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Week of October 3rd – October 7th

Emily Sickler

A Note from Ms. Sickler

A few notes about Harvest Happenings this week!

  • We begin WIN (What I Need) at Harvest on Monday.  Your child may share that they visit another teacher and are with other students to do some additional learning around reading.  Learn more about this program HERE.

 

  • Our Harvest Fun Run is THIS FRIDAY!  We will have students participating outside on our playground track during the following times:
    • 9:10-9:40 AM Young 5 & Kindergarten
    • 9:55-10:25 AM 3rd Grade
    • 10:30-11:00 AM 1st Grade
    • 11:05-11:35 AM 2nd Grade

If you are interested in joining us on Friday, please sign up HERE.

REGISTER YOUR CHILD HERE!

    • We are so close to our goal, and have received donations from 30 out of 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Germany!  We are still working towards the goal of having Kona Ice at our Fun Run on Friday.

Emily

October Specials Calendar

Save The Dates

  • October 5th – Count Day

  • October 20th – Early Release #2 (1:10pm dismissal; lunch is served)
  • October 21st – No School (Fall Break)
  • November 21st -1/2 Day; Conferences (12:10pm dismissal; no lunch)
  • November 22nd-1/2 Day; Conferences (12:10pm dismissal; no lunch)
  • November 23rd – 25th – No School

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District Notes

  • Absentee ballots are available this week starting Thursday, September 29 at your local City or Township Clerk’s office. #SASBond2022
  • The federal McKinney-Vento Act considers individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence as homeless. This includes students living in the following situations: emergency shelters/transitional housing; motels or hotels; unsheltered or in substandard housing; shared housing due to a loss of housing, economic hardship, safety concern, etc; living temporarily with a non-parent or guardian.  The Education Project (EPHY) is a joint program of Washtenaw Intermediate School District and Ozone House working to ensure students in temporary living situations enroll, regularly attend, and succeed in school. We serve children & youth, ages 0-21.  The Education Project provides the following resources and supports: Transportation, Financial Assistance, Services Referrals, Academic Support, and Advocacy.  Please contact your building Principal, Emily Sickler 734-401-45010, or the School Social Worker, Terri Pickett 734-401-4509 if you think your family could benefit from this program.

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Did You Know?

Did you know Saline Swarm of Voices is back? Swarm is a choir made up of 3rd-4th graders. Swarm is under the direction of our grades 5-8 choir teacher, Eric Floetke. If your student loves to sing, Swarm is the place for them!  Registration is open now and rehearsals start Wednesday, October 26th. Rehearsals are every Wednesday at Saline Middle School from 4:15pm-5:15pm.

Please follow the link to register: Click Here To Register

Week of September 26th – September 30th

Emily Sickler

A Note from Ms. Sickler

This week I’ll be out of the district from Tuesday – Thursday attending a conference with other Saline Area School staff members, sharing the great things we are doing here in Saline, and learning new ideas to bring back to our district.  Kevin Musson, our interim Special Education Director (who previously was Pleasant Ridge’s principal prior to retirement) will be stepping in as acting principal.  Feel free to reach out to me via email (sicklere@salineschools.org) while I am away.

Our Harvest Fun Run is on Friday, October 7th!  We will have students be participating outside on our playground track during the following times:

  • 9:10-9:40 AM Young 5 & Kindergarten
  • 9:55-10:25 AM 3rd Grade
  • 10:30-11:00 AM 1st Grade
  • 11:05-11:35 AM 2nd Grade

If you are interested in joining us, please sign up HERE.

Remember, this is our ONE fundraiser for the year and provides the PTA with the funds to pay for many awesome things! Every dollar donated is VERY appreciated!  On Friday, October 7th we will stretch our legs, run some laps, and have some fun outside all while raising money for our school!

REGISTER YOUR CHILD HERE!

We are at 70% of our goal, and have received donations from 28 out of 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Germany!  We have already passed two of our goals.  We are still working towards the goal of having Kona Ice at our Fun Run on October 7th.

Emily

Save The Dates

  • October 7th – Harvest Fun Run
  • October 20th – Early Release #2 (1:10pm dismissal; lunch is served)
  • October 21st – No School (Fall Break)

PTA Points

District Notes

The 2022 bond proposal includes STEAM spaces and program expansion for all grade levels. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. STEAM focuses on sparking imagination and creativity through the arts in ways that naturally align with STEM learning. Learn more about all the projects included in the bond proposal at: https://www.salineschools.org/departments/community-relations/2022-bond/ #SASBond2022

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Did You Know?

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Did you know due to staff shortages, the SAS Transportation Department has created routes to be as efficient as possible, causing many of them to be very full?  As a result, they cannot accommodate students riding to/from school with friends.  Students are assigned to a stop at/near their home registered address, and this will be the only location transportation will be provided for.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

If a student does go on a bus with a friend and it is noticed while at the school building, they will be sent to the office to call home.  If a student is on a bus and not noticed until the route is in progress, the transportation office staff will make a call to parents to make arrangements for picking up the student at the transportation office or a school building.

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September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month.  Check out some resources HERE.

Week of September 19th – September 23rd

Emily Sickler

A Note from Ms. Sickler

One of the best parts of being part of the Saline community is that as Saline Hornets, we all celebrate Homecoming week together.  Feel free to celebrate spirit week on the following days:May be an image of text that says 'MIDNIGHT MONDAY: PJ DAY TROPICAL TUESDAY: BEST FLORAL PRINT WILD WEDNESDAY: NEON BRIGHT COLORS JERSDAY THURSDAY: FAVORITE JERSEY FAN FRIDAY: BLUE &GOLD DAY'

Additionally, the homecoming parade is on Friday at 5:00pm starting at Saline High School and the football game starts at 7:00pm at Hornet Stadium.

Also, join us for our first Harvest PTA Playdate of the 22-23 school year.

Emily

Save The Dates

  • September 30th – Early Release #1 (1:10pm dismissal; lunch is served)
  • October 7th – Harvest Fun Run
  • October 20th – Early Release #2 (1:10pm dismissal; lunch is served)
  • October 21st – No School (Fall Break)

PTA Points

It’s time for the annual Fun Run at Harvest Elementary School! This is our ONE fundraiser for the year and provides the PTA with the funds to pay for many awesome things! Every dollar donated is VERY appreciated!  On Friday, October 7th we will stretch our legs, run some laps, and have some fun outside all while raising money for our school!

REGISTER YOUR CHILD HERE!

We have received donations from 24 out of 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico!  We have already passed two of our goals.  We are still working towards the goal of having Kona Ice at our Fun Run on October 7th.

District Notes

All registered voters may vote via absentee ballot for the Tuesday, November 8, 2022 election. Absentee ballots will be available starting September 29 through your local City or Township Clerk’s office. To view a sample ballot, find your polling location, or find additional voting information visit michigan.gov/vote #SASBond2022

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Did You Know?

Did you know that this Tuesday is the Alumni Basketball game?  The Saline Alumni Committee is kicking off Homecoming week on Tuesday, September 20th with an Alumni Basketball game at SHS! Please spread the word, sign up to play, and/or come out for school spirit, food, and giveaways! Let’s fill the stands!!  Sign Up HERE.

Contact gasparok@salineschools.org for more information.

Ms. Sickler Reads!

On Friday we had our community meeting where our first-grade teachers taught us about our second Harvest 4 rule, we are responsible 4 What I Do.  

During the community meeting, the first-grade teachers shared a few pages from the book What If Everyone Did That to help us think about the choices that we make.

Week of September 12th – September 16th

Emily Sickler

A Note from Ms. Sickler

On Friday, we had our first 2022-2023 Harvest community meeting.  At a community meeting, our entire building convenes to learn together.  Mrs. Dana, our music teacher, led us in a community cheer, and then our third grade teachers led us in some learning about one of our Harvest 4s statements: We are responsible for what we say.  The third grade teachers shared parts of the book Words and Your Heart (shared below in Ms. Sickler Reads!) to help us remember that words have power.

On Friday, I also shared information about our Harvest Fun Run on October 7th.  You should have also received information in your student’s folder on Friday.  Remember, this is our building’s one and only fundraiser this year!

Emily

Save The Dates

  • September 14th – Harvest PTA community conversation 6:30-7:30pm (Harvest cafeteria)
    • RSVP HERE if you are planning on coming and would also be bringing your children (so we can plan ahead)
  • September 30th – Early Release #1 (1:10pm dismissal; lunch is served)
  • October 7th – Harvest Fun Run
  • October 20th – Early Release #2 (1:10pm dismissal; lunch is served)
  • October 21st – No School (Fall Break)

PTA Points

Check out our progress thus far, way to go!

District Notes

If approved by voters on November 8, 2022, this bond proposal is expected to have a net tax rate decrease of 0.50 mills from the current levy of 8 mills. This is an estimated net savings $25.00 per $100,000 of taxable value for property owners in the first year. Learn more about your tax impact at https://www.salineschools.org/departments/community-relations/2022-bond/
#SASBond2022

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Did You Know?

Did you know October 1st is the RunTough run?  Kids 5 and under are FREE with a paid adult.  Use code SAS22 to save $5 on each registration.

Ms. Sickler Reads!

Week of September 5th – September 9th

Emily Sickler

A Note from Ms. Sickler

  • Students will be called to get their photos taken with their teacher and class starting the morning of Thursday, September 8th.  We schedule classes prior to specials and lunch for the most ideal photo.
  • Order photos HERE (use keyword: AA1205Fall22) 
  • Thank you to the volunteers who signed up to make this morning run smoothly!
  • School picture photographers will be back for retakes (October 20th) for students who are not in school on Thursday or would like to retake their photos.  More information will be shared closer to the retake day.

Glow & Grow

When I was a teacher, I always shared “glows and grows” with family members during student conferences.  These last two weeks I have shared detailed information to make sure Arrival/Dismissal goes smoothly for all of us.  If we work together, we can make sure everyone is safe.  I wanted to give some “glows” and “grows” moving forward.

GLOWS: 

  • On arrival, students who use the drop-off loop are quickly getting out of the car.  Grown-ups are staying in the car. 
  • On dismissal, cars that arrive early pull all the way up to allow the entire loop to be utilized.

GROWS:

  • On arrival, please pull up to the green “pull up to here” sign.  Even if there are only a few cars in the loop when you arrive, the loop can get congested quickly.
  • On dismissal, please do not leave your car unattended in the pick-up loop.  If you need to get out of your car for any reason, please leave the loop and park.  The loop should only be used for 2nd and 3rd-grade families.  Y5, K, and 1st-grade families are asked to pick up their students from their teachers.

I realize that parking is at a premium here at Harvest.  Feel free to use the Saline High School parking lot and walk over.  There is a crossing walk and sidewalk to safely cross and get over to our building.

Emily

Save The Dates

  • September 14th – Harvest PTA community conversation 6:30-7:30pm (Harvest cafeteria)
    • RSVP HERE if you are planning on coming and would also be bringing your children (so we can plan ahead)
  • September 30th – Early Release #1 (1:10pm dismissal; lunch is served)
  • October 7th – Harvest Fun Run
  • October 20th – Early Release #2 (1:10pm dismissal; lunch is served)
  • October 21st – No School (Fall Break)

PTA Points

District Notes

Saline Area Schools is using the Remind App as just one of our communication tools. Click here for more information about claiming your account.

On Wednesday Harvest will use the Remind App for the first time as a building to remind all families that Thursday is Picture Day.  If you do not receive a message from @sasharvest on Wednesday, please contact the Saline Area Schools technology department (linked HERE) for help.

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Did You Know?

Did you know that you can check your voter registration status or register to vote online for the November 8, 2022 election at Michigan.gov/vote? You can also register at your local City or Township Clerk’s office up until and on election day. #SASBond2022

Ms. Sickler Reads!

Week of August 29th – September 2nd

Emily Sickler

A Note from Ms. Sickler

I am excited to officially welcome all four hundred forty-four Harvest Hornets to the 2022-2023 school year tomorrow.  Harvest Elementary has an incredible staff and is the perfect place to do the most important work in the universe. There is absolutely no other place to be!  I know that the first day of school can be filled with many different emotions.  Please enjoy Leena’s Shoes Are Nervous and see if you can connect to any of Leena’s first-day clothes.  Students and grown-ups alike… let me know tomorrow if you feel more like Leena’s shoes, more like Leena’s dress, or more like Leena’s headband.

Additionally, on Friday I shared detailed information to make sure arrival/dismissal goes smoothly for all of us.  If we work together, we can make sure everyone is safe.

Arrival/Dismissal Slideshow

Emily

Save The Dates

  • August 31st – Ag Olympics at the Saline Fair (featuring SAS staff and students) – 6:30-8:00 PM
  • September 2nd & September 5th – No School
  • September 8th – Picture Day (purchase pictures now using the keyword: AA1205Fall22)

PTA Points

Sunday Morning Volunteers Needed — Central City Church

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Did You Know?

Did you know that each Harvest Hornet has a special (art, media, music, innovation lab, physical education) each day?  We rotate through a schedule to ensure both expected and unexpected days off allow all students to experience equitable experiences with all five specials!

Ms. Sickler Reads!

Week of August 22nd – August 26th

Emily Sickler

A Note from Ms. Sickler

On Wednesday we will be having our Harvest Open House from 5:30-7:00 pm where you can visit your classroom (drop off supplies prior to the first day of school) and meet Harvest staff members.  With so many families visiting Harvest, parking tends to fill up quickly.  The Saline High School parking lot is another great option to park.  A crosswalk and sidewalk allow you to safely cross and get to our school.  If you arrive before 5:30 pm, feel free to play on our playground where we will have games and meet a surprise guest.  At 5:30 pm we will open all three sets of doors (main doors, Kindergarten/2nd grade, and 1st grade/3rd grade) where you can enter Harvest.  Make sure to stop by the cafeteria to check out the PTA table selling Harvest gear and learn more about various community organizations.  The Harvest office will also be open where you can meet our building secretary, Ms. Dawson, to drop off medication and complete the RAPTOR system for volunteering for the 22-23 school year (more information HERE).

We are so excited to see you on Wednesday.

Emily

Save The Dates

  • August 29th – First Day of School for 1st – 3rd graders
    • Y5 & Kindergarten Orientation (specific time sent with teacher letter)
  • August 30th – First Day of School for Y5 and Kindergarten students
  • August 31 – Ag Olympics at the Saline Fair (featuring SAS staff and students) – 6:30-8:00 PM
  • September 2nd & September 5th – No School
  • September 8th – Picture Day

PTA Points

Make sure to stop by the cafeteria and meet PTA board members during Open House or check out our Harvest PTA Welcome Letter!

  • Fun Run, our one and only fundraiser, coming up this fall!
  • Volunteer sign up for School Pictures on September 8th

District Notes

The Saline Area Schools’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee to the Board of Education are seeking 6 new members.  The membership includes students, parents/guardians, and community members that reflect multiple affinity identities including LGBTQ+, race, ethnicity, cultural diversity (language, religion, country of origin, etc.), and ability. Committee members are expected to have a demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, advancing the District’s DEI initiatives and efforts.  If you are interested in serving on the DEIAC, please complete the application by Friday, September 30, 2022.

If you have any questions, please contact Laura Washington at washingl@salineschools.org or 734-401-4901.

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Did You Know?

Did you know that Saline Area Schools is hosting a job fair on Monday?  Many of these jobs are a great fit for family members who have students who attend Saline Schools!  If you have any questions, call 401.4003.

Ms. Sickler Reads!

Week of August 15th – August 19th

Emily Sickler

A Note from Ms. Sickler

I realize that there are a few weeks of summer left and I hope more fun is still left to be had.  Please note some events to help with the transition back to school:

  • Get a letter from your new teacher this Thursday (8/18) at 3:00pm via PowerSchool.  If you do not receive an email by 5:00pm on Thursday, please email harvestoffice@salineschools.org and someone will get back to you on Friday.
  • For our new to Harvest Hornets, tour the school and build community on the Harvest playground this Thursday (8/18) from 5:30-6:30pm.
  • Harvest Open House – August 24th from 5:30-7:00pm.
Emily

Save The Dates

  • August 21st – Weber-Blaess Ice Cream Social **I’ll be scooping ice cream from 1-2:30pm, come and say HELLO**

  • August 24th – Harvest Open House (5:30-7:00pm)
  • August 29th – First Day of School for 1st – 3rd graders
    • Y5 & Kindergarten Orientation (specific time sent with teacher letter)
  • August 30th – First Day of School for Y5 and Kindergarten students
  • September 2nd & September 5th – No School

PTA Points

THIS THURSDAY from 5:30-6:30pm ALL families that are new to Harvest are welcome to join us on the Harvest playground.  PTA representatives can answer questions and help families get connected to our wonderful community.  Families can take a self-guided tour of the building, learning about Harvest from our student ambassadors along the way.  Have a chance to meet Ms. Sickler prior to Open House on the 24th.

If you want to know more about Harvest PTA and how to get involved, feel free to check out our Harvest PTA Welcome Letter.

District Notes Image

We know that you are anxiously awaiting bus information for your students.  Route info, including bus number, bus driver, stop location, and times, will be available during the week of August 15.

Again this year, we will be using Ride 360 to share this info.  If you have not already set this up, please visit the Transportation page on the Saline Area Schools website for instructions.  You will need your student’s school ID number when setting up Ride 360.  The student ID is the same (usually 6-digit) number used for lunch accounts, and should also be listed on report cards.

We are still seeing new student registrations that can affect bus routes.  You will want to check back in Ride 360 just prior to the start of school to make sure that you are aware of any time changes.

If you do not see information in your Ride 360 account for your student(s) by the end of the day on Friday, Aug 19, 2022, please feel free to reach out to us via email at transportation@salineschools.org, or by phone at (734) 401-4479.

Walk areas are in place again this school year for those living within walking distance of Harvest (Harvest walk area map).  If you do not see a bus assignment and live near your school building, you may live in an area where no bus is provided.

Students who are in first grade and younger will be required to have an adult meet the bus in the afternoon.  If you would like to give permission for your student to get off the bus with an older sibling, please send a signed note to your bus driver at the start of the school year.

Bus routes are established to be safe and efficient.  You will find that bus stops may be in a different location than in previous years. Stopping at every driveway and cul de sac is just not feasible.

Saline is not immune from the nationwide shortage of qualified school bus drivers.  If you or someone you know may have an interest in becoming a school bus driver or monitor, please contact us!

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Did You Know?

Did you know that you can already set up an account and deposit lunch money for your student for the 22-23 school year?  Click HERE to get started!

We offer free and/or reduced school meals and can help walk you through the process.  Feel free to contact someone in food service (401-4350), our school social worker, Terri Pickett (401-4509), or principal, Emily Sickler (401-4501) to answer any questions.

Ms. Sickler Reads!

Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year

Emily Sickler

A Note from Ms. Sickler

The 2022-2023 school year is right around the corner. I’m excited to be welcoming so many students to Harvest this year. I will use this blog to keep you updated with all the Harvest Happenings!  Please be on the lookout for weekly updates each Sunday at 3:00pm. The cadence of this blog is consistent, with the following sections:

  • Note from Ms. Sickler
  • Save the Dates
  • PTA Points
  • District Notes
  • Quick Links
  • Sweet Tweets of the Week
  • Did You Know?
  • Ms. Sickler Reads

I hope to keep you informed on the most pertinent information about what is happening here at Harvest to keep all students safe, joyful, and able to thrive.  If that is not the case for your child, please reach out to me directly so we can meet.  I can be reached at sicklere@salineschools.org.

Our Harvest Handbook has a wealth of information.  Throughout the next few months, I will be pulling out pieces of the handbook to highlight in this blog. 

I am grateful for the important work to walk alongside families as students take some of the very first steps in their educational journeys.

Emily 

Save The Dates

  • August 18th – Teacher Assignment Letters shared electronically
    • If the Powerschool re-enrollment forms are not completed by 8/15 (for returning Harvest students), families will not receive teacher placement letters on the 18th.
  • August 18th – New to Harvest Event (5:30-6:30pm)
    • Join Principal Sickler, PTA Members, and Harvest student ambassadors on the Harvest playground to build community and tour the building.
  • August 21st – Weber-Blaess Ice Cream Social

  • August 24th – Harvest Open House (5:30-7:00pm)
  • August 29th – First Day of School for 1st – 3rd graders
    • Y5 & Kindergarten Orientation (specific times sent with teacher letter)
  • August 30th – First Day of School for Y5 and Kindergarten students
  • September 2nd & September 5th – No School

PTA Points

On Thursday, August 18th from 5:30-6:30pm families that are new to Harvest are welcome to join us on the Harvest playground.  PTA representatives can answer questions and help families get connected to our wonderful community.  Families can take a self-guided tour of the building, learning about Harvest from our student ambassadors along the way.  Have a chance to meet Ms. Sickler prior to Open House on the 24th.

If you want to know more about Harvest PTA and how to get involved, feel free to check out our Harvest PTA Welcome Letter.

District Notes

Saline Area Schools focuses on how to best harness new technology and provide developmentally appropriate learning resources, improve instruction, and increase student achievement while also developing students’ digital citizenship skills.  In order to address issues related to mobile device usage, district leadership has decided to increase the guidelines to include the following:

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Did You Know?

Did you know the Saline Community Fair is from August 31st – September 4th?

Ms. Sickler Reads!

Starting at the 1:06 mark Ms. Sickler reads The Day You Begin

Week of June 6th – June 10th

Emily Sickler

A Note from Ms. Sickler

Tomorrow is our Harvest Field Day!

  • Young 5s, Kindergarten, & First Grade Schedule
    • 9-11am: Field Day Activities (playground)
    • 11:15-11:45am: Lunch (bring a towel, hot lunch available)
    • 1:00-3:00pm: Bounce Houses
  • Second & Third Grade Schedule
    • 9-11am: Bounce Houses
    • 12:00-12:30pm: Lunch (bring a towel, hot lunch available)
    • 1:00-3:00pm: Field Day Activities (playground)

 

  • Please make sure students dress in layers, bring a water bottle labeled with their name for a fun day outside, and a towel for lunch.
  • Field Day Volunteer Sign Up 
    • Volunteers, if you have not already volunteered and are in our Harvest Raptor system, please plan on coming 10 minutes early to sign in on Friday.

Remember, this Thursday and Friday are 1/2 days of school.  School ends at 12:10pm and lunch is not served.

Ms. Sickler

Last Day Clap Out!

District Notes

From Dr. Laatsch’s June 3rd Community Message

Important Dates to Start the 2022/23 School Year

August 21 – Weber-Blaess One-Room Schoolhouse Ice Cream Social (1-4 PM)

August 24 – Elementary Open Houses (K-3) – 5:30-7:00 PM

August 24 – Heritage Open House (4-5) 6:30-8:00 PM

August 29 – 1st Day of School for Students for the 2022/23 School Year

August 30 – MS Open House 6:30 – 8 pm (6 pm for New Families)

August 31 – Ag Olympics at the Saline Fair (featuring SAS staff and students) – 6:30-8:00 PM

September 8 – HS Open House 6:30 – 8 pm

Click HERE for the 2022/23 SAS Calendar

Read entire message HERE

Medication Pick-UP

The last day of school this year is Friday, June 10th (a half-day). If your student currently has medication in our school office, please be sure to pick up your child’s medication on or before this date. After June 17th, all medications left in the office will be discarded. Some of our buildings will be under construction and offices may be inaccessible after school is out.

If your student will need to take medication during school hours next year, please fill out a medication form (physician notes are also acceptable) and bring it to the office, along with the medication, at the start of the school year. School forms and other important information can be accessed at the District Health Services website at here.  A physician’s signature is required for all prescription medications administered at school. If your child will be seeing their physician over the summer, please have him/her complete the form at that time. Physician offices are extremely busy the first few weeks of school!

PTA Points

  • Thank you to everyone who donated socks for our final Harvest Helping Hands event!

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Lunch & Meals Info - Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

  • Sign up for lunch help HERE (through June 10th).

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Did You Know?

Did you know that Acadience student reports are being sent home this week?  At SAS, our elementary school staff use an assessment series called Acadience™ to help us examine how your child is doing in learning important mathematics and literacy skills. Acadience Reading and Math are made up of short assessments focusing on different skill(s). Much like using a thermometer to take a child’s temperature as an indicator of overall health, each subtest acts as an indicator of progress. The subtests are timed as is it important for students to be able to apply each skill automatically. Along with observations and other assessments (like the Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment), Acadience scores tell us whether a child is likely to be “on track” for learning or whether a child may need some additional help in order to meet grade level expectations. Acadience scores are interpreted relative to Benchmark Goals. Benchmark goals (targets) increase throughout the year as students progress and learn.

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