Timberbeast Times
October 28, 2021
Message from Mrs. Gray
Dear Salem Woods Families,
Halloween is right around the corner and there are a few things to know about costumes and school. Please look to your individual teachers and their newsletters for classroom events that may be occurring on October 29th. We look forward to seeing all of our students as they visit us in the office tomorrow! We hope you all have a fun and safe weekend.
Students should not wear or bring costume masks of any kind to school. Our masks for COVID safety will still be in effect that day.
Please limit the amount of face paint as well. It’s for identification reasons.
Costumes that look scary and would frighten other children - like ghosts and monsters, or have blood as part of the theme - cannot be worn at school.
Any rendition of a weapon is not allowed as well.
If you are contributing food items to a classroom celebration, remember it is safer for students if the food is store bought.
Our masks for Covid safety will still be in effect that day.
In Partnership,
Melanie Gray
S.T.A.R. Shoutouts!!
P.E Independent Circus Skill Stations- so much fun!!
PTA Reflections Program
Salem Woods will be participating in the Reflections program this school year! Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through 12th grade create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+ year-old program helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life. This year's theme is I Will Change the World By.... More details to come! Questions? Please contact Betsy Burnett - betsybasch21@gmail.com.
Here are some introductory videos:
Timberbeast PAX Vision Boards
Here is a sampling of some of our vision boards our classrooms have designed.
Do you have a Chromebook to return?
Is your student missing some belongings?
Please also remember to write your student's name on their belongings so that can be returned them.
Important - Race and Ethnicity Law Changes
Dear Monroe School District families,
Student Race & Ethnicity Data Collection
Recently, there was a change in federal and state law that affects how student ethnicity and race data is collected by school districts. This change now requires schools to have this data recorded for every student.
As a result, we are required to ask families to verify their child as either Hispanic/Latino or not Hispanic/Latino AND by one or more of 217 racial groups. We ask that families please respond to the two questions in Family Access for each of their students currently enrolled.
While families are not required to verify the race and ethnicity of their students, we are required as a school district to submit this data to comply with federal and state law. We will make two attempts to reach families with the request to submit their child's ethnicity and race category. If there is no response, schools are required to make the ethnicity and race selection for the student.
MSD Weekend Food Backpack Program
We know that the economy has hit some of our families hard and the Sky Valley Food Bank and Salem Woods are collaborating to help ease some of the hardship.
This program is intended for families with incomes that are eligible to participate in the federal government’s Free and Reduced price school meals program.
Only the attached form is required to enroll. If your family is already a client of the Sky Valley Food Bank you are not eligible.
Participating families will receive a plastic bag filled with food on Friday when school is in session.
Please return the Weekend Food Backpack Request enrollment form to your student’s teacher as soon as possible to receive a bag of food each Friday. No further paperwork is required. Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions.
Sincerely,
Lynnette Ervin
Counselor at Salem Woods
360-804-3603
Important Upcoming Dates...Mark your calendars!!
- Nov: National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
- Native American Heritage Month
- November 3rd: Wear your Purple for Kinder Purple Day!
- November 8th: 6:00pm School Board Meeting
- November 11th: No School - Veterans Day
- November 16th : 4:30pm PTA meeting
- November 17th : Retake Picture Day
- November 15-19: Penny Challenge
- November 23rd: 10:00-11:00am Principal Chat via Zoom
- November 29th - Dec. 10th: Scholastic Book Fair
How to Reach Us
When you call the Salem Woods main line (360-804-3600) you have the option to dial directly to the service you need. Below is a list of options you will hear when you call Salem Woods.
- Press 1 for Attendance Hotline
- Press 2 for After School Transportation Changes
- Press 3 for the Health Room
- Press 4 for the Counselor
- Press 0 for the Office Staff
SWE...Who's Who, and how to:
Principal ~ Melanie Gray
Counselor ~ Lynnette Ervin
Office Manager ~ Karen Ligman
Assistant Secretary ~ Annamyriah deJong
Health Room ~ 360-804-3632
24-hour Attendance Hotline ~ 360-804-3601
End of Day Changes Hotline ~ 360-804-7100
Fax ~ 360-804-3699
Bus Delay Information ~ 360-804-2951
Transportation Office ~ 360-804-2650
School Hours are 8:55 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. Monday — Thursday
and 8:55 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. on Fridays
Website: https://www.monroe.wednet.edu/swe
Location: Salem Woods Elementary School, Wagner Road, Monroe, WA, USA
Phone: 360-804-3600
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SalemWoodsElementary
Twitter: @MonroeWASchools
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Monroe School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Joanne Dickinson and also Title IX Coordinator, 360-804-2539, dickinsonj@monroe.wednet.edu; and 504 Coordinator: David Paratore, 360-804-2609, paratored@monroe.wednet.edu. Address: 200 E Fremont St., Monroe, WA 98272.