I Scream You Scream We All Scream for ICE CREAM

BIG THANK YOU TO BEN & Jerry's ICe Cream located on Washington Street in Salem for donating ice cream and supplies to our ice cream social last week. The proceeds earned will go toward the end of the year picnic.

UpCycle by making a tote bag from a T-Shirt

This activity is so simple and earth friendly, that I can't help but hope it catches on.

Instructions are originally from www.insructable.com

STEP ONE
COLLECT THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES: -Heavy weight cotton T-shirt (heavy weight fabric & Youth size XL or Adult S or M work best) ~ 3- 5 straight pins - Pencil or pen - Dinner plate -Scissors - Sewing machine

STEP 2
-Choose an old t-shirt and smooth it flat on a table. Use scissors to cut and remove the sleeves---make sure you leave the seam in place---this keeps your tote strong!

STEP 3
-Position a plate about halfway over the neck opening of the shirt. Trace the plate with your pencil or pen. This will be your cutting line to create the opening for your tote bag. Cut along the traced line with the scissors.

STEP 4
-Turn the T-shirt inside out and pin the bottom of the T-shirt-- along the hem --- closed.

STEP 5
-Use the sewing machine to sew the bottom of T-shirt hem closed. Reinforce your tote bag by sewing over this seam a second time! -Your bag is now sewn closed! As a variation you may consider adding a "gusset" at the bottom corners- as several commenters have- that's where you sew across the corner at at right angle so that the bottom of the bag has more depth a…

STEP 6
-Turn the shirt right- side- out. YOU just made your own recycled tote bag! Fill it with groceries, gym clothes, pool supplies, library books, etc! Keep one handy in your car! T-shirt Totes are Machine Washable, Reusable and Strong! Just say NO to "paper or plastic"!

While the 5/6 Class is Away....

....Everyone Else Gets to Play at the Saltonstall Teddy Bear Picnic!

On Friday, June 4th, everyone enjoyed showing off their teddy bears and assorted stuffed animals. We had some wonderful guest participants. Erik Rodenhiser took us on a bear hunt excursion complete with imaginary machetes, swimmies, utility belt and big stompin’ hiking boots. Assistant Superintendent, Alice Davis, brought along her child’ s teddybear and read “The Teddy Bear Picnic”.

Science A-Z

Was a fantastic event organized by our school science teacher Teegan Von Burn. The intent was to review key science topics to student for MCAS testing. It was an extremely successful and well organized event.

Earth Day

Saltonstall style was celebrated today with such amazing results

Beauty and the Beast

Another outstanding performance from the students at Saltonstall. The costumes alone were truly inspiring, not to be outdone with the singing and choreography. Five out of five stars.

HTML Tables

Part II : Playground Mini- Make over

Amazing job this Sunday revamping the Playground.

On the lower level we reconfigured the 3 hopscotch and 4 square games and replaced with a 24' multi-purpose circle and 6' bulls eye. The bases and circles where repainted along with the USA map. a welcome addition was the relay race way.

On the upper level we added 2 traditional and 1 ball hopscotch, 2 ladders, alphabet and shape scramble, running line, and bulls eye. The Peace Path is getting a makeover and a half court basketball court was painted. The below image loop is a small sample of what we accomplished

Happy Mother's Day

To all those hardworking mom's:

There is just something about printables that many moms and business owners love. If you are always on the look out for to-do lists, you just have to see this one. You’ll find it especially cute if latte is on the top of your favorites list. Here is a unique to-do list that you can print and even turn into a refrigerator magnet.

Mom's Got a Latte Do Today Printable List Download

60 Bags of MULCH later....

A HUGE thank you to all the volunteers that came out this morning to participate in Clean Sweep Saltonstall. The tireless efforts of all that participated made it possible to really clean up the front of the school building. In edition to picking up litter, the lawn was mowed, trees and planting beds were edged, earth was tilled, flowers were planted and 60 bags of mulch was spread! Really outstanding work!

Working Weekend

This weekend the Saltonstall School PTO is picking up their rakes and shovels and participating in the city wide Clean Sweep Program and a MIni-Play Ground makeover.

Saturday starting at 8:30am, we will focus our attention grooming the school grounds and surrounding area. The plan is to mow, mulch and plant the landscape in both the front and back. Volunteers and yard tools are welcomed for this mornings worth of work.

Sunday starting at 1pm, adult volunteers are needed to help with the playground mini makeover. We will focus efforts to remark, repaint and redefine the USA map, 4 square, hopscotch and peace path. Additionally we will add several other cooperative games to the ashpalt and concrete.

Hope to see you there

Celebrating Earth Day

While National Observance of Earth Day was April 22nd. Saltonstall is celebrating Earth Day on our half day Wednesday: May 12th. Many fantastic activities such as:

Whole school assembly:
Lorax Presentation: IMC
Endangered Species Obstacle course: In gym
Scavenger Hunt: Out back upper playground near cafeteria
Recycle relay: In hallway near Cafeteria.
Learn: In Auditorium- City reps from recycle, renewable energy, Plant sale, Inventor center, etc.

Parents are welcome to stay for day and help assist.

Additionally, I located discovered the cutest recycling labels pictured above from jinjerup.blogspot.com that you can download free from her site.

Earn Money for Saltonstall: Your Vote CountsWay to Grow Program

Just click the on the image above and Saltonstall could win money from Land's End: Way to Grow Program


This is a great opportunity for Saltonstall to earn money from the Land's End Company. Please be aware of the fine print:

By entering the Lands’ End Way to Grow Sweepstakes you agree to receive promotional materials from Lands’ End. You can modify or cancel your email subscription by accessing the link provided in any Lands’ End email.

Spirit Cup Fundraiser

Starts Today!!!!!

Spirit Cups are 18 ounce, heavy plastic cups with a 3-D holographic design that are totally made in the USA. They are not flimsy paper, styrofoam, or plastic throw away cups. They are rigid and sturdy, not easily bendable, broken, or destroyed --- they will be useful for years to come. To keep their colors looking bright, they are DISHWASHER SAFE WHEN WASHED ON THE TOP SHELF.
Spirit Cups are recyclable and packed 4 cups to a set of the same team/service branch. Choose from your favorite professional Football Team, Baseball Team or Military Branch. 77 popular College Teams are also available.
Spirit Cups will be sold at $15.00 per set. Order forms will be going home with the students. All orders need to be prepaid. Because the actual cup is far more representative of the item than a picture, the company has provided us with samples at cost. Anyone who would like either a Red Sox or Patriots sample cup may purchase one for $2.00. This fundraiser will begin Friday, March 26, 2010. All orders must be turned in no later than Friday, April 16, 2010.
Just contact any of the PTO officers, Mary Woodcock, Ray Liimatainen, Lisa Duffy or Pam Alman for assistance. Contact info: saltonstall_pto@yahoo.com or 978-943-6920.

Annual Elementary Basketball Tournament

On Saturday, March 20, 2010, many of our 5th and 6th graders and the Saltonstall cheerleaders participated in the annual Elementary School Basketball Tournament at Salem High School.
The following students took their basketball skills to the court: Sophia Blake, Erin Curley, Jessica Curley, Kathleen Martin, Anne Mohler, Madyson Parker, Sydney Rocheville, Maise Shepard, Bryanna Wilson, Saira Zapata, Jack Crawley, Eric Flaherty, Jack McCarthy, Brett Pagliaro, Dan Pini and Wesley Schaejbe.
Every elementary school had a chance to play each other. Our Saltonstall basketball teams and cheerleaders did a terrific job,
showing their best Saltonstall Pride. Congratulations to everyone!

Destination Imagination Update 2010

We are proud of our Saltonstall Destination Imagination Teams who competed this past weekend at the regional tournament held at Beverly High School. It is the largest competition in the state.
Our students demonstrated excellent teamwork and Saltonstall Pride throughout the long day. The Sullivan Team came in 4th place and both the Heenan/Barz-Snell and Spang Teams came in 6th place (out of 16). Congratulations to the following students: Jacob Barz-Snell, Connor Heenan, Abaigeal Lypps, Leah Morgenstern, Maeve Murphy, Jacob Pini, Laura Sawin, Sean Alman, Owen Clyne, Kevin Kirby, Owen Renault, Nathaniel Clark, Sam Clyne, Chase Duffin, Dylan Martino, Bridget Mohler, Aletha Spang and Becky Woodcock.
Thank you to the managers for their hard work: Jeff Barz-Snell, Erin Heenan, Artie Sullivan, Kelly Clyne and Susan Spang as well as the appraisers representing our teams: Kathryn DiPietro, Allison Sokol, Larry Spang and Kim Sullivan.

Saltonstall Day at Pizzeria Uno

Saltonstall Day at Pizzeria Uno
Thursday, March 4, 2010
11:30AM to Midnight (Open to Close)

Just got back from a very yummy dinner at Pilzzeria Uno's. The all day affair seems to be a big hit with our Saltonstall families. It was so much fun to see so many families at eating at Uno's. The turn out was impressive. Gazing across the dinning room it felt like Uno's was exclusively Saltonstall venue. Many thanks to all. I will keep you posted on how much "dough" we raised.

Today's a Celebration

Not only is it the Birthday of Dr Suess but Saltonstall Celebrates it's 100th day of school today.
Mrs. Morganstern's Kindergarten started the school day singing the 100th Day Song of the PA system.


In the afternoon, the younger students paraded through out the school singing and counting to 100. A fun time was had by all.

Fifteen-Minute Reading Activities

Make 15 minutes go a long way. Try these quick reading activities with your younger kids.

1. License to read. On car trips, make it a game to point out and read license plates, billboards, and interesting road signs.

2. Better than TV. Swap evening TV for a good action story or tale of adventure.

3. Look and listen. Too tired to read aloud? Listen to a book on tape and turn the book's pages with your children. You'll still be reading with them!

4. Labels, labels, labels. Label things in your children's room as they learn to name them. Have fun while they learn that written words are connected to everyday things.

5. Pack a snack, pack a book. Going someplace where there might be a long wait? Bring along a snack and a bag of favorite books.

6. Recipe for reading. The next time you cook with your children, read the recipe with them. Step-by-step instructions, ingredients, and measurements are all part of words in print!

7. Shop and read. Notice and read signs and labels in the supermarket. Back home, putting away groceries is another great time for reading labels.

8. Your long-distance lap. Away on a business trip? Take a few books with you, call home, and have your child curl up by the phone for a good night story.

9. A reading pocket. Slip fun things to read into your pocket to bring home: a comic strip from the paper, a greeting card, or even a fortune cookie from lunch. Create a special, shared moment your child can look forward to every day.

10. A little longer? When your child asks to stay up a little longer, say yes and make it a 15-minute family reading opportunity.

Featured Friday Club: Lego Club

Run by parent/volunteer Sara O'Brien
Students love working independently or as a team to build new and different lego creations.



Let's Get Building!

COCO KEYS IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Family & Friends Day at CoCo Key Water Resort

Enjoy 65,000 sq. ft of wet and wild water adventures under one roof –
Adults and kids alike can escape the everyday and experience outrageous slides, body flumes, Adventure River and the Parrot’s Perch interactive play area.
All are welcome, family, friends, and neighbors, anyone you know.

Only $20.00 per person
Advanced purchase is required. Tickets available at the office. Order form already sent home or available on the PTO Website at www.saltonstallpto.info.
Questions may be directed Pam Rochna at (978) 744-3471 or proc3004@yahoo.com
Sunday, March 14th, 2009 ~ 2:00PM - 7:00PM

~~SPECIAL~~ For every 10 tickets purchased by Thursday, March 4th, your name will be entered into a raffle for 4 additional tickets.