Welcome to Salem Elementary HSA

Welcome to the HSA website for South Salem Elementary School. Learn more about our many programs that enrich our children’s school experience, be a member, and join the many volunteers who make our programs possible. Our mission is to work together to help our stars shine at Salem School.
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Volunteer Packets and Class Parent Forms for 2013/2014
Volunteer Packets and Class Parent Forms are available for the 2013/2014 school year.

You can fill out the form online or download a printable copy to fill out and send into school.

Here are the links:

Online Class Parent Form
Online Volunteer Packet

Download Class Parent Form
Download Volunteer Packet

What's Happening at Salem

SCRIP
We are collecting your SCRIP forms. Need end of year gifts? Graduation, or birthdays coming up? Why not buy gift cards through our SCRIP program and support Salem HSA at the same time. Stock up now and you will always have a gift! The HSA is also now holding gift cards for American Girl $25, Dunkin Donuts $10, Game Stop $25, Smashburger $10,Stop N Shop $25 & $50. If you would like to purchase one of these cards, contact Cathy Galanis at cgalanis@ymail.com or 917-750-9468.

CLICK HERE for the SCRIP order form. Please fill it out and enclose your check payable to Salem HSA by, Tuesday May 28th, and return it in an envelope marked SALEM HSA/ SCRIP ORDERS. Your gift cards will be ready for pick up on in the cafeteria during dismissal on Tuesday June 4th and Wednsday June 5th from 3:00 pm to 3:15pm.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange another method to pick up your order, Cathy Galanis at 917-750-9468 or cgalanis@ymail.com.

Budget Vote: On Tuesday May 21, we have our District Budget vote. It is important that we all go and vote, as every vote counts. Please encourage your friends and neighbors to come out as well. Voting is from 6:00 am-10:00 pm. If you are unsure where you vote, please check the district website; www.portnet.k12.ny.us.

Drop off and Pick Up: On Tuesday May 21, we are asking that you keep in mind that there is increased traffic as Salem is a polling place. We encourage use of the bus, or to walk in. Additionally, there is limited lunch service, so please plan accordingly.

New Traffic Pattern: As you may have noticed, we have a new traffic pattern for pick up at Salem. From 2:30-3:15, Guilford becomes one way at Lynn. You must go around the block and make a right turn into the school, and then a right turn out of the school.

Salem Book Club: On Thursday May 23, the Friends of Literacy Committee will be holding its second book club at Salem. Please contact Sue Hershkowitz (shaurin@aol.com) with any questions.

Boxtops for Education: Please send in your Boxtops so we can do one last mailing before the end of the year. Although you are more than welcome to hold on to some for next year, if any are expiring before the end of this year, then send them in, as they won’t be honored.

Volunteer Packets and Class Parents Forms are Due: Please take a look through the volunteer packet and send in. If you want to be considered to be a class parent for next year, the deadline is June 7th.

Compact Committee Forms: If you would like to be on the Compact Committee, please send in your forms asap. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Nadolne; christirdh@aol.com.

Salem Large Photo: On Friday June 14, at 10 am, we will be having a large Salem photo taken to be displayed for opening of the 10th year of Salem. We are inviting all present, past and next years kindergarten to be a part of the picture. If you would prefer to have your child held from this photo, please contact Mr. Shields.

Literacy Tip of the Week: Talk to children about the letters and words you are writing when you write a message to a family member. Encourage them to help you write part of the message.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Field Day: On Friday June 7, we will be having our Annual Field Day. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Cathy Galanis cgalanis@ymail.com or Monica Gould; monica.m.gould@gmail.com.

Party in the Playground: On Friday June 14, we need volunteers to help out with our Spring Party in the Playground. If you would like to help out, please contact Kristin Graham; kristinslynch@aol.com

Chairs are still needed for the following committees:

District Budget and Social Media;

Upcoming Dates at a Glance
MAY

Tues May 21st District Budget Vote
Thurs May 23rd Salem Book Club 7pm
Fri May 24th Recess
Mon May 27th Recess


MARK YOUR CALENDARS: UPCOMING EVENTS (http://salemhsa.org/): Please note that although we try hard to keep the same dates, the dates on the district calendar may not be correct. For up to date event schedules, please see our website or check the newsletter.

Port Washington Education Foundation
Gives Grants to Salem

The Port Washington News on Jan. 18th, 2013 reported that the Port Washington Education Foundation funded 3 programs at Salem:

- 21st Century Music, under the direction of Allison Friedman
- Expressive Elocation, under the direciton of Elise May
- Elementary Road Runners, which will culminate in a Family Run-4-Fun day.

Further details are available online - click here

Salem's 5th Graders Shine in Their Own Music Video!
In an article in the Port Washington Patch on Jan. 21, 2013, Allison Friedman, one of Salem's own music teachers, reported that Salem's 5th graders had come up with an adaptation of Psy's chart-topping hit, "Gangnam Style," writing lyrics and creating a video about some of their favorite things about being 5th graders at Salem.

The video and further details are available online - click here

Updated Bylaws
Click here to download the Updated Bylaws

Hurricane Sandy, the Mega Storm, Could Not Dampen Port Washington School District's Spirit of Giving

Dear Salem Families,

Sandy, the terrible Mega Storm, impacted most Long Islanders - unfortunately, some worse then others. Several Days after Sandy hit, an email went out that our Port Washington School District Community was adopting the District of Oceanside, which was hit hard. Unfortunately, all of Oceanside's supplies were destroyed and needed to be replaced. Many Salem families, and much of our community,were still without power and in the midst of cleaning up. But this did not stop you from coming out and showing your support for our South Shore Neighboring District. Salem's cafeteria tables were overflowing with new supplies that had been donated. This was true of all the schools in Port Washington's School District.

The delivery of school supplies went off without a hitch, and we filled an Oceanside School Gymnasium with supplies. Oceanside Administrators were truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and the volume of donations from Port Washington! This wonderful selfless gesture helped so many students, teachers, and families breathe a sigh of relief, and made it that much easier for the Oceanside District to open their doors again.

It is hard to express the pride and appreciation for the manner in which the Salem School District participated in this drive. The donations made by so many students, families, and staff members truly embodied the community service spirit that defines Salem School and the Port Washington School District as a whole.

Thanks and Appreciation,

Chris and Dawn

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