Hello December!
It's hard to believe December is already here! Please take a look at the important upcoming dates for this month:
PTO Events & Information
December 3: PTO Meeting at 6:30PM Middle School Library
December 6: Traxside Skate Night
December 14: Breakfast with Santa and Vendor Fair - Buy Tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/a6496a4c-120c-4695-a7cb-da49c83ca4a6
Salem School Upcoming Events
December 5: Picture Retake Day
December 10: 5th and 6th Grade Band Concert at 6:30 PM North Gym
December 12: 7th and 8th Grade Band and Choir Concert 6:30 PM North Gym
December 17: School Board Meeting at 6:00PM LGI
December 23 - January 3rd: Winter Break, No School
Attention all Black Friday Shoppers! 🛍️ While you’re checking off your holiday lists, consider picking up a toy for our Toy Drive benefiting RMHC. 🎁 Donations are being accepted now through December 18th. Let’s spread joy and make a difference this holiday season! 🧸🎄
#ToyDrive #GivingBack #SalemSchoolFalcons #RonaldMcDonaldHouse
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!
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
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
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
🧡🥣 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 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
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.
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
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
