We kicked off the New Year & the second half of the school year with hats, noisemakers, and goal setting! Whether it’s attendance, reading more, math facts, or personal goals, the 1323 is ready to finish strong…together! 💙@wcpsmd

✨ Our kindergarteners are showing off their CKLA skills—printing the sounds as they learn them! #1323Pride

On September 17th, Constitution Day, our 4th graders wrote their own Preamble. On Thursday, they worked together to create classroom rules, and today they officially adopted their very own Classroom Constitution! 🇺🇸📜@wcpsmd

Team Tiger (PBIS) kicked off strong at the 1323! 💙 Students rocked their new Salem shirt, our oldest supported our youngest, and we all said the Salem pledge together. Check out the drone shot! The 1323 is the place to be! ✨

Our youngest Salem Sabers got an amazing Aloha welcome to Pre-K & K! 🍎Learned school routines 🏫 Explored hallways 🎠 Played on the playground 🍧 Ended the week w/ new student orientation & Rita’s Italian Ice! 💙 Here’s to a great year ahead! #1323

We did it—591 students doing the Chicken Dance at once! That’s a new world record! So much fun with special guest dancers🚒, too. Way to go, 1323 students!🐥 #WorldRecord #ChickenDance #SalemPride

5th grade stepped back in time with a “Progressive Tea Party”! Acting as influential historical figures like Booker T. Washington, Ida B. Wells, & Ida Tarbell, students held discussions from unique perspectives. History came to life as they sipped tea and shared powerful ideas.

Our kindergarteners proudly showcased their amazing reading skills to their families during Donuts & Decoding. It was a wonderful morning filled with learning, laughter, and, of course, delicious donuts! Thank you to everyone who joined to celebrate our young readers’ progress!🍩

🌱 Teamwork in Bloom! We ❤️ when our students come together! Our Pre-K students are learning about plants & different plant types, while our 2nd graders are exploring plant life cycles. Today, they teamed up to plant some beautiful flowers. We can’t wait to see them grow! 🌸

🎉 You never want to miss an early dismissal day at the 1323! Yesterday, our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders had a blast celebrating EVERYONE’S BIRTHDAY! 🎂🎈 What a party! 🥳 #1323Fun #BirthdayBash #EarlyDismissalCelebration

We’re halfway through our Winter Bingo Reading Challenge, and our Salem Sabers are earning brand-new books for their hard work! It’s the perfect time to check off more squares on your bingo board and, most importantly, grow those reading skills! @wcpsmd #1323reads

🌟 What an Amazing STEM Event! 🌟 Thank you to everyone who joined us last week! Families explored, learned, and had so much fun with hands-on STEM activities. 🔬 We hope you left inspired with new ideas and can’t wait to see you at the next event! ✨ #STEMSuccess #FamilyFun

Shout out to our amazing third-grade math team for braving the cold and attending extra afterschool professional development! Salem math teachers always add up! #DedicatedEducators #SalemPride @wcpsmd

🎉 Big thanks to our incredible Encore Team! From snowball fights to sing-alongs with 700 students, they create unforgettable moments for our school. We appreciate all you do! 💙 #Teamwork #1323encore

Fourth graders are investigating: “How does changing a marble’s speed affect its energy?” Using their knowledge of energy transfer & cause-effect, they designed experiments to find out. 🧪✨ Amazing curiosity & critical thinking in action! 🌟 #FutureScientists #STEMLearning

🎯 How does the 1323 boost attendance on an early dismissal day? 🦌 Reindeer antlers ❄️ Epic snowball battle 📚 Parent Math & Muffin morning 🎓 Great instruction We make every minute count at Salem Avenue Elementary! 💪 #SalemAvenueStrong #AttendanceMatters

Our 3rd graders wrapped up their CKLA Unit 3: The Human Body: Systems and Senses with a fun and creative project—making “X-rays” of their hands! Check out these awesome creations that showcase their learning and creativity! #SalemAvenueProud

How do you get students excited for Mondays? Undercover Dress-Up Day! Can you guess the theme? Khakis, blue polos, Salem shirts—even a Sheetz coffee cup! If you guessed “Dress Like Mr. Garner Day,” you’re right! Check out all the “Mr. Garners” spotted today! #Mondaysurprises

At the 1323, every day is a day for learning—even on early dismissal days! Our students had a hands-on experience, building models of the spinal column using Cheerios & pasta noodles as part of lessons on the human body systems. @wcpsmd #bringinglearningtolife