CALENDAR
- Wednesday, August 16 First Day of School, 8:00 am – 2:10 pm
- Tuesday, August 22 6pm – 8pm Parent Orientation
- Friday, August 25 9th Grade Unity Hike
- August 28 – Sept 1 White Ribbon Week
Welcome back to the Salem APA campus! We are so excited to have the students returning tomorrow!
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – TIPS FOR A SMOOTH START
- The doors to the building will be unlocked at 7:30 am and school begins promptly at 8:00 am.
- The parking lot is reserved for kindergarten students and their families. All other families should go through the carpool line and drop students off on the curb.
- Parents should stay in their cars and allow our staff to assist your students. This keeps the line moving, and makes the first day flow as smoothly as possible.
- Please take pictures and give goodbye hugs BEFORE getting in the car.
KINDERGARTEN TIMES
Monday, Tuesday, Friday
- AM Kinder 8:00 am – 11:00 am
- PM Kinder 12:10 pm – 3:10 pm PM
Wednesday, Thursday
- AM Kinder 8:00 am – 10:30 am
- Kinder 11:40 am – 2:10 pm
4TH GRADE UNIFORM REMINDER
All students moving from 3rd into 4th grade please remember that white polo shirts are no longer approved. A white button down dress shirt is now the standard along with the appropriate tie and sweater each day.
PARENT ORIENTATION – AUGUST 22 6-8PM
This is for parents only and is a chance for you to connect with student’s teachers, and learn how everything works. Elementary will run on 20 minute rotations, starting at 6:00 pm. Please plan enough time to attend one rotation for elementary student that you have. Mrs. Barton and Mrs. Short will be available to answer questions for new families at 7:30 pm in the multipurpose room.
Secondary parents rotate about every 10 minutes, so please plan hour to visit all of your student’s teachers. In addition, please plan to attend a general session for all secondary parents. There will be two sessions offered at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Mrs. Peery will be available to answer questions at 7:30 pm in the secondary lobby.
WEBSITE RESOURCES
We are excited to welcome and get to know the following staff members:
Baylee Heap – 4-6th Grade Instructor
My name is Baylee Heap and I’m so excited to be a 4th grade instructor at Salem! I went to APA from K-8th grade and loved it! This last year, I heard Draper 2 was looking for more instructors so I worked there last April and May as a 4th grade instructor and as a groups teacher for 5th grade math and 6th grade reading. Before that, I was a tutor for kids K-12. I went to UVU but took a break so I could figure out what I wanted my major to be. After working at APA, I decided to go back and get my teaching degree. One interesting thing about me: I love adrenaline and adventure! My friend and I did a jump in the sand dunes on an ATV and crashed! We nose dove into the ground, flipped twice, and landed upside down. Luckily, the worst injury was a broken hand. So excited to work here in Salem!!
Crystal Tejada – Kindergarten Instructor
My name is Crystal Tejada. I am excited to be a new instructor for Salem APA’s kindergarten. I previously worked as a behavioral researcher at Utah Valley University and an assistant preschool teacher. I recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in family science, and I’m planning on applying for a master’s degree in the fall. I was born and raised in Elk Ridge, Utah, and also lived in Las Vegas where I graduated from Cimarron Memorial High School. When I’m not at work, you can find me cheering on my son at some event (right now, baseball and football). My hobbies include snowboarding, playing on ATVs, and reading.
NOW HIRING
We still have several open positions and wanted to let our parents know so they can come work with us, or refer your friends and family. Apply now!
- Instructor/Associate Teacher
- School Counselor
