Author: Crilley, Judith

SHALER AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020
DAY 2
SPORTS:  

On Wednesday, October 28th at 3pm the Athletic training staff will be completing pre-screens for anyone interested in MS Boys’ 7th-8th grade boys’ basketball. Open gym will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 p in Gym A at SAMS. Pre-screens must be done. No one will be permitted to participate until that is done.

Any girl interested in playing basketball for the 2020-2021 Season. Please join the Team Google Classroom Page Code   jxctc46. Upcoming Dates: Covid Screenings: Middle School Training Room
October 29th (Last name M-Z or anyone that missed Monday's screening). Physicals: November 3rd at the High School. ATHLETES THAT PARTICIPATED IN A FALL SPORT AT SCHOOL DO NOT HAVE TO GET A NEW PHYSICAL OR DO THE COVID SCREENING. If you have any questions stop by Room 179 and see Mr. Spell.

WINTER SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR ALL STUDENTS (GRADES 7-12) WILL BE HELD ON: November 3, 2020 at the High School.  For more information, please check out the Middle School website for more information and forms.  Forms are also available on the counter beneath the TV in the Main Lobby.
Participation Waiver for Covid  -https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mgt1tlctkjFtGQKDjDUt_R3vhRhfBCD4/view?usp=sharing
Physical Form – 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FrSVLlYvgI-C8bIVfkWutF6NmOnPFvMU/view?usp=sharing

ACTIVITIES

The SAMS Salmon newspaper has moved online. It can be found at: https://thesamssalmon.com/. The kids have put a great deal of work into making a website. They are hoping that you will read their stories and interact with the site. We plan on updating it a couple of times a month.  We will keep you posted when we publish a series of new articles.
Lunch Meats will meet on Wednesday. Please join Ms. Spondike and Ms. Millard for lunchtime fun! They will meet during both lunches. All Cohorts are Welcome! Email millardj@sasd.k12.pa.us for a link. 

Attention Student Council members:
Anyone who completed the Google Form is a member of the Student Council - congratulations!  
Our first meeting will be virtual, and will be held this Wednesday, 10/28.  Please join the Google Classroom page using the following code for more information:
3c4k7ia

Attention students and families:
SAMS will be offering homework club again this year.  Come and have a quiet place to work, get extra help on assignments, have access to Internet, etc.  There will be BOTH in-person AND virtual options available for Homework Club this year.  A permission slip must be filled out / turned in prior to you attending Homework Club.  Permission slips can be found in the Front Office, or on the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14tydOjyvUmnjQn75cf29wqWOq3kIFRdv/view?usp=sharing Homework Club begins in November.

The date for school pictures has been set.  Cohort A will have them taken on Tuesday, November 10. Cohort B will have theirs taken on Thursday, November 12.  Cohort C will be split between the two days and will be assigned to a specific day and time so that we can socially distance.  A photographer will be in the building until 4:00 pm. More information will be coming soon as to the times for the students to report to have their pictures taken.  
Attention students it is time to order your 2020-2021 SAMS Yearbook. The cost of the yearbook is $37.00 now through October 23rd.  The price will increase to $42.00 after for Nov/Dec.  Students can order online at Jostens.com and personalize as desired or you may use the link in the email that Josten’s sent earlier. MAKE SURE THAT YOU CLICK ON SHALER AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARBOOK when ordering.
The MILLVALE COMMUNITY LIBRARY is offering Socially Distanced Outdoor Programming for students in Grades 8-12 - Masks Required! The following is a list of the dates and activities they plan this fall:
10/27 - LEAF PACKS AND DOCUMENTATION WORKSHOP
OTHER INFORMATION:
All deliveries to students are to be dropped off at the Security Guard’s desk. (Examples, forgotten assignments, lunches, and sports equipment). It is the student’s responsibility to check with the Guard between classes to see if the item has been dropped off. Students will not be called from class to pick up forgotten items.
COMPUTER TECHNICAL ISSUES:  
For Information on common technical issues that students may have, please check the Middle School website for simple fixes and resolutions.

ATTENDANCE:
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 it 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 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. Parents are encouraged to email notes, excuses, and doctor's notes to buzzellij@sasd.k12.pa.us.