• April 1st-5th - No School - Spring Break
• April 8th - 7th/8th Track and Field Starts
• April 9th - 6th Grade Intramural Basketball Starts
• April 9th - 7th/8th Baseball Starts
• April 12th - End of 3rd Quarter
• April 15th-19th - MAP Testing (Math)
• April 15th - Unified Badminton Starts
• April 16th - Washington, D.C. Meeting - 5:30-6:30pm
• April 18th - Spaghetti Feed and Auction - 5-8pm
• April 22nd-26th - Administrative Professionals Week
• April 30th - 7th Grade Expo '74 Field Trip - 9:20am
• April 30th - Weed and Grass Control Spray (weather permitting)

For sports and club dates or more details on athletics, activities, and events, visit our website or click on the link below.    

Spread the Love ASB Fundraiser

Due to an issue with the on-line donations system, we are extending the on-line donation portion of the Spread the Love event for an additional week after Spring Break. Thank you to all who have donated to help support our ASB program!

7th & 8th Grade Spring Sports

Both sports require sign-up in FinalForms, a current physical on file (physicals are good for two years), and an ASB card. Athletes should meet in the gym after school on the first day of practice. An activity bus will be available after practice at 5:30pm for normal bus riders.

Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser

*Please note that the $30 per family price is for immediate family members.

If you would like to donate monetarily beyond buying tickets to attend, please click the button above. If you need assistance, please call the office at 509-354-5600.

We appreciate your support!

7th Grade Expo '74 Field Trip

In partnership with the community organizers of Expo '74 50th Celebration and the School of Education at Gonzaga University, we are excited to have a field trip opportunity to Riverfront Park for all 7th grade students to learn more about the history of Spokane and the impact of Expo '74. Students will go on a walking tour of the park, highlighting locations of significance.

Salk will be attending the event on Tuesday, April 30th. Buses will leave Salk promptly at 9:20am. Please have your 7th grader to school on time that day so they don't miss out on this unique opportunity. Permission slips will be coming home after spring break.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are looking for 6-8 volunteers to chaperone. Volunteers must be cleared through the school district's Volunteer Services Department prior to the event. Please contact Tatum @ tatumh@spokaneschools.org or 509-354-5601 if you are interested. Thank you!

Exceptional Excellence Award

Chris Trechter

Chris Trechter, Pre-Engineering, Robotics and Video Production teacher, won the Exceptional Excellence Award for certificated staff for March. Congratulations, Mr. Trechter! Watch him receive his award in the video below.

Congratulations to the 8th grade basketball teams and wresting team on a great season! We are proud of all your hard work and the positive way you represent our school. Go Spartans!

Spok-A-Loo Wrestling Tournament Placers:

• Clay Fleury - 4th place in the unlimited weight class
• Kempton Longmeier - 5th place in the 135 lb weight class
• Oliver Pratt - 3rd place in the 160 lb weight class
• Tyler Stenson - 1st place in the 85-97 lb weight class
• Delia Stahl - 3rd place in the 100 lb weight class

Looking ahead at the spring testing schedule:

MAP testing continues in April, and SBAC testing starts in May. Please see the table below for testing days. Please try to have your student(s) here on time on testing days, and limit removing students from class early to avoid disruptions to testing. We understand that there are times when this cannot be avoided and ask that you call in advance so we can have passes made up ahead of time. Thank you for your cooperation.

* Block testing bell schedule will be posted on the Salk website in May.

Congratulations to February's

Students of the Month

Adventure Club Hike

The Adventure Club made it outside for their first spring hike last week! It was a visit to Riverside State Park and a quick 2-mile walk at the Bowl & Pitcher with some fun photo stops at the viewpoint. Students enjoyed fresh air and nature all while learning about Leave No Trace and trail etiquette. Students also are learning about how to be prepared with the 13 essentials. There is more to come for their club as they gear up for another hike and a trail workday in April. They will finish the season with a Saturday Summit in May. Stay tuned to see where their adventures lead them!

Weed & Grass Control Spray Alert

On April 30th, the annual weed and grass control spray will be applied to the shrub beds and mowing strips at our school. This spray is to control unwanted grass and weeds in the shrub beds around the trees and along the street curb areas. Our school has taken steps to keep school children away from the tree and shrub bed areas for 24-hours. We would like to ask that you and your children refrain from using these same areas during that period of time. A variation from this schedule may occur as a result of inclement weather. Thank you!

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STEM Superstar Competition

Our Photography club stepped outside their comfort zone and took on the challenge of the STEM Superstar Competition at Centennial Middle School this past weekend. Students competed in the Graphic Design Individual and Team Competitions. Students learned a lot about the process and challenges it takes to be a graphic designer. Students presented their designs and then had fun with some STEM activities. They are excited as a group to return next year to compete again in new categories with photography and again with graphic design!

Matt McFarland, Principal

Sarah Pooler, Assistant Principal

Asheley Schraeder, Assistant Principal

School Phone: 509-354-5600

Attendance Line: 509-354-5615

Website: www.spokaneschools.org/salk