Reminder: Today is the last day to sign up to be a part of the Salem group attending this event! Use the link below to sign up!
As a part of our Strategic Plan, we are focused on promoting a culture of service and civic responsibility at Salem. The Citizens Advisory Committee is focusing on providing opportunities for students, staff and Salem families to engage in community service projects, like the Salem Lakes Spring Cleanup in May! We would love to get a big group of Salem School students and families together to attend this event and help clean up our community!
The cleanup is organized by Mr. Allen Dunski and will take place on Saturday, May 20th, 2023 at 10am, beginning at Fox River Park.
All students participating in the cleanup event must have an adult present with them at all times. Please sign up below by May 1st if you plan to attend so that we can let Mr. Dunski know how many to expect in our Salem group.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/tzr6yikQiCe8FcxU9
View the Facebook Event Here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1906700576360037
The ABC Countdown begins tomorrow! 😎
Show your spirit at school by dressing up with the theme of the day to help us countdown to summer break!☀️Tomorrow, choose from Zebra Day, Yoga Day, or X Marks the Spot!
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#salemschoolfalcons #salemspirit #falconpride #abccountdown #countdowntosummer #themedays #showusyoursalemspirit #salemtradition
Our Pre-K Falcons are soaring over the rainbow! 🌈
April is National Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month! Our Salem Staff wore Autism Awareness shirts every Friday in the month of April to celebrate our students💙
#worldautismmonth #togetherwestandforaworldofdifference
Second graders are learning about jobs in our community!
Today in Mrs. Velleux's classroom Michael's mom, Mrs. Kneeland, presented to the class about her engineering job. The students were especially excited about the experiment involving static electricity!
In Mrs. Bruni's classroom Owen's mom, Mrs. Killham, shared with the class all about being a real estate agent!
A huge thank you to our wonderful Salem family volunteers!
Fourth grade celebrated being finished with Forward testing by eating lunch with their teachers, ordering Subway, and a longer recess! Happy Friday, Falcon Families!
It's camping season in 4K!! ⛺🔦🎒🐻🌳
Ms. McGrath's fifth grade students had fun reviewing for their Unit 6 Post-Assessment in math with Geometry Vocabulary BINGO!
Fun in 5K with rainforest research writing , measurement centers, word families, and making rainforest animal crowns! Love their enthusiasm for learning! ❤️
Ms. Schmidt's 5th graders did a fun activity to help them learn all about how the King and Parliament collected taxes unfairly from the colonists!!
It's time to announce one of our absolute favorite Salem traditions, the ABC Countdown! Beginning May 1st, and ending on the last day of school, June 2nd, show your spirit at school by dressing up with the theme of the day to help us countdown to summer break!😎☀️
#salemschoolfalcons #salemspirit #falconpride #abccountdown #countdowntosummer #themedays #showusyoursalemspirit #salemtradition
As part of Mrs. Bruni's second grade reading unit they are learning about different jobs in the community. They had a special guest, Mrs. Gosdeck, who came in to share information about being a nurse!
Last week, fourth grade classes virtually visited a dairy farm! Their classes "adopted" calves at the beginning of the year and have been following their growth and learning about dairy farms. It was so cool to ask questions and see their cows live!
Since April is Stress Awareness Month, it’s a good time to evaluate your current stress level. Stress is an unavoidable, normal response to a change — even a positive change can be stressful.
Stress can manifest physically, such as:
Aches and pains
Muscle tension
Digestive or sleeping issues
High blood pressure
Stress can also manifest mentally in anxiety, depression, and irritability. These stress responses need to be managed with good amounts and types of sleep, food, and exercise. Saying “no” to extra responsibilities and “yes” to relaxing, healthy activities can also counter stress.
If you or a loved one are struggling with stress, we’re here to help. Care Solace, a complimentary and confidential care coordination service provided by Salem School District, can quickly find a mental health care or substance use treatment provider for you.
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.
As a district, we are committed to the well-being of our students, staff, and families. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you manage or cope with your stress.
The second grade classes each participated in an Earth Day cleanup on Friday! Gloves were provided and each class collected enough garbage on the school grounds to fill a big bag! Great job Falcons!
#EarthDay2023 #investinourplanet #cleanup #salemschoolfalcons #secondgrade
And the PTO Pie in the Face Contest WINNERS are....
Mr. Cates and Mr. Zielke!!
Make sure you attend the PTO Spring Dinner this Saturday at Salem to see our brave winners get a pie in the face! Thank you to everyone who brought their coins in to vote this week!
In honor of Earth Day, Kindergarten students are learning ways to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle! This week, Mrs. Culotta's class recycled their broken crayons and melted them down to make brand new multi-colored crayons!
How tall are our Kindergarteners?📏 Ms. Straukas measured the height of her Kindergarten students as a part of their measurement unit and displayed it in the hallway for all to see!
Today we celebrate Administrative Professionals Day! At Salem we have an outstanding team in our Main Office and District Office, and we are thankful for their hard work and enthusiasm day in and day out! The work they do is valuable and very appreciated! Thank you, for ALL that you do!
Tomorrow is the LAST CHANCE to bring in your coins to vote!!
Dr. King, Mr. Cates and Mr. Z are currently in the running to "WIN" a pie in the face on Saturday at the PTO Spring Dinner! The winner will be announced tomorrow afternoon, stay tuned!
