoying a FREE delicious dinner with your neighbors. Our friends will prepare dinner at Drexel’s Center for Food and Hospitality Management. As always, the book swap will be set up with sign-in – we encourage you to bring your pre-loved books to donate and get some new ones while you’re at it. Bring the whole family to enjoy! At Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, 3509 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contact Information:
(215) 571-4013
dornsifecenter@drexel.edu
- PHILLY MINI MAKER is October 6 at the Pennovation Center. For more information, click here.
- FREE EYE CARE FOR KIDS at Jefferson Alumni Hall, 1020 Locust Street on Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
For children 17 years and under, from Philadelphia and surrounding counties, who have not had, or who have not passed, an eye screening and who are uninsured.
For more information, email: gksd@pccy.org or call 215-563-5848 x21.
- Tik Tok, Teens & Technology: A Primer for Parents
Thursday, October 10, 6-7:30 p.m
Most middle school students have used the internet at a young age and are comfortable with technology and social media. Founding Techsploration Teacher Meredith Martin is hosting an HSA-sponsored program to provide parents with information and insights about teens and technology. She will address common concerns about group chats, setting limits, and monitoring usage, and will take questions about popular apps like Tik Tok, Instagram, and Snapchat.
- 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!
- 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.
Seeking Engaged Parents from every Advisory!
HSA will host a Welcome Meeting for all new Parent Advisory Representatives on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. Please meet in the SLA-MS cafeteria. During Back to School Night on Sept. 12, teachers asked parents to identify if they were interested in becoming a Parent Advisory Representative for HSA. If you missed that opportunity but would like to represent your advisory (more than one are welcome!), please submit your name and email address to your advisory teacher or contact HSA President Martha Phan at marthajphan@gmail.com.
Trivia Question!
6th Grade: On our flag, is the top stripe red or white?
7th Grade: How many is a Baker's Dozen?
8th Grade: In which hand is the Statue of Liberty's torch?