Author: Crilley, Judith

SHALER AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL  
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Wednesday, March 20, 2019   
Day 4

Please save your receipts from the McKnight Road Chick-fil-A and send them to school by April 17^th to be entered in a raffle to win a Chick-fil-A gift Card! Please send the receipts to school in an envelope marked with your child’s name and grade so we can enter them in the raffle.

Kennywood Park Tickets will be sold at the Middle School on Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 8:00 to 8:30 am. Tickets are $28.00 when purchased at school. Only cash or money orders will be accepted. No Personal Checks. You may also purchase your tickets at our school’s Kennywood website at www.kennywood.com/shaler.  Tickets are available online for purchase up until our school picnic date. Additional processing fee will apply. 

As we’re getting ready for another great season of Shaler Area Boys Volleyball, you can show your Titan Spirit by wearing your very own volleyball apparel!  Ordering information may be found on the curvy counter in the main lobby.

Attention all spring sport teams, wear your team shirt on Wednesday, March 20^th and check the photo schedule in your homeroom.

WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2019
Spring Fling Dance tickets will be sold during lunch. The dance will be held on Friday March 22^nd. Go with your friends and get your boogie on! Tickets are $5. 

The Smiling Faces Club will meet in the Cardio Room from 2:55 – 4:00 on Wednesday, March 20^th. Please sign up in Guidance with Ms. Coleman.  Join Ms. Coleman for National Happiness Day to #getyourhappyon. We will learn stress management skills, relaxation and mindfulness exercises. This stress management club is for students who may be feeling overwhelmed, unhappy or stressed out. For students who would like to unwind with gentle yoga or would like to learn relaxation and mindfulness exercises to help get happier! 

THURSDAY, March 21, 2019
The first meeting of the Writer’s Workshop will be held this Thursday from 3-4 pm in Room 321.

Join Youth Advocacy League Students on Thursday, March 21^st during your tutorial periods for our Stand Together FOOD 4 THOUGHT event.  We will be holding an interactive write & speak out about ending stigma for those who struggle with mental health conditions and substance abuse disorders---Come join us to talk while you doodle over snowflakes and eat snickerdoodles – Please join us in the library when it is your tutorial period for conversation with a peer, create a snowflake, write about an experience that has in some way been affected by mental health or substance abuse disorder – We will be having cookies to share - #stand together #getyourhappyon #firstdayofspring #snowflakesandsnickerdoodles.

FRIDAY, March 22, 2019

Boys’ BLUE Volleyball has a home game against Fox Chapel in SAMS Gym A at 3:30.

Boys’ WHITE Volleyball has a home game against Elizabeth Forward in SAMS Gym A at 3:30.

MS BLUE Baseball has a home game against Elizabeth Forward at Shaler Ara Elementary Field at 3:45.

JR Track has an away meet against Seneca Valley. Students are dismissed at 2:20. Bus leaves at 2:30 from the Shopping Center Side.

SAMS will have the Spring Fling Dance from 7 to 9 pm in the Cafeteria. Tickets are $5.00 and must be purchased in advance.

SATURDAY, March 23, 2019
MS Boys’ BLUE and WHITE Volleyball teams will participate in the Shaler Tournament in SAMS Gym A at 9:00 AM.

ATTENDANCE INFORMATION:  

WORK PERMITS can be obtained by going to Shaler Area High School, 381 Wible Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA  15209. Please contact Mrs. Betty Wesolek at 412-492-1200 x 8-1501 if you have any questions.

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.