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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 February 22-27
Monday, Feb. 22
Tutoring 2:30-4:30
Choir Practice 2:15-3:15
Tuesday, Feb. 23
Tutoring 2:30-4:30
Thursday, Feb. 25
Health Office Corner
Flu Season is Here
Everyday preventive actions are steps people should take to help slow the
spread of germs that cause respiratory illness, like flu. These include the
following personal and community actions:
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Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or
sneeze.
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Wash your hands often with soap and water. If not available,
use alcohol-based hand rub.
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Avoid close contact with sick people.
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If you or your child gets sick with a respiratory illness, like flu,
limit contact with others as much as possible to help prevent
spreading illness, except to seek medical care.
For more information, visit cdc.gov, or flu.gov, or call 1-800-CDC-INFO
Spring Picture Day
Choir Practice 2:15-3:15
Walking Club 2:15-3:15
Chess Club 2:20-3:20
Fun & Fitness 2:15-4:30
World’s Longest LEGO Bridge
The Cities of Mesa and Tempe are partnering to build the World’s Longest
LEGO Bridge, and they need your help to break the record. This is a great
opportunity for families during Spring Break to learn about bridge design
and to be part of a once in a lifetime event– March 19th from 10-2 pm.
Space is limited, and you need to sign up in advance at
http://bit.ly/WorldsLongestLEGOBridgeAttemptinTempe
Friday, Feb. 26
Boxtops4education Contest
Wear your Salk shirt to show Scorpion spirit
Math Facts Testing 1st-6th grades
Saturday, Feb. 27
The Box Top Contest runs Feb.11-March 10
Collection sheets are available in the office. Please make sure your Box Tops are
neatly cut and not expired. The class who turns in the most Box Tops will win a Party!
Walking Club to Cardinals Stadium
Red Mtn. Wrestling Camp
Introduction to fundamentals of wrestling for students grades KG-8
February 23, 24, 25 from 6-7:30 pm at
Red Mountain High School. Register at
https://mpswebpay.mpsaz.org
Jump Rope for Heart
On Tuesday, March 1st all students will be jumping rope to be
healthy and strong. Donations will be collected for the American
Heart Association. Students receive a “Super Pup” and lanyard as
a thank you with a minimum $5.00 donation.
February Pillar of the Month is Respect –
Honor the work of others and treat people as you want to be
treated. Avoid being rude.
SOAR – Be Safe
Take Ownership
Dr. Seuss is on the loose at our Book Fair!
Our Scholastic Book Fair will be held February 29th - March 4th in the Library.
Hours are 7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on all days except Wednesday, March 2, when we
will close at 2:30 p.m.
The Dr. Seuss “Read Across America” family event is Tuesday, March 1st, and the
Book Fair hours for that evening will be from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
This year you can visit our book fair homepage online where you can shop or
preview some of the books we will have at our book fair. Our online book fair will be
open for shopping Feb. 22nd – March 11th at:
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/salkelementaryschool8
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Healthy Scorpion Square
Food & Fitness Trivia
What should you always do before preparing or eating food?
True/False? You should warm up and cool down before doing physical activity
What should you drink while you exercise?
True/False Jumping rope is an example of moderate physical activity.
Answers- 1. Wash your hands 2. True, helps prevent injuries. 3. Water 4. True, it increases your heart rate.
Be Accepting
Be Ready!