January 18, 2023

Dear SHMS HSA Families,

On Friday, January 13, our students and staff gave back to the community through numerous projects during the school-wide Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Some of our 8th graders went to Cradles to Crayons and City Team where they sorted out toys and clothing and some went to day care centers around the community where they read books during story time. Others went to senior centers and played games and started a dance party. Some went to NPE to help elementary students make a class mural while other stayed at the middle school where they put together bags for the homeless and created greeting cards for patients at Howie's House. A new site that was added this year was the Swarthmore Fire Department where some learned how to put out fires, learned CPR and helped wash the firetrucks.

We would like to extend a huge thank you to Mrs. Cobb and to all the teachers involved for planning this massive and monumental endeavor, engaging our students in various community service in honor of Dr. King's legacy. And thank you to all parent volunteers who helped chaperone the kids at the various locations on this very special day of service.

Below you will find pictures from that day. More pictures can be found on our SHMS Info+ facebook page.

Our 6th and 7th graders honored Dr. King's legacy throughout the school as well. Projects included making dog pull toys for The Providence Animal Shelter, putting together comfort kits for the Headstrong Foundation, assembling "Spoonful of Kisses" Valentine's treats for senior centers and writing greeting cards for cancer patients and active duty soldiers within our community.

On January 16, our district came together to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and legacy through dance, speeches, music and service. The SHMS HSA hosted a table at this event where anyone could put together "Spoonful of Kisses" treats which were donated to the Fair Acres Senior Center in Media.

We hope this day encourages our whole community to get out there and help different organizations in any way.

“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve...You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

SHMS / HSA EVENTS

> 1/19, HSA Meeting, 7-8pm in person at SHMS library(Hope to see you there!)

> 1/24, 5 -9pm, SHMS HSA Chipotle Fundraiser, Springfield location

> 1/26, Young Playwrights, 7-9pm at SHMS

> 2/2, 2/3, 2/4 (7pm), 2/5 (2pm) Shrek the Musical, tickets on sale soon!

> 2/16, Basketball Night, Staff vs. Students

COMMUNITY EVENTS

> 1/18, Financial & Facilities Affairs Committee Meeting, 7-9pm, SHMS B226

> 1/23, Regular School Board Meeting at SHMS library

> 1/25, Policy Committee Meeting, 7-9pm, SHMS B226

> 2/15, 7pm at SHHS Auditorium, Drug and Alcohol Information = Prevention Event (see flyer below)

SHMS HSA In-person Meeting

Come join us this Thursday, January 19 at 7pm, first in-person meeting, at the middle school library.

Dr. Matsanka will be giving his principal's report and will be available to answer your questions. Find out what will be happening in the coming weeks from our committees and updates from each grade parent rep.

Inspire Young Minds during Career Day!

Career day 2023 will be back in person. This year it will be held on Friday, March 24.

This is an event that our students always look forward to and we are seeking individuals who have diverse careers or career paths.

Analysts to Animators
Dentists to Directors
Landscapers to Legal Aids
Plumbers to Producers
Writers to Welders

Have you become an entrepreneur, did you switch careers, did you take a non-traditional journey to your calling? We need you all to educate and inspire our students.

If you are interested in working with our students, please complete the form: SHMS Career Day Speaker Volunteer Form

Please also feel free to contact the HSA organizer, Mary Uhrig, at maryuhrig@gmail.com with any questions.

Thanks for considering!

Direct Donations

Just a friendly reminder that although our Fall Campaign is over, we do welcome direct donations all year long. Our goal this year is $10,000 (which would be the total amount if at least half of all SHMS families donated $25). To date, we have collected $4772, almost halfway towards our target goal! We thank all of you who supported our Direct Donation campaign.

For 2023 contributions, check with your employer to see if they offer donation-matching. You may make an online donation via PayPal or QR code, or you can drop off or mail cash/check (payable to “SHMS HSA”) at the main office (200 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford. PA 19086). Thank you for supporting SHMS HSA!!

HSA Website Sponsorship

Are you looking to get your business noticed? Want to be a sponsor on the SHMS Home and School Association website? There is still time. You still have another half a school year to be part of the HSA website. For only $50 we can display your company logo and link your business website from our sponsorship section on our HSA website (. Fill out this intake form to start the process.

Thank you Joelyn Foster and all who donated to make this beautiful spread for our monthly teacher/staff coffee appreciation. They are so grateful!

SHMS Online Directory

Looking for someone in our middle school to set up carpool or a get together? Our middle school directory is online. Simply register or login here to confirm (or opt out) your contact information.

PeachJar - our community digital flyer system

January 20, PeachJar will be launched. This new platform will enable us to send important community flyers to families digitally. Each week, school-approved digital flyers will be shared to our families' email inboxes, where they can easily click to sign up for programs and events. Families will be able to access the PeachJar community flyer board right from the homepage of their child’s school.

If you have a community organization to be considered for approval to the PeachJar distribution list, please fill out this form

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