SMS October Newsletter
2024
SMS Scholastic Book Fair Information
The Scholastic Book Fair is here at Salk Middle School from October 10th-16th. The book fair will be available during school hours and conferences. Please consider supporting Salk through your book fair purchases - a percentage of each sale goes directly towards purchasing more books for Salk's Media Center. Cash, credit cards, and eWallets are accepted forms of payment at the book fair. Click Here to set up an eWallet for your student.
If you have any questions about the book fair, please contact Mary McCann at mary.mccann@isd728.org.
SMS Yearbook Ordering Information
Order your 2024-2025 Salk Yearbook at Jostens.com
The cost is $30 but will go up to $35 on January 1st
When asked for a teacher’s name, please put your child's homeroom teacher’s last name.
ISD 728 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Newsletter
Please click on this link to review our October CTE Newsletter.
SMS Quarterly Art Shows
At the end of each quarter, our Art Teacher, Ms. Jerke, hosts an Art Show in her classroom for parents/guardians to come in and see various items that the students worked on during each quarter. Our Quarter 1 Art Show is on October 24th, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm.
SMS Health Office Announcement
Please click here for a message from ISD 728 Health Services. In addition, the SMS Health Office is looking for donations to support our students:
- Socks
- Boys pants all sizes
- Girls undergarments size 12, 14 and 16
- Travel size deodorant
SMS STEM Save the Date
Save the Date: Join us for community STEM Night, Nov. 12, 6:00 -7:30 PM
There will be a variety of different STEM activities available for students, families, and community members to enjoy.
Conference Information
Fall Conferences are happening at SMS. Please click here to learn more.
Upcoming Important Dates
SMS Fall Conferences Dates: 10/10/24, 10/15/24, 10/16/24
School Not in Session: 10/16/24, 10/17/24, 10/18/24, 11/4/24, 11/5/24
SMS Art Show: 10/24/2024
Halloween Concert featuring Salk & VMS 8th Grade Band + ERHS Bands at ERHS: 10/25/24
End of 1st Quarter: Friday, 11/1/24
Cell Phones and Devices: A Guide for Parents
By age 11, about half of children in the U.S. own a smartphone. When you hand your child a cellphone, you're giving them a powerful tool for communication and entertainment. These devices become a constant companion in the lives of preteens and teens—a source of connection, creativity, and, yes, even distraction. Here are some ways for parents and caregivers to guide their children to use their phones in healthy and responsible ways.