Salem Elementary March News

Dear Salem Elementary Families,

Time truly flies when we’re learning and growing together! Faculty and staff at SES continue to collaborate to ensure students develop the skills necessary to succeed by making learning relevant and engaging. Life in our 21st-century society requires learning in many areas—cognitive, social, emotional, and physical—in other words, education for the whole child. Students can be seen reading, writing, and working collaboratively to solve problems in their classrooms around the building. They continue to grow and progress as they engage with the content across the curriculum. #EveryStudentFutureReady

HMH Into Reading and HMH Into Math: This year marks our third year with the HMH Into Reading program and our second year implementing HMH Into Math. Both programs have enriched our curriculum, enhancing literacy and numeracy skills across all grade levels.

State Assessments Prep for Grades 3-6: As state assessments approach, we're enhancing our focus on keyboarding skills alongside the foundational abilities crucial for our students' success during testing. We encourage families to support their children at home by practicing these skills and discussing the importance of these assessments.

Grade 6 Musical: 101 Dalmatians Kids: We are excited to announce that our talented Grade 6 students, along with their dedicated advisors, will proudly present the musical "101 Dalmatians Kids" on March 7 and 8 at 7:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to showcase their hard work and creativity! Tickets will be sold at the door, so come out and support our young performers!

The journey ahead is filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement. With our dedicated staff, supportive families, and amazing students, there's no limit to what we can accomplish. Let's continue to work together, embrace challenges, and celebrate successes as we make this school year truly remarkable.

Thank you once again for your continued support and partnership!

Sincerely,

Damian Switzer

Interim Elementary Principal

dswitzer@salemcsd.org, @Mr_SwitzerSalem

Please join us at our annual Open House on Thursday, March 27th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All classroom and special area teachers will be present to showcase the wonderful work your children have accomplished. This event is a great opportunity for you to learn about our curriculum and witness the progress your children are making.

Before the event, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria, we will host an informative Title I Video Presentation about our programs that support student success, along with refreshments to enhance the evening! Please look out for a future notice with RSVP details.

Our students will proudly take on the role of hosts for the evening, excited to share their achievements and demonstrate the skills they've developed through their hard work. Both students and teachers have put in a lot of effort to make this a meaningful experience for you. We can’t wait to see you there!

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming events for our Pre-K and Kindergarten programs!

Parent Information Night for Pre-K

• When: Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 5:45 PM in the primary gym

• Screening Dates: Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2

This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn more about our Pre-K program, meet the teachers, and ask any questions you may have.

Parent Information Night for Kindergarten

• When: Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 5:45 PM in the primary gym

• Screening Dates: Wednesday, May 21, and Thursday, May 22

Join us for Kindergarten Round Up, where we will share important information about the transition to Kindergarten and provide a chance for you and your child to explore what lies ahead.

We look forward to seeing you at these important events. Your involvement is key to your child's success, and we are here to support you every step of the way!

Celebrating 100 days at Salem Elementary School! Students had to find and count ‘Switzer Pictures’ - all 100. Thanks to the first and second grade teachers for coordinating. #GoGenerals

The "School's Cool" book bag program is an exciting initiative that has been brought back for our PreK and kindergarten students at SES! This program is really important because it helps young learners develop a love for reading and improves their literacy skills.

Here's how the program works: on the first school day of each month, every PreK and K student receives a special book bag filled with 10 new books to explore. These bags are designed to be fun and engaging, so children can enjoy reading stories and learning together with their families. At the end of the month, students return the bag and exchange it for a new one, keeping the reading adventure fresh and exciting!

The importance of this program can’t be overstated. Reading regularly helps children improve their vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Plus, it encourages bonding time between parents, siblings, and little ones as they share stories together.

We want to give a big thanks to Mrs. Fronhofer, Mrs. Carr, and Mrs. Stoya for coordinating this wonderful program! Their hard work ensures that every child has access to quality books and the chance to discover the joy of reading. The "School's Cool" program is not just about books—it's about building a foundation for lifelong learning and helping our students thrive!

Perseverance is a big word that means not giving up, even when something is really hard. It’s about sticking with a task and trying your best until you succeed, no matter how many times you might stumble or face challenges.

Imagine you're trying to ride a bike for the first time. At first, you might fall a few times, but instead of quitting, you keep getting back up, shake it off, and try again. That’s perseverance!

Here are a few ways you can show perseverance in your daily life:

1. Schoolwork: If you get a tough math problem, instead of giving up, you can ask for help from a teacher or a friend, practice a little more, and keep working until you solve it.

2. Sports: When you’re practicing a sport and you don’t do as well as you hoped, keep practicing. With time, effort, and a positive attitude, you’ll improve!

3. Learning Something New: Whether it's playing an instrument, drawing, or baking, sometimes it can be hard to learn something new. If your first attempt doesn’t go well, try again and learn from your mistakes!

4. Friendships: Sometimes friends may have disagreements. Instead of giving up on the friendship, talk it out, listen to each other, and work together to solve the problem.

Remember, persistence is key! When you practice perseverance, you learn to stay strong and keep trying, even when things get tough. It helps you grow and become better at all the things you love!

Monday, Mar 3

PK-6 Faculty Mtg @2:30pm HS library

Wednesday, Mar 5

Grades PK-1 KidSight Vision Screening

Cool 2B Kind Meeting @2:30pm Rm 206

Thursday, Mar 6

Makerspace Club for Mrs. Skelly's class @2:30pm Elem library

Friday, Mar 7

Drama Club Assembly 101 Dalmatians Kids Sneak Peek @1:30 pm Auditorium

Drama Club presents 101 Dalmatians Kids @7:00pm Auditorium

Saturday, Mar 8

Drama Club presents 101 Dalmatians Kids @7:00pm Auditorium

Tuesday, Mar 11

Grades 4 - 6 Chorus @2:30 pm

Wednesday, Mar 12

BOE Meeting @6:00pm HS Library

Thursday, Mar 13

Makerspace Club for Mrs. Skelly's class @2:30 pm Elem library

Monday, Mar 17

SUPERINTENDENT'S CONFERENCE DAY- NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Tuesday, Mar 18

Grade 4 - 6 Chorus @2:30 pm

Thursday, Mar 20

Makerspace Club for Mrs. Rogers' class @2:30 pm Elem library

Friday, Mar 21

Scholastic Book Fair opens today through Friday, Mar 28 7:50 am to 3:12pm Elem library

Saturday, Mar 22

Spring Craft Fair sponsored by the Class of 2027 9am- 3pm HS Gym

Tuesday, Mar 25

Grades 4 - 6 Chorus @2:30 pm

Thursday, Mar 27

Makerspace Club for Mrs. Rogers' class @2:30pm Elem library

Title 1 Meeting @5:30pm Cafeteria

PK-6 OPEN HOUSE for all parents and elementary students6:00pm TO 7:30pm BOOK FAIR WILL BE OPEN.

"May your troubles be less, and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door."

- Old Irish Blessing (Have students write their own! Click here)