Student-Led Conferences
We are looking forward to having our teachers meet with you and your child during Salk's Student - Led Conferences. During this time, students will showcase their goals and academic progress. It is important to include your child in these conferences so that they can take ownership of their academic plan for the year.
Conference dates and times are as follows:
Wednesday, October 23rd from 4:30 to 7:30 PM
Thursday, October 24th from 1:00-3:30 PM & 4:30-7:30 PM
Classroom teachers sent out conference invitations by Thursday, October 10th. If you did not receive your notice for any reason, please click HERE to find the link to your child's teacher's Sign-Up Genius.
We look forward to seeing everyone at conferences. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Anthony E. Birkmeier
M-STEP Parent reports
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I am excited to share that I am incredibly proud of the growth and progress our students have made on last year's M-STEP assessment! Their hard work and dedication truly show in the results, and we are celebrating this achievement together.
The M-STEP Parent Reports were sent home last Wednesday for students in who took the M-STEP at Salk last year. These reports provide valuable insights into your child's performance and progress on the assessment. I encourage you to take a moment to review the report to better understand your child's strengths and areas for growth.
If you need any assistance in reading or interpreting the M-STEP Parent Report, the Michigan Department of Education has provided a helpful guide for parents, which can be accessed through the following link:
We are committed to supporting your child's academic journey and success. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Anthony Birkmeier
Principal
Salk Elementary
Strategic Plan Survey and Community Meeting
We are excited to embark on the creation of our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan—a roadmap that will shape the next five years of excellence in Fraser Public Schools. This plan will continue to focus on our strong traditions of excellence by staying committed to our core values and beliefs - Innovate, Learn, Lead.
We will be holding a Community & Parent Meeting to kick off the strategic planning process on October 29th at 6 pm in the Fraser High School Media Center. All are welcome to attend!
Red Ribbon Month- Wear RED every Monday
Monday we will begin our celebration of Red Ribbon Month! This year's theme is “Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free.” Red Ribbon Month is a month where people, schools, and communities unite and take a visible stand against drugs. During HEART class students will focus on healthy habits and choices. Students will pledge to live a drug free life. Red Ribbon Awareness Bracelets will be worn by all staff and students throughout the month to show that we pledge to make good choices. Bracelets are expected to arrive shortly. Students in grades 4-6 are encouraged to participate in the poster contest outlined below.
- Red Ribbon Poster contest for Grades 4 - 6 to begin on Monday! Please share all posters due to HEART teachers by 10/11/24 (1 winner per grade)
- Theme -“Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free”
- Poster has a slogan for being drug free and includes examples/drawings of activities and interests of what students enjoy doing and make them happy.
- Poster should be neat, colorful, and produced by the student
Use a white 12 x 18 poster and create how we can help our school be drug free.
On the back of the finished poster it must say: Full name, grade, homeroom teacher & school.
October is Anti-Bullying Month
As we enter Anti-Bullying Month, I want to take a moment to emphasize the importance of fostering a safe and supportive environment for our children. Bullying can have lasting effects on young minds, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that every child feels valued and respected at school.
We encourage you to talk to your children about kindness, empathy, and the impact of their words and actions on others. Reinforce the message that everyone deserves to be treated with respect, and remind them that they can always come to you or a trusted adult if they encounter bullying.
Salk includes various activities and discussions at school aimed at raising awareness and promoting positive behavior, such as our Second-Step Curriculum and PBIS program. Your involvement is crucial in this effort. Together, we can create a community that stands against bullying and supports one another.
Thank you for your continued support in making our school a safe and nurturing place for all students.
Halloween At Salk
- Parade: A short "Halloween Parade" will take place beginning at 10:00AM on Thursday, October 31st. Weather permitting, we will parade outside for parents to see the costumes. More information about the parade will be available in future scoops. All are welcome to come and watch our costume parade outdoors!
- Classroom Activities: Classrooms/grade levels will be planning for Halloween activities and celebrations individually, either before or after the parade. If teachers request parent volunteers to help facilitate the classroom activities, all volunteers will have to submit a Background Check.
- Costumes: Students may come to school in costume on Thursday, October 31st. They can stay in costume for the duration of the day. Costumes need to be school appropriate and cannot depict violence or excess blood/gore. No fake weapons are allowed in school (i.e. toy guns, swords, blades, etc). Costume masks can be worn for the parade, but not throughout the day. For costumes that have short skirts/shorts, leggings or pants need to be worn underneath.
We are looking for Noon Aides
Salk elementary is looking for individuals who would be interested in helping on the playground and lunch room as a noon aide. Please share this with people who might be interested. To apply visit the district website at: https://hr.applicantcentral.com/fps/Job_List.aspx.
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.
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 Thursday, October 17, 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
10/14 - Dentist R Us Visit
10/14 - PTO Skate Night (Great Skate)
10/15 - 5th Grade Recorder Concert
10/16 - Unity Day- Wear Orange
10/16 - PTO Trunk Or Treat
10/21 - 10/24 - Book Fair
10/23 - Fall Picture Retake
10/23 - Student-Led Conferences from 4:30 to 7:30 PM
10/24 - 1/2 Day (12:00 Dismissal)
10/24 - Student-Led Conferences from 1:00-3:30 & 4:30-7:30
10/29 - District Strategic Planning Meeting (6 PM at FHS)
10/31- Early Release (1:30 PM)
11/5 - No School Election Day
11/6 - PTO Restaurant Night (Big Boy) DATE CHANGE
11/18 - 4-6 Holiday Concert (7 PM, High School Auditorium)
Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!