Students can start arriving at 7:20 AM.  The school day begins at 7:40 AM and ends at 2:15 PM.

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The mission of East Salem Elementary School is to create an atmosphere where children become competent learners, creative thinkers, and responsible, involved citizens.  We will strive to create an appreciation of cultural diversity within our school through coordinated efforts involving students, families, staff, and the community.

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Important Reminder: This Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6pm is our  Back to School and Grandparents’ Night/Book Fair

We will have free Chick-fil-A meals provided at the event- Please take a minute to let us know how many of your family members will be attending at the link below:  

We will see you Thursday!!

 

East Salem Book Fair!

This week students are coming into the library to preview the Scholastic Book Fair.  The link above takes you to a website that provides you with information about all the books and creative fun activities your child is seeing at the fair.  Check out what your student is seeing!

Additionally, this website also connects you to the cashless payment option Scholastic provides, eWallet.  This option allows students to safely shop our in person fair without cash.  
 
Buying at the Scholastic Book Fair at our school starts on September 8 and ends September 12, but you can start purchasing items ONLINE on September 5 through September 18.  Any items purchased ONLINE will be shipped to your home (a great way to start holiday shopping).
 
Thank you for supporting our school and library program.
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East Salem Book Fair!

Dear families,

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to build your child’s home library with new books they’ll dive into again and again. 

The easiest way to let your child shop the Fair independently is by creating an eWallet. It’s easy to set up and easy for others to add funds. Click the link above to see the online book fair. 

Create an eWallet, and you’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to Share the Fair - the giving program that supports students at our school who need help buying books. Consider participating so that no child leaves the Fair empty-handed!

Here’s everything else you need to know about the Book Fair: 
Dates: September 2-5 (Preview week) – September 8-12 (Purchasing week)  

Location: East Salem Elementary School Library

Family Event schedule and location: Back to School Night – September 11, 6:00.

Flyers with more information (including a library schedule) will be coming home this week.

 

 

Mrs. Rakes is excited to share our Summer Reading BINGO participants.  
Each student received reading gifts and a gift certificate for the upcoming book fair.
 

Participants include: Jeremy A, Wyatt V, Camden M, Carson M, Sydney H, Sawyer K, Seraphina H, Mak G, Emma G (not pictured), Gab L, and Jackson H.  Way to go!!

Welcome to School Year 2025-26!

  We are so excited to start the new school year!  Please plan to come to either Orientation or Supply Drop-Off on Thursday, August 14th.  

  • Kindergarten Orientation is from 8:00 to 9:00.

  • PK Orientation is from 9:45 to 10:15.

  • 1st through 5th grades Supply Drop-Off is from 9:00 until 11:00.

We look forward to seeing you then!

 

Click here to update your child's information in the Parent Portal.  Scroll down to the title Parent Portal (Back to School Update).  Helpful information is provided on this page.

 

Join the PTA!

Click here for the details!

 

 

Virginia Preschool Initiative

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East Salem Elementary School offers learning that will last a lifetime.

Kindergarten and New Student Registration:

Parents/guardians can register online at salem.k12.va.us.