Update from Principal Evans 10/01/2017
Salamander News for October 1, 2017
INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY!
Help your child stay physically active and prep their mind for an amazing day of learning!
On October 4th Salem Elementary will be honoring International Walk to School Day with a family walk/jog/run prior to school. All Salem students are invited and encouraged to attend this awesome event! Please see important details below:
Details
-All students MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.
- Students should dress to be outdoors and should wear comfortable attire (activewear and sneakers) that supports physical activity.
-Students are encouraged to bring water to help stay hydrated. (Water will not be provided.)
Schedule
8:05-8:10- Meet outside main entrance of school
8:10-8:15- Walk to middle school track together
8:15- 8:35-Begin Walk/Jog/ Run (Laps counted for each student)
8:35-8:40 -Finish activity and release participants ( Student participants will stay with coach outside of main entrance of school until bell)
Benefits of Daily Physical Activity
- Reduced stress
- Reduction in body composition
- Healthy metabolism
- Increased Focus
- Increased muscle and bone strength
- Reduced risk of serious diseases
The 2017 Read-A-Thon starts on October 9th for Tracks 2 and 3!
The Read-A-Thon will include our reading challenge, our book fair, family book fair night, and a guest author.
What do teachers do on an early release anyway?
On Friday, September 29th, our teachers enjoyed an incredible Mexican lunch provided by the PTA before settling in for an afternoon of engaging professional development. Topics included project-based learning, professional learning teams (PLT), the writing continuum, guided reading, reading fluency, and meeting the needs of children with autism. Thank you to all of our teacher presenters who shared their expertise with us!
Upcoming Dates
Our teachers and the PTA have been working overtime to provide a wide variety of exciting and engaging field trips and cultural events for our students. Please look below to get a sense of the many opportunities our students will have to extend their learning.
Reminders
10/03: Fall Picture Makeups/Retakes for Tracks 1, 2, and 3
10/06: Report cards sent home for Tracks 1, 2, and 3
10/09-10/20: Read-A-Thon for Tracks 2 and 3. This year's theme is “Saddle Up with a Good Book.”
10/11: Guest Author Adam Jones for K-2 Tracks 2 and 3
10/12: Ganyard Farm Kindergarten Field Trip Tracks 1 and 3
10/13, 9:30 AM: Book Character Parade for Tracks 2 and 3
10/16-10/27: Scholastic Book Fair held in Media Center
10/17: Morehead Planetarium Field Trip Grade 1 Tracks 1 and 3
10/17, 5:30 PM: CogAt Parent Meeting for Tracks 1 and 2
10/18: NC Symphony Grade 4 Tracks 1 and 3
10/19: Morehead Planetarium Grade 3 Tracks 1 and 3
10/19, 5:30-7:30 PM: Raleigh Night/Parent Conferences for Raleigh Families
10/20: Early Release at 1:15. Please pick up your child at 1:15 from carpool if your child does not ride the bus.
10/23-11/3: Read-A-Thon for Tracks 1 and 4. This year's theme is “Saddle Up with a Good Book.”
10/24: Morehead Planetarium Grade 1 Tracks 2 and 4
10/24: Steward Theater (NC State) Grade 2 Field Trip Tracks 1 and 2
10/25, 9:30 AM: Book Character Parade for Tracks 1 and 4
10/25, 6:00-7:30 PM: Read-A-Thon Family Night and Book Fair Night (including staff reading stories)
10/26: Fall Picture Makeups/Retakes for Track 4
10/26: Morehead Planetarium Grade 3 Field Trip Tracks 2 and 4
10/26: NC Symphony Grade 4 Tracks 2 and 4
10/27: Ganyard Farm Kindergarten Field Trip Tracks 2 and 4
10/27: Report Cards Sent Home for Track 4
10/29, 6:00-8:00 PM: Science Under the Stars at Duke University. Open to all!
11/01: Guest Author Adam Jones for K-2 Tracks 1 and 4