
Salk Seahawk Scoop
Week of 2/2/2025
5th & 6th Grade Band Concert Hits a High Note!
This past Monday, our talented 5th and 6th grade students took the stage for their highly anticipated band concert, and they did not disappoint! The evening was filled with wonderful music, showcasing all the hard work and dedication they have put into their practice.
Adding to the excitement, the audience was treated to special guest performances from the high school band, inspiring our young musicians with their skill and energy. It was a fantastic night of music and celebration, and we are so proud of all the students who participated.
A big thank you to our band directors, students, and families for their support in making this concert a success. We can't wait to see what these young musicians accomplish next! 🎶
Seahawks Get Creative in January’s Principal Experience!
This past week, our Seahawks participated in an exciting Principal Experience—LEGO building with Mrs. Armstrong! Students showcased their creativity and problem-solving skills in this unique and engaging reward.
The Principal Experience is a monthly event at Salk, designed to celebrate our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program. Students earn Hawk Cash by demonstrating the Salk rules: Be Safe, Be Responsible, and Be Respectful. They can then redeem their Hawk Cash for classroom rewards or enter a drawing for a chance to participate in the monthly Principal Experience.
Each month brings a new and exciting activity, hosted by a different teacher. We love seeing our students engaged and rewarded for their positive behavior!
Way to go, Seahawks! Be a Seahawk and keep soaring high! 🦅💙💛
Lost and Found
Our Lost & Found is bursting at the seams! Jackets, hoodies, gloves, hats and more have been left behind, and we want to make sure they get back to their rightful owners.
To help, we've included pictures of the items so you can easily identify anything that belongs to you or your student. Please take a moment to check them out and tell your student to pick them up!
Any items not claimed by February 15th will be donated to the high school’s upcoming clothing drive, benefiting the all night party.
Have your student stop by the Lost & Found today and help us clear out the clutter while making a difference!
Picture Day is Coming
Salk's Spring picture day is just around the corner. Pictures will be taken on February 19, 2025. The order form is attached below.
Kids Heart Challenge
Hello, Heart Heroes! Are you ready?
The Kids Heart Challenge is coming to our school soon! We have some exciting things planned this year to get us moving, help others, and have a lot of fun! Get a head start by signing up today and helping your student choose a daily health challenge. Visit our school’s website by clicking the link below or download the AHA Schools app!
http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=11261&pg=company&company_id=504205
Don't Forget to Order This Year's School Pictures
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Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!
More about the Smilesafe program here.
Salk PTO
The next PTO meeting is February 12, 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
The March 24th Great Skate Night has been cancelled.
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!
The snow has arrived, which is great fun for the kids at recess! This means students will need proper snow gear to be permitted to play in the snow at recess. Please be sure to send your child to school dressed for the weather and with boots and snow pants each day.
In addition, please take time to label each and every item to help keep our lost and found to a minimum. All items that have a name on them will be returned the same day they are lost.
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 in two weeks.
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
2/3 - 100th Day Celebration
2/12 - Spring Count Day
2/17 - 2/18 - Mid Winter Break
2/20 - 6th Grade Family Night - RMS
2/21 - Winter Wellness Night - FHS
2/25 - Early Release - 1:30 Dismissal
2/27 - 2/28 - Half Days - Records - 12:00 Dismissal
2/28 - Salk Glow Party (6-8, Richards Middle School)
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