SRMS Updates, February 23, 2024

Good morning, Sandy Run Families,

I hope that you and your family are doing well and preparing for the weekend. The past week has been full of highlights across the district and SRMS that have included a Lunar New Year Celebration, a Black History Month celebration, Sandy Run basketball teams having an exciting end to their playoff run, and so much more. Looking ahead, we hope to see many families at the 7th and 8th grade musical production of Matilda next week - please see the information below for more details, including ticketing information. We also are excited to support our students and families in two very important ways. As you read previously, we will be distributing the annual Belonging Survey to students in grades 6-12 on Tuesday that will provide important insight into our students' experiences in school. Additionally, we are proud to partner with the Upper Dublin Education Foundation to provide important grade-level assemblies to students about Social Media Safety; please see the information below about a powerful parent workshop hosted by the same group. I hope to see many of you there! Until then, I hope you and your family have a nice weekend and get some relaxation.

Sincerely,
Dan Ortiz

Matilda The Musical is a multi-award-winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl. Matilda the Musical is an inspirational musical tale of an extraordinary girl who discovers her superpower and summons the remarkable courage, against all odds, to help others change their stories, whilst also taking charge of her own destiny. Standing up for what's right, she's met with miraculous results.

• Tickets $10
• Friday, March 1st @7pm
• Saturday, March 2nd @2pm & 7pm
• Sunday, March 3rd @2pm

Here is the link: Matilda Ticket Link

As you may already know, our school is hosting the Music in Our Schools Vocal and Strings Concert on March 14th and 19th. We would like to encourage all parents to purchase tickets as soon as possible as they are selling out fast. This is going to be an unforgettable event that you definitely don't want to miss. Click the QR code in the flyer to purchase.

Learn how to keep your children safe on social media. Join us for a special presentation by the Organization for Social Media Safety on Thursday, February 29 at 6:30 PM in the UDHS Forum Room. Click here to learn more and register. This event, along with related student assemblies at SRMS and UDHS, has been made possible thanks to a generous gift to the Upper Dublin Education Foundation.

• Email srmsattendance@udsd.org with name, grade, and reason for absence or lateness

• Call the SRMS Attendance Line at 215-576-3280 and press 3 to leave a message

• Submit an absence notification through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Select "More" from the panel and then "Absence Requests." Submit the necessary details regarding the absence or lateness.

Please see this link for information about the District's Summer STEM Academy held at Sandy Run Middle School in July.

This tutoring group called SSOS (Students Supporting Other Students) offers free tutoring to elementary and middle schoolers by qualified high school students. The tutoring takes place at Upper Dublin Public Library at a convenient time for both student and tutor. We took over this group because we understand how expensive tutoring is to parents, and how easy it is for some students to fall behind without extra help.

The QR code brings you to the Google form for the parents to fill out but here is the link as well https://forms.gle/4XmhZeGN9ZibyJwh9

Don't miss a night of fundraising and fun, hosted by the Upper Dublin Education Foundation and Upper Dublin Township, at the Manor House at Commonwealth. Winning "Cards" Casino Night is all about supporting our community, directly benefiting our schools and local charities. Join us for a night of casino gaming with professional dealers, delicious food and drinks, and incredible prizes and auction items. Bet on an entertaining night of giving back and register now!

See this flyer for information about Kindergarten & New Student Registration for the School Year 2024-2025.

Please see this flyer for more information from the Upper Dublin High School's Water Polo team.

Greater Philadelphia has been providing FREE support to those impacted by cancer for over 30 years. This means someone they care about has/had cancer, they themselves have/had cancer or their person died from cancer. Here is a brief overview of what we are offering this spring along with a few attached flyers.

1. Teen Essay Contests: Open to 6th-12th graders who have or had cancer in their life. Encouragement from trusted teachers and counselors often inspires students to share their experiences through writing. As you know, writing is a very helpful way to process thoughts and feelings about what has happened to them. The attached flier contains all the requirements and registration details, with the essay deadline set for Monday, April 1st.

2. Kid Support Groups: In person sessions starting in March for families with cancer.

3. Living with Loss Groups: Monthly in-person groups for K-6th graders, along with a parent group and virtual groups for middle and high school students.

4. Straight Talk about Cancer Groups: Tailored for teens, these groups take place both inside schools and virtually.

5. Snowy Spectacular with Friends Party: A winter celebration for families to anticipate, providing an opportunity to connect with others who have faced or are facing cancer. The event includes a DJ, games, food and crafts.

Cancer can be an isolating experience, and at CSCGP, we firmly believe that no one should face it alone.

For more details on our offerings and to explore additional resources, please visit our website at www.cancersupportphiladelphia.org.

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