Happy Thanksgiving from our Salem Family to Yours! 🦃
We are very thankful for our Salem staff, students, and families!
#salemschoolfalcons #happythanksgiving #bethankful #grateful
Who’s ready for Thanksgiving?! 🦃
#GobbleSquad #ThankfulFalcons #SpecialEducationTeachers #SalemStaffRocks #SalemSchoolFalcons
Happy Thanksgiving to our Salem families! 🦃We hope this break allows you to connect with loved ones and recharge. Even though schools are closed, you still have access to our support services.
Care Solace for Students and Families:
Salem School District partners with Care Solace to provide a complimentary and confidential care coordination service. Whether you need mental health or substance use treatment options, Care Solace can help.
Call: 888-515-0595 (Available 24/7/365 with multilingual support)
Visit: www.caresolace.com/salem to search or click “Book Appointment” for video chat, email, or phone support.
Our SAIL students are building important life skills! They put their talents to work in the Discovery Lab kitchen, making delicious Rice Krispie treats 🍴and practiced vacuuming to keep their spaces clean and organized. These real-world skills are setting them up for success!
#LifeSkills #SAIL #SalemSchoolFalcons
Our next recipient of the Salem School Traveling Falcon Award is Ms. Telli Langfordl!🏆
This special award celebrates the dedication and hard work of our amazing staff, who go above and beyond for our students every day.
“Telli has an infectious laugh and vibrant personality that lights up every room she enters. Telli is not only a joy to be around, but she also has the biggest heart and does whatever it takes to support her students. Whether it's going the extra mile or tackling any challenge, her dedication and love for her kids are truly inspiring. We are so lucky to have her as part of our Salem family. Thank you, Telli, for all that you do to make a difference every single day!”✨💙
Stay tuned for future recipients as our Falcon travels around the school and we continue to honor the outstanding efforts of our Salem staff!
#FalconPride #SalemSchool #DedicatedStaff #TravelingFalconAward #Salemschoolfalcons
Mr. Cates' gym classes are in full swing! 🏃♂️🏀 From teamwork and skill-building to tons of energy and fun, our students are giving it their all. Way to go, Falcons!
#ActiveFalcons #PEInAction #SalemSchoolFalcons
Mrs. Dault's third graders are sharing their gratitude this November! 🍂💛 They placed "leaves of gratitude" on the bulletin board outside of Mrs. Perttula's library, creating a beautiful display of thankfulness and positivity.
#GratitudeInAction #CharacterStrong #SalemSchoolFalcons
Let’s make this holiday season extra special, and help bring smiles to the faces of children and families staying at Ronald McDonald House Charities. Toy donations can be sent to school with your child, or dropped off in the Main Office during school hours. Together, we can make a difference! Thank you for your support!
Our 4K students got creative with their Community Helper Turkeys! 🦃👩⚕️👨🚒 From doctors to firefighters, these turkeys are dressed for success while teaching our little learners about the important roles people play in our community. Great job, 4K! 🧡
#CreativeLearning #CommunityHelpers #SalemSchoolFalcons
Congratulations to our Salem Girls Basketball A Team for their 3rd place win at the Yorkville Hoops Classic last weekend! 🏆
#Teamwork #Tournament #GirlsBasketball #SalemSchoolFalcons
Our next recipient of the Salem School Traveling Falcon Award is Mrs. Nicole Pahl!🏆
This special award celebrates the dedication and hard work of our amazing staff, who go above and beyond for our students every day. “Nicole is always willing to help everyone with anything! She is truly the definition of a team player! Any room she walks into, she lights it up with her positivity and bright smile!” ✨💙
Stay tuned for future recipients as our Falcon travels around the school and we continue to honor the outstanding efforts of our Salem staff!
#FalconPride #SalemSchool #DedicatedStaff #TravelingFalconAward #Salemschoolfalcons
7th graders are staying active in gym class!🏐🏀⛹️♀️
Students in Ms. Reese-Brown's 6th grade Social Studies class took a hands on approach to recreating the physical geography of Ancient Egypt and Kush. Using those features, students chose where best to settle, considering environmental factors of the area.
#SocialStudies #Geography #MiddleSchool #SalemSchoolFalcons
November 13th is World Kindness Day, a reminder to be kind to each other, ourselves, and our world. Acts of kindness, no matter how small, create a ripple effect of positivity and community.💙
Here’s how you can celebrate:
💙Share your pledge to acts of kindness on social media with #worldkindnessday and #makekindnessthenorm.
💙Visit the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation for ideas to incorporate more kindness into your life.
💙Take a moment to care for your well-being. If you or someone you know needs support, Care Solace is here to help.
Care Solace Services
Salem School District provides complimentary, confidential coordination services through Care Solace to match you with the right mental health or substance use provider:
Call: 888-515-0595 (Available 24/7/365 with multilingual support)
Visit: caresolace.com/salem to search or click “Book Appointment.”
Let’s take a moment to text an old friend, treat someone (or ourselves) to a cup of coffee, and be a supportive ear as we near the end of the year.
Before beginning their studies about memoirs, our 7th and 8th grade ELA students explored the theme of identity by crafting powerful poems. ✍️ Through their writing, they reflected on their unique experiences and perspectives, a perfect introduction to understanding personal stories in literature! 📖
#IdentityPoems #CreativeWriting #MiddleSchool #SalemSchoolFalcons
🧡🥣 Reminder: Help us make a difference with Cereal Dominoes! 🥣🧡
We’re collecting cereal boxes to create an epic domino chain, with all donations supporting The Sharing Center! Let’s work together to stock their shelves and add some joy (and fun!) to our community.
📅 Donation Deadline: November 18, 2024
📍 Drop-Off Locations: Send boxes to school with your child or drop them off in the main office
Let’s see how long we can make our cereal domino chain—every box counts! Donate today and be part of this impactful collection!
#CerealDominoes #Community #GivingBack #TheSharingCenter #SalemSchoolFalcons
Before the chilly weather set in, Mrs. Mitacek and her 4K students enjoyed a fun filled outdoor leaf hunt! 🍁 The young explorers gathered leaves in all shapes, sizes, and colors, then practiced their sorting skills back in the classroom. 🍂
#OutdoorLearning #FallFun #Shapes #Colors #Sorting #SalemSchoolFalcons
Falcon Families - Parent/Teacher Conference scheduling is now open in Skyward! 📅 Schedule your time to meet with your child’s teacher for conferences on the evening of 11/25 or the morning of 11/26.
🔹 Need help signing up? Check out the Falcon Family Flyer sent to all families yesterday for step-by-step directions.
We look forward to connecting with you and supporting your child’s success!
#SalemSchoolFalcons #ParentTeacherConferences
In honor of Veterans Day, Mr. Cates and Ms. Lois created an exciting obstacle course for students! 🇺🇸 The course challenged them to think about teamwork, perseverance, and resilience, all while having a blast.
#VeteransDay #SalemSchoolFalcons #HonoringOurHeroes #PhysicalEducation
⭐️Salem School Veterans Day Assembly 2024⭐️
This morning we hosted our Annual Veterans Day Assembly here at Salem School. It was an incredible honor to have so many local Veterans join us to celebrate Veterans Day, and to share with our Salem students the importance of this day and those we are celebrating. Our celebration today included music from our band and choir, a poem recited by four of our Falcon 4th graders, Veteran Guest Speaker Mr. Zach Paul, handmade Thank You cards, and a reception with treats for our Veterans and their guests following the assembly!
A huge thank you to everyone who made today a successful celebration and day of Honor! Special thanks to:
*Mr. Zach Paul - Veteran Guest Speaker
*Scouts and Scout Leaders and Troop 328
*Mr. Warmuth and the 7th/8th Grade Band
*Mr. Walker and the Falcon Choir
*Dr. King and Mrs. Weinstock
*Mr. Jack Niccolai
*Fourth Grade Student Presenters
*6th Grade Greeters
*NJHS Students and Mrs. Fuller
*All Salem Staff and Students
We were honored to celebrate their service, sacrifices, and unwavering dedication to our nation. They inspire us all to be grateful and to uphold the values of freedom, courage, and unity. 🗽🤝
Thank you to all the veterans who joined us today at Salem. Your service and sacrifice will forever be remembered and appreciated. 🌟🇺🇸
#VeteransDay #HonoringHeroes #SalemSchoolFalcons #2024 #CommunityStrong
