Scot Graden – Superintendent of Saline Area Schools
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 31st, 2009
Wrapping up School Board Appreciation Month, many of our School Board members made time to visit our schools this week and see first hand the daily activities. Based on their responses – they were very impressed. I’d like to thank them for taking the time to visit and see the learning that is occurring everyday. [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 28th, 2009
The Board of Education took the show on the road last night. The meeting was held at Pleasant Ridge and included a tour of the building. It was great to see the wonderful learning opportunities available for our students. Music teacher Ms. Coleen Walker shared how she is using her recently installed Smartboard. The new [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 27th, 2009
Our 57 member Middle School Swim Team has enjoyed a very successful season. They finished 1st in the Erie-Mason Invitational last weekend and are on to the State Meet in Holt this weekend. They are led by Coach Maggie Stevens and Coach Nick Munsell.
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 22nd, 2009
Last night I was at the Saline District Library for my second “Community Conversation” event of January. Nine community members shared their thoughts, concerns, and asked questions. As with the other sessions I have hosted, I feel that I learn a great deal about the issues facing families related to raising children in Saline. The [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 21st, 2009
I was fortunate to be able to start my day with Ms. Koppelman’s first hour Sculpture I class. Listed are a few things that impressed me. 1. The students entered class and quickly were engaged in their projects. They are working on “box art” projects and are having their own unique take on the assignment. [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 17th, 2009
It was cold, but we were able to get important work accomplished related to many different topics. Below is a podcast highlighting some of the areas we focused on today. Professional Development Day in Saline
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 14th, 2009
Within Saline Area Schools we often discuss the “homework” issue. Last year, I wrote a blog post about it as I tried to share my thoughts on the issue. Almost a year later, my feelings remain largely the same. I am however pleased to see that Ms. McKie and Mr. Stimac are trying to address [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 11th, 2009
Several years ago, Saline Community Education sponsored a High School and Middle School Ski Club. The program was recreational and involved weekly after-school trips to Mt. Brighton in late December and January. The program ended for logistical reasons – including the frequent lack of snow. Now, parents and students in the greater Ann Arbor area [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 9th, 2009
The new gymnasium curtains have been installed at the Middle School. This will allow for greater flexibility and the ability to have more activities occurring at the same time – safely. I think it is fair to say we have one of the finest Middle School gymnasiums in the state. Thank you to Mr. Brian [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 1st, 2009
You may have noticed that we have added a Google Translation tool to the lower right hand menu area below the “LOGIN TO SAS” section on the front page of our website. By selecting a specific language, the entire website is converted to the newly chosen language. It is a great way for non-English readers [...]