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7029 E. Brown Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
Phone: 480.472.8400
Fax: 480.472.8484
Website www2.mpsaz.org/salk/
School Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Early Release Wednesday: 7:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Vicki Hester
Principal
Salk Elementary
The Scorpion Scoop
Building a Smarter World, One Student at a Time
Week of Oct. 26-30
Principal’s Corner
Dear Salk Families,
Monday, Oct. 26
Music Festival Rehearsal
2:20 p.m.
Rm G8
Thank you so much for attending Parent/Teacher
conferences. It was wonderful to see so many
parents coming out to see their student’s
progress, and I appreciate your support.
Wednesday, Oct. 28th
Your partnership with the school helps to provide
the best education for students.
Battle of books 5th & 6th 12:30-1:30
1:45 p.m. School Dismissal
College T-shirt/color day
Thursday, Oct. 29th
PTO Meeting 2:30-SIAC 3:30
Media Center
Friday, Oct. 30
Fall Festival 5:00-7:00
School Spirit Day
Wear School T-shirts or colors
Salk PTO Fall Festival
Salk’s PTO would like to thank everyone who
has donated candy for our Fall Festival on
October 30th. We are still accepting donations, if
you have not had a chance to send a donation.
Thanks again – you are awesome!
Character Pillar for October – Caring
Be kind. Be Compassionate and show you care.
Forgive others. Help people in need.
With warm regards,
Vicki Hester
Salk Bus Riders
New incentives for good behavior on the bus are in
place. These include Golden Tickets – These are awarded by drivers to
students displaying exemplary behavior. Tickets are
put in a drawing for weekly prizes.
Weekly recognition – All students from the top 3
buses with fewest referrals are named & receive
special recognition from their class.
Monthly recognition – All students from the top 3
buses of the month will receive additional recess
one Friday per month.
Semester recognition – Top bus each semester
will get photo displayed and receive a movie and
popcorn party.
Healthy Scorpion Square
Making food choices for a healthy lifestyle can be as simple as using the
10 tips to a great plate.
www.ChooseMyPlate.gov
1. Balance Calories – Everyone is different. Find out how
many calories YOU need to consume for a day at
ChooseMyPlate.gov. Being physically active is important too!
SOAR – Be Safe
Take Ownership
Be Accepting
Be Ready!