Courtney Richardson is the epitome of dedication and excellence in early childhood education.Being a first year teacher and essentially being a grade-level team of one, Courtney shows an impressive professionalism and grit.
Mary Carol Lynch has embraced the long-term subbing position for Brittany Delbridge with her whole heart. She consistently works beyond her contracted hours to ensure our students have a high-quality art experience each week. Ms. Lynch has established herself as a true Ram!
You can now shop online for our Book Fair! 📚 Visit bit.ly/salemesbookfair to shop and to set up your eWallet!
Dressed to impress
Enthusiastically leads the SCA
Bold and Boisterous “Good Mornings”
Builds relationships with students and staff
Influential in the House of Spirit
Entertains coworkers in her home
Paula Gee goes above and beyond to support students with their reading and always encourages them to keep trying and believe in themselves.
Her knowledge, encouragement, and willingness to help make her such a valuable resource to our school.
Marisa Hill is a wonderful collaborator who works closely with her fellow teachers to support student learning and success. She truly cares about her students and takes the time to understand their individual needs and works hard to provide the support they need to grow.
Claudia McConathy brings knowledge, compassion, patience, and a nurturing spirit to her classroom each day. Her remarkable ability to connect with children creates an environment where students feel safe, valued, confident, and excited to learn. @VBFACE1
Lisa Elliott is an exceptionally hardworking and dedicated educator who puts the needs of students first. She brings dedication and purpose to her classroom each day, creating engaging lessons that challenge students to think critically, and take ownership of their learning.
From the very first week of school, Darla Velic demonstrated her priority of student-centered practices. She brings warmth and positivity and eagerness to work together. She has a friendly and collaborative nature, and a devotion to putting students first.
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💙 It takes a community to help our students thrive.💙
We're inviting parents, guardians, and community members to volunteer in our schools. Whether you're helping in the classroom, supporting school events, or sharing your time with students, every volunteer makes a difference.
Getting started is easy! Visit vbschools.com/community/face… to explore opportunities, review safety guidelines, and complete your volunteer application.
#WeAreVBSchools #VBCPSVolunteersRock
We are so excited to welcome Michelle, our brand-new reading specialist, to Salem ES!
Michelle has quickly become someone who is ready to jump in wherever she is needed. Michelle brings a positive and happy attitude to everything she does.
Thank you to @MarcosPizza for the free lunch day for our staff members last Friday! What a yummy lunch!!🍕🥗We appreciate your partnership!
While a familiar face at Salem, Dawn has moved into a new role in the main office as our registrar. Through observation alone, I quickly realized what an EXHAUSTING job it is, and Dawn has handled each day with consummate aplomb.
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Join us for the Back-to-School Care Fair on Saturday, Aug. 15, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. 🎒
Families can connect with more than 100 community organizations and VBCPS departments while accessing free resources, including backpacks and school supplies, required vaccines and school entry physicals, vision screenings, headphones or earbuds, student haircuts, and more.
Want to make a difference for VBCPS students and families? Sponsorship opportunities are still available!
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