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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 March 14-18
Spring Break – NO SCHOOL
Week of March 21-25
Monday, March 21
Choir Practice 2:15-3:15
Wednesday, March 23
*Parent pick-up at main entrance under red Salk
Elementary sign today
Thursday, March 24
Flag Raising Ceremony – 7:50 AM
PTO Meeting 2:30 PM
3rd qtr. Report Cards go home today
Choir Practice 2:15-3:15
Chess Club 2:20-3:20
Fun & Fitness 2:15-4:30
Friday, March 25
Spring Holiday - No School
Principal’s Corner
Dear Salk Families,
I can’t believe we are finishing up the third nine weeks of school! Our
students have grown and learned so much this year. It has been a pleasure
to watch them thrive here at Salk. As we move into the last quarter of school,
students will be working hard to learn as much as possible before the end of
May.
Grades 3-6 will start the state’s AzMERIT assessment during the last week of
March and will continue testing through the end of April. Please be sure your
child gets a good night’s sleep and encourage him or her to do their best
during this assessment. This is their opportunity to shine and demonstrate all
they have learned this year. Grades K-2 will complete the district CRT
assessments in April. This will be their time to show what they have learned
during the year. Both assessments will inform students, parents and teachers
of what students have learned this year and will help us as we look forward
to next year.
I hope you take the opportunity next week to spend time with family.
Spending time talking, playing and relaxing with your children means so
much to them. Be sure to encourage your child to read and go outside to get
some fresh air and play!
With warm regards,
Vicki Hester
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Bench the Bag Recycling Challenge
Students in grades K-3 are competing with other MPS Elementary
schools to collect the most plastic grocery bags, dry cleaning
bags, bread bags, dept. store bags, & shrink wrap. Prizes will be
awarded for the top three schools. Collected items should be
turned in by March 28.
Yearbook Cover Winners Announced
Thank you to everyone who participated in the yearbook cover contest. We
had a lot of great entries! Congratulations to Caroline Schilt and Devin
Phillips whose entries were chosen for the front and back cover. Make sure
you place your yearbook order by March 31 so you can see their artwork!
Healthy Scorpion Square
2015-16 Yearbooks on Sale
Pre-orders are being accepted now through March 31. The
cost is $15 ea. You must pre-order and pay in advance to
insure you get a Yearbook. Don’t miss out!
Pictures Please
Visit the Salk website at www.mpsaz.org/salk
Please send any photos of school functions that you have taken
and would like to share, especially flag ceremonies to:
arschaumburg@mpsaz.org
March Pillar of the Month is Trustworthiness –
Return things that you borrow
SOAR – Be Safe
Take Ownership
Merry Go Rounds
Healthy snacks for kids to make
Ingredients: Apple, peanut butter, animal crackers, carrots & celery (sliced in
pieces), raisins.
Directions: Wash hands with soap and water. Wash fruits and vegetables. Core and
slice apple to make rings (you may need an adult to help you). Spread peanut butter
thinly on top of each apple ring. Stand animal crackers around the apple ring in the
peanut butter. Decorate with carrot/celery pieces, & raisins.
Nutrition Information: Makes 2 servings. Per serving Calories, 139; carbohydrate, 22g; protein, 3g; total fat, 5g; saturated fat, 1g;
trans fat, 0g; fiber, 3g; total sugars, 14g; sodium, 72mg; calcium, 12mg;
folate, 15mcg; iron, 1 mg; percent calories from fat, 32%.
Be Accepting
Be Ready!