Sandy Run Middle School Updates
Weekly News, Updates, and Opportunities from SRMS
A Message from Dr. Ortiz, Principal of SRMS
As we head into the Martin Luther King Holiday, I want to wish you and your community the best. This weekend is an annual reminder of the power of community - the strength that comes when we work together to strengthen the group as a whole. While our students and staff will enjoy some much-deserved time to rest, I also hope that many folks can join the school and the district in some acts of service on Monday to exemplify the work that Dr. King sought, and work that continues today and into the future. This community partnership and unity is what makes Upper Dublin School District such a special place, and I hope to see many of you on Monday at a few of the activities happening around the district and township. As a reminder, students have an early dismissal tomorrow/Friday, and there is no school on Monday. Thanks so much, and take care.
Sincerely,
Dan Ortiz
Highlights from the Past Week
This week at Sandy Run has been exciting, with a packed crowd for our first concert in the new building, winter sports competitions picking back up, exciting projects in class and so much more! As we near the end of the second marking period, we continue to make great progress in the classroom and outside of it.
SRMS Concert a Great Success!
Our fantastic music teachers hosted a Band, Chorus, and Orchestra concert where our students' many talents were on display. The kids sounded great!
First Wrestling Contest in the New SRMS Gym
The Flying Cardinals took on a tough Keith Valley MS in the first Wrestling Meet in the new Sandy Run Gym. Good luck to the team as they move forward in their season!
Lots of Ground Work Outside of SRMS
The construction team is continuing great progress on grass athletic fields, a bus loop, and a turf all-purpose field as the new campus continues to take shape.
Weekly Updates
Attention Sandy Run Families!
- We are proud to announce that our Sandy Run student Council will be sponsoring and hosting an MLK Day event on Monday January 16th from 9 - 11 in our very own Sandy Run Middle School cafeteria. All families are welcome to come and volunteer their time to take part in positive service activities to help our community at large. Please fill out the Google Form MLK Sign-Up where you can RSVP if you'd like to attend the event. We look forward to working alongside you to bring joy to others through the fruitfulness of service. For any questions please contact Josh Meyer jmeyer@udsd.org
The Addams Family Musical
- Attention to all parents/guardians of students who plan on participating in the 2023 SRMS Musical – The Addams Family please fill out this contact form https://forms.gle/ipP3ZYzESksrTBKT7
8th Grade Parent PTO & Course Selection Meeting
- On Wednesday, January 18 at 7:00PM, the PTO will host a discussion with Ms. Donna Ward (UDSD Supervisor of Guidance) and Dr. Ortiz. The focus of this conversation will be to plan for the Program of Studies and Course Selection for 9th grade. We will meet in the SRMS Planetarium - we hope to see you there!
Program of Studies event for 8th-11th Grade Parents and Students
- Save the date for Thursday, January 26th at 6:30pm. This evening is the annual Upper Dublin High School Program of Studies event. You are invited to hear from the High School Administration regarding the schedule and course selection process as well as learn about course offerings, requirements and expectations. Hope to see you there.
UD Basketball Clinic on January 16, 2023
- Coming up is our annual UD Basketball Clinic on Martin Luther King Day (January 16). We hope that you will consider signing up your child again. It is a great opportunity for your child to improve their basketball skills on a day off from school. Sign up will be the same process as last time. There is a link to the Google Sign Up form for information about the player and also a link to the Basketball Booster account to make your Venmo payment. We hope to see you there and please share with your friends. We are looking forward to another great time seeing the Upper Dublin High School coaching staff and team connect with its future players. Please see the attached flyer with all of the info and links. MLK 2023 Hoops Clinic
Planetarium Community Event
- Laser Light Shows from January 17-22, 2023. Please see this flyer for details on shows.
SpeakUp Parenting Adult Coffee
- This month's Parenting Adult Coffee (PAC), SpeakUp! is hosting a virtual coffee on Sexuality and Identity on Wednesday, January 18th at 7pm. Parenting Adult Coffee Registration
MacGuffin Theatre & Film Company Starting Jan 19, 2023
- MacGuffin Theatre & Film Company (https://macguffintf.com) is coming to Upper Dublin! On Thursdays after school at Sandy Run Middle School, they will have classes for ages 7 to 14 starting January 19. There is a production class for ages 7-10 from 4:30p to 5:30p where they will work on the show “A Peter Pan Story,” and for ages 11 to 14, there are two classes being offered: a musical theater class and an improv class. Jen Jaynes, former Director for the musicals at SRMS, will be leading these classes as the Associate Artistic Director of MacGuffin along with John Rea, the Artistic Director of MacGuffin.For more information and to register, visit https://macguffintf.com or see the image/PDF attached. Email Jen with any questions: jjaynes@macguffintf.com. Scholarship opportunities available.
Wizards vs UD Teachers & Staff Basketball Game
- The game will be held at the UDHS Main Gym on Saturday, Jan 21, 2023.
- Doors open @ 6 pm; Game starts @ 7pm
- BUY TICKETS NOW - THEY WILL SELL OUT FAST; Harlemwizards.com
Upper Dublin High School Theatre Department
- Join the Upper Dublin High School Theatre Department for MOVE UP Day 2023 on January 21, 2023 from 9am-2pm! A day where students in grades 5 - 8 can explore the world of theatre with high school mentors and UDTD production staff! Tickets are $25 and include a T-shirt and lunch. They are on sale now at Ticketleap.com. Reserve your spot before Jan. 8th to secure a shirt. See flyer for details.
Coding Opportunity
- Steel City Codes is a 501c nonprofit organization that offers free coding classes for students entering grades 4-8. Upper Dublin students will be hosting classes starting January 26, where they will be teaching beginner classes in Java and Python. Classes will be held from 5-7 PM, and we plan to hold the camp online (with potential in-person classes at the Upper Dublin Public Library)! Fill out this form to register your child!
The Upper Dublin Swim and Dive team
- The Upper Dublin Swim and Dive team is hosting a swim/play babysitting night on January 27th! This is a fundraiser for our booster club that has historically been a fun event for kids while parents get a night out. For more information please see this Flyer. Any questions, please contact the UDHS Swim & Dive booster club at udhsswimdive@gmail.com
Contact SRMS
Email: dortiz@udsd.org
Website: https://www.udsd.org/o/srms
Location: 520 Twining Road, Dresher, PA, USA
Phone: (215) 576-3280
Twitter: @srmscardinals