Principal for the Day

DeJavion Spratling was "Principal for the Day" for selling the most items during our first school fund-raiser. He had to perform several principal-like tasks today! Congratulations, DeJavion!!

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas @ Salter

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Superintendent's Visual Art Exhibit

The students pictured above are Salter's most artistic students! These students placed in the Superintendent's Visual Art Exhibit. The placing is as follows: 1st-Scarlett Diego (K), 2nd-Jennifer Villanueva (2nd), 3rd-Labren Swain (4th), 4th-Tajae Swain (3rd), 5th-Tranazia Barclay (5th), 6th-Montana Harrell (1st), and 7th-Jaymon Gaddis (6th). Congratulations!!

Harvest King & Queen Celebration

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Today Salter's Kings & Queens were crowned!! K-3rd King is Desmond Collins & Queen is Takiyah Whitfield. 4th-6th King is Tyron Tucker & Queen is KaBrillyah Swain. The King & Queen Court consists of the following: Jazmine Bridges, Yasmine Waites, Armond Caldwell, Yamariah Suttle, Alissa McNeal, Jada Curry, Amari Webb, Kateria Lawson, Aaron Greene, Jerrius Curry, Jessica Ramirez, Zahir Scales, Daelen Powell, Taylor Huber, Kyaira Truss, Phadrian Evans, Temaja Patterson, Derrion Calloway, and Jaquonta Garrett. Congratulations Kings, Queens, & Court!! =)

A & A/B Honor Roll Field Trip

Salter students enjoyed a fun-filled day at Sunshine Skating Rink as their reward for making all As or As & Bs. The students (and teachers =)) had a blast! We had over 120 students make good enough grades to participate in this exciting field trip!! Way to go students!!

THS Barn Yard

Our students recently enjoyed an exciting trip to the THS Barn Yard. One of the main attractions was the...SNAKE!!! We would like to give a special thanks to Mr. Bice for inviting the 1st Grade students at Salter Elementary! =)

Canned Food Drive

Students at C. L. Salter helped collect canned food for two local charities in Talladega-The Samaritan House and The Isaiah House. The canned food drive was held during the month of November. We collected 321 cans! Way to go students!!

Put a Cap on Drugs

C.L. Salter students participated in Drug Free Week by "Putting a Cap on Drugs". The students above won the Most Creative Hat Award(s)! We are PROUD to be drug free at Salter Elementary!! =)

Happy Boss' Day!

Salter's Faculty & Staff would like to wish Mrs. Griffin a VERY Happy Boss' Day!! Thanks to everyone who brought food items to help celebrate this special day! We are EXTREMELY blessed to have you as our boss!! =)

Smokey the Bear

Yesterday, Talladega National Forest workers and Smokey the Bear came to Salter to teach the students in K-3 about fire safety! After the assembly, the students were allowed to shake Smokey's hand and give him a hug!

Pumpkin Book Characters

October's Happenings

1. October 3-7 - Book Fair
2. October 6 - PTO Open House - 5:00 - Come and visit your child's classroom
3. October 10 - Dental Screening - Grades K-6th
4. October 10 - Board of Education meeting - Talladega High School - 5:30
5. October 11-15 - National School Lunch Week - make reservations to eat with your child.
6. October 11 - Vision Screening - Grades K, 2nd, and 4th
7. October 12 - White Cane Safety Presentation - 9:00 - 3rd and 4th grade
8. October 20 - Progress Reports
9. October 24-28 - Red Ribbon Week - Dare to be Drug Free
10.October 25 - Re-take if you missed fall pictures, class groups will be taken this day also

PTO House Open House

PTO Open House is scheduled for Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in the lunchroom. Parents are invited to visit their child's classroom.

We would like to encourage all Salter parents, grandparents and other adults to join our PTO. The cost to join is $3.00 for an individual or $5.00 per family. This is a great way to become involved in your child's education, as well as an opportunity to hear about the things that our school is involved in.

Grandparent's Day September 9, 2011

Thank you to all the grandparents who participated in your special day today at C.L.Salter. You each brought big smiles to young, sweet faces as they proudly sat with you at lunch today.

Report Cards

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 - First six weeks report card comes home.

Fall Pictures

It's that time again! Time to have those yearly school pictures made.
-September 27, 2011
-Fall pictures
-Class group pictures

Students, come with you best SMILE!

Boy Scout Roundup September 13, 2011

Please meet at 6:00 in the C.L. Salter lunchroom for this meeting. This meeting is for grades second-sixth.

Grandparent's Day September 9, 2011

Grandparents are so important in the lives of all children. At .C.L. Salter we would like to cordially invite all grandparents to visit their grandchild's school and to set aside this important day to have lunch with your grandchild. It is such a joy to see all the smiling faces of the students as we depart the lunchroom when they have enjoyed that special time with their grandparents.

A form will be sent home with the students for you to fill out and let us know you are coming. Looking forward to seeing you all!

Attendance at School

Beginning Tuesday, September 6, 2011 it is very important for every student that attends Salter School to be present. Beginning that day and for nineteen days to follow we need to have all students present if at all possible. This will help us with next year's teaching units which will allow our students to possibly have smaller classes for the following school year.

Parents you can help in this small way to improve your child's education by making sure they rest properly, eat a good breakfast and arrive at school on time. If they see school is important to you it will be important to them.

Labor Day Holiday

Monday, September 5, 2011 NO SCHOOL!This would be a good time for parents to spend a little extra time reading and practicing math skills while enjoying a long and relaxing holiday weekend with their child.

We're First National Bank's School of the Month!!

We are excited to say that we have been chosen as First National Bank's School of the Month from August 15-September 15!! We were able to raise a great amount of money last year! PLEASE help our school be the winning school this year!! PLEASE go around your community and ask for donations, ask for donations from co-workers, and ask family members donate! Thanks for all that you do for C.L. Salter Elementary School!! YOU & your children (our students) are the reason we thrive for excellence!

Beginning of the Year Orientation

Dear Parents of Salter School Students,
It is time to celebrate the beginning of a new school year. Our school will begin, August 15th. We hope the following information helps the new school year to begin smoothly.

Orientation Times:
Kindergarten - August 11th - 5:30 p.m.
1st, 2nd and 3rd grade - August 11th - 5:30 p.m.
4th, 5th and 6th grade - August 11th - 6:30 p.m.

Orientation:
Parents are invited to meet with their child's teacher for an orientation meeting. You will report to your child's classroom. This is NOT drop in. You will need to be here and stay until the ending time for your grade level (around 45) minutes. If possible, please do not bring siblings. This is an important time for parents to fill out all needed paperwork. We also want to show off our new renovations!

Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Salter Teachers and Staff

Summer Break

All the staff and faculty hope that everyone is enjoying their summer break. We hope that all students are setting aside a time each day to read,read,read! Remember good readers are great achievers!

6th Grade Graduation

Today the 6th Graders had graduation. Good luck at Zora Ellis! Congratulations 6th Graders!!

C.L. Salter's Water Day

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On Friday, May 20th, Salter students enjoyed Water Day!! The students participated in several different relay races and they enjoyed a HUGE water slide that we rented!

~Kindergarten Graduation~

Congratulations to the Kindergarten graduates of C.L. Salter Elementary!

K-3 Awards Day

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On Thursday, May 19, K-3 had Awards Day. Awards Day went very well & we recognized several students who have tried their best all year long! Salter is very proud of our students! Keep up the good work!

Field Day

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Today we had Field Day at Salter Elementary! Field Day consisted of the following sports games: ball relay, egg race, hula-hoop, parachute, kickball, jump rope, & 3 legged race. The students enjoyed this day the Outdoor Classroom organized for us!

Kitris Hann Memorial Day

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Today was a very special day at C.L. Salter Elementary School. We celebrated the life of our former 4th Grade student, Kitris Hann. The agenda was as follows: Mrs. Griffin welcomed & presented a plaque that will hang in the school, Mr. Campbell addressed a proclamation in honor of Kitris Hann Day, Ms. D. Smith presented the yearbook dedicated in memory of Kitris, Mrs. Varnedore presented the butterfly bushes that will be planted on the school grounds honoring Kitris, 1st Grade teachers released butterflies, Ms. Hare presented a letter from Ronald McDonald House, Ms. Ensley & Ms. Joiner presented blankets (which will be signed by Gene Chizik & donated to charaties), 4th Grade students gave one word tributes, and to conclude the memorial, everyone sang "Angels Among Us" by Alabama. Concluding the ceremony, balloons were released to greet Kitris in Heaven & let her know C.L. Salter misses her every day. Kitris, you will be forever missed, but NEVER forgotten!

The City Council Makes a Donation to Salter's Archery Program

We want to send a special thanks to the City Council for making a donation to Coach Darby's Archery Team!

Talent & Dance Show (Fund Raiser for the Library)

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Technology Fair

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Spring Fling Dance & Talent Show

As you already know, we are "Reading Like Rockstars" at C. L. Salter! The library is sponsoring a "Spring Fling" dance and talent show to raise funds for the library on Friday, May 6th from 12PM-2PM! The dance and talent show will cost $1.00 for students to attend. The cost will be $2.00 for parents to attend. We will also have refreshments for sale. This event will take place on the the tennis court & we will even have a LIVE D.J.! Please come and support our school!

Earth Day

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Today C.L. Salter students enjoyed Earth Day activities. Some of those activities included: newspaper hats, peanut butter bagel feeders, planting bulbs in the raised garden beds, & planting grass seed in cups. Earth Day has been a great success.

Go! Fight! Win! WE'RE ALL IN!

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C.L. Salter had a pep rally today to "pump up" the 3rd-6th graders for testing next week! Each grade performed a cheer, students AND teachers tumbled, and a group of cheerleaders selected from the school performed! We are ready to BUST THAT TEST!! Good luck 3rd-6th graders!! :)

Be Champions..Read!

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Salter students celebrated Dr. Seuss week by participating in several activities. Some of these activities are as follows: Tuesday- Red & White Day, Wednesday- Hat Day (Ms. Gaskin's Kindergarteners won), Thursday- Fox-N-Socks Day (James Calhoun & Mrs. Griffin won), & Friday- Auburn/Alabama Day (3rd grade won 1st place, 4th grade won 2nd place, & 6th grade won 3rd place). Also, Larry Milton won the Dr. Seuss poster contest on Friday! As you can see, Salter had a very eventful Dr. Seuss week!

Honor Roll Field Trip to I Jump in Hoover

Thank you first grade teachers for an enjoyable and fun-filled day for Salter's one hundred plus honor roll students. You rock!

Honor Roll Field Trip

Hard work really does pay off! Just ask the honor roll students at Salter. They enjoyed a fun day of bowling at The Anniston Bowling Center as a reward for making A or AB honor roll for the third six weeks of school. Keep up the good work. We are proud of you!

K-2 Black History Program

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C.L. Salter hosted it's annual Black History Program this morning! Kindergarten taught us about different black inventors, 1st grade taught us about Rosa Parks, and 2nd grade taught us about famous Black American quotes! This program was a great success!

Fire Safety

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Thank you Talladega Fire Department for coming to C.L. Salter to teach us about fire safety!! :)

Yard Sale

C.L. Salter is having a Yard Sale!!
Date: Saturday, March 5th
Time: 7-11
Place: lunchroom
Prices: pants-$2.00, shoes-$1.50, shirts-$1.00, & household items-$1.00-2.00

Refreshments: lemonade & cookie-$1.00

"A Medieval Fairy Tale"

Salter faculty and students had a wonderful experience visiting The Marianna Greene Henry Arena to see a beautifully prepared Equestrian show. Marianna Greene Henry Special Equestrians is a world-renowned and Premier Accredited center through the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association. Thank you staff and students from the Alabama Institute of Deaf and Blind for your hard work.

Build-A-Book Night

Our annual Build-A-Book Night will be held at Salter Elementary School on Thursday, February 10, 2011. The time of this event will be from 5:00-7:00. There will be fun, food, and prizes. Please be sure to return the form to let us get a head count on the number of students attending this event!

Superintendent's Visual Arts Exhibit

These are the place winners for the Superintendent's Visual Arts Exhibit. The palce winners are as follows: 1st-Tyler Curry, 2nd-Makayia Shepherd, 3rd-Jada Tanner, 4th-Demetrius Tuck, 5th-Jessica Ramirez, 6th-Tranazia Barclay, & 7th-Roderick Wells. Congratulations to these students for doing such a great job!!