Salem Lutheran School News

Thursday, March 29  - NO SCHOOL - Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 pm Friday, March 30  - NO SCHOOL - Good Friday Service 10:00 am & 7:00 pm Easter Sunday, April 1  - Services 6:30 am, 9 am & 10:45 am, Easter Breakfast served 7 - 10 am Monday, April 2  - NO SCHOOL - Easter Break

From the Principal’s Desk April 2018                                                                 Death and Taxes Did you have a good spring break this year? I did. My family got to visit relatives we haven’t seen for almost a year. Having time off also helps to “recharge” ourselves so that we can be more energetic in our work and have a positive spirit. Spring break also brought me some sobering thoughts - taxes. I hadn’t started to compile all the necessary information for me to file my taxes for 2017 and the thought of doing this work took away some of the joy. It reminded me of something Benjamin Franklin wrote after signing the new United States of America Constitution, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except...

School  Newsletter, April 2018 Enrollment -  This year we have 79 students K-8 and 50 students in our preschool for a total of 129 students.  Currently enrolled for the 2018-2019 school year we have 42 preschool students (maximum we can have is 60) and 74 students in grades K-8. We are still receiving inquiries from families about enrolling at Salem for next year.  We are estimating that the K-8 enrollment for next year will be close to this school year’s enrollment numbers and preschool will be higher than this year. Open House -  Visit Salem Day (Open House) will be held on Thursday, April 12 from 9:30-11:00 am.  This is an opportunity for families considering enrolling at Salem Lutheran School to visit the school, see the facility, observe how classes work, meet some staff members, and get information to help them make a decision on enrolling.  This day is also the same date of Salem’s Fine Arts Gala. Salem Fine Arts Gala -  Salem Luth...

SCRIP Orders Due April 9 & 23 Thursday, March 29 - NO SCHOOL - Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 pm Friday, March 30 - NO SCHOOL - Good Friday Service 10:00 am & 7:00 pm Easter Sunday, April 1 - Services 6:30 am, 9 am & 10:45 am, Easter Breakfast served 7 - 10 am Monday, April 2 - NO SCHOOL - Easter Break Tuesday, April 3 - School Resumes                                Mr. and Mrs. Klatt visit Salem - Parents can meet them 8:30 am - 9:20 am                                Bowling Practice, 3:45-5:15 pm Thursday. April 5 - Bowling Practice, 3:45-5:15 pm                                   SPTO Meeting, 6:30 pm Monday, April  9 - Power Up starts - through April 27 Tuesday, April 10 - Bowling Practice, 3:45-5:15 p...

The Salem Parent Teacher Organization will have a planning meeting on Thursday,   April 5 at 6:30 pm in the conference room. Please plan to attend to help us organize this important parent group! See the agenda below for more information on the topics to be discussed. There will be childcare available during this meeting and the childcare will also be willing to help with homework if needed! SPTO Agenda April 5, 2018

Here are some of the articles of interest for the month of April: Encouraging Self Control Playing Safely Effective Feedback Hope you enjoy the April Home and School Connection !

Here is the lunch menu for the month of April. Please note that April 13 our K-8 students will be on field trips that require them to bring a lunch that day. Our preschool will be in session as usual and a bag lunch will be available for any who would like lunch that day. K-8 students may also order a bag lunch if needed. We will require these lunches to be preordered on Wednesday, April 11. Thank you! April Lunch Menu