SHALER AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL  
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Thursday, February 21, 2019   
Day 4

Congratulations to the cast and crew of GREASE for two phenomenal performances and a sold-out show!  Bravo!
There will be a donut breakfast for the cast and crew of GREASE tomorrow morning, starting at 7:20 am in Room 321.  Please bring your song books and return them to Mrs. Birch.  We will have breakfast and pass out the DVD order forms! 
Attention all students going to see Phantom of the Opera today, you are to report to the auditorium lobby after the end of 6th period.  The bus leaves at 12:15.  
Remember that the Library Event READ AWAY YOUR FINES is continuing until the end of the month. Any overdue book must be returned first to the library to participate. Independent reading must take place in the library for a flat 15 MINUTES to apply to all fines. Students must sign the form in the library to show their participation. If you have any questions, please see your friendly librarian. 
 
Japanese Club will meet again on Monday, February 25th from 3pm-4pm. We will learn about the history of tea in Asia and Japan and then we will be tasting different kinds of tea. No cost if you bring your own mug or insulated container for the tea. If you do not bring a mug, the cost will be $1. 
 
SAMS PTO is on concession duty again for the All District Fundraiser - Shaler Area's Got Talent. We need your help with drink donations. Please sign up to send in a case of soda or water. We are requesting that donations be dropped off at school by Thursday, February 21st. Sign Up here: https://bit.ly/2RW8pUi. Thank you! 
 
Skiing/Snowboarding Trip to 7 Springs has been rescheduled for Friday, February 22, 2018.  Sign up and pay Mr. Herrle in Room 210 no later than Thursday, February 21, 2019. 

THURSDAY, FEBRURAY 21, 2019 
Members of the Street Hockey Club are to report to the lobby outside of the Activities Office for yearbook pictures after Homeroom Announcements. 
Stage Crew packets can be turned into Room 169.
Hockey intramurals will take place on Thursday. 

7th and 8th Grade Football Weightlifting and Conditioning will be held today.

Please join Youth Advocacy League on Thursday, February 21st during your LUNCH PERIOD to Band Together & help put an End to Stigma----At lunch, you will have a chance to select a question, have a conversation about it and take a pledge to help BAND our school together!!!  We hope to see you at lunch!  
 
FRIDAY, FEBRURY 22, 2019 
Hockey intramurals will take place on Friday. 
Attention GATE students participating in the Mock Trial – there will be a meeting during lunch on Friday.
Boys’ Volleyball Open Gym will be held from 3 to 4:30.
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 green pass for their dismissal.  Lost your note, or left your note on the kitchen table, ask your homeroom teacher to go to the Attendance Office and speak to Mrs. Buzzelli. She will be glad to help you!  
STUDENTS: 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.  
  
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 green pass for their dismissal.