News & Notes

As many of you are aware, on Tuesday, February 9^th, 2010 several members of our teaching faculty were notified of either a layoff or change of assignment for the third trimester effective March 18th of the 2009/2010 school year. Following is a summary of 3rd trimester changes.

High School

• Ms. Forgiel will join the Counseling Department.
• Mr. Bruckman will teach History, beginning May 14th.
• Ms. Redies will teach English.
• Ms. Seegert will teach Physical Education.
• Ms. O’Harris will be part time in the High School Media Center and will teach sections of Drama at the High School.

Middle School

• Mr.Stimac will continue in his role as German teacher and will assume counseling duties at the Middle School.
• Mr. Schmier will teach English and History.
• Ms. Nazareth will be the Media Specialist in a part time capacity in the Middle School Media Center.
• Ms. O’Harris will teach sections of Drama at the Middle School.

Heritage

• Ms. Nazareth will be the Media Specialist at the Heritage Media Center in a part-time capacity.
• Ms. McEvoy will teach Special Education.
• Ms. McKie will teach Physical Education.
• Ms. Smith will teach 5th grade.

Woodland Meadows

• Ms. Patten will be the Media Specialist at the Woodland Meadows Media Center.

Saline’s musical talent will be showcased at “BAND” Together on February 27th, 6:30 pm at the Saline High School Auditorium.  Individuals and groups of all ages will be performing, including rising star pianists & fiddlers, the Saline ATA martial arts with high energy music, Saline Varsity Blues members, local rock bands, twirlers, singers young & old, the Huron Valley Harmonizers, and many more.  This will be an evening filled with amazing musical talent from the Saline area!

Let’s “BAND” Together to raise money for a SMART BoardTM.  Net proceeds will go toward purchasing a SMART BoardTM for the Saline Area Schools.  There will be SMART BoardTM demonstrations before and after the show.  Admission is $5.  Tickets can be purchased in advance and donations made at www.wardfam.org.

All donations are tax deductible thanks to the Coalition for a Quality Community (CQC), a Co-sponsor along with The Saline Seven Destination ImagiNationTM team of 4th graders.

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Destination ImagiNation Inc. or DI is a creative problem solving organization for students from elementary school through college.  Teams of up to seven members compete in various challenges that require complex thinking, problem solving, teamwork and creativity. The organization holds regional, affiliate, and international competitions to encourage creativity in the world’s youth.

PHOTO From L to R: Kristina Schneider (10th grade), Kathryn Souders (12th grade)

Kathryn Souders, senior, won 1st Place - Gold in the Job Interview Contest. In that contest she had to submit a prepared cover letter and resume for a job as a horse training assistant, fill out a job application in 15 minutes and interview for 15 minutes before a panel of judges.

Mary Kumbier, a representative of the American Red Cross, came to Heritage School on Tuesday, February 16 to accept a check for the International Relief Fund for Haiti, donated by 5th & 6th grade students.

Students learned about the horrific reality of the recent Haitian earthquake.  They were moved by the stories of suffering and devastation, and those of hope as survivors were rescued.  They wanted to know how they could help.

Students advertised using posters and made video clips to play on morning announcements to rally up support.
From January 25-29, Heritage students collected spare change to donate to the American Red Cross International Relief Fund for Haiti.  They collected a total of $ 2934.15!

The students at Heritage School should be proud of their efforts to help others in times of trouble!  The road ahead is long for Haiti, Saline students know that this contribution will help to make a small difference in the lives of the millions that were affected.

(Photo, l-r) Betty Rosen-Leacher, Wendy Dorset, Dashiell Carichner, Brittany Nagel, Mary Kumbier, Sharon Zabinko

SALINE AREA YOUTH HOOP SHOOT COMPETITION

Due to a scheduling conflict, this competition’s date has  been changed.

Here is the correct information:

DATE: Saturday February 27
TIME: Drop in anytime from 9am - 1 pm
LOCATION: Saline High School gymnasium
AGES: 8-15 as of 12/31/2010
COST: $5 per person

In this single person competition, participants will have 1 minute to shoot from 6 different spots on the floor.  Each shot is worth a specific number of points.   Boys and girls  will be divided up as follows: 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 and 14-15.   Just stop in anytime between 9am-1pm to compete (you don’t need to be there the entire time).  Results will be posted online.  Register through Saline Parks & Rec (429-3502) or Community Education (429-8020).

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City of Saline Youth Council
Presents the Eighth Annual

“YOUTH OF THE YEAR AWARD”
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The Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Saline Salutes committee has invited the City of Saline Youth Council to organize and promote the eighth annual “Youth of the Year Award”. The Youth of the Year Award recognizes a Saline Area School District resident in grades 7-12 who has made a positive impact in the community in 2009. The Youth of the Year will be honored at the Saline Area Chamber of Commerce’s Saline Salutes awards ceremony on April 16, 2010.  School staff and administrators, city officials, employees and commissioners, coaches, clergy, parents, and the general public are encouraged to nominate a young person in grades 7-12, living within the Saline Area School District for this award.  Teens are also encouraged to nominate their peers.

Nominees are recognized for their volunteer efforts and should fulfill these requirements.

1.    Has demonstrated himself/herself as one to initiate change to better the Saline community.

2.    Has sustained participation in extra-curricular activities in the last few years.

3.    Not benefited financially from volunteer efforts.

A committee of local youths and adults will make the final decision on the Youth of the Year Award winner on or about Thursday, March 4, 2010.

Please help us recognize teens who make a positive impact in the community by nominating an outstanding young person from the Saline area.
Please submit nomination forms to Jody Roberts at the Saline Rec Center by Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 9:00 pm.

City of Saline Youth Council
Jody Roberts /  Saline Rec Center
1866 Woodland Dr. / Saline, MI  48176
(734) 429-3502, ext. 2505 / (734) 429-5208 (fax)
jroberts@city-saline.org

Nominations are due Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 9:00 pm

Click here to download the nomination form.

The SHS Drama Club will be performing it’s version of Once Upon A Mattress, a fairy tale retelling of the princess and the pea.  The show opens on Thursday (2/18) at 7:30 and runs Fri and Sat (also at 7:30) and Sun at 2 p.m.  Tickets are $12 adults; $7 students & senior citizens.  Tickets are at available at the door.