Author: Crilley, Judith

Shaler Area Middle School
Daily Announcements
Wednesday,  March 13, 2024
Day 2

Remember only 3 days left to submit Path of the Titan blue tickets for the March 
Madness SWPBIS incentive. If you would like to earn a spot on the bracket and have a 
Chance to watch the NCAA boys’ basketball games live during the school day, turn in your blue 
tickets by Friday, 3/15.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Congratulations to SAMS’ Mock Trial Team 2023 in the case of the Estate of Jordan Simon vs. Ruffed Grouse High School. At the end of the event, Loch Kasko and Santana Morrison were named ‘Best Lawyers’ while Tyler Swartzendruber and Nora Leskowak were named ‘Best Witnesses’.

Audition Rehearsals for the SAMS Talent show will be held TODAY from 3 – 4 in the Auditorium.

The All-District Orchestra Concert will be held at the High School at 7. Students should arrive at 6:15. Please bring your instrument and music and wear concert attire - black and white.

8^th Grade MS Baseball (BLUE TEAM) will practice in Gym B TODAY from 3 -5. (Scott Avenue field is still soft.)

7^th Grade MS Baseball (WHITE TEAM’s) practice has been CANCELLED for TODAY. Go home on your regular bus. 

The Shaler Area Ice Hockey Club will play Greensburg Salem at 8:45 at the RMU Island Sports Center. Come out to support your 2024 Titans in their quest for the Pens Cup! Calling all fans. We need a White Out! The team has not been to the semi-finals since the 2015 
season. 

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Audition Rehearsals will be held on Thursday from 3 – 5 pm in the Auditorium.

MS Baseball will be dismissed at 2:40 to get dressed and take Bus 425 to Etna.

MS Baseball will be dismissed at 2:40 to get dressed and take Bus 232 to the Elementary School.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

There will be no Middle School Track practice on Friday, March 15^th due to the varsity home meet. The first home track meet will be on Monday, March 18th. Remember that athletes are not permitted to leave early from home meets.

Shaler Ice Hockey will be playing Knoch this Friday at 7:50 pm at Alpha for the first round of the playoffs. There will be free pizza and drinks for the fans at the game Friday at Shadyside Ice Rink.

On Friday, SAMS Students will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Wear green!
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ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Students with early dismissals should report to homeroom and then bring their note to the Attendance Office where they will sign the Early Dismissal Sheet and obtain a blue pass for their dismissal. Parents may also email their child’s excuse to Mrs. Galbraith at galbraithl@shalerarea.org  If you lost your note, or left it on the kitchen table, ask your homeroom teacher to go to the Attendance Office and speak to Mrs. Galbraith. She will be glad to help you!
Students are reminded that they must provide a written excuse for all absences. Students should report to homeroom and then bring their excuse to the Attendance Office.