Salisbury-Elk Lick School District

Greetings Salisbury Elk-Lick! I hope all is well with each of you, as we move through the beginning of our school year. In continuing with the trend from last year, I would like to do my best to keep you each informed with some of the things that are going on at the high school. First, many of you are probably aware of the wonderful new addition to our school, Miss Jacqui Palmer, guidance counselor. We welcome her and are excited at the many opportunities and assistance she is providing for our students. Also, clubs have been formed and many are meeting on a regular basis. These clubs include FFA (Future Farmers of America), FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), Tech Ed. Club, Home Ec. Club, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), Fitness Club, Game Club, Art Club, Drama Club, and Student Newspaper. Most of these clubs are only open to students in grades 9-12, but there are some that are being offered to grades 7-8 as well. In addition to the volleyball, football, and cross-country teams that are running this fall, we have added an Esports team that is participating in a league run by St. Francis University. They have practices once per week and will compete starting in October. We have four students that have chosen to participate in the programs offered by the Somerset County Technology Center (SCTC). Those students are involved in the Early Childhood, Cosmetology, Health & Medical, and Dental Assistant programs. We also have 5 seniors that are participating in our work mentoring program. This program allows juniors and seniors that meet the requirements of the program to leave school early and gain credit for work experience that is related to a prospective future career. We are planning a high school musical that is to be performed in the spring. The title of the musical is still a surprise, so that will be announced at a later date. Students will have the opportunity to sign up September 17th. After that, the Jump Start Theater will be sending some performers to encourage and help our students. Practices will begin after the Christmas break. Although our last musical, The Wizard of Oz, needed to be performed virtually, we are excited for our plan to have this one in-person! New 65” Samsung interactive panels are arriving and will be installed over the next 6-10 weeks. Two panels will be provided in most classrooms. One will be for teacher presentation, and one will be used to allow a much smoother integration of virtual students into the classroom. Although we all recognize that in-person learning is most often the best for our students, the district believes that having a strong virtual learning environment is important in our current educational climate. On December 7th, there will be a FAFSA night with a PHEAA representative for any parents and students interested in attending. Thank you, Jason Collier, High School Principal

Members of the local community sponsored a gift for each of the Salisbury-Elk Lick students in Pre-K through 12th grade. Each gift included a Tupperware Eco Water Bottle, a pencil, and eraser. A flyer for each classroom was provided with a thank you note to show support and appreciation of the SELSD students.

Announcements – September 17, 2021 • Good morning teachers and students of Salisbury Elk-Lick High School. Today is Friday, September 17th, 2021. School Day 15. • Lunch today includes: Sausage Pizza, Caesar Side Salad, Fresh Red & Green Peppers Alternatives are: Chicken Nugget Munchable, Cheese Pizza, or PB&J. • Weather: Cloudy all day with a chance of rain. High of 73. • Fun Fact: African lions catch about 20% of the prey they chase. Dragonflies catch 95%. • Salisbury apparel is on sale now. Order forms and money need to be turned in to Ms. Stutzman or Mr. DiPasquale by next Monday. Order forms are located on the bulletin board across from the Guidance Office (HS) and outside the Health room (Elementary). Benefits the Fitness Club. • SADD will have a meeting today (9/17). Those who signed up should attend. We will be voting on officers and discussing Red Ribbon Week • Students will be dismissed at 1:15 today. The early dismissal schedule is 7, 8, 9, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6A, and 6B. • There will be a musical meeting today, 1st period, in the band room. Anyone that wants to participate in the musical in grades 7-12 is welcome to attend! • There will be a Fitness Club meeting Monday, September 20th during 6B. Students should get their lunches then come to the Health room. • Thank you, and have a fantastic Friday and a wonderful weekend!

Announcements – September 16, 2021 • Good morning teachers and students of Salisbury Elk-Lick High School. Today is Thursday, September 16th, 2021. School Day 14. • Lunch today includes: Corn Dog Nuggets, Smiley Potatoes, Steamed Peas Alternatives are: Chef Salad, Crispy Chicken Smackers, PB&J. • Weather: Cloudy all day, high of 72. Chance of rain this afternoon and evening. • Fun Fact: We throw away enough ribbon each year to tie a bow around the entire Earth. • Salisbury apparel is on sale now. Order forms and money need to be turned in to Ms. Stutzman or Mr. DiPasquale by next Monday. Order forms are located on the bulletin board across from the Guidance Office (HS) and outside the Health room (Elementary). Benefits the Fitness Club. • This year's Red Ribbon Week activities will include an essay contest, a poster contest, and a digital video contest. It is all open to grades 7-12 and winners will receive cash awards. The deadline is October 1st. See or email Mrs. Ream if you are interested in participating. • There will also be a 1st annual 5K Run & Walk event in Somerset on Saturday, October 9th. Make a group to walk and join the fun with food, games, entertainment and more! For more information, please see or email Mrs. Ream. • There will be a Leo’s Club meeting today, September 16th, in the health room from 12:35 – 1:05. • SADD will have a meeting this FRIDAY (9/17). Those who signed up should attend. We will be voting on officers and discussing Red Ribbon Week • Final Statement: Thank you, and have an excellent Thursday!

Reminder that the Newman Scholarship Meeting is on August 6th from 9:30 am to 10:00 am. We will decide closer to this date if we will have an in-person meeting or be virtual.

There are officially four Monday's until the first day of school! We are excited to see everyone after a long summer break! Lots of things have been happening at SELSD this summer and we are anxious to share them with you! Enjoy the remainder of your break! First Student Day is August 30, 2021. See you all then!

Recently members of the SELSD FFA Chapter - Ag & Animal Science Programs - participated in PA FFA State level contests. Mercadee Blocher participated in the state Vet Science contest. There were 102 students from chapters across the state that participated in this contest. We learned today that Cadee finished 1st in the state in the Vet Science contest! Cadee will be awarded a plaque and monetary award later this summer. Congratulations Cadee!

Welcome to Salisbury-Elk Lick School District, serving students from K-12th Grade!