🦁 Calling all young performers! 🎭We are thrilled to present The Lion King Jr.! Whether you love singing, acting, or just having fun on stage, we want YOU to be a part of the Pride Lands!

Here is everything grade schoolers and parents need to know:

📅 Key Dates & Event Details

Parent Meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 5:00 PM in the Gym
Auditions: Monday, Nov. 2
What to bring/prepare: Prepare your favorite joke AND sing "Happy Birthday"! 🎤
😄 Callbacks (By Invitation): Monday, Nov. 9
Performance Date: Tuesday, March 2 at Salem Hills High School
📲 How to Sign Up: Scan the QR code to complete your audition registration today!
We can't wait to see you shine! ✨

Double the teacher love this week! 🌟🍎 We couldn’t resist sharing another amazing Staff Spotlight because our team is just that awesome!Give it up for the incredible Ms. Carter! 🎉✨Here is a little peek into what makes her shine:
📚 Position: 1st Grade Teacher
❤️ Favorite Thing About Salem Elementary: The Students and Teachers
💡 Favorite Thing to Teach: Knowledge
🌮 Favorite Food: Pork Tacos
🌈 Favorite Treat: Skittles
We are so lucky to have Ms. Carter as part of our Salem Elementary family!

🌟 Get Ready for Red Ribbon Week 2026: "One Team, One Dream!" 🌟
Our team makes healthy choices, and we can’t wait to celebrate all week long! Check out our daily spirit schedule for October 26–30:
💙 Monday, Oct. 26 – Team Up for Healthy Choices! Wear your Salem colors (navy & gold) or show off your favorite Salem gear.
🧢 Tuesday, Oct. 27 – Hats Off to Healthy Choices! Top off your outfit with your favorite hat.
🏆 Wednesday, Oct. 28 – Champions Make Good Choices! Wear a team jersey or dress up as your favorite athlete.
🌙 Thursday, Oct. 29 – Follow Your Dreams, Make Healthy Choices! Cozy up for Pajama Day!
🎃 Friday, Oct. 30 – Say BOO to Bad Choices! Wear your Halloween costume! Join us for our Halloween parades and and afternoon class parties.
Let's show our school spirit and make great choices together—because Stars Make Great Choices! ⭐✨ #RedRibbonWeek #OneTeamOneDream #SalemStars #HealthyChoices #SchoolSpirit

Next up in our spotlight series is our wonderful School Secretary, Mrs. Johnson! 💙

Mrs. Johnson’s favorite thing about Salem Elementary? All of our amazing students! When she’s not keeping our school running smoothly, you can find her enjoying a warm bowl of chicken Alfredo or indulging in her favorite sweet treat: brownies and ice cream. 🍨🍫

Thank you for everything you do for our school, Mrs. Johnson!

Here is a revised, fun, and witty short blurb for your announcement:

Salem Elementary Parents & Students: The final school bells will go silent at 3:15 today! 🔔 School will be officially OUT for Fall Break (Salem, UT, October 15th-October 19th). Yes, that means an extra-long weekend of family fun and fall adventure! NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY! We'll see you back on Tuesday, October 20th. 🍂🎃 #FallBreakSalem #SalemElementary #SalemUtah #NoSchool

Spooktacular news! 🎃👻 Mark your calendars for our Halloween Parade on October 30! We'll be marching outside and around the block. PM Kindergarten will parade around the 3rd grade field—come cheer on our cute little witches, ghosts, vampires, and pumpkins! 🧙‍♀️🦇

⏰ Parade Schedule:

* Morning Parade: 9:15 a.m. (around the block)
* Afternoon Kindergarten Parade: 12:50 p.m. (around the 3rd grade field)

📌 Quick Costume Reminders:
* No masks or weapons
* Please leave small accessories at home so nothing gets lost or broken!

Keep an eye out for classroom party details coming soon from your child’s teacher. We can't wait to see everyone there! 🍂✨
#HalloweenParade #SpookySeason #SchoolEvents #HalloweenFun

🌟 Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Huff! 🌟This week we’re shining the light on 5th Grade Teacher, Ms. Huff! 🍎 Here are a few fun facts about her: ✨ Favorite thing about Salem Elementary: How welcoming everyone is!
📐 Favorite subject to teach: Math
🍝 Favorite food: Pasta
🍫 Favorite treat: Twix Thank you for everything you do for our students, Ms. Huff!
#TeacherSpotlight #SalemElementary #5thGrade #GrizzlyPride

Get ready for a season of FREE creative fun for our youth at the Springville Museum of Art! 🎨✨
Save the dates for these upcoming events:
👻 Halloween Party: Oct 22, 4-6:30 PM. Trick-or-treat games, and arts activities (costumes encouraged)!

🖼️ Annual Youth Art Competition: Open to K-10 students in Utah Valley. Exhibition runs Nov 21, 2026 - Jan 6, 2027.

🍪 Santa’s Art Shop: Dec 10, 5-7 PM. Cookies, milk, and holiday art projects with Santa!
Visit SMofA.org for full details.

Congrats to our "All-star of the Month"
Ms. Cunningham is truly our “whatever you need, I’ve got it!” person! Need a kindergarten teacher? She’s there. Need a sub? She’s there. Need someone calm, positive, kind, and completely unruffled? She’s definitely there!
She jumps in wherever she is needed, always with a smile and an easygoing attitude. She is capable, dependable, and incredibly helpful, and we are so grateful to have her on our team.
She is the perfect example of One Team, One Dream!

🎃 SPOOKTACULAR NEWS! October is here, and our school lunch menu has gone SPOOKY! 🕸️ 🌭 THE MUMMY DOGS ARE BACK! 🌭 These frightfully delicious favorites are crawling back into your school lunchroom on Tuesday, October 6! BEWARE! They only rise ONCE A YEAR, so don’t let this delicious opportunity disappear into the night! But wait… there’s MORE! We’ve got some frightfully good, October-only treats creeping onto our menu! 👀 STAY TUNED… IF YOU DARE! 🎃👻

🌟 Get ready to shine, Salem Stars! THIS FRIDAY, Oct 2nd, the fun kicks off with Monsters U! 🎬🍿 Join us on the 3rd Grade Field for prizes, silent auctions, and special star adoptions! Don't miss out - gather the whole family! 💙⭐️ #SalemStars #FridayNightFundraiser #SalemElementary #MovieNight #SchoolFundraiser #CommunityEvents

🌟 Student Council Spotlight of the Week! 🌟

Let’s give a big shoutout to Mrs. Judkins, our amazing School Counselor! 💙

Her absolute favorite thing about Salem Elementary? YOU—our awesome students! Mrs. J loves teaching everyone all about The Toolbox of Emotions to help us build big minds and happy hearts. 🧰✨

When she’s not helping students shine, you can find her enjoying delicious Mexican food or snacking on her favorite candy—gummy Cokes! 🌮🥤

Thank you for everything you do, Mrs. Judkins! We’re so lucky to have you! 🎉👏

One more chance to enjoy fresh, local Harward Farms corn with school lunch! 🌽 It’s on the menu Wednesday, so don’t miss out!

Nebo presents an America 250 District Art Showcase!
See the flyer for more information.

🌽 FRESH • LOCAL • DELICIOUS! 🌽

All Nebo schools will be serving fresh, locally grown Harward Farms corn on the cob for lunch on:

🌽 September 16
🌽 September 30

Don’t miss this farm-to-fork favorite! 💛💚

UVU is hosting their school night this Saturday, September 12th At 7PM. All elementary school kids will get free school supplies as they head back to school. And they will have other giveaways, as well. They have discounted group tickets, and normal tickets are $8 a seat at GoUVU.com/GetTix

Lady Skyhawks Basketball Tryouts. Come join the team. We are also in need of coaches .