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:
Message from Mrs. DeGrand: (New!) Dear Families, We hope you had a wonderful spring break! It's hard to believe we are in the final stretch of the 23/24 school year! That said, 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:
Please note that Friday, April 5th is an Early Release day, with a 1:10 PM dismissal. Happy Easter, to those who celebrate. Have a great week ahead! In partnership, Megan DeGrand
(Sign Up to help HERE) District Memo:3/22/24: (NEW!) Saline Area Schools continues to work to create more equitable and inclusive spaces to best serve our diverse student population and their families. For many students in our schools, the observance of religious and cultural traditions is an important part of their personal, family, and community life. SAS educators are provided with resources to help them consider common religious and cultural observances in their classroom planning in addition to the guide posted on our website. With Ramadan underway, should families need any specific accommodations for students related to fasting, resting, prayer, or other supports, please do not hesitate to reach out to your building principal and/or classroom teacher. Saline staff are dedicated to collaborating to ensure student needs are met so they can continue to learn and grow during this sacred month, and during any other important religious observance our families celebrate. Annual District Quality Survey: (NEW!) 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.
Update from the School Nurse: (New!) The following message was delivered on 3/22/24 to the SAS Community via Dr. Laatsch's community memo: Measles Awareness Michigan recently experienced its first confirmed case of measles since 2019, and since that time three additional cases have been reported, including a second case in Washtenaw County on 3/21/24. In addition to Michigan, 41 measles cases have been reported in 2024 in 16 other states to date. Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that is spread by direct person-to-person contact with nasal and throat secretions and through respiratory droplets (sneezing and coughing) that can live in the air for up to 2 hours. Measles is the most contagious virus known to infect humans. The Michigan Department of Education has asked districts to share information with our families about symptoms related to measles which usually begin 7-14 days after exposure:
With the risk of community spread, families are encouraged to ensure all individuals are up to date on all their childhood immunizations, including the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine. Ninety percent of unvaccinated individuals who are exposed to measles will become infected. About 20% of people who get measles will be hospitalized.
M-STEP: Our Spring M-STEP window is approaching. Please see the letter HERE for information. 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. Attention Students Transitioning TO Heritage...
True Financial Credit Union: Your student can become a saver (and earn prizes along the way)! If you'd like to open an account for your studet, please contact [email protected]. Here's when the Credit Union is open at Heritage for in school deposits: Look for Mancino's dine to donate coming after spring break!
Staff Appreciation Week is at the beginning of May. Help out with specials days below:
A Note from the Principal... (New!) We have arrived at the week before spring break! Lots of excitement and energy will frame the next 5 days. We will continue to reinforce positive behaviors as we navigate Spring Fever. If you or anyone you know missed the 3rd-4th Grade Transition Night Webinar, resources are at the bottom of the "School and District Notes" section. Have a great week and spring break! [The next edition of the Highlights will go out on March 31st.] In partnership, Megan DeGrand
Lost and Found: (New!) If you student is missing something, it might be in the lost and found! Please remind your child to check for lost belongings as they pass the lunch room. Thanks! 4th Grade Music Assembly @ SHS The annual 4th-grade music field trip to Saline High School will be on Thursday, March 21 at 9 am. The High School Choir, Band and Orchestra will play for our 4th graders as a part of the music decision process the kids will make for their 5th grade music selection. Fourth graders will listen to these ensembles demonstrate each voice type and instrument offered in our school music program. They will see what our high school musicians have achieved since they started their music journey at Heritage. This field trip is during the school day and is only for students and their teachers. We will take school buses from Heritage to Saline High School's Auditorium in the morning and we will return to Heritage before lunch. Please ask your child about this experience and how this might influence what they want to do as a 5th-grade musician. We will continue learning about the ensemble choices and instrument choices after spring break. Music selection forms will be released in May along with more information. 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. Attention Students Transitioning TO Heritage... (NEW!)
True Financial Credit Union: Your student can become a saver (and earn prizes along the way)! If you'd like to open an account for your studet, please contact [email protected]. Here's when the Credit Union is open at Heritage for in school deposits: Help with Literacy Night by signing up HERE.
Check Heritage's PTO website for updates and info! Sign Up to help with POPCORN FRIDAYS! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094BA8A82BA2F58-47855822-popcorn#/ Volunteer Interest Google Form: A Note from the Principal... (New!) Thank you for coming out to Literacy Night and supporting the Book Fair. The first full week of March is Reading Month was fun! The interactive calendar for future daily readings/activities is attached HERE with the visual below. Monday is Heritage 3rd to 4th Grade Transition Night (zoom webinar). If you or someone you know cannot make it, please know that it will be recorded and available mid week. Finally, "Ramadan Mubarek" to all those who observe. Want to learn more about Ramadan? Here is an article from National Geographic. In partnership, Megan DeGrand
4th Grade Music Assembly @ SHS (NEW!) The annual 4th-grade music field trip to Saline High School will be on Thursday, March 21 at 9 am. The High School Choir, Band and Orchestra will play for our 4th graders as a part of the music decision process the kids will make for their 5th grade music selection. Fourth graders will listen to these ensembles demonstrate each voice type and instrument offered in our school music program. They will see what our high school musicians have achieved since they started their music journey at Heritage. This field trip is during the school day and is only for students and their teachers. We will take school buses from Heritage to Saline High School's Auditorium in the morning and we will return to Heritage before lunch. Please ask your child about this experience and how this might influence what they want to do as a 5th-grade musician. We will continue learning about the ensemble choices and instrument choices after spring break. Music selection forms will be released in May along with more information. 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. Heritage Science Fair: Sign up HERE. Attention Students Transitioning TO Heritage... (NEW!) True Financial Credit Union: Your student can become a saver (and earn prizes along the way)! If you'd like to open an account for your studet, please contact [email protected]. Here's when the Credit Union is open at Heritage for in school deposits:
A Note from the Principal... (New!) March is here and we are excited for March is Reading Month! BIG THANKS to our PTO for helping to organize this month's events with our teaching staff, as well as those who donated a book for someone who wasn't able to purchase one. As a building, we will read Restart by Gordon Kormon (the calendar of daily readings/activities is attached HERE). This week we have Literacy Night on Wednesday, March 6th from 5:30-7 PM. We look forward to seeing everyone who can make it. In partnership, Megan DeGrand
Adolescent Health: (NEW!) 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. Heritage Science Fair: Sign up HERE. Attention Students Transitioning TO Heritage...
True Financial Credit Union: Your student can become a saver (and earn prizes along the way)! If you'd like to open an account for your studet, please contact [email protected]. Here's when the Credit Union is open at Heritage for in school deposits:
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