Ronald McDonald visited Salem Elementary and performed some outrageously, funny magic tricks!  While performing his magic he talked to students about good test taking skills to prepare them for the end of year tests.  Chloe Peterson was called up to help assist Ronald in one of his magic tricks.  He asked her to pick a balloon out of the hat.  After several attempts Chloe kept coming out empty handed.  Ronald talked about how sometimes you just have to slow down and think about it.  He then had Chloe reach into the hat one more time, while taking her time.

Students at Salem Elementary were honored to have a Brent Boswell, a children's novelist, visit their school.  Boswell engaged the students with a fun presentation in which he discussed the importance of reading.  He told students that everyone can enjoy reading!  He encouraged students to figure out what it is that they are interested in, and then to read books according to their interests.  He signed and autographed some of his books and gave them out to some lucky students!  

On Friday, March 8, Salem Elementary's kindergarten students excitedly showed up to school, sporting their new cars.  Their cardboard, Kindy 500 Cars, that is.   Students then drove their cars through the hallways of school, making several stops throughout the day, to learn about many of our Nation's memorials and patriotic symbols.  Students had a wonderful time on their road trip, visiting Lincoln Memorial, The Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, Mt. Rushmore, a Bald Eagle, and more!

The 5th graders did a fantastic job with the Science Fair last week. They planned and executed excellent projects, and presented them to parents and students. The students had fun and learned a lot through the Science Fair experience!