Salk Seahawk Scoop
Week of 3/19/2023
Therapy Dog Update
Charlie is coming. Charlie's first visit to the school will be this week. Students will be introduced to Charlie and taught how to interact with him on the daily announcements. If you would like to reinforce the rules with your student they are listed below. Parents are welcome to say hi to Charlie if they see him at drop off or pick up.
Charlie, is an English Creme Golden Retriever. Not only is Charlie a certified therapy dog, but he is one of my family dogs and I am so excited he will be joining the Salk family. Charlie became certified after completing his training and testing by The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. He has also earned the title of AKC Canine Good Citizen. I am also a certified therapy dog handler after completing my testing and observations by The Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
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.
Studies have shown that therapy dogs have the ability to increase positive emotions, promote engagement in learning activities and positive attitudes toward learning, reduce negative behaviors, as well as encourage prosocial behaviors including acting as a social catalyst to facilitate social interactions with others. Charlie can't wait to join the Salk family and have a positive impact on students.
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
Go Seahawks,
Anthony Birkmeier
St. Patrick's Day Fun
March is Reading Month: Power Up with Reading!
WEEK TWO UPDATE
Team Mario finished lap two in first with 58,217 minutes read read so far.
Team Toad finished lap two in a close second with 55,666 minutes read.
Team Luigi finished lap two with 45,900 minutes.
Our Seahawks have read an impressive 159,783 minutes so far!
The second week book winners are pictured below.
Thursday, March 23 is Team color day!
Keep Reading Seahawks!
Hearing Screening
PTO Family BINGO Night
M-STEP Testing is Around the Corner
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.
The tentative assessment dates for M-Step are as follows:
3rd Grade
Wednesday, April 19 - ELA
Tuesday, April 25 - Math
4th Grade
Thursday, April 27 - ELA
Tuesday, May 2 - Math
5th Grade
Thursday, April 20 - ELA
Wednesday, April 26 - Math
Thursday, May 4 - Social Studies
Wednesday, May 10 - Science
6th Grade
Wednesday, May 3 - ELA
Tuesday, May 9 - Math
Please ensure that your child is well rested on their testing day. They should come to school with a fully charged iPad .
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.
Salk Wrestlers
Congratulations
Caine Hirth Colton Tucker Niko Roberts Martez Smith
Attendance Works!
PARKING LOT
* 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.
Thank you for helping to create a safe parking lot for all our students!
Order Your Yearbook Today!
It's time to order your yearbook for the 2022-2023 school year!
Visit: ybpay.com
Yearbook ID Code: 11850023
Please Watch the Forecast
Weather in Michigan is crazy. We have seen some beautiful warm days followed by bitter cold days. Please be sure to send your child to school dressed for the weather each day. Students may need warm coats, gloves, hats, scarves, and/or boots on any given day as we start to transition to Spring.
Please take time to label each and every item- because our lost and found gets bombarded with lost winter accessories throughout the season.
Time outdoors is time well spent for kids, in all seasons.
March Breakfast and Lunch Information
April Breakfast and Lunch Information
Gleaners Food Distribution
Our partnership with Gleaners will continue! They will be set up from 9-11 AM on the following dates:
March 16
March 30
April 13
The drive-thru pantry will be located in the Klein Road parking lot at Fraser High School.
If you are in need of food assistance, you can slow find pantries in your area by visiting https://pantrynet.org.
Save the Date
- 3/25- South Macomb Science Olympiad Tournament
- 3/31- Spring Break
- 4/10- Students return from Spring Break
Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!
Salk PTO Information
The 2022-23 Executive PTO Board:
Christine Ireland - President
Jordan Wheeler- Vice President
Rhea DeMaster/Samantha Winters - Secretary
Amy Wiederhold- Executive Assistant
Christina Burrows - Treasurer
To contact the PTO - ptosalk@gmail.com
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