Football, basketball, kickball—Open Gym has it all! 🏈🏀⚽ Our Salem Falcons love choosing and organizing their own games. This week, students chose football. Student leadership in action! Go Falcons! 🦅💙
7 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
Wide view of students playing on a basketball court inside a spacious school gymnasium.
A student preparing to throw a football during an indoor open gym activity on the basketball court.
Students participating in open gym on a basketball court in front of a stage with blue curtains.
A student getting ready to pass a football to classmates during a gym game on the school court.
Students running across the gymnasium floor during an active indoor football game in open gym.
New to 6th grade this year is a stand-alone REACH class that gives students the opportunity to develop their strengths and address their needs in ELA and Math by collaborating with one another. Way to help each other out Falcons!
7 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
2 middle school students working together at a table that has many class materials on it.
2 middle school students sitting on the carpet in the classroom working together on their classwork.

Last week, Ms. Longrie's dad, Firefighter Aaron, came to talk about fire safety with the whole first grade for Fire Safety Week. He talked about making sure everyone checks their fire alarms, makes a meeting spot, and finds two ways to get out of your home in case of emergency. The kids enjoyed watching me dress up in the gear, practicing staying low and go and learning how to stop, drop, and roll!

8 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
A firefighter in full gear stands beside a fire official giving a fire safety presentation to students in front of a projection screen.
A firefighter in full gear crawls on the floor to demonstrate safety techniques during a school fire safety presentation.
A fire official points to a display screen titled "Our job in a fire" while teaching students fire safety rules
A firefighter stands next to a large projection screen displaying "Sparky's Fire Safety Tips" during a school assembly.
Students seated in an auditorium listen to a fire safety presentation titled "Hot things can hurt".
Ms. Longrie with Firefighter Aaron talking about fire safety in a presentation
🏛️ Location, location, location... in 3000 BCE! 🌾

Our creative 6th-grade Social Studies students turned back the clock and put on their real estate agent hats! To demonstrate their knowledge of Ancient Sumer, our Falcons designed custom real estate flyers highlighting prime Fertile Crescent perks—from rich soil and revolutionary irrigation systems to waterfront views along the Tigris and Euphrates. 🌊✨

Would you make the move to Mesopotamia? Check out some of their impressive, hands-on projects! 📜🏠
8 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
A student smiling at her desk while working on an illustrated poster project about Sumerian city-states in Mesopotamia.
A student using colored pencils at a classroom desk to create a promotional poster about Sumerian city-states.
A smiling student at her desk displaying her completed pink poster project on Sumerian city-states.
A student wearing glasses smiling next to her social studies poster detailing facts about Sumerian city-states.
: A student holding up a hand-drawn poster titled "Why You should move to Sumerian City-States".
Students smiling at their desks in a classroom surrounded by art supplies and posters about Sumerian city-states.
🌍 From lush rainforests to frozen tundras, our students took a deep dive into biomes around the globe! 🌵❄️

Our scientists discovered essential ecosystem services and uncovered fascinating facts about what makes each biome unique. It’s incredible to see our Falcons connecting big ecological concepts to the world around us! 🦅✨
8 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
Students sitting around a classroom table reviewing a slide presentation on a laptop together.
A student in a gray hoodie standing at a classroom desk looking down at a presentation open on a laptop.
Close-up of a student's laptop screen displaying a presentation slide titled "Fresh water biome" during a classroom lesson.
Close-up of a student's laptop showing a presentation title slide for "Arctic Tundras."
Sounding the alarm for fire safety! 🚨🚒🔥

Our 4K Falcons had an action-packed Fire Safety Week! From hands-on learning activities in the classroom to a super exciting visit from our local firefighters. They learned all about fire safety equipment and even got a close-up tour of a real fire truck! 🚒👨‍🚒

A huge thank you to Salem Lakes Fire & Rescue for taking the time to visit Salem School District and teach our little Falcons how to stay safe. You are true hometown heroes! ❤️
9 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
Elementary students sitting outside and high-fiving a firefighter in full turn-out gear during a Salem Lakes Fire Rescue visit.
Nine young students standing in a line in front of an open Salem Lakes Fire Rescue fire truck during a fire safety presentation.
Students wearing toy firefighter helmets and holding paper fire truck crafts in front of a classroom display for Fire Safety Week.
Young students outside in a group watching the fire fighters with an ambulance and firetruck in the background
Way to lead the way, Falcons! 🇺🇸🦅

A big shoutout to Mrs. Dault’s class for doing a fantastic job leading the Pledge of Allegiance Friday morning! We love seeing our Falcons step up as leaders to start our day off right. Great job, everyone! 💙✨
9 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
office full of students and 2 adults smiling after leading the pledge
It wouldn’t be Wisconsin without a little hands-on cheese making! Our Salem School District Community Education cheese making class was an absolute hit. Participants rolled up their sleeves and learned the craft of transforming simple ingredients into delicious cheese right here at Salem.
9 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
A woman stirring a metal pot on a hot plate during a cooking workshop in a school classroom kitchen.
A man with a whisk stirring a pot while smiling next to a woman in a classroom kitchen setting.
An instructor stirring ingredients in a stainless steel pot on a hot plate next to cheesecloth lined bowls.
A woman demonstrating a cooking technique to a student watching closely in a school kitchen lab setting.
Three women wearing matching "Let's Get Cheesy" shirts smiling while holding trays of prepared food in a school kitchen.
Paws, Smiles, and Special Visits! 🐾💙

Our third graders had a extra special treat this week—Cody the Therapy Dog stopped by for a visit! 🐶✨

There were smiles all around as Cody spent time bringing comfort, joy, and plenty of tail wags to our third-grade classrooms.
10 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
A golden retrieve dog named Cody sits happily in a school hallway lined with student cubbies.
A golden retriever sitting attentively on a leash in a school hallway next to a "Welcome to 3rd Grade" wall banner surrounded by fish-shaped student artwork
Seeing Double at Salem! 👯‍♀️👕

Is it just us, or are our Falcons starting to look alike? We caught another fun "twinning" moment outside this week!

Great minds think—and dress—alike! Building strong connections between our students and staff makes Salem School such a special place to learn and grow every day. 🦅💙
10 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
A teacher and young female student posing together in matching black-and-white striped shirts outdoors
Our Salem School District Community Education Cricut class was a huge success! Participants got hands-on experience designing custom vinyl graphics, personalized crafts, and unique DIY projects from start to finish.

Learning new skills is always better together—our Falcon community continues to create, inspire, and grow! 🦅💙
10 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
Three adults collaborating around a table with a tablet, crafting materials, and vinyl cutting machine in a school workshop room.
A smiling woman wearing glasses holding up a completed canvas tote bag featuring a blue monarch butterfly design.
Two women seated together at a worktable looking at a smartphone next to a vinyl cutting machine and canvas tote bag.
A woman applying a vinyl heat-transfer decal to a custom canvas tote bag at a table with cutting machines and craft supplies.
Ms. Longrie’s math class took learning off the page and into action! After studying measurement, students put their skills to the test by measuring all kinds of objects right inside their classroom. ✏️🔍

We love seeing our Falcons engaged, exploring, and building strong foundational skills through hands-on learning! Keep up the great work! 👏✨
11 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
Two young boys smiling on the classroom floor, one lying on a blue mat and the other sitting cross-legged.
Two smiling elementary girls standing near a classroom worktable, with one girl holding up a piece of paper.
Two young students sitting on an alphabet classroom rug, using popsicle sticks to complete a math activity.
Two boys sitting on an alphabet rug in a classroom, smiling next to a pile of wooden craft sticks and a worksheet.
Two young boys sitting on the classroom floor smiling while working on a measurement activity with craft sticks
Two elementary students kneeling on the floor near a classroom bookshelf, smiling together during learning time.
Falcon Pride in Action! 🦅💙

A huge shoutout to two awesome students from Mrs. Meier's class for earning their official Jawsome shirts! 👕✨

In Mrs. Meier's class, our Falcons soar high by showing great behavior every day. Students earn special tickets for making positive choices, and once a month, lucky tickets are drawn to win these coveted shirts!

We are so proud of our Falcons for leading by example and keeping Salem School a positive place to learn and grow. Keep up the amazing work! 🎉👏
11 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
Two young elementary school friends smiling together while wearing matching tie-dye shark t-shirts.
Back view of two students wearing tie-dye shirts featuring unicorn and shark fin designs.
Little Falcons, big learning! 🦅✨

Superintendent Mr. McBurney stopped by Mrs. Straukas's Kindergarten class yesterday for a special visit. Our youngest learners were thrilled to share what they’ve been working on and show off their Falcon Pride!

Thank you, Mr. McBurney, for spending time in our classrooms and seeing all the amazing things happening at Salem School! 💙📸
12 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
Four young students color activity sheets at a classroom table while a Mr. McBurney leans in to help a student in a bright elementary classroom.
🪱 Things are getting a little wiggly in science class! Our students moved redworms into their new mini-habitats to observe organic matter decomposition up close. Over the next few weeks, our young scientists will track how these incredible decomposers break down nutrient-rich organic matter and enrich the soil.
12 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
Desk setup for a science experiment with plastic jars, soil, plants, orange peels, and laptops.
A student adding plant matter to a clear plastic jar inside a classroom lab sink during a science activity.
A student in a pink hoodie reaching into a classroom sink to adjust compost jars for a science project.
A smiling student holding a handful of rich soil compost during a hands-on science classroom lesson.
Close-up view of a student's hands holding compost material containing soil, organic matter, and worms.
Two clear plastic jars filled with soil layers, grass, and orange peels sitting on a lab counter.
🎃 Our 3D Art students are bringing volume and form to life! Inspired by legendary artist Yayoi Kusama, our young artists are sculpting plaster pumpkins and preparing to finish them with bold paints and vibrant patterns.

We can't wait to see these masterpieces come together! Way to go, Falcons! 🎨✨
13 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
A smiling student in a gray sweatshirt participating in a paper mâché art project at a long table in a classroom.
Students gathered around a long table covered in kraft paper, working on papier-mâché sculptures during an art class.
Four smiling students posing together behind a table displaying their papier-mâché art projects in a classroom.
🍎 Crunch, taste, and chart! Last week, our 4K students wrapped up a delicious fall activity with an Apple Tasting test! 🍏
13 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
Young students smiling at a wooden classroom table while eating snacks during a tasting activity.
Children seated around a table in a bright classroom with apple snacks and activity worksheets.
Elementary students sitting at tables with paper plates, drinks, and worksheets during class snack time.
Three young students seated at a classroom table smiling near windows facing a playground.
Double the trouble, double the fun! 🧙‍♀️✨

When great minds think alike during the spookiest season of the year! Our Falcons are already getting into the Halloween spirit with some magical twinning in the hallways. It is the season after all! 🎃👻
13 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
A smiling teacher and student pose together in a classroom, both wearing matching Halloween-themed Sanderson Sisters shirts.
Building big ideas, one plank at a time! 🧱✨

Our Falcon engineers in kindergarten put their creativity and critical thinking skills to work during library class! Using KEVA planks, these little builders designed, stacked, and constructed amazing towers and structures. It’s inspiring to see so much innovation and teamwork happening in our library!
14 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
Two young students build wooden plank structures at a table in a school library.
Two smiling elementary students sit on the floor in a library while constructing shapes out of wooden planks.
A boy and girl smile near bookshelves while assembling small structures on the floor using wooden planks.
Two students smile next to library bookshelves as they build small wooden plank towers on the carpet.
Three young students sit on the carpet in a school library, playing together with wooden building planks.
Nothing shows off Wisconsin pride quite like matching in your Crew gear after an incredible Milwaukee Brewers win! ⚾💙💛
Check out our Falcon twins sporting their navy and gold today—celebrating the big victory in true Salem style.
14 days ago, Jennifer Griffith
A smiling young student and teacher pose together in a classroom, both wearing hoop earrings and Milwaukee Brewers apparel.