North Salem Elementary Families,

It is my hope that our May Newsletter finds all of our North Salem families well and enjoying the spring season. It continues to amaze me how quickly a school year can pass. Our students have worked extremely hard this past school year. We have seen countless examples of P.R.O.U.D. behaviors. Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support of your child's education and of our collective school community.

Students in grades three, four, and five finished the state assessments (PSSA) on Friday, May 3. Students in all three grades showed outstanding dedication and work ethic in taking these assessments seriously and working to the best of their ability. While education is far more than a standardized test score, we do use this data in making educational and instructional decisions as a school and as a district. We appreciate the effort all of our students put into these assessments. The school will be receiving raw assessment data over the summer months. Families should expect to see their individual student's assessment results next fall.

During the first full week of May (May 6 to 10) DASD and NSE will recognize Teacher Appreciation Week. Our entire staff works tirelessly to create a safe and productive learning environment for the near 400 students who attend school at NSE. Through constant collaboration and communication, our building's staff strives to meet the needs of our students. Thank you staff for everything you do on a daily basis for our students and school!

Finally, I want to wish our fifth grade students and families well as they make a transition into the next chapter of their education. By continuing to focus on PROUD behaviors, I am confident you will be successful at the middle school level and beyond. Your North Salem family will be watching as you do great things!

Please take care and be well!

Mr. Chris  Young

Principal, North Salem Elementary School

cyoung@doversd.org    717-292-8071

May 6 to May 10 - Teacher Appreciation Week

Tuesday, May 7 - 6:00 to 7:30 PM - Fine Arts Night at NSE

May 7, 8, and 9 - Night Wonders Planetarium Assembly

May 9 to May 17 - Unger Day Coin Drive - Teachers vs Students

Wednesday, May 15 - 6:30 to 8:30 PM - PTO Family Fun Night

Friday, May 17 - Unger Day (similar to Field Day)

Friday, May 24 - PTO Fun Day and 4th Quarter PBIS Reward Day

Thursday, May 30 and Friday, May 31 - Early Dismissals

• FINE ARTS NIGHT AT NSE

Fine Arts Night is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at North Salem. Come witness the wonderful artwork and musical performances our students have to offer. 

• 5th GRADE SOCIAL - Tuesday, May 28

• 3 HOUR EARLY DISMISSALS

The last two days of school for students, May 30 and May 31, will all be 3 hour early dismissal days. The last day of school is Friday, May 31, 2024.