Message from Mrs. DeGrand: (New!) Many parts of the United States will observe a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. While Saline is outside of the path of totality, residents are expected to experience a partial eclipse (98.5%). Teachers are providing instruction about the eclipse and eclipse viewing safety in Young 5s-6th grade and in science classrooms across the District. The District will provide solar eclipse glasses to all students and staff to safely view the eclipse. If weather conditions and classroom lessons permit, teachers may take students outside to view the eclipse using these glasses. If you prefer your student(s) not participate in this type of experience, please contact your student’s teacher(s) directly. Saline Area Schools does not plan to alter the dismissal time for the day, but asks that families have conversations about how to exercise caution during the eclipse, reminding students it is never safe to look directly at the sun. Sunglasses do not provide adequate protection for viewing an eclipse, and phones and cameras must be equipped with special filters for viewing through their lenses. We will not be holding recess between the times of 1:30 pm and the end of the school day. More information on the eclipse, timeframe, and instructions to safely view the eclipse is available from NASA. Eid Mubarak to all our Hornets celebrating this week. Have a great week ahead! In partnership, Megan DeGrand
(Sign Up to help HERE) Annual District Quality Survey: Saline Area Schools will be inviting all staff and students/families in grades 3-12 to participate in the annual end-of-year school/district climate survey (also referred to as the District Quality survey). The District wants to hear your thoughts on critical school issues, including academic support, student support, family involvement, school/district leadership, safety, and behavior. Your feedback on this survey helps guide our work. This is one of the surveys the District facilitates annually in order to collect feedback from stakeholders using a systemic approach. You can learn more about the timing of annual District surveys here. Students in 3rd-12th grades will be invited to take this survey within the April 8-26 timeframe. Parents/guardians can preview the student surveys below. If you prefer your child not participate in this survey, please reach out to your child's building principal.
Adolescent Health: On Thursday, April 18, 2024, we will host a 4th and 5th grade Parent/Guardian informational meeting on Adolescent Health. This will be an IN PERSON meeting in the Heritage Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. (This is for parents/guardians, NOT students.) The format is as follows: 1. Short presentation on content delivery 2. Grade specific video viewing 3. Q/A Session **If you cannot attend, we will have the presentation, content and videos available for viewing following the meeting. Please call the Heritage Office to schedule a time to drop in. You will have the option to opt your student out of these lessons before instruction begins. 2024/25 School Year Resources: If you would like to provide input for your student’s placement for the 2024-2025 school-year, please use the Google Forms listed below:
Staff Appreciation Week is at the beginning of May. Help out with specials days below:
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