Salem School District -

Marquez Guzman, our Executive Director of Business Services, had the opportunity to speak at the Joint Finance Committee Public Hearing in Waukesha today on behalf of the District!

Mitacek's Mum's and More is now open in 4K!💐

It finally feels like spring on the playground!! No coat needed today!🌞😎

Mrs Panka's 7th grade math class started learning about circles (just in time for Pi day 3-14). They answered questions about circles on circle pennants and decorated them to brighten up the hallways!

Kindergarten students worked in centers on blending and writing CVC Words and writing sentences! Great job Falcons!

4k brought some sunshine to this gray day with their spring butterfly paintings! They are learning all about the stages of butterflies!🦋

Ms. Flynn worked with one of her students to list ways to show how we care about friends, parents, and teachers as part of the Bouncy Program. Bouncy is an evidence-based program to improve prosocial skills, and the students love it!

Have a fun and safe Spring Break! 😎 We will see everyone back at Salem on April 3rd!

Cub Scout Pack 328 had a BLAST at their Culver's Fundraiser this week! They served orders, cleaned up tables and helped wherever they were needed. Thank you to everyone who came out to support them!

Spring Break is usually associated with itineraries, socializing, and traveling — which can wear you out. Maybe what you need is to slow down and decompress by: Limiting screen time. Try leaving your phone in the car when you meet a friend for lunch so you can give them your full attention. A small digital detox can pay off big. Cleaning out your social media accounts. You may have some social media clutter. Spend some time purging what you no longer find valuable. Resting. One word: naps! Getting fresh air. There’s something cleansing about being outside, even in the rain or snow. Exercising. If you can combine exercise with fresh air, all the better. Organizing. As you organize closets and drawers, find things to sell, donate, trade with a friend, or throw away. A break is a perfect time to purge physical clutter, too. If you or a loved one experience difficult emotions as you slow down during Spring Break, you’re not alone. If you or a family member would like help finding a mental health care or substance use treatment provider, contact Care Solace, a complimentary and confidential coordination service provided by Salem School District: Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365. Visit caresolace.com/salem and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

Think spring!🌷 Mrs. Geibel's class worked on a spring writing activity and craft!

We would like to congratulate Paige Vraney, 7th grade Salem student, on her first place win at District Solo & Ensemble last month! She sang a Class A (High School Level) Song, On My Own from Les Miserables, and got a 1 star rating! She will compete at the State Competition on May 6th under the direction of Mr. Michael Walker, Salem Music Teacher. Paige and her parents, Brett and Abbey Vraney, her brother Luke, and her grandparents attended our Board Meeting on Tuesday night to showcase her song! Please wish Paige luck as she competes on May 6th, and stay tuned for a video of her performance!

We are now accepting sign up for Track and Field for both Boys and Girls. Due to previous observation on the amount of participants we are expecting, we will only allowing 6th-8th grades the opportunity to sign up. *PRACTICES BEGIN ON Tuesday, April 11th FROM 3:30 - 5:00* Please also ensure participants have a current standing physical, emergency contact card (RED CARD), and a concussion form turned in to Mr. Willkomm. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to having these forms turned in. If you have participated in a previous sport (THIS YEAR) and have turned these in, you will not need any more paper work. Red cards, physical forms, and concussion forms can be picked up in the school office or downloaded and printed from the Salem School District athletics webpage under "Forms". Girls Track and Field Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei3Jpa3OYocrcnIe4rziNBoBuRvdPup_pQHzjyUw6eKgkt2w/viewform Boys Track and Field Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewms3TRAnSIuPcCgZXzdH7bzcmggBHEXQFAFMglqISAIsPqg/viewform *PLEASE NOTE TRAVEL CONSENT QUESTION* : Due to Salem being in close proximity to Central High School, in recent years the team has walked there for practices. This walk will be conducted and supervised by the coaches. There will be a question at the end of the google form, please answer based on your perspective on whether you give your child permission or not to attend this walk.

The Spring season brings ample opportunities for substitute teachers. If you’ve ever considered substitute teaching, now is a perfect time! We’re hiring for Salem School District! Starting now means you’ll be ready to work this school year and next—on a schedule YOU pick. Apply today: https://www.teachersoncall.com/talent/apply-now Questions? Contact our Teachers On Call Recruiter, Megan Gibson at megan.gibson@teachersoncall.com or (608) 673-3283.

Our Salem 8th graders would like to announce that they will be hosting Hat Day, this Friday, March 24th for ALL grade levels! Bring $1.00 to school and sport your favorite hat for the day! All proceeds will go to help fund the 8th Grade Field Trip!

Students in Mrs. Fuller's 6th grade classroom created Dream Boards in SEL. Some students then shared their visions with their peers!

Yesterday evening the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department hosted their Annual Deputy Friendly Banquet! Fourth-grade students throughout Kenosha County schools created a safety poster and essay. Judges selected one winner from each fourth-grade classroom. The contest winners were honored at the banquet and were also awarded a bike to recognize their positive achievements! We are SO proud of our fourth-grade Falcon winners and their fourth-grade teachers for the encouragement and support! Mia Keiser - Ms. Hale Jayce Laho - Ms. Glassen Finn Ramsay - Mrs. Russell Emma Cooper - Mrs. McGrath Noah M. - Mrs. Braun

Yesterday morning CHS Peer Helpers visited Salem on their Tobacco Truth Tour to meet with our sixth graders to talk about the dangers of smoking and vaping. They had a very informative and engaging program for our students! Thank you Central!

St Patrick's day themed jokes and riddles with a partner🍀 Mrs. Braun's 4th graders used their knowledge of coordinate grids to decode messages. Where can you always find gold? In the dictionary! 😂

Miss Turk's class used shaving cream on whiteboards to spell words and word sounds in Sonday phonics class. Students really enjoyed getting to practice their spelling in a fun, and messy, way!!