No Fuss Fundraiser
Mr. Birkmeier
Charlie the Therapy Dog
Charlie is coming. Charlie's first visit to the school this year was on Friday, September 22. The students loved spending time with him. He will return on Tuesday, September 26. Students will be introduced to Charlie and taught how to interact with him on the daily announcements. If you would like to reinforce the rules with your student they are listed below. Parents are welcome to say hi to Charlie if they see him at drop off or pick up.
Charlie, is an English Creme Golden Retriever. Not only is Charlie a certified therapy dog, but he is one of my family dogs and I am so excited he will be joining the Salk family. Charlie became certified after completing his training and testing by The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. He has also earned the title of AKC Canine Good Citizen. I am also a certified therapy dog handler after completing my testing and observations by The Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
Charlie's purpose is to ease student's anxieties and increase positive emotions. We do not want his presence to cause fear or anxiety. As a reminder, parents have the ability to opt out of having their student interact with Charlie. If you DO NOT want your student to be around Charlie, then please fill out the opt out form linked here.
For the safety of students with allergies and Charlie, he will not be in the lunch room. Charlie will also remain out of classrooms in which parents have a student who opt out. Charlie will be under my supervision and kept on a leash at all times.
Studies have shown that therapy dogs have the ability to increase positive emotions, promote engagement in learning activities and positive attitudes toward learning, reduce negative behaviors, as well as encourage prosocial behaviors including acting as a social catalyst to facilitate social interactions with others. Charlie can't wait to join the Salk family and have a positive impact on students.
Rules for Interacting with Charlie:
Use calm bodies and inside voices when around Charlie.
Always ask before petting Charlie.
Don't take food around Charlie/feed Charlie
Go Seahawks,
Anthony Birkmeier
Save the Manatee 5K
Hello Salk Families:
We are lucky to have Ms. Argiri joining us as a long term guest teacher at the beginning of the school year. Ms. Argiri has founded and organized the annual Save the Manatee 5K and I wanted to pass along information to sign up. I would love to see a bunch of Salk Families there.
Come join the fun at the 20th Annual Save the Manatee 5K, Two Mile Walk or Mini Manatee Mile at Lake St. Clair Metro Park on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Your registration fee includes a manatee t-shirt, finisher's medal and race bib. Kids twelve and under also receive a stuffed manatee. Bring your fury friend, as dogs receive their own medals. Visit savethemanatee5k.com for more information.
Charlie and Mr. Birkmeier will be there!
The registration form is attached below.
Save the Date
- 9/11- 9/29 No Fuss Fundraiser
- 9/27 - Dentist R Us Visit
- 9/29 - September PBIS Reward (Extra Recess and Freeze Pops)
- 9/29 - Homecoming Parade & Football Game
- 10/4 - Count Day
- 10/13 - Trunk or Treat
Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!