Author: Crilley, Judith

SHALER AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, November 16, 2018
Day 1
ACTIVITIES:

The 7th Grade Presents: Outsiders Day 2018 – Wednesday, November 21 - All 7^th Grade Students will participate in an Outsiders Day on Wednesday, November 21^st. Activities are planned for each period, but students will have a normal lunch. Event flyers have been passed out to students.  Students will participate in novel-inspired activities including scene skits, a costume and dance party, root beer floats and more. Students are strongly encouraged to dress as a Greaser or Soc. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed!
A $2.00 fee per student will be collected homeroom. Please turn in the money to your homeroom teachers ASAP! The money will be used for the event.
Got game? Bring it to the 8^th Annual Volleyball Winter Classic on Thursday, December 20^th. Get your team of 7 friends and a coach, complete your entry form with fee and submit to Mr. Stone by Monday, November 19^th. Questions? See your Health & Phys. Ed. Teacher for an entry form and for more information! Forms can also be found on the curvy counter outside of the Activities Office.

Friday, November 16, 2018
Mrs. Spondike’s 10th period music class please report to computer lab 327 today.
7^th Grade students – Remember to give your $2.00 for Outsiders’ Day to your homeroom teachers by Wednesday, November 21^st.
Boys’ Basketball Tryouts will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018 from 3:30 to 5:30 and Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9:00 to 11:00 am.
Girls’ Basketball Tryouts will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018 from 3:30 to 5:30.
 Jr. High wrestlers will have their first Practice Friday the 16^th.  Wrestlers are to go to the cafeteria to catch the shuttle bus to the Elementary School for practice. Please remind parents there will be a parent meeting after practice as well.
The Stage Crew will meet on Monday, November 19, 2018 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm. 
The #StandTogether Project will be holding two separate workshops focusing on mental health, the stigma associated with it and will create a service learning project aimed at reducing the stigmas associated with mental illness and/or substance abuse. Students interested in attending the #StandTogether Project should see Ms. Coleman or Mr. Lisowski or pick up an application.  The training dates for #StandTogether are November 27^th and Dec. 6^th from 8-1:30 at the Middle School.
Any student interested in signing up for the Debate Club, please sign up in the Activities Office.  Once you sign up, more information will follow.
November FACS club will be held Tuesday, November 20th. Join us for a fun "Give Thanks" project. We will meet in room 243 from 2:50-4. Please have your ride pick you up on the shopping center side of the building.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2018
The Stage Crew will meet on Monday, November 19, 2018 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm. 
Full Cast Musical Rehearsal will be held on Monday.
Weightlifting & Conditioning Club will meet Monday from 2:55 to 4:10.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2018
November FACS club will be held Tuesday, November 20th. Join us for a fun "Give Thanks" project. We will meet in room 243 from 2:50-4. Please have your ride pick you up on the shopping center side of the building.

Homework Club will meet Tuesday in Room 167 from 2:50 to 4:05.

Weightlifting & Conditioning Club will meet from 2:50 to 4:10.

Health & Phys. Ed. Club will meet in Room 176 from 3 to 4.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2018

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018
HAPPY THANKSGIVING 
NO SCHOOL UNTIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2018

SPORTS:

The PIAA requires one comprehensive physical per year for eligibility to participate in interscholastic athletics. The PIAA requires that the date on the PIAA Physicians Form, Section 6 must be no earlier than June 1, 2018 for the upcoming school year.  If the date on the form is incorrect, the physical will be returned, and the athlete will be ineligible to participate until the physical is dated properly. We do not require any immunization information as is stated in the physical packet. We will not accept any physical paperwork that is not on the PIAA AND Shaler Area forms. 

ATTENDANCE INFORMATION:
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. 

TEACHERS: Please remind the students of their responsibilities.