The PBS KIDS Reading Marathon is taking place during the month of November. Children (ages preschool - 6th grade) are encouraged to read 20 minutes per day or 600 minutes total throughout the month. From December 1-15 parents will then go on to our PBS website and log their minutes for AMAZING prizes around town during 2022!  

Each Reading Marathon participant will receive a personalized Adventure Pass which will give them the following:

FREE entrance to Hogle Zoo
FREE entrance to Red Butte Garden
FREE entrance to Tracy Aviary

Family Mental Health Night: This will be held November 3 from 6:00p - 7:00pm. This might be the most important event of the year for all parents! Support your child's mental health and wellness by joining us for an informative event for parents and educators.  Ask questions of leading family therapists and take advantage of a free resource to help parents with important topics such as identifying anxiety, depression, grief, suicide ideation and parenting with purpose.

Congratulations to our November Students of the Month! These students were nominated by faculty and staff for being a Spartan in Body, Heart, and Mind. Way to go, Spartans!

Left to Right: Cambrie Peterson, Joshua Butler, Alexa Shutt, Amy Burk; Individual Picture: Serra Patterson

As the pandemic’s unseen costs begin to unfold on the mental health front, some wonder how school children will be impacted. Despite the massive challenge we face, there are growing resources to help families who are struggling.

Virtual Family Mental Health Night – Talk to a Therapist

Adam Rees - Teaches World Civ and Geography, as well as AP Geography at Salem Jr High. Mr. Rees was really into cool cars in junior high, but has come to terms with owning an old Ford now.  His junior high geography class was one of the main things that led him to be a teacher.

Halloween Dress-up: This Friday students are allowed to dress-up for Halloween if they would like. In order to recognize students and keep school safe we have some regulations for costumes that students must follow. The dress code will still be enforced that day, please encourage students to dress appropriately for school. We also ask that no students crossdress, wear costume masks, face paint, or have excessive blood. Any student wearing face paint will be required to wash it off before attending class.

Term Ends This Thursday: No school this Friday. Enjoy another long weekend!

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Cheryl Woodruff - Lunch Manager at Salem Jr High. Mrs. Woodruff played soccer in junior high.  She loves mint truffles and Crumbl Cookies.

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