Salk Seahawk Scoop
Salk Elementary School - Vol 31
Weekly Updates - April 26, 2021
April Character Trait of the Month
Mantra - I am strong and patient.
Quote - "Perseverance is falling 19 times and succeeding the 20th."
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
As a reminder, we have our next Early Release this Tuesday, April 27, 2021. In-person students will be dismissed at 1:30pm. Lunch will be served, and SACC is available for registered families.
Our virtual students' meetings will end at 1:30 pm. Please look for information for your child's teacher regarding their schedule and specials.
Salk Recognized as Macomb County Green School
Thank you to Mrs. Chambers and Ms. Smitka for your work to complete and submit our application.
Congrats to our fellow Fraser Schools who were also recognized as Green Schools - Disney, Eisenhower and Emerson.
To learn more about the Macomb County Green Schools, please click here.
Picture Retake Day
Picture Retake Day has been scheduled for this Friday, April 30th from 1:00-3:00 pm. Students who missed our original Picture Day or are unhappy with their original photos may have their pictures taken on this day. Please note original pictures must be returned for a retake.
For the convenience of our virtual families, this retake day has been scheduled to coincide with our Virtual Materials Pick-Up. Virtual learners may have their photos taken during their materials pick-up time between 1:00 3:00 pm. No appointment needed!
We do ask that students complete the health screener prior to coming to the building.
Go to: https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
Picture Day ID for Online Ordering: EVT4VSGVT
20-21 Salk Elementary Yearbooks
20-21 yearbooks are available for purchase at this time; however, due to Covid-19 will not be delivered until late August. Our goal will be to distribute them at the beginning of next school year. All in-person and virtual learners will be included in the yearbook provided a picture was taken this year.
Yearbook order forms will be coming home with our in-person learners by request and is also attached below for our virtual families. While Lifetouch will take cash or check, they do encourage families to order online to reduce touch points whenever possible. Please find online order information below.
Order your year today at: ybpay.lifetouch.com
Yearbook ID Code: 11850021
Yearbook Order Deadline: 06/07/2021
ARE YOU RETURNING TO SALK IN THE FALL?
We are beginning to plan for the next school year and it is important for us to be able to project the number of students that we will have at each grade level. For planning purposes, it would help us to know whether or not each child will be retuning to Fraser in the fall. I am asking each parent/guardian to help us with this process by filling out the form below. You will only need to fill out ONE FORM per family.
Please click the button below to complete the form. We appreciate your assistance for our 2021-2022 planning.
Bookmark Contest Winners
Each of our 13 winners received 3 poster size bookmarks of their creations, a set of bookmarks to share with their family, and a bookmark to give to each student in their class.
Congratulations, Seahawks! You're out of this world.
State Testing Updates
Each spring, the State of Michigan and the US Department of Education (USDE) require us to assess students in certain subject areas through the M-STEP, PSAT and SAT. The assessments are meant to provide districts with a snapshot of student achievement at the state, district, and building levels. Individual student results will also be shared with parents.
The assessment dates for Face-to-Face students are as follows:
5th Grade
Wednesday, April 28: Math MStep --- UPDATED 4/12
Thursday, April 29: ELA MStep
6th Grade
Wednesday, April 28: Math MStep __ UPDATED 4/12
Thursday, April 29: ELA MStep
4th Grade
Tuesday, May 4: Math MStep
Thursday, May 6: ELA MStep
3rd Grade
Tuesday, May 11: Math MStep
Thursday, May 13 ELA MStep
Please ensure that your child is well rested on their testing day. They should come to school with a fully charged iPad and headphones/ear buds, if they have them.
Please note- We have makeup days built into our testing schedule, so if your child is exhibiting any symptoms of illness on their testing day- be sure to keep them home.
MDHHS Quarantine Updates
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has extended the time people must quarantine after COVID-19 exposure to 14 days "due to increasing case rate and variant spread," which has triggered an increased quarantine period for direct contacts to quarantine at home and monitor themselves for symptoms after exposure to an infected individual.
Click here to read the details from the MDHHS.
(Page 13 of the document refers to the changes in quarantining guidelines for direct contacts.)
Frequently Asked Questions: Covid-19 Quarantines
Frequently Asked Questions: Covid-19 Quarantines
As you are aware, we have had positive cases reported in the building recently. We have been asked many questions regarding how we determine who gets quarantined and what the process is. Please take a look at some of those frequently asked questions below to make sure all of our families are on the same page. Please keep in mind that the Macomb County Health Department directs all of our protocols. As of April 8th, we will follow the 14 day quarantine set up by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Please click on the Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 Quarantines for more details.
Next Virtual Learning Materials Pick-Up Date
Friday - April 30, 2021
Friday - May 14, 2021
M-STEP Testing For Virtual 3-6 Students
Each spring, the State of Michigan and the US Department of Education (USDE) require us to assess students in certain subject areas through the M-STEP, PSAT and SAT. The assessments provide the district with a snapshot of student achievement at the state, district, and building levels. Individual student results will also be shared with parents.
Testing must take place in person and will be conducted in the Idea Lab- off of Klein Road at RMS.
Please view your child's testing dates/times by teacher name below:
Tuesday, May 4
8:30AM-11:30AM- Ms. Rattee- 3rd Grade Math
12:30PM-3:30PM- Ms. Jenks- 6th Grade Math
Wednesday, May 5
8:30AM-11:30AM- Ms. Rattee- 3rd Grade ELA
12:30PM-3:30PM- Ms. Jenks- 6th Grade ELA
Thursday, May 6
8:30AM-11:30AM- Ms. Wolf- 3rd Grade Math
Thursday, May 7
8:30AM-11:30AM- Ms. Wolf- 3rd Grade ELA
Tuesday, May 18
8:30AM-11:30AM- Ms. Sorrow- 4th Grade Math
Wednesday, May 19
8:30AM-11:30AM- Ms. Sorrow- 4th Grade ELA
Upcoming Events
4/27 - Early Release Day (1:30 Dismissal)
4/28 - 5th/6th Grade Math M-STEP (F2F)
4/29 - 5th6th Grade ELA M-STEP (F2F)
4/30 - Picture Retake Day
4/30 - Virtual Materials Pick Up
5/3-5/7 - Staff Appreciation Week
5/4 - 4th Grade Math M-STEP
5/6 - 4th Grade ELA M-STEP
PeachJar Flyers - Access all the latest flyers of upcoming events on our website.
This week, we would like to shout out...
Chloe Sidelko KDG
Chloe shows kindness towards others and is always willing to help her friends in need. She has a positive attitude towards learning and she sets a good example for others to follow.
Kara Carchio KDG
Kara has really improved on her sight words. She also does a wonderful job posting work in Seesaw. Keep it up Kara!
Jackson Welch KDG
Thank you for always being ready to learn. You did a great job during our “say ten” math lesson. You are a marvelous mathematician!
Charlee Pollack 1st
Thank you for always working so hard and doing your best work in our group time. I am so proud of how well you are doing and how you are improving. Keep working hard!
Randy Blackwell 1st
Randy has really put the time and effort into improving his printing skills. He is turning in beautiful work! He is so proud of himself! Looking good for second grade, Randy!
Brandon Williams 1st
I just love how Brandon listens to all my lessons. He remembers facts and can explain things well. He tells me he just loves school all the time.
Ellis Miller Virtual 2nd
Ellis is doing a great job working hard completing all of his assignments each day! I'm so proud of you Ellis for completing your Zearn lessons!
Christopher Wozniak (Virtual) 2nd
Christopher is always prepared and ready to learn during our virtual meetings! Keep soaring Christopher!!
Connor Ledford (Virtual) 2nd
Connor has been doing a great job with completing all of his work and participating in all of his meetings. Keep up the GREAT work!
Mrs. Chambers 2nd Grade Class 2nd
I am so proud of all of you for how much reading you did during reading month! You really impressed me and all worked hard to increase your minutes each week. I also love the excitement you all are showing in the Michigan and American Chiller books! It is so fun to watch an entire class get excited about a book series! Keep up the great work 2nd graders! You make Mrs. Chambers proud!
Sophie Cornell 2nd
You have been working incredibly hard in reading and math and I am SO proud of you! Keep up that amazing effort, Sophie!
Emily Boniecki 4th
Emily is always on task and doing what she is supposed to be doing. We appreciate your hard work, Emily!
Kevin Dedaj 4th
Kevin is a hard worker and we appreciate his participation and willingness to help others
Karissa Zelecki 6th
Karissa has always been a kind and caring person! I enjoy having her in our classroom because she adds a ray of sunshine to our room. She is optimistic and she never gives up when her learning challenges her. She makes it a point to put her learning first. She makes me proud.
Braylon Tigner 6th
Braylon adds a lot of energy to our classroom. It's never a dull moment when he is around. I appreciate his sense of humor and the way he includes everyone in his conversations and his learning.
Kaitlynn Salada 6th
You are always so positive and ready to work each morning. Keep up the great job you are doing!
School Dress Code Reminders
School Dress Code Reminders
While it's still a bit inconsistent, the weather does seem to be getting warmer and more spring-like. This is a good time to remind our families about how to dress for school success. While we want to respect students' individual styles, we also need to make sure that we are maintaining a school environment that allows our focus to remain on learning.
Please remind your Seahawks to keep the following in mind as they dress for school:
- Undergarments should not be visible
- Shorts/skirts need to be about index fingertip length or longer.
- Stomachs must be covered.
- Shirts should not be revealing. Straps should be about 3-fingers wide.
- Flip flops are unsafe on the playground. Sandals may be worn but should have heel straps.
For more information about specific guidelines for our FPS Dress Code, please see our Fraser Public Schools Code of Conduct.
April Breakfast and Lunch Menu
May Lunch Menu
Gleanor's Food Bank
K-6 STEM CAMP AVAILABLE FROM THE MISD
Next PTO Meeting
May 18, 2021 (Budget/Voting Meeting)
Thank you for all who attended our April Meeting. Our final meeting of the year will be May 18th. We will vote on new officers and the 2021-2022 budget.
Other news and updates, please check out the PTO Website here.
PTO Positions for Next Year
We are looking for Officers for our 20--21 School Year. Please see information below at attend our April 20th meeting. Voting will take place in May. PTO offices are a two year commitment.
PRESIDENT runs monthly meetings, oversees other officers, liason between the board and Principal/Administration, spearheads committees.
VICE PRESIDENT does the President's job in their absence, has a good working relationship with the President, oversees fundraising events, heads up committees.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT is present at, coordinates and manages events and fundraisers, organizes volunteers.
1st Day of School Supplies
Hey Parents,
I know it's hard to think about school supply shopping. That is why the Salk PTO is so excited to announce our continued partnership with 1st Day School Supplies!
This year, 1st Day School Supplies is going to help parents and teachers get the exact supplies needed for next school year without the headache of shopping at WalMart, Target or Staples.
We have personally found 1st Day School Supplies to be convenient, easy, and hassle-free! Plus, they have guaranteed competitive prices on the highest quality brands, including germ-fighting brands like Purell and Lysol. Why not check school supply shopping off your list now! As for our families, we will have already purchased our school supplies from the comfort of my home! Your supplies will be delivered directly to you just before the start of the school year. You can make your purchase right now, get started by clicking the link below:
Technology Support
Important Information from the Salk Office
Important Contact Information:
Main Office Phone: 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.
Fax: 586-439-6801
Salk Principal: Mrs. Kristi Skladanowski
Email: Kristi.skladanowski@fraserk12.org
School Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Amanda McKernan
Email: Amanda.mckernan@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.
Email: Kristi.skladanowski@fraserk12.org
Website: https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/Domain/13
Location: 17601 15 Mile Road, Clinton Township, MI, USA
Phone: 586-439-6800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SalkSoarsFraser/
Twitter: @MrsSklad