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Originally delivered on 9/13/2024 1:01 pm

SUBJECT: September 13

Save the Date: 2024 SHMS Bowling Night

SHMS students are invited to our 4th Annual Bowling Night on October 19 from 5 to 7 pm.  Tickets will be available for sale on the SHMS HSA website next week. Proceeds will benefit the 8th Grade Service Project.

Thank You SHMS Parents!

Thank you for your support of our spirit wear sales during back-to-school nights. You volunteered, you stopped by our spirit wear tables, and you purchased spirit wear! More will be in stock soon!

1st HSA Meeting

Please join us on Monday, September 16th at 7 pm in the middle school library for our 1st Home and School Meeting of the year.  ALL are welcome to attend!  Dr. Matsanka will be there to give school updates and answer any questions and we will also hear updates from our grade reps and committee chairs. Our regular meetings are normally the THIRD Thursday of month, so note this is a change for this month only.

Parent Welcome Event - September 22, 3-5 pm

The HSA will be hosting an event to welcome all new and returning parents/guardians to SHMS on Sept. 22nd, from 3-5 pm. This is an informal gathering to welcome NEW parents to the district and answer any questions and get to know other SHMS parents.  Please join us at Ship Bottom Brewery in Swarthmore. BYO snacks and the HSA will provide non-alcoholic beverages. We kindly ask for your RSVP by September 16 using this form so that Ship Bottom can staff the bar area appropriately. We hope to see you there!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSsHSFUXPWKCAfAi57SgyhU_IVIRgy5mToTiQiHnh4Y9tFbQ/viewform

Clearances!

In order to volunteer for events and activities at SHMS (concessions, musical, dances, book fair, etc...), ALL volunteers need their clearances on file with the school district. Please submit these now, as opportunities come up quickly and it's good to have them in place now. If you are unsure of your status, please contact Heather Fili at hfili@wssd.org

You can find what clearances you need to submit here.

Yearbooks are on Sale Now!

Commemorate your student's Middle School years by purchasing a yearbook! Yearbooks may be purchased now for $32. 

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1792381/STRATH-HAVEN-MIDDLE-SCHOOL/Yearbook/2024082813151631053/CATALOG_SHOP/Yearbook/2024082813151632053#design/0

A BIG Thank You to our First Website Sponsors!

Thank you to our first website sponsors! This helps to subsidize our costs for the website and allows for FREE access to the school directory. Please support our sponsors (many local WSSD families) and if you'd like to have your business profiled on our website, sign up below!

Corporate Sponsors

Do you have a business or know someone who would like to become a sponsor helping fund all of the great activities that the Home and School support? This is a great opportunity to reach over 1,000 parents in the community.  

For $150 the sponsorship includes a banner ad featuring the sponsor's logo on our SHMS HSA home page.  This clickable logo will lead the reader to the respective business website. The ad will remain on our website for the entire 2024-2025 school year.  If you are interested, please click this link: https://shmshsa.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/210440


Please contact Angela Waltman with any questions (angela.waltman@verizon.net)

Important Contacts

Dr. Chris Matsanka, Principal & 7th Grade Administrator, ext. 3101

Mrs. Kim Stock, Assistant Principal & 6th Grade Administrator, ext. 3103

Mr. Joseph Buecheler, Interim Asst. Principal and 8th Grade admin, ext. 3102

Ms. Kristen McIlhenney, Executive Secretary to the Principal, ext. 3105

Ms. Marissa Morelli, School Psychologist, ext. 3119

Ms. Roxann Gariffo, Nurse, ext. 3141

Mr. David Neill, Athletic Director, ext. 7600

Ms. Amanda Jacobsen, Main Office Secretary, ext. 3107

Ms. Stephanie Kahn, Media Specialist, ext. 7224

Direct Donations


Every year, the SHMS HSA actively holds fundraisers to help support the many programs that benefit our children. In addition to supporting our annual budget where we provide treats for grade specific events, treats for our teachers and staff, we support some initiatives in the best interest of our students. Last year we implemented improvements to recess with the addition of a gaga ball pit, volleyball net, soccer goals and getting chalk and other items out for our 'Playground Project'. This year, we would like to continue those efforts, and also raise enough money to get additional water filling stations in the building. We are asking for a $25 or more direct donation from each family to be able to fund this year’s planned activities. To make an online donation, please click here Direct Donations

Cash or checks made payable to: "SHMS HSA"

can be dropped off in the front office or mailed to the middle school: 

200 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford P.A. 19086, Attn: Home and School Association. Please write “Direct Donation” in the notes. 

SHMS HSA Website, Student Directory, & Online Store

Please check out the HSA web page!  In addition to getting up-to-date information on activities, all families have FREE access to the online student directory (you must set up an account). The HSA offers the directory at no cost to our families thanks to our website sponsors. 


SHMS HSA website and directory*: https://shmshsa.membershiptoolkit.com


Online Store: https://shmshsa.membershiptoolkit.com/store


*For additional safety, you will need to create an account to access the directory.

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