Update from Principal Evans 11/04/2018
(No new news this week.)
2-Hour Delay on November 6th
All WCPSS schools will open on a two-hour delay on November 6, 2018 due to the state and local elections. Morning arrival will begin at 10:45 instead of 8:45.
How are we doing? Please complete this brief parent survey . . .
Improving communication with parents and increasing parent engagement is an important goal in our school improvement plan. Hopefully, you have noticed that teachers are communicating more frequently, working to provide parents with resources to help their children at home, and inviting parents to school for events and to see students' projects.
By completing this survey, both teachers and administration will know what we are doing well, and how we can better meet the needs of students and families. Teachers will receive the parent responses related to teachers; administrators will receive the feedback related to administration. Teachers and staff at Salem are working tirelessly every day to engage students and help them succeed. All that we ask is that you respond to the survey honestly and respectfully. Please provide answers that will help us to resolve any concerns.
All Pro Dad Breakfast on November 15th, 8:00-8:45 AM
Team up with other dads and kids in our school for a quick, fun breakfast. You'll take away some great tips and resources to help you be the best dad you can be, and you'll strengthen your relationship with your kids at the same time. Please RSVP by clicking here. Email salemapdd@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Chaperone Request
At Salem, we love parent participation, and we are always looking for opportunities to partner with parents. Chaperoning field trips is one common way that parents are able to help. Recently, we have had two field trips where multiple chaperones dropped out the day before the field trip. We certainly understand that emergencies arise, but please do not sign up if you are not sure that you'll be able to attend, and do your best to provide the teacher with as much notice as possible should an emergency arise. When chaperones cancel at the last minute, we may need to send instructional assistants. This can lead to lunch in the classrooms (no lunch break for the teacher), no instructional assistants supporting students in the classroom, and no instructional assistants providing reading intervention to students across grade levels. We appreciate your consideration.
Upcoming Dates
11/6: All WCPSS schools will open on a two-hour delay on November 6, 2018 due to the state and local elections.
11/7, 9:15 AM: ITBS Testing for AIG (Third Grade), Tracks 1 & 2
11/14, 9:30 AM: PTA Meeting (open to all)
11/15, 8:00 AM: All Pro Dad Breakfast
11/20, 1:15 PM: Early Dismissal
11/21-11/23: No School
11/27-11/28, 9:15AM: ITBS Testing (Third Grade) Tracks 3 & 4