SRMS Updates, December 27, 2023

Good afternoon, Sandy Run Families,

I hope that your Winter Break has been off to a good start and that you have been able to rest and enjoy time with friends and family. With a few quiet days in the office, we have been able to reflect on the unofficial first half of the 2023-24 school year. The first few months have been filled with many highlights and successes (and a few expected bumps in the road). Whether 2023 matched your expectations, or if you felt that there were improvements to make, at Sandy Run we capitalize on both of these outcomes as a springboard to a successful 2024. If students found success in 2023, that means they have learned strategies, routines, and skills that are productive and should be repeated in the future. If 2023 fell short of expectations or if we were met with frustration, then it's an opportunity to grow, learn from mistakes, and try a new approach in 2024. Either way, we are better off as a result of the experiences we have gone through. That resilience, perseverance, and commitment to continuous growth are part of who we are as a school community and what we try to instill in our students each day.

When students return to school in 2024, we will hit the ground running. There will be a few weeks left in the second marking period; 8th grade students will begin discussing their transition to Upper Dublin High School; all grades will be meeting with their school counselors for some very important guidance lessons; there will be volunteer opportunities for Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service; musical rehearsals; winter sports; and so much more. While we are enjoying a few more days of a quiet Winter Break, the school is very much looking forward to returning in 2024 and welcoming our students back to the building. We know that transitions back from long breaks can be difficult for some students (and adults), and so the more routines and preparation as the break draws to a close, the better chance for success for all of us to enjoy. As a reminder, schools will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Until then, I hope you and your family have a very nice break and enjoy the end of 2023. Take care and Happy New Year!

Sincerely,

Dan Ortiz

IMPORTANT LINKS:

• SRMS Website
• SRMS Athletics

SRMS PTO UPDATE

• Calling all current SRMS parents! The PTO will be hosting an important meeting on Thursday, January 4th at 7pm to elect officers for the PTO Board. Any parent interested in running for President, Vice-President, Treasurer, or Secretary should plan to attend, in addition to all parents interested in volunteering with the PTO. Once the election is held and we have officers in place, the PTO will really be off and running for the year (just a few months behind schedule)! If you are interested in running for a board position but not able to attend, please email Liz Ridgway at eridgway@udsd.org as soon as possible to discuss.

UDHS Theatre Department

• Join the Upper Dublin High School Theatre Department for Move Up Day on January 20, 2024! A day where students can explore the world of theatre with high school mentors and Upper Dublin Theatre production staff! Move Up Day is for students in grades 6-8 and runs from 9-2, concluding with a performance open to parents. Tickets are $25 and include lunch. Tickets for both are on sale now at Ticketleap.com. See the flyer for more information.

SRMS Yearbook:

• It's time to order your Sandy Run Yearbook! Yearbooks are officially on sale starting at $35 see the flyer for more information. Be sure to have a copy of the memories of the 2023-24 school year. To order, click this link.

Email: dortiz@udsd.org
Website: https://www.udsd.org/o/srms
Location: 520 Twining Road, Dresher, PA, USA
Phone: (215) 576-3280
Twitter: @srmscardinals