SRMS Updates, March 1, 2024

Good afternoon, Sandy Run Families,

It is hard to believe that March is upon us, but the sunnier days and warmer weather is much appreciated. This week at Sandy Run, we have recognized students in several ways (see below), continued to expand our academic skills in class, and had lots of exciting opportunities. We also were fortunate to engage in several important topics and conversations: students across Sandy Run and Upper Dublin High School completed the Belonging Survey to help guide strategies for the schools to best support our students. We are also grateful to the Upper Dublin Education Foundation for supporting a very important and powerful assembly on Social Media Safety - a topic that is continually present in our society. Sandy Run also practiced one of our safety and security drills as well. These events serve as a good reminder that while we continue to make growth in the classroom, we also are proud of the work our students are doing as members of the greater school community and taking care of each other. A major highlight of the week is the annual 7th and 8th grade musical, Matilda, Jr. which will be performed 3/1 - 3/3 (see below) - we hope to see many of you there!

Please see the updates below for some important, new information, and I hope that you and your families enjoy the weekend.

Sincerely,
Dan Ortiz

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

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you - we now have a NEW Official Facebook page for the school district! Join us on Facebook: UDSD Official Facebook Page

We understand the power of social media in connecting and engaging with our incredible community, and we believe that this new page will serve as a hub to recognize our students and share information about events and district business. We are working to increase our social media presence and put information in the palm of your hand.

How You Can Support Us:

• Like & Follow: Make sure to hit that 'Like' button and follow our page to stay connected.
• Share & Invite: Spread the word! Share our page with your friends, family, and fellow Upper Dublin enthusiasts.

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

Congratulations to Ethan Kim, Angela Wang, Peyton Phillips, Charlie Myers, Aiden Walker, Alexis Schmidt, Joyce Park, Emily Conner, Blair Park, Penelope Watson, Aiden Park, Grant Kuchler, Oscar Torres, William Yun, and Ian Browne on representing SRMS in the 2024 PMEA District 11 Stringfest. Student musicians were nominated by their directors to perform in a select orchestra comprised of students from Montgomery and Bucks County.

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!

This week, we are focusing on the governor's school breakfast challenge and our district-wide Silver Savers launch.

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

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

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.

It's time to order your Sandy Run Yearbook! Yearbooks are officially on sale starting at $35. 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