Upper Elementary
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Jordan Brown, Resource Officer
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Salem R80's
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ACT Incentives
October 8, 2018 -- On Friday, October 5th, 57 Salem Senior High students were presented with their ACT Incentive Checks. For several years, Salem Senior High has encouraged its students to increase their ACT composite scores. The checks given out today were for the on-site April ACT test. Students earning a composite score of 22 or higher were presented with $50 (unless they already have received their $50 for a previous test), $25 for a composite of 17-21, $100 for the top score out of everyone that took the test on that date, and $50 for the next top five scorers from that date. All of the money comes from the ACT incentive account which is funded by businesses advertising on the electronic sign outside the high school. According to Assistant Superintendent John Smith, “We are changing the incentives for this year with even more money going to our students.” With more money on the line, expect to see even more students cashing in on their success.
Sullivan Marching Festival
October 2, 2018 -- The Salem Marching Blue traveled to Sullivan on September 29th to compete in the annual Sullivan Marching Band Festival. Students competed in preliminary competition against 5 other schools and received the awards for Outstanding Drum Majors, Outstanding Color Guard, and 1st Place overall in class competition. Out of 16 bands competing at the festival, the Salem Marching Blue scored 5th overall which allowed them to compete again in finals competition that evening. The Salem Marching Blue gave another memorable performance in finals earning the awards for Outstanding Drum Majors and 4th place overall. This is an outstanding achievement due to the fact that the band was up against much larger schools and bands proving that excellence in performance supersedes the size of the group. The Salem Marching Blue will continue their competitive season on October 13th as they travel to Reeds Spring, MO to compete in the Ozark Mountain Marching Festival. If you’re not able to travel to any marching festivals be sure to attend their Community Performance on Thursday, October 18th. The performance will be held at Tiger Stadium beginning at 7:00pm.
3rd Grade Studying Government
September 24, 2018 -- Salem Upper Elementary's 3rd grade students have been studying government in Social Studies. They were fortunate today to receive a visit from Representative Jeff Pogue and learn more about government first hand.
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Federal Programs Information Meeting
August 22, 2018 -- Salem R-80 will hold the Annual Federal Programs Information Meeting on August 29, 2018 at 3:30 in the Upper Elementary Library. Everyone is invited to attend and learn more about the role of federal programs in our district and to provide input about these programs.
Upper Elementary Registration
and Open House
Open registration for ALL students both current and new to the district August 6 thru August 9 from 9 am until 2 pm daily.
Open House will be on August 13th from 6:30-7:30.
Class lists will be posted on Friday, August 10th after 3:00.
Open House will be on August 13th from 6:30-7:30.
Class lists will be posted on Friday, August 10th after 3:00.
Art Awards
June 4, 2018 -- This has been a busy and exciting year for the fine arts at Salem High School! And I am so proud of our students!
First I want to recognize a few students who placed in particular art shows: At the State level, we had four students take artwork to the capitol for Youth Art Month: Marlene Schuh, Christian Morago, Elizabeth Becherer, and Nate Alterauge, and had their pictures taken with Representative Jeff Pogue. And one student, Brock Thompson, won the for District 16 Senate Show selection, through Senator Dan Brown’s office. This drawing of the Dent County Courthouse will be on display in the senate hallway at the State Capital in Jefferson City for a year.
Nine students had artwork entered into the Young Artist Showcase in St. Louis and only 3 were juried into this prestigious competition/show. All three pieces received honors: Cory Gamblin received a $25 honorable mention award and sold his perspective assemblage piece to a St. Louis patron for $200, Scilar Gibbs received a $50 award for her acrylic painting called Imagine, and Aubrey Schmit received a $500 art scholarship for her clay sculpture.
Also at the national level, we had six student pieces taken to the congressional competition in Steelville. Salem had the top two honors with Marlene Schuh’s pencil drawing of an owl “Watcher of the Woodlands” receiving runner up, and Avery Coffman’s wood burning of “St Jude’s Chapel” was selected as the winner of the Congressional show, and was taken to the final competition in Cape Girardeau, SEMO. Avery’s piece was chosen from the finalists to go to the United States Capital for a year. Avery was awarded two airplane tickets to Washington DC to see her work at the Capitol.
We had many ribbon winners at the District Art Show in Mtn Grove this year. Salem R-80 won 1st place out of fourteen area high schools and also had two students in the top five individual winners. Aubrey Schmit was the top individual student with 58 points and Marlene Schuh was 5th place over all with 22 points. Aubrey’s oil painting was also chosen for the 2-D Best of Show Painting, while Cory Gamblin’s white charcoal drawing was chosen for 2-D Best of Show Drawing.
This year we started giving Art letters to 23 students who fulfilled specific requirements. This certificate can be used in the purchase of an art patch:
First I want to recognize a few students who placed in particular art shows: At the State level, we had four students take artwork to the capitol for Youth Art Month: Marlene Schuh, Christian Morago, Elizabeth Becherer, and Nate Alterauge, and had their pictures taken with Representative Jeff Pogue. And one student, Brock Thompson, won the for District 16 Senate Show selection, through Senator Dan Brown’s office. This drawing of the Dent County Courthouse will be on display in the senate hallway at the State Capital in Jefferson City for a year.
Nine students had artwork entered into the Young Artist Showcase in St. Louis and only 3 were juried into this prestigious competition/show. All three pieces received honors: Cory Gamblin received a $25 honorable mention award and sold his perspective assemblage piece to a St. Louis patron for $200, Scilar Gibbs received a $50 award for her acrylic painting called Imagine, and Aubrey Schmit received a $500 art scholarship for her clay sculpture.
Also at the national level, we had six student pieces taken to the congressional competition in Steelville. Salem had the top two honors with Marlene Schuh’s pencil drawing of an owl “Watcher of the Woodlands” receiving runner up, and Avery Coffman’s wood burning of “St Jude’s Chapel” was selected as the winner of the Congressional show, and was taken to the final competition in Cape Girardeau, SEMO. Avery’s piece was chosen from the finalists to go to the United States Capital for a year. Avery was awarded two airplane tickets to Washington DC to see her work at the Capitol.
We had many ribbon winners at the District Art Show in Mtn Grove this year. Salem R-80 won 1st place out of fourteen area high schools and also had two students in the top five individual winners. Aubrey Schmit was the top individual student with 58 points and Marlene Schuh was 5th place over all with 22 points. Aubrey’s oil painting was also chosen for the 2-D Best of Show Painting, while Cory Gamblin’s white charcoal drawing was chosen for 2-D Best of Show Drawing.
This year we started giving Art letters to 23 students who fulfilled specific requirements. This certificate can be used in the purchase of an art patch:
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9th grade:
Annabell Pryor 10th grade: Dalton Goes LeighAnn Pope Cheyanne Richardson Hunter Ross Kaylee Schwartz 11th grade: Michaela Chilton Scilar Gibbs Madeline Keith Marlene Schuh Brock Thompson |
12th grade:
Baylee Bilyeu Haven Casey Avery Coffman Te’a Cowan Cory Gamblin Chloe Mesey Christian Morago Alyssa Roberts Aubrey Schmit Ashley Thompson Tayler Toman Elizabeth Becherer |
Mr. Anderson selected his Principal’s Choice Award this year. He selected Cory Gamblin’s white-charcoal drawing, “A New York Minute”. A print of these will be proudly displayed at the entrance to the commons permanently, and each year, we will add a new piece.
Finally, the Top Artist awards: Go to the students who not only are talented, but they go the extra mile spending much time outside of school, they are teachable and show enthusiasm and growth.
Art I: (out of about 100 students in Art I, we had 2 top students.
Annabell Pryor and Marina Mitani
Art II: (out of about 70 students, we had 3)
LeighAnn Pope
Hunter Ross
Cheyenne Richardson
Most Improved: Jared Wisdom and Nate Alterauge
Art III (out of about 35 students)
Marlene Schuh
Scilar Gibbs
Most Improved: Christian Morago
Art IV
Aubrey Schmit
Cory Gamblin
Baylee Bilyeu
Most Improved: Alyssa Roberts and Sarah Parker
Finally, the Top Artist awards: Go to the students who not only are talented, but they go the extra mile spending much time outside of school, they are teachable and show enthusiasm and growth.
Art I: (out of about 100 students in Art I, we had 2 top students.
Annabell Pryor and Marina Mitani
Art II: (out of about 70 students, we had 3)
LeighAnn Pope
Hunter Ross
Cheyenne Richardson
Most Improved: Jared Wisdom and Nate Alterauge
Art III (out of about 35 students)
Marlene Schuh
Scilar Gibbs
Most Improved: Christian Morago
Art IV
Aubrey Schmit
Cory Gamblin
Baylee Bilyeu
Most Improved: Alyssa Roberts and Sarah Parker
LEGAL NOTICE
May 16, 2018 -- As per section 177.091 RSMo. 1979, the Salem R-80 Board of Education hereby advertises for sale to the highest bidders surplus property. For a complete listing of items Click Here or a listing may be picked up at the Administrative Office, 1409 West Rolla Rd. Persons wishing to inspect the property may call Salem R-80 Central Office at 573-729-6642 for the appropriate contact person.
The property will be sold as is by sealed bid to the highest bidder. All persons wishing to bid must present their sealed bid to the attention of John McColloch, Superintendent, 1409 West Rolla Road by 12:00 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2018.
Bid opening will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in the Central Office Board Room. Bids will be accepted June 21, 2018 at the Salem R-80 Board of Education meeting at 6:00 p.m. Times and dates are tentative. Those awarded the bid will be notified on June 22, 2018. The property is to be removed by the bidder by June 29, 2018. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
Holly Erway, Secretary
Salem R-80 Board of Education
Dent County, Missouri
The property will be sold as is by sealed bid to the highest bidder. All persons wishing to bid must present their sealed bid to the attention of John McColloch, Superintendent, 1409 West Rolla Road by 12:00 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2018.
Bid opening will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in the Central Office Board Room. Bids will be accepted June 21, 2018 at the Salem R-80 Board of Education meeting at 6:00 p.m. Times and dates are tentative. Those awarded the bid will be notified on June 22, 2018. The property is to be removed by the bidder by June 29, 2018. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
Holly Erway, Secretary
Salem R-80 Board of Education
Dent County, Missouri
Annual Title I Evaluation Meeting
May 10, 2018 -- Wm. Lynch Elementary and Upper Elementary Parents: You are invited to our Annual Title I Evaluation Meeting. We value your input about the programs we offer your children. Please join us in the William Lynch Elementary Gym on Wednesday, May 16 at 3:30.
Agriculture Department at
Salem High School
May 2, 2018 -- What a year it has been for the Agriculture Department at Salem High School. The success stories are numerous and the passion is strong. The group of kids that we have to work with this year were some of the finest students there are to offer, and their determination proved that. We’re happy to see a growth in numbers resulting in a program that hosts nearly 220 students enrolled in Agricultural Education. Our veteran FFA members and Agricultural Education students did a wonderful job in showing our new greenhands the ropes of our agriculture department and guiding them in all of their new endeavors. The students of our program this year have a great pride for our industry that can be seen through the actions they have demonstrated throughout the year. These actions are demonstrated through the many speeches, CDE’s & LDE’s, and extraordinary SAE’s that our students partake in.
The area of public speaking truly shined through this year. Multiple students participated in many fall speeches, community events, and worthy chapter events throughout the year. This year four of our students Dalton Sanders, Braylin Shelton, Dawson Conway, and Jodie Dean participated in fall speaking events. This means these students had to write a 4-8 minute speech about one of the topic areas that are available for fall speeches. Three out of these four students’ speeches made it out of the district rounds and onto the state contests for their respective topics. Out of these three students the Salem FFA Chapter walked away with two state winning speeches. One of these state winners was Jodie Dean with her speech about the Missouri Quarter Horse Association; the second winner was Dalton Sanders with his Missouri Teach Ag Speech. These two members have received the opportunity to share these amazing speeches with many people since being awarded their wins; Jodie gave her speech at the MQHA Banquet before it’s members, and Dalton gave his speech at the 90th annual Missouri State FFA Convention in Columbia in front of nearly 2,500 people. We have much pride for these students that participated in the public speaking events over the year.
Salem FFA saw many new faces on the different CDE & LDE teams that went to contest this year. Getting started on contest teams and being as involved as possible early is how our members start to build their passion for our industry and organization. Everyone has that competitive drive somewhere in them and watching our members use that to learn many things that could help them in life and in their future careers is rewarding to see. This year, Salem had many teams participate at the area level and some made it out of districts and to the best of the best at state convention. Our state participating contest teams included the meats team made up of Evan Howard, Brenden Smith, Cole Elliott, and Nate Case; the Agricultural Sales team made up of Dalton Sanders, Kolson Seay, and Jodie Dean; and the Horse Evaluation team comprised of Nicole Brookshire, Nate Williams, Taylor Smith, and Alexis Black. All three of these teams worked long hours preparing sales pitches, studying cuts of meat, and learning proper horse judging techniques.
This year, at the 90th annual Missouri State FFA Convention, four of our members received the highest degree that the Missouri FFA Association can bestow on its members - the State FFA Degree. Evan Howard, Dalton Sanders, Hayden Wilson, and Braylin Shelton were the four recipients that Salem had; their hard work since freshman year served as a reminder for them as to what it took to get them there.
Area 13 has a new face on the officer team this year that proudly calls the Salem FFA Chapter his home. A familiar face in our Ag building, Mr. Kolson Seay, is serving as the 2018-2019 Area 13 Parliamentarian. Kolson’s determination will serve as a valuable asset to his year of service to Area 13, as we know he will do great things. We also had one member this year receive a proficiency award in the area of Landscape Management, Dalton Sanders was the area winner with his landscape service SAE.
This year has been a year full of service, leadership, and dedication to both our industry and our organization. Every single member has proven that they possess amazing leadership potential, as well as a desire to learn about agriculture. We hope that our young members work to better themselves, our chapter, and our community. We look forward to what the future holds for the Salem Agricultural Education department and the Salem FFA.
The area of public speaking truly shined through this year. Multiple students participated in many fall speeches, community events, and worthy chapter events throughout the year. This year four of our students Dalton Sanders, Braylin Shelton, Dawson Conway, and Jodie Dean participated in fall speaking events. This means these students had to write a 4-8 minute speech about one of the topic areas that are available for fall speeches. Three out of these four students’ speeches made it out of the district rounds and onto the state contests for their respective topics. Out of these three students the Salem FFA Chapter walked away with two state winning speeches. One of these state winners was Jodie Dean with her speech about the Missouri Quarter Horse Association; the second winner was Dalton Sanders with his Missouri Teach Ag Speech. These two members have received the opportunity to share these amazing speeches with many people since being awarded their wins; Jodie gave her speech at the MQHA Banquet before it’s members, and Dalton gave his speech at the 90th annual Missouri State FFA Convention in Columbia in front of nearly 2,500 people. We have much pride for these students that participated in the public speaking events over the year.
Salem FFA saw many new faces on the different CDE & LDE teams that went to contest this year. Getting started on contest teams and being as involved as possible early is how our members start to build their passion for our industry and organization. Everyone has that competitive drive somewhere in them and watching our members use that to learn many things that could help them in life and in their future careers is rewarding to see. This year, Salem had many teams participate at the area level and some made it out of districts and to the best of the best at state convention. Our state participating contest teams included the meats team made up of Evan Howard, Brenden Smith, Cole Elliott, and Nate Case; the Agricultural Sales team made up of Dalton Sanders, Kolson Seay, and Jodie Dean; and the Horse Evaluation team comprised of Nicole Brookshire, Nate Williams, Taylor Smith, and Alexis Black. All three of these teams worked long hours preparing sales pitches, studying cuts of meat, and learning proper horse judging techniques.
This year, at the 90th annual Missouri State FFA Convention, four of our members received the highest degree that the Missouri FFA Association can bestow on its members - the State FFA Degree. Evan Howard, Dalton Sanders, Hayden Wilson, and Braylin Shelton were the four recipients that Salem had; their hard work since freshman year served as a reminder for them as to what it took to get them there.
Area 13 has a new face on the officer team this year that proudly calls the Salem FFA Chapter his home. A familiar face in our Ag building, Mr. Kolson Seay, is serving as the 2018-2019 Area 13 Parliamentarian. Kolson’s determination will serve as a valuable asset to his year of service to Area 13, as we know he will do great things. We also had one member this year receive a proficiency award in the area of Landscape Management, Dalton Sanders was the area winner with his landscape service SAE.
This year has been a year full of service, leadership, and dedication to both our industry and our organization. Every single member has proven that they possess amazing leadership potential, as well as a desire to learn about agriculture. We hope that our young members work to better themselves, our chapter, and our community. We look forward to what the future holds for the Salem Agricultural Education department and the Salem FFA.
High School/Upper Elementary Art Nite
November 16, 2018 -- We had another very successful Art Nite last Friday at the Upper Elementary! Over 50 younger students participated and about 25 high school students helped in various ways! It is always a bit chaotic, but very satisfying when you see the smiles on those little faces! Unfortunately it got so busy that we failed to get photos taken (we will designate a photographer next time) so here are the few pics I snapped before the night was over. Thanks to all the students and the teachers who sacrificed their time for this annual event: Wanda Nickles, Sally McColloch, Angela Dingess, Tana Kettner
Wal-Mart Sponsors Trip to
Crystal Bridges Art Museum
November 14, 2018 -- September 12th a group of Salem High school students and teachers loaded a charter bus, courtesy of Walmart and Crystal Bridges Art Museum, to travel to Bentonville, Arkansas for an art experience to remember for a lifetime! Walmart, the owner of the world renowned art museum, offers grants for school groups and they paid for the bus and the cost of substitute teachers for the sponsors participating!
When we arrived at Crystal Bridges at 11:30 am on Friday, September 12th, where they provided us with a sandwich luncheon before beginning our guided tour. We broke into two groups and were led by a museum tour guide to about 4 different pieces of artwork, to learn more about the artist and the techniques used. Following the museum tour, we were then allowed to do a self-guided tour and even walk the grounds on the walking trails which display many sculptures. There is a Frank Lloyd Wright home on the grounds, and we were able to tour it while we were there as well.
Saturday morning, we enjoyed touring an exhibit at Life Church of a Chinese-American artist who lives in Arkansas. The artist paints portraits of Arkansans in everyday life activities from the perspective of an outsider looking in- Very impressive! Then our group enjoyed a hands-on watercolor workshop by artist Jeanette Hudgeons, a former fellow college art major and friend of Mrs. Kettner.
Finally, we went to a cool t-shirt/print shop, and were given a personalized tour and demonstration on how to make screen-prints by the shop owner. The students participated in the making of a Salem Tigers t-shirt in their studio.
We are thankful to Walmart for making this trip affordable for our students and for the experience that will be remembered for a long time.
When we arrived at Crystal Bridges at 11:30 am on Friday, September 12th, where they provided us with a sandwich luncheon before beginning our guided tour. We broke into two groups and were led by a museum tour guide to about 4 different pieces of artwork, to learn more about the artist and the techniques used. Following the museum tour, we were then allowed to do a self-guided tour and even walk the grounds on the walking trails which display many sculptures. There is a Frank Lloyd Wright home on the grounds, and we were able to tour it while we were there as well.
Saturday morning, we enjoyed touring an exhibit at Life Church of a Chinese-American artist who lives in Arkansas. The artist paints portraits of Arkansans in everyday life activities from the perspective of an outsider looking in- Very impressive! Then our group enjoyed a hands-on watercolor workshop by artist Jeanette Hudgeons, a former fellow college art major and friend of Mrs. Kettner.
Finally, we went to a cool t-shirt/print shop, and were given a personalized tour and demonstration on how to make screen-prints by the shop owner. The students participated in the making of a Salem Tigers t-shirt in their studio.
We are thankful to Walmart for making this trip affordable for our students and for the experience that will be remembered for a long time.
High School Social Studies
November 2, 2018 -- The Social Studies department is the midst of a busy time in the first semester, with many classes covering critical sections of the course. In American Government classes the students recently took US Constitution test. American History classes are in the middle of the World War I unit, which is timed to align with Veteran’s Day on November 11th. In World History, students are learning about the Enlightenment and all the news ideas and theories of that time period.
The United States Constitution test is a graduation requirement at Salem High School and is built into American Government, which all juniors must take. The test itself consists of one hundred questions and is broken up over the course of four days. All of the students taking American Government in the first semester of the school year passed the test, clearing one of the many hurdles on the road to graduation. The rest of the semester the students will focus on the Missouri Constitution, the American Government EOC test, and their final exam for the course.
In the American History classes, which is a sophomore level class, students are currently learning about WWI. During this unit the students will learn why WWI is considered the world’s first modern war, how it contributed to WWII, and the origins of Veteran’s Day. With Veteran’s Day fast approaching, learning about the sacrifices made during The Great War, students will develop a greater appreciation for the holiday.
As freshmen, students are required to take World History. Currently the world history classes are covering one of the most significant time periods in human history, the Enlightenment. It was during this time in history that many of the core values the United States would later be founded on, such as the rights and value of the individual, a desire for religious freedom, and a growing interest in science and education began to take hold in Europe. Centuries later those beliefs remain the guiding principles of the United States and western civilization.
Social Studies is a very broad content area, covering everything from government and history to psychology and sociology. There are many other major events and concepts for the students to learn the rest of the semester and school year, but the month of November happens to contain many of the most important concepts taught throughout the school year.
The United States Constitution test is a graduation requirement at Salem High School and is built into American Government, which all juniors must take. The test itself consists of one hundred questions and is broken up over the course of four days. All of the students taking American Government in the first semester of the school year passed the test, clearing one of the many hurdles on the road to graduation. The rest of the semester the students will focus on the Missouri Constitution, the American Government EOC test, and their final exam for the course.
In the American History classes, which is a sophomore level class, students are currently learning about WWI. During this unit the students will learn why WWI is considered the world’s first modern war, how it contributed to WWII, and the origins of Veteran’s Day. With Veteran’s Day fast approaching, learning about the sacrifices made during The Great War, students will develop a greater appreciation for the holiday.
As freshmen, students are required to take World History. Currently the world history classes are covering one of the most significant time periods in human history, the Enlightenment. It was during this time in history that many of the core values the United States would later be founded on, such as the rights and value of the individual, a desire for religious freedom, and a growing interest in science and education began to take hold in Europe. Centuries later those beliefs remain the guiding principles of the United States and western civilization.
Social Studies is a very broad content area, covering everything from government and history to psychology and sociology. There are many other major events and concepts for the students to learn the rest of the semester and school year, but the month of November happens to contain many of the most important concepts taught throughout the school year.
Long-Range Facility Plan
by John McColloch, Superintendent
October 19, 2018 -- The Salem R-80 School District is in the beginning stages of developing a long-range facilities plan. A long-range facilities plan can help the district meet current needs and prepare for the future. This involves a comprehensive process that evaluates how the current facilities support programs and the educational needs of students, staff and the community. The planning approach needs to include a balance of community members, staff, parents, and students.
Each district faces unique needs and challenges that must be addressed. For the Salem R-80 School District, enrollment has remained fairly steady over the past five years. Facility challenges for our district are not necessarily related to enrollment growth or decline, but rather related to changing educational delivery, phasing out or repair of aging facilities, and community needs.
The process will begin with an evaluation of our current facilities. A facility planner will be utilized to evaluate educational adequacy and facility conditions. Surveys will be used for the committee to receive feedback from the staff, students, and community members regarding needs and facility priorities. Once this information has been collected, the adequacies and inadequacies of facilities will surface.
Components of the plan will include:
1) Educational adequacy – quality of space, function, safety and security, square footage, grade-level configuration, program support, and space utilization.
2) Facility assessment – proper maintenance and operation of the building site and envelope, interior systems, mechanical and electrical systems, health and safety upgrades, physical-plant condition, and accessibility.
3) Operations and sustainability – energy efficiency, administrative and transportation efficiencies, and recurring annual operating costs.
4) Community impact – obtaining community feedback, community services, community needs, historical significance, and property values.
5) Implementation assessment – effects on school operations, time, cost, learning, and budget priorities.
The product of a long-range plan is a living document that will be revised as priorities change from year to year. A long-range plan will provide the district direction in planning and allocating capital resources for future facility needs.
The initial meeting of the facility planning committee will be on November 1st at 6 pm at the Salem R-80 District Administrative Office. Anyone interested in participating in this process is encouraged to attend. Please contact Superintendent John McColloch at 729-6642 or at john.mccolloch@salemr80.org with any questions.
Each district faces unique needs and challenges that must be addressed. For the Salem R-80 School District, enrollment has remained fairly steady over the past five years. Facility challenges for our district are not necessarily related to enrollment growth or decline, but rather related to changing educational delivery, phasing out or repair of aging facilities, and community needs.
The process will begin with an evaluation of our current facilities. A facility planner will be utilized to evaluate educational adequacy and facility conditions. Surveys will be used for the committee to receive feedback from the staff, students, and community members regarding needs and facility priorities. Once this information has been collected, the adequacies and inadequacies of facilities will surface.
Components of the plan will include:
1) Educational adequacy – quality of space, function, safety and security, square footage, grade-level configuration, program support, and space utilization.
2) Facility assessment – proper maintenance and operation of the building site and envelope, interior systems, mechanical and electrical systems, health and safety upgrades, physical-plant condition, and accessibility.
3) Operations and sustainability – energy efficiency, administrative and transportation efficiencies, and recurring annual operating costs.
4) Community impact – obtaining community feedback, community services, community needs, historical significance, and property values.
5) Implementation assessment – effects on school operations, time, cost, learning, and budget priorities.
The product of a long-range plan is a living document that will be revised as priorities change from year to year. A long-range plan will provide the district direction in planning and allocating capital resources for future facility needs.
The initial meeting of the facility planning committee will be on November 1st at 6 pm at the Salem R-80 District Administrative Office. Anyone interested in participating in this process is encouraged to attend. Please contact Superintendent John McColloch at 729-6642 or at john.mccolloch@salemr80.org with any questions.
Upper Elementary's Little Share Library
October 5, 2018 -- Salem Upper Elementary is proud to introduce our Little Share Library to our community. It was designed by our favorite art teacher, Mrs. McColloch. It is located in our north parking lot and is ready for you to take a book and leave a book for others.
Communication Arts
October 1, 2018 -- “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” ~Benjamin Franklin
This year, the Communication Arts department has taken Franklin’s words to heart and are working with our students to ensure that they have both opportunities to write and opportunities to do. Check out a few of the activities our SHS students are getting involved in this year.
The Culture Club is new to Salem High School and is a group of students interested in languages and cultures of the world. The Club is not limited to French and Spanish language students, but to all who wish to learn about how people around the world live, celebrate, and share their culture. We have already had a little "taste" of a couple of countries, and have shared posters for European Language Day. We are looking forward to electing officers in the near future and continuing our exploration and celebration of the nations of the world. The Club sponsored by Mrs. Irwin and Mrs. Moore meets during Strive Time, the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
This year’s Hilltop yearbook will mark the 112th edition of SHS’s annual, but that legacy isn’t intimidating this year’s staff. Starting in August, staff members attended a Josten’s yearbook workshop where they learned about the theme, sales, design, and what not to do. In addition to getting some great tips, the staff took this year’s theme -- And so … the Adventure Begins -- and worked with a Josten’s plant artist to design the cover for their 2018/2019 yearbook.
With their theme and cover finished, the staff has been working on ways to use a bigger variety of media. One of the biggest additions is a new video series called Hilltop Adventures. This bi-monthly video series created by the staff highlights the people and places that make high school at SHS an adventure. The first episode of the series featured a skit advertising the September Half-Off Sale and stared Claudia Chilton (announcer), Lauren Grogan (student), and Mrs. Taylor (teacher) and was endorsed by staffers Teaghan McBride and Pheobe Callicutt. The next episode, which is already in production, will include a top 10 list of answers students gave to the question, “What is the #1 thing you would want to have when you go off on a big adventure?” and an interview with Nurse Sherrie about what to pack in an emergency kit for various situations.
Down the Communication Arts main hallway, you can see classrooms challenging students to write more than in past years. In Mr. Conner’s room, you will find his freshmen students wrapping up short stories and moving into folklore. He looks forward to having students read and write these tales just in time for Halloween. Think English classes only talk about authors who have been dead for centuries? Check out Mr. McConnell’s classes where juniors are on their toes writing essays about current events. Mr. Wofford’s speech classes are knee deep in learning about how to structure a variety of speeches, writing and then delivering them in class. Ms. Roach’s Comp. I students are stretching their writing muscles like never before, getting a taste of what college writing requires. Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Taylor have teamed up this year with the Sophomores and are looking forward to tackling their first big compare/contrast essay in the next week.
This year, the Communication Arts department has taken Franklin’s words to heart and are working with our students to ensure that they have both opportunities to write and opportunities to do. Check out a few of the activities our SHS students are getting involved in this year.
The Culture Club is new to Salem High School and is a group of students interested in languages and cultures of the world. The Club is not limited to French and Spanish language students, but to all who wish to learn about how people around the world live, celebrate, and share their culture. We have already had a little "taste" of a couple of countries, and have shared posters for European Language Day. We are looking forward to electing officers in the near future and continuing our exploration and celebration of the nations of the world. The Club sponsored by Mrs. Irwin and Mrs. Moore meets during Strive Time, the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
This year’s Hilltop yearbook will mark the 112th edition of SHS’s annual, but that legacy isn’t intimidating this year’s staff. Starting in August, staff members attended a Josten’s yearbook workshop where they learned about the theme, sales, design, and what not to do. In addition to getting some great tips, the staff took this year’s theme -- And so … the Adventure Begins -- and worked with a Josten’s plant artist to design the cover for their 2018/2019 yearbook.
With their theme and cover finished, the staff has been working on ways to use a bigger variety of media. One of the biggest additions is a new video series called Hilltop Adventures. This bi-monthly video series created by the staff highlights the people and places that make high school at SHS an adventure. The first episode of the series featured a skit advertising the September Half-Off Sale and stared Claudia Chilton (announcer), Lauren Grogan (student), and Mrs. Taylor (teacher) and was endorsed by staffers Teaghan McBride and Pheobe Callicutt. The next episode, which is already in production, will include a top 10 list of answers students gave to the question, “What is the #1 thing you would want to have when you go off on a big adventure?” and an interview with Nurse Sherrie about what to pack in an emergency kit for various situations.
Down the Communication Arts main hallway, you can see classrooms challenging students to write more than in past years. In Mr. Conner’s room, you will find his freshmen students wrapping up short stories and moving into folklore. He looks forward to having students read and write these tales just in time for Halloween. Think English classes only talk about authors who have been dead for centuries? Check out Mr. McConnell’s classes where juniors are on their toes writing essays about current events. Mr. Wofford’s speech classes are knee deep in learning about how to structure a variety of speeches, writing and then delivering them in class. Ms. Roach’s Comp. I students are stretching their writing muscles like never before, getting a taste of what college writing requires. Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Taylor have teamed up this year with the Sophomores and are looking forward to tackling their first big compare/contrast essay in the next week.
FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT 2018-19: September
September 21, 2018 -- We are proud to have a lot of young artists and musicians developing skills to create beautiful artwork to share with the world in the Fine Arts department at Salem R-80 High School. We want to make sure that you catch some of the performances and presentations put on by these students.
The choirs, grades 6-12, are currently working on their school tour show, themed after the new movie musical ‘The Greatest Showman’. The Chamber Singers are also working on two new pieces to be performed at the SCA Festival in November. All choirs are learning key signatures and sightreading skills and techniques.
Art classes are busy working on fundamental drawing skills and techniques in the introductory classes (Art I and Art II), while the intermediate and advanced art classes (Art III and Art IV) are busy developing and honing in on personal styles and techniques to create updated portfolios and to prepare for upcoming art shows.
Student artwork has been on display at the Salem public library during the summer and will soon be replaced by a new display of our most recent projects. The display is changed out every four to six weeks.
The “grand finale” for the visual arts classes is the District Art Show at the end of the year. This year we are excited to host this show in the Salem high school gym. Sixteen area high schools will be invited to bring their best student artwork to be displayed and judged the week of April 22. Friday, April 26th will be the awards ceremony at 11 am in the gym, which will be full of students and amazing artwork. Please plan to come see the show, bring your families and tell your friends, as we only get the opportunity to host this show every 5-10 years!
The High School Band is busy preparing their marching show for the year titled, “Volcano.” The students have been preparing their show since school let out in May and are looking to have yet another successful school year. Also, many high school students are practicing for honor band auditions throughout the year. The first audition is October 10 for All-District Honor Bands. The High School Band will stay busy throughout the whole year with performances and festivals.
The Middle School and Beginning Bands include more students every year and are up over 75 students now. They will be preparing for their Winter Concert, December 16 and Spring Concert in May, 2019. The Middle School Band will also participate in the St. James Music Festival and St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Rolla, MO.
Upcoming Fine Arts Performances in the Salem community
The choirs, grades 6-12, are currently working on their school tour show, themed after the new movie musical ‘The Greatest Showman’. The Chamber Singers are also working on two new pieces to be performed at the SCA Festival in November. All choirs are learning key signatures and sightreading skills and techniques.
Art classes are busy working on fundamental drawing skills and techniques in the introductory classes (Art I and Art II), while the intermediate and advanced art classes (Art III and Art IV) are busy developing and honing in on personal styles and techniques to create updated portfolios and to prepare for upcoming art shows.
Student artwork has been on display at the Salem public library during the summer and will soon be replaced by a new display of our most recent projects. The display is changed out every four to six weeks.
The “grand finale” for the visual arts classes is the District Art Show at the end of the year. This year we are excited to host this show in the Salem high school gym. Sixteen area high schools will be invited to bring their best student artwork to be displayed and judged the week of April 22. Friday, April 26th will be the awards ceremony at 11 am in the gym, which will be full of students and amazing artwork. Please plan to come see the show, bring your families and tell your friends, as we only get the opportunity to host this show every 5-10 years!
The High School Band is busy preparing their marching show for the year titled, “Volcano.” The students have been preparing their show since school let out in May and are looking to have yet another successful school year. Also, many high school students are practicing for honor band auditions throughout the year. The first audition is October 10 for All-District Honor Bands. The High School Band will stay busy throughout the whole year with performances and festivals.
The Middle School and Beginning Bands include more students every year and are up over 75 students now. They will be preparing for their Winter Concert, December 16 and Spring Concert in May, 2019. The Middle School Band will also participate in the St. James Music Festival and St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Rolla, MO.
Upcoming Fine Arts Performances in the Salem community
- Year Round
- Monthly rotating art displays at the Salem Public Library.
- National Anthem at sporting events
- August - September
- Salem Marching Blue at Halftime of Home Football Games
- September
- Sep. 8 - Art display/sale at Blue Oval Rally
- Sep. 29 - Marching Band Festival in Sullivan, MO.
- October
- Oct. 13 - Marching Band Festival in Reeds Spring, MO.
- Oct. 18 - 6:00pm - Band Community Performance at the Football Stadium
- Oct. 20 - Marching Band Festival in St. Charles, MO.
- Oct. 25-26 - Annual School Tour: Choirs (grades 6-12) and Marching Band (grades 8-12)
- November
- Nov. 3 - Art Nite - 6:00-8:00pm at Upper Elementary (for grades 2-5)
- Nov. 4 - District Honor Band Concert - Camdenton, MO.
- Nov. 10 - All-District Choir, 5pm Concert, Waynesville, Mo.
- Nov. 17 - SCA Festival, 4pm Concert, Mountain Grove, Mo.
- November-December
- Art Club tree displayed at Trees & Trains, ONCRC
- Art Club will sell the annual calendar featuring student artwork
- December
- Dec. 6 - Chamber Singers, Noon, BASIC Luncheon Performance
- Dec. 6 - Chamber Singers, 6:30pm, Trees & Trains, ONCRC
- Dec. 8 - Chamber Singers, 7pm, Echo Bluff Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Dec. 13 - 6-12 Band Winter Concert, 7pm
- Dec. 15 - Chamber Singers, 7pm, Bonebrake Performance
- Dec. 16 - Salem High School & Middle School Choirs, 2 pm, Holiday Concert
- February
- Feb. 2 - All-Conference Honor Band Concert - Ava, MO
- Art display at the Rotary Pancake Breakfast at the Salem Middle School
- March
- Art Across the Ages display at the ONCRC
- Youth Art Month display and Senate Art Show at the State Capitol in Jefferson City, MO
- Middle School Choir: Solo & Small Ensemble Competition
- HS Band Spaghetti & Ensemble Recital
- Solo and Small Ensemble Recital: Vocal Music
- Pre-Festival Concert: Instrumental and Vocal Music
- HS Band & Choir State & District Festival in Union, MO
- April
- Middle School Band Festival in St. James, MO
- Art Districts in the Salem High School Gymnasium
- Congressional Art Competition in Rolla, MO
- National Competition, Chamber Singers
- Middle School Choir Competition
- HS Band & Choir State Solo & Ensemble Festival in Columbia, MO
- May
- HS Band Spring Concert
- Art District winners displayed in the Salem High School Library and at the Spring Choir Concert in the high school gym, then the display will move to the HS library.
- Spring Vocal Awards Concert
- Baccalaureate: Chamber Singers
- Graduation: Chamber Singers & High School Band
Dyslexia Screening
August 29, 2018 -- In accordance with the recommendations of the Legislative Task Force on Dyslexia, students in grades K-3 are now required to be screened for possible dyslexia risk factors. Kindergarten students must have their initial screening by January 31 of each year with a follow up at the end of the year.
Grades 1-3 must complete initial screening within the first 30 days of school with a follow up at the middle and end of the year.
Students in grades 4-12 are to be screened if referred by a classroom teacher or by the student's parent/guardian. If a screening is recommended by the classroom teacher, the parent/guardian will be notified prior to the screening.
Dyslexia screening is a short test conducted by trained staff members to determine whether a student likely has dyslexia or a related disorder. If the screening determines that your child has any risk factors related to dyslexia, an intervention plan will be developed and the parent/guardian will be contacted concerning the results of the screening. It is very important to note that a positive screening does not represent a medical diagnosis but instead suggests that your child could benefit from some additional support.
If you have questions concerning the new dyslexia screening or wish to have your child screened, please contact John Smith at 573-729-6642 Ext. 6
Grades 1-3 must complete initial screening within the first 30 days of school with a follow up at the middle and end of the year.
Students in grades 4-12 are to be screened if referred by a classroom teacher or by the student's parent/guardian. If a screening is recommended by the classroom teacher, the parent/guardian will be notified prior to the screening.
Dyslexia screening is a short test conducted by trained staff members to determine whether a student likely has dyslexia or a related disorder. If the screening determines that your child has any risk factors related to dyslexia, an intervention plan will be developed and the parent/guardian will be contacted concerning the results of the screening. It is very important to note that a positive screening does not represent a medical diagnosis but instead suggests that your child could benefit from some additional support.
If you have questions concerning the new dyslexia screening or wish to have your child screened, please contact John Smith at 573-729-6642 Ext. 6
This Salem Marching Blue Is
Ready to Erupt Towards Success
August 13, 2018 -- The Salem Marching Blue just finished up their band camp and gave a preview performance to the community on August 2, 2018 in the High School Gym. This year’s band includes 66 members and only 10 of them being seniors. Every year the band keeps getting younger, but they have also been getting better. This year’s group is disciplined and hungry for more success to build upon from last year.
This year’s marching show is titled, Volcano. The first movement will portray a Luau party that includes hula dancing, fire twirling and the popular tune “You’re Welcome” from the Disney movie Moana. The next two movements are when the volcano wakes up and erupts onto the field and leads to a dramatic ending. It has been a very interesting year around the world with all the tragic volcano eruptions. These modern events will bring forward some authentic teaching moments as we explore the Polynesian culture that inspired this year’s show.
Make sure to stay tuned throughout our whole season to see how it all develops. Also you can catch our performances at our Marching Festivals throughout the year or our Community Performance on Thursday, October 18 at the Tiger Stadium.
September 29 - Sullivan, MO
October 13 - Reeds Spring, MO
October 20 - St. Charles, MO
We will be doing our community service project again this year so if you need any assistance please contact the Salem R-80 Band Director.
David Schatz
Email: david.schatz@salemr80.org
Phone: (573) 729-6641 ext. 22148
You can receive updates & photos about community projects and other performances on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/salemmarchingblue
This year’s marching show is titled, Volcano. The first movement will portray a Luau party that includes hula dancing, fire twirling and the popular tune “You’re Welcome” from the Disney movie Moana. The next two movements are when the volcano wakes up and erupts onto the field and leads to a dramatic ending. It has been a very interesting year around the world with all the tragic volcano eruptions. These modern events will bring forward some authentic teaching moments as we explore the Polynesian culture that inspired this year’s show.
Make sure to stay tuned throughout our whole season to see how it all develops. Also you can catch our performances at our Marching Festivals throughout the year or our Community Performance on Thursday, October 18 at the Tiger Stadium.
September 29 - Sullivan, MO
October 13 - Reeds Spring, MO
October 20 - St. Charles, MO
We will be doing our community service project again this year so if you need any assistance please contact the Salem R-80 Band Director.
David Schatz
Email: david.schatz@salemr80.org
Phone: (573) 729-6641 ext. 22148
You can receive updates & photos about community projects and other performances on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/salemmarchingblue
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