The Salem Source

April at Salem Elementary

As we head into a new month, we’re reminded of something we all share as parents and educators—we want our children to be happy, safe, and successful. That deep love and care is the foundation for everything we do.

One of the most powerful ways we can support our children is by helping them become capable and confident. When children experience small challenges, they have opportunities to build resilience, problem solving skills, and confidence. These moments aren’t setbacks—they’re an important part of growing.

When we pause and support instead of immediately stepping in, we send a powerful message: “This is hard—and I believe in you.”

Together, as a school community, we can continue to support our children with both encouragement and opportunities to grow—helping them learn to face challenges and keep moving forward.

As we head into a busy and exciting April, here are a few important reminders:

• End of Year Testing Begins
  Please help your child come to school rested, on time, and ready to do their best!
• Attendance Challenge is Back!
  Students can earn Star Bucks for being on time and staying all day—every day counts!
• Spring Break: April 6–10
  We hope you enjoy a fun and relaxing break with your families!
• Teacher Appreciation Week: April 20–24
  Join us in celebrating our amazing teachers who do so much for our students each day.

• April 3 - Victory Lap @ 9:15 a.m.
• April 3 - Beat the Street Assembly
• April 6 - April 10 Spring Break
• April 8 - Mrs. Crouch's Birthday
• April 9 - Mrs. Migliori's Birthday
• April 13 - Principal's Read Aloud
• April 13 - Chubby's Night
• April 14 - Angela Johnson's Birthday
• April 15 - Mrs. Smith's Birthday
• April 15 - Tax Day
• April 16 - Mrs. J's Birthday
• April 16 - The Great Shake Out - Earthquake Drill
• April 20 - April 24 Teacher Appreciation
• April 21 - First Grade Field Trip - Zoo
• April 22 - Secretary's Day
• April 24 - 2nd Grade Library Visit
• April 26 - Mr. Hymer's Birthday
• April 28 - School Community Council Meeting @ 3:45 p.m.
• April 29 - 4th & 5th Grade Track Meet
• April 30 - 1st Grade Program
• April 30 - Mrs. Bonnett's Birthday

Our Parent Handbook is packed with helpful information about school procedures, expectations, and resources to support your child’s success. We encourage all families to take a few minutes to review it. It’s a great way to stay informed and connected!

Hello Nebo Parents,

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new school lunch program: LINQ Connect! This program will be used by our food service Clerks and Parents (you will no longer use your ICampus account to manage your student lunch account).

With Linq Connect - You will be able to:

• View lunch menus

• View student lunch balances

• Set up auto payments

• Set up account balance alerts

• Add money to student lunch accounts

• Apply for free or reduced-price meals

Please Set Up Your Account Today - What you Need to Know:

You can set up your LINQ Connect account in one of two ways:

1. Preferred Method: Download the free LINQ Connect app from their device’s app store

2. Visit LINQConnect.com

Once you set up your free account, you’ll be able to use all available features.

Account Setup – What You Will Need:

To create an account, parents will need:

1. Student’s First and Last Name

2. Student ID Number (found by asking their student or logging into their Parent Infinite Campus account)

3. Student Date of Birth

Once your account is set up, you can click on “Meal Application” to apply for Free or Reduced-Price Meals.

Please see the attachment, which has handy QR codes and will help answer many of your questions.

We're excited about this new program and the convenient app, which we hope will make it much easier for you to manage your student's lunch account.

Nebo Child Nutrition Team