SALAMANDER NEWS 10/2/2022
Dear Salem Families,
We had a wonderful week at Salem, albeit a bit shorter than expected due to school closing for Hurricane Ian. Track 4 families we sure hope you enjoy your track out and Track 1 families we can’t wait to see your students tomorrow morning! Welcome back!
It’s time to chase down that Turkey at Apex Community Park on Saturday, November 19th at 10am. Join Salamanders on the Run in participating in this fun, family-friendly event! The course will take you through the park and around a scenic lake. Click HERE to learn more and register!
We have an Instructional Assistant position on Track 4 that will begin in December. If you are interested in working at Salem please complete the online application, which can be found on the district’s website. If you have specific questions about the position please reach out to me directly!
STEM club is back! This will be an after-school club for students in 2nd-5th grades that will be held from 4:15 to 5:15 PM every Wednesday, beginning this coming Wednesday! Club meetings will include interactive activities that will demonstrate some basic principles of science such as force, gravity, air resistance, etc. Local high school students will be leading the exciting club again this year! If you plan for your student to participate please let their teacher know.
Calling all dads - All Pro Dad's is back, too! What is the All Pro Dad program? It's a chance to get together with other dads and talk about a topic together with your child. It's also a chance to recognize your child’s accomplishments and a chance to spend some time together over a quick snack breakfast and start your day off right! Join us at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, October 11th in the cafeteria for a light breakfast and coffee. Our topic this month is "Initiative". We sure hope to see you there! Please RSVP by calling the school office by Sunday, October 9th so we can have an accurate headcount!
Finally, we are entering registration season for the 2023-2024 school year, as crazy as that sounds! Please see this graphic regarding upcoming tours for prospective kindergarten families and share with your friends! This information is also on the school website.
From the PTA:
Copy helpers wanted! Salem is looking for two volunteers per track to help make photocopies for teachers. We plan to have each volunteer (per track) come once a week for approximately an hour on a set day/time to make copies and prep other learning materials. Volunteers would come once a week during their “track in” time. Please email Jenny Byer at jrbeyer@wcpss.net if you are interested in signing up. Training will be provided and you must be an approved WCPSS volunteer.
Coat Drive! Fall is upon us! It’s time to pull that coat out from the back of the closet. Please consider donating GENTLY USED coats (any size) to the Salem Elementary PTA Coat Drive! Coats will be passed along to those in need. To donate, please send the coat to school and place it in the Coat Drive box in the front lobby.
Lunch Volunteers! Don’t forget - if you’d like to volunteer to help in the cafeteria during lunch you can click on the link below for more information and to sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAEA72DABFFC34-lunchroom
Sincerely,
Dr. Sarah Oatsvall, Principal
Upcoming Dates
October 4th - PTA Meeting at 4:15
October 11th - Report Cards go home for Tracks 1, 2, & 3
October 20th - PTA Papa John’s Fundraiser
October 21st - Fall Picture Makeup Day for Tracks 1 & 3
