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
📣Boys Basketball and Season 2 Cheerleading is now open for 6th - 8th graders! 🏀
Please click on the links below and fill out the google form in order to be added to our tryout rosters. *SIGN UP CLOSES DEC. 3RD*
Boys Basketball: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKIyAeJ0X0fwWTEAFec1uZ9WDqtpmjQ9-QHPhKABZBEqr5wg/viewform
Season 2 Cheerleading (Boys Season): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSds7Z9uoQ5umOhpbl2-jz_JTSZ7AZffe029DAuv-j4yOa3x7Q/viewform
*PLEASE NOTE: If your athlete makes the team there is a mandatory $40 dollar athlete fee. This fee must be completed in order for them to continue participation within games and practices the rest of the season. (Payment can be paid through cash, check, or electronically on your students account)
Please also ensure participants have a current standing physical, emergency contact card (RED CARD), and a concussion form turned in to Mr. Willkomm or the main office. 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 paperwork.
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".
Thank you, Brady Willkomm
⭐️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
Our National Junior Honors Society students and parents volunteered were back at it again at Feed My Starving Children in Libertyville, Illinois. They boxed 30,200 meals which fit into 140 boxes. Thanks to all of our students and parents for making a difference!
Our PLTW students are putting their precision and craftsmanship skills to the test, designing skimmers to glide smoothly across the floor! This activity is all about accuracy, innovation, and hands-on problem solving. Want to see these skimmers in motion? Head over to our IG page! 📏
#PLTWEngineering #GlideToSuccess #HandsOnLearning #SalemSchoolFalcons #ProjectLeadTheWay
Help us make a difference in our community with Cereal Dominoes! We’re collecting boxes of cereal to create an epic domino chain, and all cereal donations will go directly to benefit The Sharing Center. Together, we can stock their shelves and bring a little joy (and fun!) to those in need.
📅 Donation Deadline: October 28, 2024
📍 Where to Drop Off: Send in to school with your child, or drop off in the main office
Let’s see how long we can make our cereal domino chain! Every box counts—donate today and help us make an impact! 🧡🥄
#CerealDominoes #Community #GivingBack #TheSharingCenter #SalemSchoolFalcons
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Support Westosha Central Performing Arts Booster Club by visiting their 23rd Annual Craft Fair on Saturday from 9am to 3pm! Free entry and parking, door prizes, raffles and TONS of vendors!
Our SAIL students took their culinary skills to the next level by learning how to make pudding, then turning it into delicious dirt cups! Complete with cookie “soil” and gummy worms, these treats were as fun to make as they were to eat! 🍫🐛
#CookingSkills #DirtCups #LearningIsDelicious #SalemSchoolFalcons
Reminder: Thursday is the last day to send in submissions for our Wall of Honor!
Before our Veterans Day Assembly on November 11th we would once again like to create a Wall of Honor here at Salem, acknowledging those who have served, or are serving, in our armed services. We are asking that veterans, or family and friends of veterans, please complete the attached form and return it to Salem School by November 7th, 2024. These forms can be returned to school with your student or dropped off at either of the school offices weekdays between 8:30 am and 3:00 pm. Click here to view the letter and download the form for the Wall of Honor: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KSuYr5gH8xaPfsfAlksIFUnjfCUMxNN7/view?usp=sharing
Not thrilled with the first round of photos? No problem! Picture Retake Day is just around the corner. Send your student ready to smile on December 5th! Watch for more details in the Falcon Family Flyer next week.
#PictureRetakes #RoundTwo #SayCheese #SalemSchoolFalcons
Mr. Walker’s 5th graders have been learning about mixed sixteenth and eighth note pairs, known as tika-ti and ti-tika! To practice, students got creative by using soda pop names to build custom rhythms. With hand drums in hand, they teamed up with partners to bring their soda-inspired beats to life! 🥤🥁✨
#Music #CreativeRhythms #FalconMusicians #SalemSchoolFalcons
Senorita Antaramian's eighth grade Spanish students completed the work on their Ofrendas last week, just in time for Dia De Los Muertos! 🌺💀🌹
An ofrenda is an altar, built to honor lost loved ones. Traditional ofrendas are full of symbols and meaning, which have a long history with the holiday and people. Take a look at the amazing Ofrendas and give our eighth graders a ❤ for all of their hard work and creativity! 🌺💀🌹
#salemschoolfalcons #diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead #ofrenda #creativity #teamwork #spanish #eighthgrade
🏀 Congratulations to Salem Girls Basketball Teams! 🏀
A huge shoutout to our Salem Girls Basketball teams for their impressive performance at Riverview’s Comet Classic last weekend! Out of 8 competing teams, our A team secured an impressive 3rd place, while our B team battled hard and finished in 5th place in the consolation bracket. Way to go, Falcons, for showing skill, determination, and team spirit!
#FalconPride #SalemGirlsBasketball #Tournament #Teamwork #SalemSchoolFalcons
Our 7th and 8th graders are exploring the art of Relief Printmaking with Ms. Stalker in another one of our new electives this year! From designing to carving and printing, they’re learning hands-on techniques to bring their unique visions to life. We can’t wait to see more of their amazing prints! 🖌️
#ArtInAction #ReliefPrintmaking #CreativeFalcons #SalemSchoolFalcons
⏳There’s still time to take our referendum survey! We want to hear from our community regarding the Salem School District’s operational needs and potential solutions. Your input is critical as we plan for the future!
This survey is anonymous and takes approximately eight minutes to complete. It’s available through November 4, 2024.
Take the survey here: www.salemsurvey.org
Our 4th grade teachers and Senorita Antaramian are celebrating Día de los Muertos by wearing traditional masks and teaching their students about this meaningful holiday.
Our middle school Spanish students have also been working on creating Ofrendas, to share the importance of honoring loved ones through remembrance and celebration. 🕯️🌺 Stay tuned for photos!
#DiaDeLosMuertos #HonoringLovedOnes #CulturalConnections #SalemSchoolFalcons
Hello, November!🍂 Take a look at the month ahead:
PTO Events & Information:
November 5: Monthly PTO Meeting, 6:30 pm
November 8: 4k - 1st Grade Open Gym Night Open Gym Registration
November 15: Kringle Pick Up in the North Cafeteria area - 3:45 pm - 6 pm
November 25-26: Scholastic Book Fair on the North Stage!
December 14: Breakfast with Santa
Salem School Upcoming Events:
November 5-6: Lions Club Vision Screenings
November 11: Veterans Day Assembly
November 19: School Board Meeting at 6pm in the LGI
November 25: 4K-8 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00pm
November 26: No School For Students
November 26: 4K-8 Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:00am-12:00pm
November 27-29: No School, Thanksgiving Break
🍁 November’s Character Strong Trait: Gratitude 🍁
This month, we are focusing on Gratitude—the practice of appreciating the good things in our lives and the people who make a difference. Gratitude helps us shift our perspective, build positive relationships, and spread kindness throughout our community.
Let’s challenge ourselves to: ✨ Say thank you to someone who has impacted you. ✨ Write a note of appreciation to a friend, teacher, or family member. ✨ Notice the little things that bring joy each day.
Together, let’s foster a culture of gratitude at Salem School by recognizing and celebrating the big and small moments that make a difference.
#GratitudeInAction #SalemSchoolFalcons #CharacterStrong
♥️Red Ribbon Week 2024 - Together We Thrive♥️
Tomorrow, wear Salem spirit wear or colors to symbolize thriving together.
#RedRibbonWeek2024 #Wellness #Strength #SalemSchoolFalcons
🌭 Our EC team and speech pathologist are on a roll! 😉It’s the perfect recipe for a fun-filled Halloween day at Salem! 🍅🌭
#SalemSchoolFalcons #HotDog #OnARoll #HappyHalloween
