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Learn More About Our Learning Maximizer, Ms. E!
Our very own Ms. E was featured recently in an article on the Tarrant Institute’s website. SLAMS could not function without all the hard work Ms. E puts in as our SEL. Check out the article and learn more about all that our Learning Maximizer does for our students and families.
SLAMS Featured In The Tribune
Check it out! SLAMS is featured in the Learning Key section of the Philadelphia Tribune! In the Student Corner, 6th grader Johannah shares her experiences here at SLAMS. In the School of the Week section, read about the awesome Bravery In The Neighborhood Podcast project created by Ms. Hilary and Ms. Grieco. You can read…
Miss E.’s Home for Wayward Children
Beginning February 1st – “Miss E.’s Home for Wayward Children”! Need some extra help? Homework got you down? Can’t figure out that project? Missed a concept in class? Craving a little one-on-one attention? Then “Miss E.’s Home for Wayward Children” is for you!! Join Miss E. on Thursdays after school from 3:30 to 4:30. Be…
Science Updates
In science, we have been exploring the impacts of reducing, reusing, recycling at SLAMS and the world at large. In a sample collected by our 5th and 6th graders, we learned that over 60% of our waste at school is paper and nearly 80% of our total waste is recyclable material that goes to the…
Pathfinder Math Update
Pathfinders have been busy in math this month operating with fractions. Inquiry has driven our study as we have asked questions like: Why is it necessary to have a common denominator when you add or subtract fractions? Why is the product of multiplied fractions smaller than the factors? What is the relationship between division and…
Health & PE Update
The Health and Physical Education program is important for the overall development of each student at Science Leadership Academy Middle School. Students participate in skill development, team sports, and overall wellness activities. Students have the opportunity to learn about lifelong skills that help promote a healthy lifestyle. This course is designed for students to learn…
Snow Day – School Closed Thursday January 4
Happy snow day! SLAMS and all Philadelphia School District schools are CLOSED tomorrow, January 4 due to the impending snow. Stay warm and safe!
School Selection Ends Today
Just a reminder that the School Selection Process ends today. Don’t forget to visit https://www.philasd.org/studentplacement/services/school-selection/ to apply to both SLA-MS and our new 5th grade at SLA Beeber. For more information on how to complete the School Selection Process, please see this PDF file.
Sometimes a T-Shirt is More than a T-Shirt
On Monday, March 13, 5th graders surprised Mr. Boyle with a new T-shirt. The T-shirt in question was special because it was the first mass produced SLA-MS T-shirt. It was made even better by the addition of every student signature on the front in bright colors. Charlotte S. organized the secret. With the help of…
SLAMS is Hiring!
Are you interested in working in an inquiry-driven, project based middle school? SLA-MS is starting the search for progressive educators to join our staff for the 17-18 school year. SLA-MS is looking for certified classroom teachers with a strong math and/or science background, an art teacher, and a physical education teacher. The school is located within…