Salem Lutheran School News

Hi everyone! Here is some information to get you started on the new school year. 2022-2023 Salem Lutheran School Information Make sure to sign up for the Meet and Greet on August 22nd or 23rd. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

New School Year Theme The new school year theme is “Our Plans, His Promises”. This theme is based on Proverbs 16:9, “In our hearts we plan our course, but the LORD determines our steps. We will be focusing on how we like to be in control of our lives and have “plans” that we feel are best for us. However God is the only one who knows the future, and through his loving kindness, he has created a plan that is the best for each and every one of us. We just need to look for his guidance in his Word rather than trying to take control of the plan ourselves. New Staff Update We are excited to have Allison and Luke Dorn teach at Salem this year! Allison will teach Kindergarten, and Luke will be teaching English, Literature and Spelling in the Middle School as well as Music Director. Here is some information they have shared to help everyone get to know them: Luke Dorn is a 2018 graduate of Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota where he r

Here is the link for you to register your child(ren) for bus transportation for the 2022-2023 school year. Any busing questions should be directed to the District 834 Transportation Office (651-351-8377). https://www.stillwaterschools.org/services/transportation/private-and-charter-school-registration Thank you!

Registration for Preschool 2022-2023 School Year Preschool classes are almost full. Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. You have the choice of which days you would like your child to come. There’s a minimum attendance of 3 half days up to 5 full days. The cost is $30 for half day, $40 for a full day. Tours will be scheduled individually for those interested. If you have any questions you can call 651-439-7831 and talk to Jane Grobe. If you know of any 2-4 year olds looking for a preschool, please refer them to our website salemlutheran.org for registration information and for requesting a tour. Registration for K-8 2022-2023 School Year We still have room in many classrooms. Please see our website to sign up for a tour with Mr. Klatt. He is happy to show you the school and answer any questions you may have. Registration Packet for the New School Year We are currently working on all the information our families will need to start the new school year. This wil

We are happy to post the final lunch menu of the school year! Please note May 27 is the last day of school and no lunch will be served since there is noon dismissal. Families are welcome to pack their own lunch and meet at Washington Park in Stillwater for a final day of school fellowship. Preschool will be on a field trip on May 18. There will be an option to pre order a sub sandwich that day for preschool only. May Lunch Menu

Registration for Preschool Next School Year Preschool classes are filling fast. Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. You have the choice of which days you would like your child to come. There’s a minimum attendance of 3 half days up to 5 full days. The cost is $30 for half day, $40 for a full day. Tours will be scheduled individually for those interested. If you have any questions you can call 651-439-7831 and talk to Jane Grobe. If you know of any 2-4 year olds looking for a preschool, please refer them to our website salemlutheran.org for registration information and for requesting a tour. Thermometer Update We will no longer require students and guests to take their temperature when they enter school. The face thermometer will be available in the office if anyone would like to check in the morning or if teachers need to check this throughout the day. We are asking parents to check their child's temperature at home before sending them to school if they

Registration for Preschool Next School Year Preschool classes are filling fast. Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. You have the choice of which days you would like your child to come. There’s a minimum attendance of 3 half days up to 5 full days. The cost is $30 for half day, $40 for a full day. Tours will be scheduled individually for those interested. If you have any questions you can call 651-439-7831 and talk to Jane Grobe. If you know of any 2-4 year olds looking for a preschool, please refer them to our website salemlutheran.org for registration information and for requesting a tour. Tuition Awards for K-8 Next School Year Educational grants were allocated to families at the end of March. Families were sent out their tuition agreements for the upcoming school year as well. We continue to thank everyone for their patience as we work through this process and please reach out to Mr. Klatt if you have any questions. Thermometer Update We will no longer r

April Lunch Menu

 Fine Arts Festival is next Saturday, April 2.  In the following table is a list of assigned time slots for vocal and band students.  **Jubilate is not performing this year as a large group since the piece didn't work for our choir and we lost numerous practice dates due to classroom quarantine.  Art projects are due to Amy Stilwagon by Wednesday, March 30 so she can get them to SCLA.  Any questions or concerns please email Mrs. Stilwagon at astilwagon@salemlutheran.org Time Site Name(s) School Event Instrument Grade Accompanist 9:00:00 AM 3 Sarah Wurst, McKenna Goplen, Charlotte Schwoch Salem, Stillwater Vocal Ensemble Amy Stilwagon 9:20-9:36 AM 5 Band Warm up Salem, Stillwater 9:40-9:56 AM 1 Band Salem, Stillwater 10:12:00 AM 3 Elijah Hunter, Axel Rogotzke Salem, Stillwater Vocal Ensemble Amy Stilwagon 10:28:00 AM 4 Birk Hoien Salem, Stillwater Piano Solo piano 8 10:36:00 AM 4 MaKenna Goplen Salem, Stillwater Piano Solo piano 6 10:44:00 AM 4 Jack Roettger Salem, Stillwater Piano

Here are a number of reminders for you for the week: Kamera Kids meet this coming Friday, March 18 from 7:45 am - 8:30 am. Kids should bring your 2-3 winter themed vertical pictures only. Preorders for yearbooks will be accepted until March 18th. They are $15 each and cash or check is accepted in the school office. If you would like your TADS account billed, just send an email to school.office@salemlutheran.org with your order. Checks will not be cashed until sometime in April/May after our order is placed. Yearbooks should arrive in May. There are many baskets that could use more items for the Adult Night Out planned for March 25! Please review the classroom basket list if you have any questions.Many great prizes and lots of fun is planned for this adult only event that runs from 6-9pm. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10 each. Come for an hour or come for the night. It is sure to be a fun event with tacos being served, raffles, wine pull, bingo, bean bags and more. Plea

Don't forget preorders for yearbooks will be accepted until March 18th. They are $15 each and cash or check is accepted in the school office. If you would like your TADS account billed, just send an email to school.office@salemlutheran.org with your order. Checks will not be cashed until sometime in May after our order is placed. Yearbooks should arrive in May. If you have submitted a TADS financial aid request, tuition awards will be sent out at the latest by April 15 (if possible, we will try to send them by the end of March). Preschool tuition agreements will be sent out when we return from break. No school next week. We hope you have a blessed and safe spring break!!

You can Register Now! Be sure to save June 6-10 for a chance to “Set Sail” and be a part of God’s crew! VBS is open to children who are 3 years old through 6th grade in the Fall. You can begin registering your children at www.salemlutheran.org/vbs There is a $5 fee for each child that we will collect on the first day of VBS. If you want to volunteer, teach, or have any questions, you can contact Debbie Hansen at dhansen@salemlutheran.org

Here is the Lunch Menu for March

Registration for Preschool Next School Year - Registration fees go up on March 1st. Register now to receive discount! The time is already here to register your child for preschool. A re-enrollment email came out the week of January 3rd for those currently enrolled. If you are currently enrolled at Salem School or a member at Salem you can register and reserve your spot for the 2022-2023 school year. We will have 3 classes available; 3 year olds, mixed age, and 4 and 5 year olds not yet ready for kindergarten. We reserve the right to place your child in the classroom that best meets your child’s educational needs and our staffing. Registration fees are $100 for the early bird until March 1st, then the fee is $175. Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. You have the choice of which days you would like your child to come. There’s a minimum attendance of 3 half days up to 5 full days. The cost is $30 for half day, $40 for a full day. Tours will be scheduled in

Salem Lutheran School is closed today due to inclement weather. No before or after care as well. School will resume February 23.

Tomorrow is our last day of Spirit/Winter Fest week. Kids can show their Salem spirit by dressing in Salem wear or green and/or blue for the day. The day will end with a pep rally that will start at 2:30 pm for the whole school. Parents are welcome to attend if you like. Please remember there is no school on Friday, Feb. 18th for a teacher in-service day and also no school on Monday, Feb. 21 for President's Day. We are very close to the end date of March 1 for submitting your TADS Financial Aid application! All K-8 families must have this submitted by this deadline to be eligible for tuition awards for the next school year. If you haven't already done so, please fill this out as soon as possible!

Students look forward to summer for a variety of reasons, and at the top of the list are fun activities and time spent with friends. St. Croix Lutheran Academy is offering a wide range of summer camps for boys and girls entering grades 4/5 to 9. Sports camps include basketball, bowling, wrestling (gr. 1-9), volleyball, football (gr. K-8), and soccer. Academic camps include Art, Speak & Play Theatre, Introduction to American Sign Language, and new camps Science for Girls and Geeking Out With Games. Read more and register for camps at www.stcroixlutheran.org/activities/camps and download the camp booklet.

Registration for Preschool Next School Year The time is already here to register your child for preschool. A re-enrollment email came out the week of January 3rd for those currently enrolled. If you are currently enrolled at Salem School or a member at Salem you can register and reserve your spot for the 2022-2023 school year. We will have 3 classes available; 3 year olds, mixed age, and 4 and 5 year olds not yet ready for kindergarten. We reserve the right to place your child in the classroom that best meets your child’s educational needs and our staffing. Registration fees are $100 for the early bird until March 1st, then the fee is $175. Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. You have the choice of which days you would like your child to come. There’s a minimum attendance of 3 half days up to 5 full days. The cost is $30 for half day, $40 for a full day. Tours will be scheduled individually for those interested. If you have any questions you can call 651-4