Salk Seahawk Scoop
Week of 12/01/2024
Balloons over Broadway
Our first-grade students brought the magic of the Thanksgiving Day Parade to life with their very own "Balloons Over Broadway" event! Each student created their own balloon animal masterpiece, inspired by the giant balloons seen during the iconic parade.
The excitement filled the air as our young parade participants proudly showcased their creations in a festive parade through the school halls. Parents lined up to cheer them on outside, enjoying this delightful display of creativity.
A big round of applause to our talented first-graders for their hard work and imagination—your parade was truly spectacular!
Restorative Practices Training
.Salk noon aides and support staff were recently trained in the use of restorative practices. District personnel, Kristina Madeleine & Lisa Pettyes, trained staff on the use of the practices to address recess behavior and strengthen student relationships. We are thankful for our staff's dedication to this district initiative.
Why Restorative Practices?
In schools, the use of Restorative Practices has been found to:
• Reduce misbehavior, violence, and bullying,
• Increase instructional time & academic achievement
• Increase school safety
• Decrease suspensions
• Improve attendance
• Improve school climate
• Improve relationships & attitudes
What Are Restorative Practices?
Restorative Practices emphasize the importance of positive relationships for building community and repairing relationships when harm has occurred. Cultivating empathy is a key focus.
While we aim to help students avoid behaviors that lead to serious consequences by teaching them to understand how their actions impact others, restorative practices do not always take the place of consequences. Our Student Code of Conduct still applies.
Report Cards are Coming!
Report cards will be sent home with students at the end of the day on Wednesday, December 11th.
Change in Learning Modes
At this time, families are able to request to change the learning mode for their student(s) for the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year. Students who are currently attending school in-person in can switch to virtual, and students who are enrolled in virtual can switch to in-person. If you do not wish to switch your child’s learning mode, no action is necessary.
Requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Submitting the form linked in this email does not guarantee a request will be granted. Requests will be reviewed by building and district leadership and the parent/guardian will be notified. If approved, the change will be effective for the second semester (January 6, 2025 - June 6, 2025).
Please carefully consider this semester-long commitment before submitting this application, as requests to change during the second semester will not be granted. However, the District may change your child’s learning mode if appropriate academic progress is not met throughout the semester.
If you are interested in changing your child’s learning mode for the second semester, please fill out this application. You will need to submit one request for each student.
Dear Parents,
As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
- 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code USNOV50
- 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code USNOV40
- 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code USNOV30
Valid through 12/1/24
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an online account. Don't forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!
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More about the Smilesafe program here.
Salk's Holiday Shop Returns!
Salk's Holiday Shop is back and just around the corner! Students will have the opportunity to shop for family and friends on their scheduled day between December 9th and December 13th. Most items range from $0.50 to $10.00, with a few special items priced up to $15.00. The PTO is also seeking volunteers to assist with running the Santa Shop during school hours. If you're available, please consider signing up for a shift to help students pick out gifts for their loved ones.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4AAAAD28A7FC1-53180641-salks
Salk PTO
The next PTO meeting is January 8, 2025 at 6PM in the Salk Media Center.
If you cannot make it in-person, you can join online this year:
Salk PTO Online Meeting Link
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/940797093
This meeting is locked with a password : SALKPTO24-25
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 940-797-093
Join from a video-conferencing room or system.
Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com
Meeting ID: 940 797 093
Or dial directly: 940797093@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##940797093
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
Salk PTO Information
The 2024-25 Executive PTO Board:
Jackie Lempinen - President
Amy Wiederhold- Vice President
Nicole Demura and Sara Sabon- Secretary
Christina Burrows- Executive Assistant
Christine Ireland - Treasurer
To contact the PTO - ptosalk@gmail.com
Parking Lot Reminders!
A FEW REMINDERS:
* Please remember that the drop-off lane is not for parked cars.
* The bus loop is for buses only!
* If you want to walk your child to their door, please park in a parking spot and walk up together.
* The church graciously allows us to use their parking lot. Please do not park in reserved spaces.
Thank you for helping to create a safe parking lot for all our students!
Canvas- Parent Access
All Fraser classroom teachers provide instruction, resources, activities, and assessments to students utilizing the Canvas LMS. As a result, students have continuous access to the course materials and information regarding their achievement.
Parents/Guardians can also have continuous access to their student’s course materials and grades in Canvas by creating a parent/observer account. In addition, parents of multiple students can easily switch between their students to view grades and assignments within the same parent account.
All sign up information and resources are provided on the Fraser website.
Important reminders when using Canvas:
- Canvas works best in Chrome
- Please do not install the Canvas app (for parents or students). We are not supporting it as our staff and students are utilizing the web-based version of Canvas and it looks and works differently.
- If you signed up and paired with your students last year, you still have access to those students and their new courses this year.
- If you need to add more students to your account this year, please follow the directions provided below.
- If you have forgotten your password, you can use the Forgot Password? link on the parent sign in page. Then, enter the email address you used to set up the account to receive a password reset email.
- If you have forgotten the email you used, please reach out to Kim Keith, Kimberly.keith@fraserk12.org, for additional assistance.
Downloadable directions are linked below. In addition, helpful videos and walk-throughs may be found linked HERE.
READY OR NOT- THE COLD WEATHER IS HERE!
We're starting to see MANY students bundled up each day, which is great! Please be sure to send your child to school dressed for the weather each day. Students will start needing warm coats, gloves, hats, scarves, and/or boots daily throughout the winter.
Please take time to label each and every item- because our lost and found gets bombarded with lost winter accessories throughout the season
Please note that, per Board Policy, we will be having outdoor morning lineup and heading outdoors for our 25 minute recess(es) if the windchill is 10+ degrees.
Time outdoors is time well spent for kids, in all seasons.
Charlie the Therapy Dog
Charlie has made visits to Salk the last couple of years with great success. Students are happy to see him and he really brightens the mood. Charlie will make his next visit on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
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.
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
Free Meals for All
Although not required, we do ask that families complete the Education Benefit Form located HERE. By doing so you help ensure the school receives additional funding.
Save the Date
12/5 - 1/2 Day (12:00 Dismissal)
12/6 - 1/2 Day Dismissal
12/9 - 12/13 - Salk PTO Santa Workshop
12/11 - Report Card Distribution
Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!
Contact Us
Main Office: (586) 439-6800
Absentee Phone Line: (586) 439-6890
- 24 hour recorded line, please leave your child's reason for absence and length of time out. Absences reported to this line ensure most timely and accurate record.
Principal: Mr. Anthony Birkmeier, anthony.birkmeier@fraserk12.org
School Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Marcy Krebs, Marcy.Krebs@Fraserk12.org
Building Hours - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
School Hours: 8:35 am – 3:30 pm
First Bell: 8:30 am
Instructional Bell: 8:35 am
Students must be in class by 8:35 am or they are marked tardy