April School News

Remote Learning at Salem

Salem teachers have created a plan for remote learning for the students enrolled. Remote learning began on March 23rd and will go through at least May 1st. Teachers are sending videos or having classes via Google Meet to teach content. Classes will continue with this format and students will turn in work online as well. We are starting off slow as teachers and students adjust to the new learning style. We want to thank the parents who are helping the teachers facilitate the learning since we cannot be with the children. All school related activities have been cancelled until further notice. 

School Lunch Help

Do you need help with lunches for your child or know a family that could use some help with meals during this difficult time? Please contact the school office and let us know! We would like to coordinate meals for those that can use the help. school.office@salemlutheran.org

Referral Program

The School Board approved a program that gives an incentive to recruiting new families for our school. If a family who has children enrolled refers a new family to Salem, they will receive a $200 tuition credit at Christmas per family they have referred. A church family who refers a new family will receive a $200 script gift card also at Christmas per family if they so choose. There is no limit to the amount of families you can refer. If you have any more questions about the program, speak to a School Board member or Mr. Klatt.

Registration for Next School Year

Returning school families’ enrollment was open for the 2020-2021 school year on January 6th. Registration fees for next year are as follows: Preschool’s registration fee is $175. K-8 registration fee is $275. Our preschool classes are almost full.  Please enroll now if you still want a spot!

Bleacher Fundraiser/Update

We started a new fundraiser to raise money for new bleachers for our gym.  We currently have raised a little more than $17,750 for the project and are looking to raise around $25,000. Thank you to all who have helped us get this far! 

Grade 3 & 4 Pop Tab Collection

Mrs. Hasselquist and her class are supporting The Ronald McDonald House by participating in the Pop Tab program. Her classroom has been part of this program for around 15 years and they have collected over 200 lbs of pop tabs. The cash received from these goes directly to support Ronald McDonald House.

No More Clipping Boxtops

Boxtops has come up with an easier way to earn money for Salem Lutheran School. Instead of clipping the box tops and sending them in, you can now scan your receipt through the app on your phone and the points will be awarded to your school. The website to sign up on is https://www.boxtops4education.com or you can download the Box Tops for Education app on your phone. 

Thanks to all who have been collecting these labels for us over the years! Boxtops will still honor any non-expired labels you may still see on their products. However, these will be phased out over time as the new products will not have the old label and scanning the receipt will eventually be the only way to collect points for our school. Keep collecting any non-expired labels you find. Our school can still get credit for these!

We Are Also Collecting Aluminum Cans

Aluminum cans benefit our athletic program and can be bagged up and placed in the wooden bin that is next to the garage on our property. Thanks for helping our school! 

SCRIP

Have you checked out the ShopWithSCRIP.com website?  You can now order your own SCRIP any time, anywhere you need it.  You can also now order with your credit card!  All you have to do is login and sign up! If you have students at Salem, the rebates earned can be applied to your child’s tuition.  There will be a flat 5% fee on all orders.  This will cover the shipping and administrative fees involved in the orders.  You can also apply your profits to your child's lunch account as well as tuition.  We have also added an option to direct your profits to church. Contact the church office for more information.  

Prayer

One way we usually forget about how we can help our school and church is to pray for them throughout the year. Your prayers are always a blessing and it is great to know that you are asking God for his blessings in our school year.