Salk Seahawk Scoop
Week of 11/20/22
New Principal Starts November 28
Our new Salk principal starts next Monday when we return from Thanksgiving Break.
Mr. Anthony Birkmeier comes to us from Richmond Community Schools, where he was the principal at Richmond Middle School, which is a grades 4-8 building. He has also served as the Dean of Students, Director of Curriculum and Educational Services and Director of Curriculum and Technology Integration during the past nine years in Richmond. Before that, he was a science teacher in L’Anse Creuse Public Schools.
Mr. Birkmeier has an Education Specialist degree from the University of Michigan-Flint, as well as master’s degree in Educational Leadership: Principalship from Saginaw Valley State University and bachelor’s degree in Human biology from Michigan State University.
He brings a wealth of experience and we are confident he will make a great addition to our Fraser Family.
Dr. Wozniak and Dr. Delgado will be at Salk this week, and work with Mr. Birkmeier during this transition.
A Note of Gratitude
During the month of November, Salk teachers and students are reflecting on what we are grateful for. We would love to hear from our valued families and community what and who you are grateful for at Salk Elementary School.
Please take a brief moment to express your gratitude to our amazing staff by completing this google form. Your words of appreciation make a great impact on our climate and culture. Thank you! :)
We will share all of your responses with the staff throughout the month.
Ms. Jenks - VFW Teacher of the Year
Pajama Day - November 30
Students are asked to donate $1 (or more) and you can wear pajamas to school.
Second Step Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum K-8
As you know, in September we kicked of the Second Step Curriculum in all K-8 classes to further strengthen our social and emotional learning. Second Step offers weekly, age-appropriate virtual lessons for students to help them with a variety of social and emotional skills. These weekly lessons build on and support all of the great work we're doing at Salk to support our students. Combined with our schoolwide restorative practices and consistent PBIS expectations, we are creating a firm Tier 1 foundation for supporting all of our students' social, emotional, and behavioral development.
This week, each grade-level will begin a new unit. Please view the grade-level home links below to learn more about what your child is learning and how to support them at home during the third unit of Second Step.
Ready or Not - 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 20 minute recess(es) if the windchill is 10 degrees or warmer.
Time outdoors is time well spent for kids, in all seasons.
December 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:
December 8
December 22
January 5
January 19
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
- 11/23 - 11/25 - No School, Thanksgiving Recess
- 11/29 - Vocal Music Concert
- 11/30 - Pajama Day to support the Goodfellows
- 12/1 - Half Day (12:00 Dismissal)
- 12/2 - Half Day (12:00 Dismissal)
- 12/7 - Early Release (1:30 Dismissal)
Access the full District Calendar HERE at any time!
Salk PTO Information
The 2022-23 Executive PTO Board:
DeAnna Messina- President
Christine Ireland - Vice President
Jordan Wheeler - Secretary
Amy Wiederhold- Executive Assistant
Laurel Miller - Treasurer
To contact the PTO - ptosalk@gmail.com
DeAnna Messina for your Custom Shirt Creations:
Email: PLRGCreations@outlook.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.
Interim Principals: Dr. Sara Delgado, sara.delgado@fraserk12.org and Dr. Carrie Wozniak, carrie.wozniak@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