May 2013

Congratulations to the following students for earning their Star Awards in May:

Kindergarten: Ryder Diamond, Kenya Campbell, Andrea Johnson, Jaob Crawford, Camryn Guest, Gaige Morgan, Miguel Zavala.

First Grade: Wyatt Taylor, Mae Terpening, Gavin Stewart, Koia Hughes, Hannah Beecher, Marlee Sorensen, Levi Murdock, Tessa Hanks, Heidi Boothe, Makell Black, Hallie, Black, Colton McRoy.

Second Grade: Madison Thomas, Chase Knapp, Charly Houghton, Mckenzie Saffell, Isaac Beautenmuller, Benjamin Robinson, Sarah Knudsen, Lillie Mitchell.

Congrats to Tyler Watson, Christian Millar, Elijah Sackett, Sydney Wilson, Ben Robinson, Tagger Johnson, and Alma Ortiz for earning a Star Card!

On Friday, May 10, first-graders performed their Patriotic Program for their parents. They all did an amazing job with their parts and singing the songs!

Students in Mrs. Thatcher's second grade class had the opportunity to incubate chicken and button quail eggs as they learned about the basic needs of animals and how external features affect an animals' ability to survive.  Students were very excited when the chicks hatched from the eggs after 21 days.  Students were able to care for the chicks for a few days in class, and then some students were even able to take them home.  It was a great learning experience for all.

Jamie Rolfe visited her sons' classes and brought a special surprise with her from her family owned business, Olson's Greenhouse.  She brought enough flowers and soil for students in Mrs. James and Mrs. Thatcher's class, as well as Mr. Stutz class to plant flower pots for their moms for Mother's Day.  She also taught the students how to grow and take care of their plants.  We so much appreciate the generosity of Jamie, and Olson's Greenhouse, for providing such a wonderful opportunity for students.

On Tuesday, April 30, Salem Elementary third and fourth-graders attended the Hershey Track Meet at Salem Hills High School.  They competed against the other elementary schools in Salem.  Salem Stars gave an outstanding performance with several students placing in the many of the finals.