A Message for Parents of Salem Junior High School Students: Salem Junior High School is holding school community council nominations and elections for parent members.  We would appreciate your help by nominating and voting for parents who would like to make a difference in our school by working on the school improvement plan, helping to allocate School Land Trust money, and implementing school level policies directly affecting students.  The nominations for the elections will be held on Monday, April 23rd-Friday, April 27th in your student's current school main office.  The final vo

We would like to recognize the following students who during the month of March  displayed compassion, honesty, trustworthiness, responsibility, optimism, and loyalty in creating a positive school environment.  This award is designed to nominate and select students who promote and take pride in Mt. Loafer Elementary School and in themselves.  Absent from picture: Mary Jones and Nathan Hill.

We had a great time at the pool.  Thank you for helping us reach our Water for South Sudan Fundraiser goal. 

Mt. Loafer Elementary teachers and students have learned that when we take action, even in one small way, that action can send ripples into the world around us, just as water ripples in a lake. 

On Friday, March 23rd, Ballet West visited Mt. Loafer.  This fifty minute program included a short history of ballet specially designed for young children, followed by a sample of a daily ballet class.  The dancers explained the aspects of ballet including basic ballet positions, technique, music appreciation, good posture and health. 

The dancers concluded the presentation with a miniature performance of The Sleeping Beauty ballet.

Why did the teacher jump in the pool - So she could test the water.

Why are elephants wrinkled - Because they stay in the swimming pool too long.

What do you get if you cross 2 elephants with a fish - Swimming trunks

Why did the students at Mt. Loafer go swimming – Because they reached their Water for South Sudan Fundraiser goal. 

Our grand total this week is $3,180.00!!

Thursday, March 8th, was the fourth grade’s annual hoedown and we were wowed with the great dance moves.  Thank you, Mrs. McKee, Mrs. Trythall, and Mrs. Turner! 

The wonderful magic of a book lies in its being read.  Thank you for coming and being part of the magic.  We love our parents and the PTA for promoting the parents and pastries!

Kindergarten registration will be held Tuesday, March 13th, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  for those children who will be five on or before September 1, 2012.  Please bring your child's original birth certificate, immunization record, emergency number, and proof of residency in Mt. Loafer's boundaries (gas bill, driver's license, etc.).  A school nurse will be present to check your child's immunization record.  State law requires a complete immunization record and birth certificate be on file with the school office before any child starts Kindergarten this fall.

Dear Parents,

Each year, schools are required to give a mid-year summary of the School Community Councils activities each month.  Here is a brief summary:

September – introductions and responsibilities of the School Community Council reviewed.

October – reviewed the School Improvement Plan for this year.  Every classroom now is equipped with a mounted ceiling projector, a document camera and audio enhancement system.