Salem-Keizer Public Schools Opens Applications for EDGE | EDGE: Educación digital guiada y mejorada
When students return to school this fall for the 2020-21 school year, they will have the opportunity to select a new robust learning option. On Monday, July 13, SKPS opened applications for a new, comprehensive [...]
Congratulations 5th Graders
Congratulations to our 5th graders! We miss you and wish we could have celebrated all together but know we are so proud of you and know you will do great in middle school and beyond. [...]
How many kids at Myers Elementary are vaccinated? | ¿Cuántos niños en Myers Elementary están vacunados?
Here are the most recent reports on vaccination rates for students at Myers Elementary School and in Polk County. When you click on the file, you can find the information in both English and Spanish. [...]
Community Needs and Well-Being Check-In | La encuesta está disponible en inglés y español
All of us continue to be impacted by the unprecedented coronavirus outbreak that has closed our schools since March 16. Please help us better support you and other families by answering a few questions and [...]
6th Grade Virtual Walker Middle School Tour
5th grade families and students check out the Youtube video below to get a virtual tour of Walker Middle School! You can also access this video from their website, and Facebook page. https://youtu.be/vN-QbbZmYDs
Panorama Check-In for Families
All of us continue to be impacted by the unprecedented coronavirus outbreak. Please help us better support you and other families by answering a few questions and sharing your feedback about our outreach efforts over [...]
Enroll Now for Preschool and Head Start | Inscriban a sus niños ahora para el preescolar y Head Start
Enroll Now for Preschool and Head Start Do you have a child who will be three of four years old by September 10, 2020? Now is the perfect time to apply for preschool! During [...]
Register for Kindergarten Online! | ¡Las inscripciones en el kínder están abiertas!
Do you have a child who will be five years old or older by September 10, 2020? Now is the perfect time to register for kindergarten! Registering prior to the start of the year [...]
Yearbooks
19-20 Yearbooks are available for purchase. They are $20 each and will be available for purchase until June 8th. At this point we anticipate yearbooks being available for pick up during back to school night [...]
Message from Principal Russell (English)
Principal Russell has asked that we share this important message detailing how Mustangs can help Salem #flattenthecurve. She's joining her fellow principals in Salem-Keizer to support the Stay Home, Stay Safe campaign. Keep up the [...]
Mensaje de la Directora Russell (Español)
La directora Russell ha pedido que compartimos este mensaje importante con detalles acerca de cómo los “Mustangs” pueden ayudar a la comunidad de Salem a bajar la tasa de infección. Ella está juntándose con otros [...]
Distance Learning Resources
We hope everyone is staying healthy and safe! We sure do miss seeing all the students and families and being at school. Please check out the attachments for information and resources that could be helpful [...]
Dual Language Application Deadline Extended to Friday, April 3
Linked below is the Dual Language Application and the State of Oregon Language Use Survey form in English and Spanish. Due to school closures, the application deadline has been extended to April 3, 2020. Dual [...]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Operations Update | Actualización de operaciones escolares por el Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Posted April 11, 2020 We now have a dedicated webpage for Coronavirus Updates. Please click on the button for all future updates. See the Latest Coronavirus Updates Posted April 8, 2020 Statement [...]
SKPS Releases Supplemental Learning Materials for All Levels
Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) has released the initial phase of supplemental learning materials available online. Resources for supplemental learning are not intended to replace classroom instruction or district-adopted curriculum. No content will be graded and [...]
Message from Salem-Keizer Public Schools – March 20, 2020
This is a bilingual message from Superintendent Christy Perry and Elementary Level Director Olga Cobb for our community. Message from Salem-Keizer Public Schools - March 20, 2020
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Extend Emergency Closure Through April 28
In keeping with the latest direction from Governor Brown, the Oregon Health Authority, and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) will extend the emergency closure through April 28. That closure could [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Offering Grab and Go Meals at 36 Locations
In keeping with the latest direction from Governor Kate Brown, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education, Salem-Keizer Public Schools in-person classes will be canceled for the remainder of the 2019-20 school [...]
In-District Transfer Application Deadline Extended to Friday, April 17
Students who want to attend a school other than their assigned school next semester (2020-21 school year) must apply for an in-district transfer (IDT). This includes elementary, middle and high school students. The deadline to [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Close March 16-March 31
In keeping with the latest direction from Governor Brown, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education, Salem-Keizer Public Schools will close March 16 and students will return to school on April 1. [...]
Thank you Donna Edinger and Karen VanCleave!
Donna Edinger and Karen VanCleave are making a big impact at Myers Elementary School. Donna and Karen spend several days a week volunteering in our school library. Myers has one of the largest book collections [...]
Salem Electric: Business Partner of the Month for March 2020
Salem Electric surprised Myers Elementary last fall by arriving at the school with a wagon full of school supplies, backpacks, games, food and student prizes. Myers has used many of the supplies as Positive Behavioral [...]
Myers Spirit Wear – Order Online Now
Check out our Myers Spirit Wear and order online! We will also be sending home paper order forms in their Friday folders.
Figaro’s FUNdraiser March 17
Myers Elementary PTO FUNdraiser Night Figaro's Pizza - Tuesday, March 17 2020 30% of net proceeds from 4-8 Figaro's Pizza is helping to raise funds for Myers PTO. Phone ahead orders are encouraged and welcome. [...]
Vision Screening – February 27
Oregon Lions Foundation will be coming to our school on February 27 to complete vision screenings on all K-5th grade students. If you would like your child(ren) to opt out, please notify our school office [...]
Kids Heart Challenge Fundraiser
Our school has officially started Kids Heart Challenge with the American Heart Association. Have you met the Heart Heroes yet? Each Heart Hero has a special message to keep our students’ hearts happy and healthy! [...]
In-District Transfer Window March 1-31
March 1 - 31 will be the window for accepting In-District Transfer forms. Friendly reminder that you will need to turn the form into your resident school (the school that is in your boundary). If [...]
Dress Up Day – January 17
Student council voted today for the dress up day we won for January. They would like to do color day. Each grade will have a color (the student representatives per grade chose together). Kinder- blue [...]
Family Movie Night
Come join us for a FREE showing of the movie Toy Story 4! Friday, January 31 at 6:00pm in the school gymnasium. Movie will begin at 6:15pm. We will have popcorn, candy, pizza, and bottled [...]
2018-2019 Myers State Report Card
Please see the attached to view our 2018-2019 State Report Card
Family-School Relationships Survey
Beginning November 25, please take this survey. Thank you for your participation! Dear Families, Our district values your feedback! We would like to invite you to take a brief anonymous survey during Parent-Teacher Conferences and tell us [...]
10/31 Book Character Dress-Up Day
October 31 is the day students can dress like their favorite character in a book! Please remember appropriate shoes and no masks, face paint, or fake weapons.
PTO Meeting on Tuesday, October 1 @ 6:00pm
Join us for our PTO meeting Tuesday, October 1 at 6:00 in the school library. Hope to see you at the meeting!
Picture Days 2019-20
Here are the schedules for Picture Days for the 2019-20 school year. Original pictures: Wednesday, October 16th Retake pictures: Thursday, December 5th Personality pictures: Thursday, February 27th Have a great day!
Smooth Start Kinder 2019
Here's the Smooth Start Kinder schedule for Myers Elementary. We're looking forward to welcoming all our new kindergarten students to Myers! Smooth Start Kinder Last names A-L Monday, September 9 (9:25am-3:40pm) Last names M-Z Tuesday, [...]
Open House on Tues, Sept 3 from 4:30-5:30pm
Hello Myers Families! We're looking forward to seeing you at our Open House on Tuesday, September 3 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Find out your child's teacher and visit the classroom!!
Free or Reduced cost meals available
Your child may qualify for lunch at a reduced cost or FREE! A link for English or Spanish applications is included. (ENGLISH) (SPANISH)
Myers Office Closed June 26 – August 14
Our office will be closed starting June 26 and re-open August 14. We hope you enjoy your summer and we're looking forward to the 20-21 school year! Go Mustangs! La oficina está cerrada 26 de [...]
Elementary Shared Resources
District Links Speak to a Counselor ParentVUE (Grades and Attendance) Student Logins & Resources (Student Password Reset, i-Ready, Clever, iRead and more) Elementary Library Media School Meals (Student Meal Cards) [...]
[UPDATED] SKPS School Year Extended By One Day Due to Inclement Weather Make-Up
***Story has been updated to reflect the removal of Waldo Middle School from the exceptions list, which NOW ONLY includes Judson, North Salem and McNary. Because of those inclement weather-related school closures, all Salem-Keizer Public [...]
MOMO Challenge Parent Information
El Reto Estimadas familias Dear Families, Recently, something called the “Momo Challenge” has been making the news. In it, content that is created for children is supposedly interrupted by a scary-looking character who provides instruction [...]
Kinder Registration Now Open / Ya Esta Abierto el Plazo de Incripcion al Kinder
Students must be five years old on or before September 10 Register at your neighborhood school What you need to bring with you: Birth certificate (proof of age) Proof of residence (utility bill, lease agreement) [...]
Online Registration / Incripciones en el sitio web
https://salkeiz.k12.or.us/parentvue-studentvue/
Deadline Extended – Turn in Boundary Adjustment Sibling Forms by March 8
Because of the recent snow days, the deadline to turn in a Boundary Adjustment Sibling Request Form has been extended to Friday, March 8, 2019. Families whose residence address is affected by a boundary adjustment [...]
Salem-Keizer Board of Directors Votes to Approve Boundary Adjustments
The Salem-Keizer Board of Directors voted 5-2 last night to approve the boundary adjustment proposal brought forward by the Boundary Review Task Force. Directors Blasi and Lippold opposed. The boundary adjustments will go into effect [...]
Dual Language Meeting Reminder
Parent Informational meeting Flyer
In-District Transfer (IDT) 2019-20 Information / Informacion de Transferencia Dentro del Distrito 2019-20
Apply for secondary transfers MAR 1 – 31, 2019 Current fifth grade students (entering sixth grade in September) who want to attend a school other than their assigned school next fall (2019-20 school year) must [...]
Marion Co. Health & Human Services: No Confirmed Cases of Measles in Marion County | Servicios Humanos y de Salud del Condado de Marion: No se han presentado casos confirmados de sarampión en el Condado de Marion
Marion County Health & Human Services has asked us to share this information with you regarding a measles outbreak in Clark County, Washington. "Due to the current measles outbreak investigation in Clark County, Washington, we've received [...]
Dual Language Parent Information Night Meeting Flyer / Reunion Informativa Sobre el Program De Doble Idioma
Parent Informational meeting Flyer
About the Boundary Adjustment Process
The district has created resources to help explain the boundary adjustment process. If adopted by the Salem-Keizer School Board on February 12, the proposed boundary adjustments would go into effect in Fall 2019. Parents and [...]
Mismatch Spirit Dress-Up Day – January 18th / Dia de vestimenta desajustada el 18 de Enero
Mismatch Dress-Up Day is a fun way students can show school spirit. Please keep in mind, all students need to follow standard school clothing rules and wear proper PE shoes on this day. Día de [...]
Lockdown Message
Salem-Keizer schools are required to hold a lock-down drill within the first 10 days of the school year and again within the first 10 days following Winter Break. Please expect your student to practice this [...]
Kinder Registration Opens On March 5th / Incripciones al Kinder Comienzan el 5 de Marzo
Students must be five years old on or before September 10 Register at your neighborhood school What you need to bring with you: Birth certificate (proof of age) Proof of residence (utility bill, lease agreement) [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Seeks Community Input on School Boundary Adjustments at Dec. 4 Listening Sessions
Links to surveys on Task Force Proposal #4 can be found on the boundary adjustments page. Parents, students, school neighbors and community members are invited to attend a Boundary Review Task Force Listening Session on [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Host Native American Awareness Gathering
The free event features storytelling, dancing, dinner and more! There are nearly 700 students in Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) who identify as Native American or Alaska Natives from 65 tribes, and on Friday, Nov. 30, [...]
Picture Retake Day / Dia de Retomar Foto
November 29th / 29 de Noviembre
Book Fair Hours and Dates / Horas y Dias de la Feria de Libros
Book Fair Hours and Dates: November 13-16, 8:50 AM - 9:15 AM and 3:40 PM-4:10 PM November 19-20, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Horas y dias de la feria de libros: 13 al 16 de Noviembre, [...]
WINTER WEATHER INFORMATION / Clima De Invierno
In the event of bad weather, district officials will make the decision by 5:15 a.m. that day to close all or selected schools or to delay the start of school. If schools are closed or [...]
No School Days / Dias de No Clases
December 24-January 4, January 21 and January 25 / 24 de Diciembre al 4 de Enero, el 21 de Enero y el 25 de Enero
State testing 30-day notice / Aviso de 30 días antes de las evaluaciones estatales
By law, Oregon school districts must notify parents about annual state testing at least thirty days before testing begins. Testing will begin in Salem-Keizer in February 2019. A copy of the 30-day notice and opt-out [...]
Christmas Wreath Information / Informacion de las Coronas de Navidad
Christmas Wreath information attached.
CRAFT NIGHT Information / Noche de artesanias
Bring the Family to Myers’ Craft Night! Fun Make & Take Crafts for the Whole Family! Thursday, December 6, 2018 Myers Gym 5:30-7:00 Crafts – 25 cents each (1 ticket). Sales before and after school [...]
Myers Thanksgiving Food Drive and Giving Tree News / Noticias de la Colecta de Alimentos y Regalos del Arbol
El Árbol Generoso Una vez más la Escuela Primaria Myers estará llevando a cabo el “Árbol Generoso”. Recolectaremos regalos para otorgárselos a los estudiantes de la Escuela Myers. Las etiquetas estarán disponibles después de las [...]
Dorian Pictures Information/Información de las Fotos Dorian
Picture Day is on October 17th. Preorders for pictures packages may now be placed online at https://ios.mydorian.com using your schools key provided here HGJ9GZW9. Online pre-orders using your school's access key are available up to [...]
Vision Screenings Information/Información sobre el exámen de vision
“Oregon Lions Foundation will be coming to our school on Friday, March 1st 2019 to complete vision screenings on all K-5th grade students. If you would like your child(ren) to opt out, please notify the school [...]
Every Day 24J
Missing a day or two of school may not seem like a big deal, but that time matters. If a student misses just two days of school a month, by the end of the [...]
Diariamente, todos los días en el Distrito 24J
El perder un día o dos de clases podría parecer irrelevante, pero ese tiempo es muy importante. Si un estudiante pierde solo dos días de clases al mes, al final del año escolar, esto representa [...]
Drill information for parents / Informacion para padres sobre simulacros
Salem-Keizer schools are required to hold a lock-down drill within the first 10 days of the school year and again within the first 10 days following Winter Break. Please expect your student to practice this [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Launches “Every Day 24J!” to Address Chronic Absenteeism
Buses were rolling this morning carrying almost half of Salem-Keizer Public Schools’ (SKPS) 42,000 students, but with the back-to-school excitement was another message: “Every Day 24J!” Nearly one in three students in SKPS is chronically [...]
Myers Visor signs for after school dismissal vehicle pick up / Recogida de los estudiantes despues de clases
Myers Visor Signs: After School Dismissal Vehicle Pick-Up To help make our afternoon pick-up line move more efficiently and safely, our school community will be using a “car-ID” visor sign for participating vehicles. Families with [...]
IMPORTANT START UP DATES / Dias Importantes
August 15 / 15 de Agosto 8:00 Office Opens / Abre la oficina September 4 / 4 de Septiembre 4:30-6:00 Back to School Night for all incoming students & parents / Noche de regreso a clases para [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Offer Free Summer Meals
Meals are available for all children Each year, Salem-Keizer Public Schools participates in the Summer Meals Program, which provides free meals to all children ages 1-18, regardless of family income. Free summer meals will be [...]
City of Salem Drinking Water Advisory Update
On Wednesday, June 6, the City of Salem issued a new advisory for vulnerable populations to not consume tap water due to algae blooms in the Detroit Reservoir. This advisory is expected to continue at [...]
End of Year Events
June 7th: 6:30 PM Spring Choir Concert 2:00 PM 5th Grade Recognition June 11th: 4:00-5:00 PM Dual Language Family End of Year Celebration June 12th: 6:30-7:30 PM Parent Club Meeting June 13th: Last day of [...]
Lost and Found Items
Please come check our lost and found before June 13th by 4 p.m. to pick up lost items. All unclaimed items will be picked up for donation on June 14th. Thank you.
Yearbook Sales Due Today
May 29: Preorders for Yearbooks due today 29 de Mayo: Ultimo día para la ordenes del libro del año escolar
Salem-Keizer Budget Committee Approves $1.1 Billion 2018-19 Budget
The school district’s budget includes bond funds and new revenue estimates from Oregon Department of Education The Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) Budget Committee tonight moved to recommend a budget totaling $1,147,797,142. The budget includes bond [...]
Now Open – Registration For Jumpstart Kindergarten In Summer Of 2018
Students entering kindergarten in many of our Title IA-funded elementary schools have the opportunity to attend a free kindergarten preparation program this summer called Jumpstart Kinder this summer. Jumpstart Kinder is August 6–10, 2018, from approximately [...]
Salem-Keizer Voters Approve $619.7 Million School Bond
Bond dollars will relieve overcrowding and add science, vocational spaces and more Voters in Salem and Keizer have approved a $619.7 million bond measure referred to the May 15 ballot by the Salem-Keizer Public Schools [...]
Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday – Friday, May 7-11 Myers Parents and Students – Teacher Appreciation is next week! We love the teachers and staff at Myers Elementary and are so thankful for all they do for our students! [...]
Pre-order your yearbook today
All orders are due by May 29th. Pre-order form is attached. Cost is $16 each. Pedidos de los libros del año escolar por adelantado Disponibles ahora La forma para pedidos de libros del año escolar [...]
Science Night on April 19
Super Science Night! Family Fun and Learning at Myers Don’t Miss this FREE Family Fun Night! Who: You and your family are invited to attend this FREE Myers’ Science Open House What: Fun & educational [...]
2018 Proposed Bond On May 15 Ballot | Artículo sobre la propuesta de ley que aparecerá en la boleta electoral del 15 de mayo de 2018
The School Board has finished its work on a bond package and has referred it to the May 15 ballot for the community to consider. Before finalizing the bond, the Board heard feedback through [...]
Book Fair and Art Open House
All are invited to attend our Book Fair Event and Art Night. The book fair will be open and art will be on display building-wide. We hope to see you there. April 10th from 5-6:30 [...]
McTeacher Night
April 26th from 4:30-7:30. Please come and eat dinner at the Wallace Road McDonald's and enjoy a fun night with staff, students and parents. We hope to see you there.
Attention all Incoming Walker 6th Graders
Please see the attachment from Walker Middle School. All families were mailed a hard copy as well.
Salem-Keizer Public Schools to Hold Community Meetings About the Proposed $619.7 Million Bond
Salem-Keizer Public Schools will share information about the proposed $619.7 million bond on the May 15 ballot in a series of upcoming community meetings. The proposed bond would address overcrowding, expand career-technical (vocational) education opportunities, [...]
Lost and Found
After conferences, all left over lost and found items will be donated to our ASK ESP Coat drive. Please be sure to check the lost and found before the end of the day on March [...]
Preschool Registration Begins in April
If your child will be three- or four-years-old on or before September 10, 2018, April is the time to register for preschool! Early Enrollment for Current Families April 4, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; [...]
A message from the Principal
Dear Salem-Keizer Elementary Community, Following the tragedy in Parkland, school safety has been at the forefront of everyone’s mind, including our young people. We have heard from several of our middle and high schools that [...]
Dual Language Application Process and Criteria
Dear Parent/Guardian, The application window for the Dual Language Programs at Grant, Myers and Harritt will open on February 20, 2018. The window will remain open through March 20, 2018. This will allow for families [...]
Salem-Keizer Public Schools Joins SafeOregon Confidential Tip Line / Las Escuelas Públicas de Salem-Keizer participarán en el programa confidencial SafeOregon
On March 1, 2018, Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) officially joined SafeOregon, a confidential tip line that gives our kids, parents, schools and communities a confidential way to report safety threats or potential acts of violence. Salem-Keizer [...]
Kindergarten Registration Now Open For 2018-19
Kindergarten registration for the 2018-2019 school year opens on Tuesday, February 20! Often thought of as a transition year between home and school, kindergarten prepares your child for a successful academic career and is now [...]
All Salem-Keizer Public Schools are Closed Thursday, Feb. 22
Due to inclement weather, all Salem-Keizer Public Schools will be closed and all afternoon and evening activities are cancelled. All district offices will remain open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This snow day may [...]
Special Message from Superintendent Perry About School Safety / Estimada comunidad de Salem-Keizer
Dear Salem-Keizer Community, With the most recent tragedy in Florida, school safety is on everyone’s mind. It is, without question, our biggest priority. I want to take a moment to share some of the ways [...]
In-District Transfer (IDT) Applications Must Be Turned In March 1 – 31, 2018
Students who want to attend a school other than their assigned school next fall (2018-2019 school year) must apply for an in-district transfer (IDT) between March 1 and March 31, 2018. This includes elementary, middle [...]
Proposed Elementary Math Adoption Curriculum Available For Review Until March 7, 2018
At its February 13 business meeting, the Salem-Keizer Board of Education heard the first reading of the recommended elementary math adoption curriculum, Ready Math, Publisher Curriculum Associates. The instruction materials are available for community/parent review [...]
JGEMS Lottery Letter
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle School Letter attached for Myers families. Entrance is based on an upcoming lottery. For more information, please read the attached letter and call JGEMS directly. Thank you.
Spring Picture Day Information
Myers Elementary Picture Day is Almost Here! Picture day is quickly approaching. Pre-orders for picture packages may now be placed online at https://ios.mydorian.com using your school's access key provided here 73V7NDUD. Online pre-orders using your [...]
Vision Screenings February 22nd
Oregon Lions Foundation will be coming to Myers, on February 22nd, to complete vision screenings on all K-5th grade students. If you would like your child(ren) to opt out, please notify the school office in [...]
February Events
February 13: Parent Club Meeting 6:30 PM February 19: No School February 20: Kindergarten Registration Begins February 21: Immunization Exclusion Day February 21: Music Programs at Myers for 3rd and 4th Grades starting at 5:00 [...]
2017-18 Oregon Battle of the Books
Competition will begin this week on the 17th. See the schedule posted on the OBOB bulletin board in the library. Please note that all battles will take place in room 116. The door will close [...]
Exclusion Day- February 21
See attachments for community resources. Parents must complete an Oregon Certificate of Immunization Status form upon registration. Students who are not in compliance with their immunizations will be excluded on a statewide day- February 21st, [...]
Lockdown Drill Information from the District
Salem-Keizer schools are required to hold at least two lockdown drills each year, one within the first 10 days of school and another within the first 10 days following Winter Break.
Myers Movie Night- January 19th
Come join us for a FREE showing of the movie Sing, Friday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium. For only $1 each, you can purchase either a bag of popcorn, candy, pizza [...]
The Giving Tree: Return Gifts by December 12
Myers School will again be doing the “Giving Tree.” We will be collecting gifts to provide for students from Myers School. The tags will be available after Thanksgiving break November 27 – December 11, 2017. [...]
Picture Retake Day- November 17th
Retake day is Friday, November 17th! Pre-orders for picture packages may now be placed online at https://ios.mydorian.com using your school's access key provided here: 5GTP9NJZ Online pre-orders using your school's access key are available up [...]
Fall Conferences
November 20th and 21st from 8 AM to 8 PM. Please schedule your conference with your classroom teacher. You can find their emails on the 'Staff List' link or you may call before or after [...]
Fall Picture Day
Myers Elementary will be having picture day on Wednesday, October 18th. Information and order forms will be coming home soon.
Before and After School Care
Myers is the site location for Salem Child Development Center. For more information please contact them directly at 503-363-9821.