Saline Alternative Education
Parent/Teacher Conference NIght
Parent Teacher Conference Night
Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 5:00 - 8:00 is an important time in your child's education. Staff members will be available to meet with parents to discuss student progress, plans for graduation and post-secondary plans. Two-way communication is very important. The student whose parents are involved in his/her education is much more successful than those without engaged parents.
Please plan to attend on Thursday evening. If your schedule does not permit, please feel free to contact any staff member for a progress report.
Empty Bowls
EMPTY BOWLS PROJECT
The NEW Saline Alternative High School
Saturday School is canceled for Saturday, November 12, 2011.
Please enjoy the Saline Craft Show at Saline Middle School!
Upcoming Important Dates
NOVEMBER 16
PREPARING FOR TOMORROW TRANSITIONS CONFERENCE AT WCC. For high school juniors and seniors and their families from 8:30 am until 1:20 p.m. at the Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College. The conference is free, but lunch is not provided. See Ms. Melcher for more information.
November 18
DEADLINE to submit a senior photo for the Saline High School yearbook. Contact Mrs. Trainor, 429-8000, ext. 2356.
December 7
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT- learn about about sources of financial aid and how to apply for it. 7:00 in the HS Commons.
February
YEARBOOK ordering needs to be completed by this month. Order your yearbook HERE.
Building Security at Liberty School
In a continuing effort to enhance building security at Liberty School, the following changes will take place on February 23, 2011.
VISITORS
All visitors to Liberty School must enter the building at the District Office entrance (Door #1) located in the front of the building. ALL visitors must sign in and wear a visitor pass while in the building.
LITTLE STAR DAY CARE
The entrance for Little Star parents will be locked at 9:00 am and unlocked at 3:00 pm (unless previous accommodations have been made with staff). Persons entering after 9:00 am and before 3:00 pm must enter the building at the District Office entrance (Door #1), sign in at the office, and wear a visitor pass while in the building. Parking is available in front of Liberty School as needed.
ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
The Alternative High School entrance will continue to be locked at 8:00 am and unlocked at 3:00 pm. Between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm students must enter the building at the District Office entrance (Door #1) and sign in at the office.
YOUNG ADULT AND LIBERTY CLUB
Enter Liberty School at Door #3. This door will be locked at 8:00 am and unlocked at 3:00 pm. Between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm students must enter the building at the District Office entrance (Door #1) and sign in at the office.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
All classes must enter at the District Office entrance (Door #1) and sign in with the Community Education office.
SENIOR CENTER
Senior center classes that have been previously arranged will use Door #3. All other classes must enter the building at the District Office entrance (Door #1) and sign in with Community Education.
STAFF
All perimeter doors except the District Office entrance (Door #1) will be locked between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm unless specifically noted above.
When Steven Hoskins started school at the NEW Saline Alternative High School for the 2010-2011 school year, it was with a renewed sense of purpose. At age 19, he knew that the window of opportunity in which to complete his high school course requirements was closing quickly. For Steven, the new format proved to be exactly what he needed.
In just seven weeks, Steven completed TEN credits, including courses in Financial Math, Geometry, Economics, Government and Physical Science. He worked diligently, asking for assistance from his instructors as needed, but for the most part, focused on the prize. And that prize was handed to Steven on December 10, 2010: his high school diploma.
In the photo, Steven holds his diploma as he receives congratulations from one of his teachers, Mr. Brad Woehlke. The two are standing in front of Steven's long list of "trophies" that designate completed courses.
Congratulations to Steven Hoskins, one of the first to graduate from the NEW Saline Alternative High School!! Steven has plans to continue his education at Washtenaw Community College.
Toys for Tots
Students at the NEW Saline Alternative High School are immersed in service learning as a part of their everyday curriculum. During the holiday season, many additional opportunities exist for students to become involved in giving back to the greater Saline community. This past week, the students used proceeds from their can and bottle drive to purchase several toys for the Saline Fire Department's annual TOYS FOR TOTS campaign. Pictured, along with several of the students, are Fire Chief Craig Hoeft and Firefighter Kevin Dillen.
The students were rewarded for their generosity with a personal tour of the fire truck.
From left: Mike Rothman, Sarah Spencer, Travis Derby, Brittany Otis, Alexandrea Kalmbach and Tori Vincent
Mr. Woehlke Named Wal-Mart TEACHER OF THE YEAR!!
Mr. Brad Woehlke will be honored as one of the recipients of the Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year Award at the Saline Area Schools Board Meeting on December 14, 2010. A recent email from Assistant Superintendent Laatsch notes the schedule for the evening. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Woehlke for his dedication to the students at the NEW Saline Alternative. Staff, students, parents and interested others are invited to the SAS School Board Meeting on December 14 at Liberty School to celebrate with Mr. Woehlke.
http://www.teacherscount.org/booster/nominate.shtml
Are Today's Students' Brains "Wired" Differently?
A recent article in the New York Times posits that today's youth are wired for distraction and mired in expectations of instant gratification. How can we, as educators and parents, respond and program appropriately for these students? Clearly, we are at the intersection of education and technology. How those two are intertwined will shape educational programming of the future, and will ultimately determine our students' preparation for post-secondary educational settings and the workplace. http://nyti.ms/9uicBt