Morningside Elementary Supply List 2023-2024 School Year
Kindergarten and SCIP 1 box of #2 pencils 1 box crayons 2 boxes of markers 10 glue sticks 2 pkg thin black dry erase markers 1 package big and small Ziplock Bags 2 boxes of [...]
Summer meal service June 26 to August 30, 2023
Meal packs will be available for curbside pick-up every Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will be placed into large grocery bags for easier transport. Every meal pack will consist of [...]
Kindergarten registration open for the 2023-24 school year
Kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year is now open! Free full-day kindergarten Children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 10 are eligible to register for free, full-day kindergarten with [...]
Tips for staying healthy this winter season
This winter, the whole Salem-Keizer community can work together to keep our schools, students and community safe and healthy. Remember to follow some simple precautions to prevent illness: Stay home when sick. Avoid contact [...]
Think before you post
When schools receive hoax threats, rumors of threats, and when there is a spread of false information, learning environments are disrupted and and there is understandably increased fear in our community. Safety is our [...]
Salem-Keizer early education programs available for 2022-23 school year
Children in the Salem-Keizer community have an opportunity to enroll in early childhood education programs to support their foundational learning during the 2022-23 school year. Salem-Keizer Public Schools currently has openings available for enrollment [...]
School Safety Systems in Salem-Keizer Public Schools
Video: School Safety and Emergency Procedures Learn about safety protocols and emergency procedures implemented in all Salem-Keizer schools. Safety and security staff and district leadership were joined by local and state law enforcement agency [...]
FREE Spring break meals – March 21-25, 2022
Our Spring Break Meal Program is open for grab-n-go meals for all students enrolled in Salem-Keizer Public Schools. Join us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. from March 21-25 at the locations listed below. [...]
Video: Different Choices, Always United
As we transition into optional face coverings, it's important to remember to be respectful of each other's choices. At Salem-Keizer Public Schools we may make different choices, be we are always united. [...]
Face coverings optional effective March 12
As you likely know, there have been significant changes in recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Oregon Health Authority, and Oregon Department of Education regarding face coverings in schools. We have carefully [...]
Bond-funded construction is complete at Morningside
Construction improvements funded by the 2018 bond are complete at Morningside. The bond promises some level of improvement at all schools in the district. About $2.6 million has been invested in improvements at Morningside. Work [...]
No School November 11th & 12th
Coming up on Nov. 11 is Veterans Day and a school holiday. Because Veterans Day falls on a Thursday this year, we have a unique opportunity to support the well-being of our staff and students [...]
Everyday Fundraising
Do you use Amazon? Shop at Fred Meyer? You can support Morningside PTC with everyday shopping. PTC Every Day Fundraisers Flyer
October 25th-29th is Spirit Week
For Spirit Week we will have the following dress-up days staff and students are invited to participate. Monday: Pajama Day Tuesday: Grade Color Day Day -Kinder wears red, 1st wears blue, 2nd wears green, 3rd [...]
No School October 20-22
There is no school for students Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, October 20st-22nd. Parent Teacher conferences will be held virtually on Wednesday and Thursday. Sign-ups are on Parent Square. Contact your teacher if you did not [...]
Before and After School Care: Champions
Morningside has a before and afterschool program in our building. Please check out the link below for more information on CHAMPIONS! CHP BTS Program Flyer 2021
Letter to Families from Mr. Stenlund
Please click below to view a letter from our New Principal Mr. Stenlund! Stenlund intro to families letter
Free mobile vaccine clinics at many Salem-Keizer schools
In partnership with Salem Health, Salem-Keizer Public Schools will host several free vaccine clinics throughout the summer. Anyone 12 years and older is eligible for the vaccine and no appointment is required. More vaccination [...]
2021-2022 School Supply List
We are excited to have your students with us this fall. Please click on the image below for the 2021-2022 school supply list! REMEMBER: Your student will also need a couple comfortable, appropriately sized [...]
Kindergarten Orientation 2021-22
Want to know what to do to prepare your student for kinder? Want more information about Kindergarten at Morningside? Here is a short video with all kinds of information to support our kindergarten families as [...]
Changes at Morningside
It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to the students and staff at Morningside Elementary. This summer the district is making several administrative shifts to best meet the needs of all of [...]
Morningside summer office location | Ubicación de la oficina escolar durante el verano
Click here for summer office information | Información de la oficina de verano
Family engagement nights August 4 and 6, 2021
SKPS invites families to engage with district leaders on back-to-school planning for fall Chuukese | English | Marshallese | Russian | Spanish | Swahili Salem-Keizer Public Schools plans to provide full-time, in-person instruction for all students. [...]
Grab-N-Go Meals information summer 2021
Summer Grab-N-Go Meals 2021 Summer Grab-N-Go Meals available through Friday, Sept. 3 The following sites will be serving summer Grab-N-Go meals to the community Monday - Friday between 11 a.m. - 1 [...]
Morningside bond construction update | Actualización de la construcción financiada por los fondos del bono de Morningside
Voters passed a bond measure in 2018 to fund improvements for Salem-Keizer Public Schools. The bond will support some level of improvement at every school in the district. Morningside Elementary School will receive nearly [...]
5th Grade Promotion
We are so very proud of our 5th graders and we are excited for the adventures that await them at Middle School and then on to High School. If you were unable to attend the [...]
Summer Enrichment Opportunities
Hello Morningside Families! This summer, Salem-Keizer will be offering opportunities for your children to participate in FREE enrichment camps!! What to know: Time: Each camp is 2 weeks long, either morning or afternoon. First session [...]
Congratulations to our Saxon Seniors!!
Here is a short video of our parade https://youtu.be/iHY15Ffk57M
Registration closed for free summer programs | Las inscripciones para los programas gratuitos de verano han cerrado
The registration window for summer programs closed on Monday, May 31. A lottery system was used to select students, and families have been notified of program placements. El plazo de inscripción para [...]
SCHOOL PICTURES
School Pictures this coming week. Thursday May 13 and FridayMay 14. Orders can be placed on the Dorian website: dorianstudio.com
It’s time to complete online registration & enrollment verification
It’s time to complete the registration/enrollment verification process for the 2021-22 school year! Completing this process early ensures our district can best prepare for staffing, program offerings and more. Complete registration and enrollment verification for [...]
EDGE Family Information Nights 2021-22 | ¿Está considerando EDGE para el año escolar 2021-22? Obtenga más información y asista al evento informativo familiar
Links to join events: May 5: Join elementary event | May 6: Join middle and high school event Event flyer and registration information Chuukese English [...]
Morningside bond project info | Información sobre bonos de Morningside
Bond-funded improvements are coming to Morningside this summer! ¡Las renovaciones financiadas por los fondos del bono iniciarán este verano!
Happy Spring Break
Please have an AMAZING spring break. We will see you back on March 30th or 31st depending on your cohort.
Updated District Schedules and School Expectations
Just a couple of updates. The district has updated the calendars to reflect the make up days for the ice storm. Here are copies of those calendars, students' last day will be June 17. Also [...]
Elementary hybrid learning update and bus rider registration
Now that elementary school students are starting in-person hybrid learning it is time to make sure your elementary student has transportation to and from school. Transportation We need your help to use our limited [...]
Preparing for hybrid learning and bus rider registration | Viajar en el autobús escolar durante el aprendizaje híbrido
As students prepare to return to school buildings for hybrid learning, many may choose to use district-provided transportation. Transportation is available for elementary students attending their resident school who live more than one mile from [...]
Asynchronous Schedules
The times are listed for the LIVE sessions only. The other Asynchronous lessons can happen any time throughout the day. K-1 Lessons are approximately 15 min in length, 2-3 Lessons are approximately 20 min in [...]
Hybrid Informational Video
Thank you for all you have done and continue to do to support your students in CDL. Here is the video with Hybrid information. We are excited to have our kids returning to the building. [...]
Martin Luther King Jr Day
Monday, January 18, is a national holiday celebrating the life and achievements of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated nearly 53 years ago. Dr. King was known for advancing civil [...]
Technology Issues Today 11-14
Here is a note from Technology department:
TESTING: i-Ready Reading and Math Diagnostic Testing
As we are preparing for our 2nd round of Diagnostic Testing, we need your help. The I-ready reading and math diagnostic testing helps teachers support students where they are in their learning. It is important [...]
Holiday Greetings from Morningside
Have a safe and happy holiday break and enjoy some messages from some of our Morningside Staff. https://youtu.be/p0jFSlVYHDg
ZOOM CLUBS
Zoom clubs will resume after Spring Break. These groups are optional. Please note there have been some changes to days and times for groups.
Superintendent Perry’s update about athletics and CDL | Actualización del la Superintendente Perry Sobre Atletismo y CDL
Hello Salem-Keizer Families, First, some good news. We are planning to return to outdoor athletics in January. For students involved, coaches will be reaching out during the first week of January with details on [...]
Happy Holidays….it’s our week of JibJab Fun
Each Day this week, come back to this post to view a new JibJab video! Dec. 14 https://www.jibjab.com/view/make/feliz_navidad_clip/0344c8da-21bd-4556-8460-0bd876a26486 Dec. 15 https://www.jibjab.com/view/make/sled_race/361c514e-aade-4c2e-a98d-1477b41e7a6d Dec. 16 https://www.jibjab.com/view/make/disco_christmas/54cd6d88-e521-48bb-8723-e99140d8505e Dec. 17 https://www.jibjab.com/view/make/macareindeer/7c4e4f60-a8da-4a03-94f6-213146f4980c Dec. 18 https://www.jibjab.com/view/make/winter_wonderland/f15ba564-e693-4220-97a9-7f5855282064
Morningside bond construction update
December 2020 Voters passed a bond measure in 2018 to fund improvements across the entire district, including at Morningside Elementary School. Bond funding will support nearly $3 million in renovations at Morningside to improve safety [...]
Native American Alaskan Native Celebration
In celebration of November being Native American Heritage Month, the Indian Education program and their parent advisory committee will be hosting a two-day, virtual American Indian Alaskan Native Celebration on November 20 and 21, 2020 [...]
Thank you Education Support Professionals!
It's Education Support Professionals Day! Administrators and teachers from across the district give a shoutout to the amazing Education Support Professionals in Salem-Keizer Public Schools. Thank you to all of our ESPs [...]
PARENTS of 3rd-5th grade students using CANVAS
Are you wanting to know what assignments your student has in Canvas? What their schedule is? You can Pair with your student's canvas account and easily see what their assignments are. You can also get [...]
Facebook Live with Mrs. Grimmer
11-17 https://youtu.be/wIEiTY-UiF4 11-24 https://youtu.be/t2kjc3-EQGY 12-1 https://youtu.be/WvupTf0CNqc 12-8 https://youtu.be/bHi2_Te64AI 12-15 https://youtu.be/10NlAM3H61o 1-5 https://youtu.be/AOBZwE3ZdCM 1-11 https://youtu.be/6oZKOjlow1Q 1-19 https://youtu.be/F9aa3zYnAWA 1-26 https://youtu.be/ssN_NZ5Nqu8 2-2 https://youtu.be/JRjWTZbnW0Q 2-23 https://youtu.be/voNSBq6fJCo 3-3 https://youtu.be/9bw1egw1Jh8 3-9 https://youtu.be/vf5HF4-_gdw
SKPS to reduce limited-in-person instruction and suspend athletic activities
SKPS to reduce limited-in-person instruction and suspend athletic activities On Friday, Nov. 13, Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced a statewide two-week freeze on activities, which will take effect on Wednesday, Nov. 18. After [...]
Oregon Health Plan Free For Youth – El Plan de Salud de Oregon está disponible de forma gratuita para jóvenes
Through the Oregon Health Plan, youth 19 years of age and younger have access to free health coverage, regardless of immigration status if they meet the income requirements. More information, including income requirements and [...]
School Day Schedule Adjustments for the Week of November 9
Reminder that there will be no school on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in recognition of the Veterans Day holiday. This will change the school day schedule for the week starting November 9. Instead of [...]
CHAMPIONS IS BACK IN THE BUILDING!!!!
We are VERY happy to announce that Champions will be returning to our building on Monday November 2nd. They will be offering all day child care from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. If you are [...]
VIRTUAL CHOIR!!
3rd, 4th and 5th graders are welcome to join choir. They have Zoom rehearsals on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:25-8:45AM, starting November 4th. To participate you must register ONLINE, see below attachment. The choir handbook [...]
Family Well-Being & Distance Learning Check-In
All of us continue to be impacted by COVID-19 and the many challenges associated with Comprehensive Distance Learning. Please help us better support you and other families by answering a few questions and sharing [...]
ZOOM updates
(English) Zoom - FAQ for Families Logging into Zoom (003)
Dots: Make your Mark and See Where it Takes You
We are encouraging our Mustangs to "Make their Mark and See where it takes them". Many of our teachers have shared the story "The Dot" and the Dots for Doors activity to create and display [...]
MUSIC, Band, Orchestra updates
🎶🎶 Choir, Band, and Orchestra Update!🎶🎶 *Information is subject to change as we adjust for unforeseen changes. Please be kind and patient, and I will keep you up to date as I learn information.* [...]
THANK YOU PARENTS AND TEACHERS!!!
THANK YOU TO OUR AWESOME PARENTS AND THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING TEACHERS. YOU ALL DID GREAT THIS WEEK. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkDNp4ATCso&feature=youtu.be
2020-21 THEME SONG VIDEO
https://youtu.be/8RwGfpc2wU8
Chromebook Login Issues?
We are aware that some students are having challenges logging into their Chromebooks to access Distance Learning. Here are instructions to help families having difficulties logging in. As Chromebooks come online after the summer, [...]
Ya se encuentra disponible en ParentVUE y StudentVUE la información del grupo de asistencia de los estudiantes
Ahora puede iniciar su sesión en ParentVUE y en StudentVUE para ver el grupo de asistencia asignado a su estudiante. Los estudiantes han sido asignados a un grupo de asistencia los martes y los [...]
URGENT: Change to Google Meet Live Session with Mrs. Grimmer
The nickname for the Q&A needs to be "MorningsideQandA". It will still begin at 6:15 Please use this link to join https://meet.google.com/tqj-znnu-mbn
Platforms for Comprehensive Distance Learning
I had some questions about the platforms that will be used for distance learning. Feel free to explore the links below. K-2 will be using Seesaw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89u79_dKHTI 3-5 will be using Canvas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D6ijOYUdj0
Welcome Video from Mrs. Grimmer
https://youtu.be/Ds12pYKiBp0
Q&A form for Mrs. Grimmer
Please add questions to the attached sheet and Mrs. Grimmer will answer them, to the extent possible. We want to know how we can support you and answer questions you may have. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BpzT33-F1HrbmX9EA6oo9s_jLDHX_9BeaXpIiME75Os/edit?usp=sharing
Live Zoom Events: Community Virtual Listening & Learning Sessions
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is excited to host our next series of community listening and learning sessions! These sessions will focus on explaining, in more detail, our plans for comprehensive distance learning this fall, what a typical [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Opens Applications for EDGE | EDGE: Educación digital guiada y mejorada
When students return to school this fall for the 2020-21 school year, they will have the opportunity to select a new robust learning option. On Monday, July 13, SKPS opened applications for a new, comprehensive [...]
Back to School Update for Fall 2020 | Actualización sobre el regreso a la escuela para el otoño del 2020
With new guidance coming out from the Oregon Department of Education last week, Salem-Keizer Public Schools is beginning to finalize details for the 2020-21 school year. Our planning teams are trying to maximize face-to-face, on-site [...]
5th Grade Promotion
Big thank you to Mrs. Sollman, Mrs. Sydow, Mrs. Vale, Mrs. Cresswell, and Miss Siegel for putting together our 5th grade promotion. If you were unable to attend, here is the link to our promotion. [...]
School’s Out For Summer….Video
https://youtu.be/u5lJvyxZpQ4
FREE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE
We wanted to make you aware of a FREE mental health resource (for OHP) that our students and families can access immediately, throughout the summer and into next year. The district recently signed a Memorandum [...]
Anti-Racism Resources and Video Message from the Principal
Principal Video Message to Parents https://youtu.be/OvGEs77QCXs Read Alouds for Students Something Happened in Our Town----Read Aloud shared by Morningside Teachers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whR_JIzknpo&feature=youtu.be 37 Children's Books to help talk about Racism https://coloursofus.com/37-childrens-books-to-help-talk-about-racism-discrimination/?fbclid=IwAR2h63vMyg4jFsZbSAVF3ACfTH5r1GvCM4J5R1ncHDD8ahMMuWm9ZOAPI1I CNN/Sesame Street Racism Town [...]
Updates to 2020-21 academic calendar | Actualizaciones del calendario académico 2020-21
In February, the Salem and Keizer communities were hit with severe inclement weather, causing widespread power outages across the district. With students and staff accessing classes through comprehensive distance learning, ongoing power outages impacted [...]
How many kids at Morningside Elementary are vaccinated? | ¿Cuántos niños en Morningside Elementary están vacunados?
Here are the most recent reports on vaccination rates for students at Morningside Elementary School and in Marion County. When you click on the file, you can find the information in both English and Spanish. [...]
TUTORING offered by South Salem Students
Some South Salem students have started a service called, ConnectSalemStudents. Their goal is to lend tutoring and peer-support to all K-12 Salem-Keizer students during the pandemic. Students can receive help, whether it be with peer-reviewing [...]
Kindergarten Registration SUPPORT VIDEO
The district has created this helpful video to walk parents through the registration process for their incoming kindergarten students. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzW-TDyc3Xs&feature=youtu.be
Message from Leslie Middle School
Hello 2020-21 Leslie 6th Graders, We are reaching out to you because you (or your child) is slated to attend Leslie this fall as a 6th grader. We are excited to meet you and have [...]
We Need to hear from YOU!
All of us continue to be impacted by the unprecedented coronavirus outbreak. Please help us better support you and other families by answering a few questions and sharing your feedback about our outreach efforts over [...]
Thank YOU to On Any Sundae
HUGE shout out to On Any Sundae for donating a special treat to our staff as we showed them appreciation this week. Please support them and visit their facebook page.
Morningside Staff ROCKS!!
We created a FUN video to show our appreciation for all the staff at Morningside! https://youtu.be/L_OB-xNZQtk
May the 4th Be With You– from Ms. Rosberg
https://youtu.be/PMgJhgi582M
Morningside Parade and “We Miss You” video links
We wanted to share the video links for the Morningside Parade back in April and the video that staff made to let students know we miss them and are thinking about them. https://youtu.be/GpWuq2lMVbk Parade [...]
Yearbook Cover Winner
CONGRATULATIONS to Madeline in Rm 10. Our yearbook cover winner!!
Parent Vue and Progress Report Cards
Here are tips for accessing progress reports on Parent Vue. Teachers will also have these documents available on their Google Classroom page.
Spirit Days
Links for our Videos are below. https://youtu.be/tvw5Z34LEuw Movement Monday https://youtu.be/12EE8_NidEA Talent Tuesday https://youtu.be/xurmCnfvBxw Work Wednesday https://youtu.be/TZeVvdMOpQ4 Thankful Thursday https://youtu.be/cQ-HlzxxNxw Fun Friday
STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES!
Stay Home Save Lives
Morningside Parade
We are excited to parade through the neighborhood and see our students. We will leave the school at 2:30 on Thursday 4-9 to begin our parade. I am attaching a picture of our route. If [...]
NEW FACEBOOK PAGE
Check out our school facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Morningside-Elementary-School-114105673571852/ This is where we will post birthdays, messages from teachers, and have Monday Announcements live each Monday at 9:00.
Morningside Family Check In
Hello Families, We hope you are all doing well and know that we are thinking of you. This week teachers will be reaching out to families to find out how you are doing and complete [...]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Operations Update | Actualización de operaciones escolares por el Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Posted April 11, 2020 We now have a dedicated webpage for Coronavirus Updates. Please click on the button for all future updates. See the Latest Coronavirus Updates Posted April 8, 2020 Statement [...]
SKPS Releases Supplemental Learning Materials for All Levels
Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) has released the initial phase of supplemental learning materials available online. Resources for supplemental learning are not intended to replace classroom instruction or district-adopted curriculum. No content will be graded and [...]
Message from Salem-Keizer Public Schools – March 20, 2020
This is a bilingual message from Superintendent Christy Perry and Elementary Level Director Olga Cobb for our community. Message from Salem-Keizer Public Schools - March 20, 2020
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Extend Emergency Closure Through April 28
In keeping with the latest direction from Governor Brown, the Oregon Health Authority, and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) will extend the emergency closure through April 28. That closure could [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Offering Grab and Go Meals at 36 Locations
In keeping with the latest direction from Governor Kate Brown, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education, Salem-Keizer Public Schools in-person classes will be canceled for the remainder of the 2019-20 school [...]
In-District Transfer Application Deadline Extended to Friday, April 17
Students who want to attend a school other than their assigned school next semester (2020-21 school year) must apply for an in-district transfer (IDT). This includes elementary, middle and high school students. The deadline to [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Close March 16-March 31
In keeping with the latest direction from Governor Brown, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education, Salem-Keizer Public Schools will close March 16 and students will return to school on April 1. [...]
Spring Break Activity Program – Free Lunch, Free Activities | Almuerzo gratis actividades gratis
For ALL children & students ages 1-18 years old. EVERYONE is invited – regardless of family income! Para TODOS los niños y estudiantes de 1 a 18 años. ¡TODOS ESTÁN INVITADOS: independientemente de los ingresos [...]
KROC Center Health Fair
Free Health Fair at the KROC center Saturday, January 18th from 11am-3pm. See attached PDF for more information.
Inclement Weather
As we begin to see cooler temperature throughout our community, it’s important to know how SKPS will communicate with you if there’s a school closure or delay. In the event of bad weather, district officials [...]
State Report Card
Here is a link to our State Report Card. You can type in our school name and select 18-19 At a Glance Profile Report. https://www.ode.state.or.us/data/reportcard/reports.aspx
Free Lunch Over Autumn Break | Almuerzo gratis durante las vacaciones de otoño
FREE LUNCH! Free lunch is available at the locations listed below between 12pm - 12:30 pm on November 25, 26, and 27. Lunch is free for ALL children & students ages 1-18 years old. [...]
We Need to Hear From YOU!!
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Seeks Public Input on Student Success Act Funds Salem-Keizer Public Schools is slated to receive more than $35 million from the Student Success Act. Annually, this Student Investment Account can only be [...]
September 2019
Welcome to a new school year. Please read over the information in the September Newsletter and our attachment regarding treats in classrooms.
Champions Before- and After-School Programs
Before- and After-School Program at Morningside Champions is enrolling now for Fall 2019-20 at Morningside Elementary! Champions Enrollment Information Learn about the Champions hiring event at Morningside Elementary [...]
School Supply List for 2019-20 School Year | Lista de útiles escolares para el año escolar 2019-20
Here is our School Supply List for the 2019-20 school year. Aquí está nuestra lista de útiles escolares para el año escolar 2019-20. Click the Image Above to See the Lists | Clic aquí [...]
[UPDATED] SKPS School Year Extended By One Day Due to Inclement Weather Make-Up
***Story has been updated to reflect the removal of Waldo Middle School from the exceptions list, which NOW ONLY includes Judson, North Salem and McNary. Because of those inclement weather-related school closures, all Salem-Keizer Public [...]
Weather Watch
We know that the weather has been cold and we wanted to share with all families, the chart we use to determine if we go outside. Please know that if we are in the green [...]
FAMILY HONOR ROLL
We want to recognize all the students who were able to complete their Family Honor Roll card for January. Keep up the good work! We hope to see many more names for February.
Marion Co. Health & Human Services: No Confirmed Cases of Measles in Marion County | Servicios Humanos y de Salud del Condado de Marion: No se han presentado casos confirmados de sarampión en el Condado de Marion
Marion County Health & Human Services has asked us to share this information with you regarding a measles outbreak in Clark County, Washington. "Due to the current measles outbreak investigation in Clark County, Washington, we've received [...]
About the Boundary Adjustment Process
The district has created resources to help explain the boundary adjustment process. If adopted by the Salem-Keizer School Board on February 12, the proposed boundary adjustments would go into effect in Fall 2019. Parents and [...]
Winter Activity Program | PROGRAMA DE ACTIVIDADES DE INVIERNO
Food, Festivities & Fun Join us during Winter Break for FREE lunch, FREE books,FREE interactive crafts, board games, reading & much more! DECEMBER 26, 27, 28 JANUARY 2, 3, 4 Free lunch 12 pm–1 pm [...]
INTERNET SAFETY
Recently we have had some concerns arise about internet safety and what students are watching, posting, and saying to one another and strangers while online. We have had students communicating on facebook, through playstation games, [...]
MAPS Credit Union Grant….VOTES NEEDED!!
Two teachers at Morningside have applied for a grant through MAPS Credit Union to win some technology for their classrooms. If you are willing we would LOVE for you to follow the link below and [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Seeks Community Input on School Boundary Adjustments at Dec. 4 Listening Sessions
Links to surveys on Task Force Proposal #4 can be found on the boundary adjustments page. Parents, students, school neighbors and community members are invited to attend a Boundary Review Task Force Listening Session on [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Host Native American Awareness Gathering
The free event features storytelling, dancing, dinner and more! There are nearly 700 students in Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) who identify as Native American or Alaska Natives from 65 tribes, and on Friday, Nov. 30, [...]
Harvest Carnival Information
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South Salem “A Christmas Carol” auditions
South Salem High is holding our regular auditions for children’s roles, Grades 2-5 with smaller 6th graders welcome, for the kids cast ensemble roles in A Christmas Carol. This includes Tiny Tim, and his Crachit [...]
Every Day 24J
Missing a day or two of school may not seem like a big deal, but that time matters. If a student misses just two days of school a month, by the end of the [...]
Diariamente, todos los días en el Distrito 24J
El perder un día o dos de clases podría parecer irrelevante, pero ese tiempo es muy importante. Si un estudiante pierde solo dos días de clases al mes, al final del año escolar, esto representa [...]
School Fundraiser
Morningside is starting a school-wide fundraiser with schoolstore.com. Information packets will come home on Thursday 9/20/18. Sign up is easy and all online shopping through designated vendors, will earn money for Morningside. Students will also earn [...]
Family Math Night
Come join us for a parent information night all about the district adopted math curriculum. Two dates to choose from, Tuesday Sept. 25 @ Kalapuya and Chavez or Thursday Sept 27@ Weddle and Wright. Both [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Launches “Every Day 24J!” to Address Chronic Absenteeism
Buses were rolling this morning carrying almost half of Salem-Keizer Public Schools’ (SKPS) 42,000 students, but with the back-to-school excitement was another message: “Every Day 24J!” Nearly one in three students in SKPS is chronically [...]
School Supply List
Primary Grades (Kindergarten, First, and Second) ¨ 1-Backpack ¨ 1- Box Tissue ¨ 1- Pencil Box (plain and plastic) ¨ 24- Pencils ¨ 2- Pink Pearl Erasers ¨ 2- Boxes Crayons ¨ 1- Package Markers [...]
PREVENT SUMMER SLIDE
Here are some tips for preventing summer slide in Reading. To prevent summer slide in math, please have students use i-Ready math for 45 minutes each week. See our Curriculum Corner page for log-in directions. [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Offer Free Summer Meals
Meals are available for all children Each year, Salem-Keizer Public Schools participates in the Summer Meals Program, which provides free meals to all children ages 1-18, regardless of family income. Free summer meals will be [...]
City of Salem Drinking Water Advisory Update
On Wednesday, June 6, the City of Salem issued a new advisory for vulnerable populations to not consume tap water due to algae blooms in the Detroit Reservoir. This advisory is expected to continue at [...]
Salem-Keizer Budget Committee Approves $1.1 Billion 2018-19 Budget
The school district’s budget includes bond funds and new revenue estimates from Oregon Department of Education The Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) Budget Committee tonight moved to recommend a budget totaling $1,147,797,142. The budget includes bond [...]
Now Open – Registration For Jumpstart Kindergarten In Summer Of 2018
Students entering kindergarten in many of our Title IA-funded elementary schools have the opportunity to attend a free kindergarten preparation program this summer called Jumpstart Kinder this summer. Jumpstart Kinder is August 6–10, 2018, from approximately [...]
Salem-Keizer Voters Approve $619.7 Million School Bond
Bond dollars will relieve overcrowding and add science, vocational spaces and more Voters in Salem and Keizer have approved a $619.7 million bond measure referred to the May 15 ballot by the Salem-Keizer Public Schools [...]
Morningside Work Day!!
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to support the Morningside Community Work Day. Everyone worked so hard and we were able to transform the front of our school. If you were not [...]
Math Achievement Disco Party
We are so proud of our students and the growth they have made this year in math. As a reward for our achievement, Curriculum and Associates (the publisher of our curriculum) awarded all students and [...]
ODE Parent Survey
Please use the link below to complete a parent survey from Oregon Department of Education. It is a short survey and should only take a couple of minutes. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESSAParentSurvey
Congratulations to Paul Kaplan
Paul Kaplan, our daytime custodian, was nominated and received the Golden Broom award. We are so proud of Paul and the amazing work he does at Morningside. He is always willing to jump in and [...]
2018 Proposed Bond On May 15 Ballot | Artículo sobre la propuesta de ley que aparecerá en la boleta electoral del 15 de mayo de 2018
The School Board has finished its work on a bond package and has referred it to the May 15 ballot for the community to consider. Before finalizing the bond, the Board heard feedback through [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Hold Community Meetings About the Proposed $619.7 Million Bond
Salem-Keizer Public Schools will share information about the proposed $619.7 million bond on the May 15 ballot in a series of upcoming community meetings. The proposed bond would address overcrowding, expand career-technical (vocational) education opportunities, [...]
Preschool Registration Begins in April
If your child will be three- or four-years-old on or before September 10, 2018, April is the time to register for preschool! Early Enrollment for Current Families April 4, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Joins SafeOregon Confidential Tip Line / Las Escuelas Públicas de Salem-Keizer participarán en el programa confidencial SafeOregon
On March 1, 2018, Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) officially joined SafeOregon, a confidential tip line that gives our kids, parents, schools and communities a confidential way to report safety threats or potential acts of violence. Salem-Keizer [...]
Kindergarten Registration Now Open For 2018-19
Kindergarten registration for the 2018-2019 school year opens on Tuesday, February 20! Often thought of as a transition year between home and school, kindergarten prepares your child for a successful academic career and is now [...]
All Salem-Keizer Public Schools are Closed Thursday, Feb. 22
Due to inclement weather, all Salem-Keizer Public Schools will be closed and all afternoon and evening activities are cancelled. All district offices will remain open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This snow day may [...]
Special Message from Superintendent Perry About School Safety / Estimada comunidad de Salem-Keizer
Dear Salem-Keizer Community, With the most recent tragedy in Florida, school safety is on everyone’s mind. It is, without question, our biggest priority. I want to take a moment to share some of the ways [...]
In-District Transfer (IDT) Applications Must Be Turned In March 1 – 31, 2018
Students who want to attend a school other than their assigned school next fall (2018-2019 school year) must apply for an in-district transfer (IDT) between March 1 and March 31, 2018. This includes elementary, middle [...]
Proposed Elementary Math Adoption Curriculum Available For Review Until March 7, 2018
At its February 13 business meeting, the Salem-Keizer Board of Education heard the first reading of the recommended elementary math adoption curriculum, Ready Math, Publisher Curriculum Associates. The instruction materials are available for community/parent review [...]
Harvest Carnival
Thank you to our PTC for putting on an AMAZING event and to our families for coming out to support Morningside. We also want to thank our sponsors, volunteers, and those who donated time and [...]
ATTENDANCE
“We know that students who attend school regularly have more opportunity to learn, so tracking chronic absenteeism is critical,” Acting Deputy Superintendent Colt Gill said. “There is a direct link between high instances of chronic [...]