SRMS Updates, February 9, 2024

Good afternoon, Sandy Run Families,

I hope that this week has gone smoothly for you and your family. After last week's unique schedule with snow days, our students rebounded well by staying fully engaged during a full week of classes. Some highlights from the week include Eastern Center for Arts and Technology meeting with our 8th grade students (see below for more information); some hard fought basketball and wrestling competitions by our student-athletes; and lots of end-of marking period demonstration of skills and mastery. As we head into the second semester, students' Encore classes will rotate, and we are excited to see the growth and development in the classroom as we continue to push each other to new heights.

Please see the updates below for more information, especially important updates regarding 8th graders' course selection process. Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,
Dan Ortiz

• 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.

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.

We'd like to invite you to join us for a marvelous night of fun, entertainment, shopping and education during our annual UD Celebrate! 2024 Black History Event, held at Sandy Run Middle School on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15 (snow date, 2/22).

This is free and open to the public. We ask that all attendees register at bit.ly/UDC24.

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.

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