As winter weather approaches, here’s a quick guide to what each schedule change means:
2-Hour Delay:
Schools open two hours later than normal. Buses run on a delay, and students report in person.
Asynchronous Learning Day:
School buildings are closed, and students complete assignments independently at home. Teachers will post work on Google Classroom by 9:00 AM.
Synchronous Learning Day:
School buildings are closed, but students follow a live online schedule with their teachers. Attendance is taken through virtual sessions.
Please check our social media pages and make sure your phone number is up-to-date with your child's school to stay informed of school closings.
2-Hour Delay:
Schools open two hours later than normal. Buses run on a delay, and students report in person.
Asynchronous Learning Day:
School buildings are closed, and students complete assignments independently at home. Teachers will post work on Google Classroom by 9:00 AM.
Synchronous Learning Day:
School buildings are closed, but students follow a live online schedule with their teachers. Attendance is taken through virtual sessions.
Please check our social media pages and make sure your phone number is up-to-date with your child's school to stay informed of school closings.

Order forms for this year's yearbook were sent home today. The deadline for ordering is March 20.

It's time for Kindergarten Registration at Bradie Shrum Elementary!
Join us for an open house-style meet and greet on Thursday, March 5th. See the flyer for more info. If you have any questions, please reach out to Saydi Scifres in the BSE office. 812-883-3700 ext. 4004, or via email sscifres@salemschools.us. We can't wait to meet our newest Little Lions!
Click the link to register: https://bit.ly/salemkg2026
Join us for an open house-style meet and greet on Thursday, March 5th. See the flyer for more info. If you have any questions, please reach out to Saydi Scifres in the BSE office. 812-883-3700 ext. 4004, or via email sscifres@salemschools.us. We can't wait to meet our newest Little Lions!
Click the link to register: https://bit.ly/salemkg2026

These students were chosen by staff and peers for showing empathy during the month of January. Congratulations!





The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for February 23rd - February 27th at the Bradie Shrum Elementary library and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Students will shop during their regular library time. A special family night will be held February 25th from 5-7 p.m. Start exploring together: BSE Book Fair Homepage #ScholasticBookFairs

Salem Schools will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 5.

Salem Community Schools will have a synchronous e-learning day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4. Students should follow the live schedule for their respective building.

Attention grandparents raising grandchildren. This meeting is for you.

KHC is underway, and our school is excited about feeling good while doing good! Bradie M Shrum Elementary School is helping kids with special hearts through Kids Heart Challenge. We want as many families as possible to learn about heart health and the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR.
You can help by completing Finn’s Mission. When your student completes all the steps, they’ll earn a Lifesavers Cape and earn a chance to win two tickets to Super Bowl LXI in 2027!
Sign up today at http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=528463 or by using the AHA Schools app.
You can help by completing Finn’s Mission. When your student completes all the steps, they’ll earn a Lifesavers Cape and earn a chance to win two tickets to Super Bowl LXI in 2027!
Sign up today at http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=528463 or by using the AHA Schools app.

Salem Schools will be on a 2-hour delay Monday, Feb. 2. Some bus routes may be altered due to lingering snow on roadways. If impacted, your bus driver will contact you by 8 PM tonight.

Thinking about joining Salem Community Schools?
We’re excited to welcome new students and families! Enrollment for Salem Community Schools can be completed online, quick, easy, and convenient. Start today at: https://www.salemschools.com/page/enroll-at-scs
We can’t wait to have you be part of the Salem family!
We’re excited to welcome new students and families! Enrollment for Salem Community Schools can be completed online, quick, easy, and convenient. Start today at: https://www.salemschools.com/page/enroll-at-scs
We can’t wait to have you be part of the Salem family!
No cheer clinic this weekend!

We had a blast kicking off this year’s Kids Heart Challenge at Bradie M Shrum Elementary School! With help from this year’s Heart Heroes, we’re learning all about keeping our hearts healthy through movement, kindness, rest, and knowing when to ask for help.
Visit http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=528463 or download the AHA Schools app to join the fun. Bonus: Students get a free wristband just for signing up!
Visit http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=528463 or download the AHA Schools app to join the fun. Bonus: Students get a free wristband just for signing up!

Save the Date! We’re kicking off the Kids Heart Challenge on 1/23/2026!
Be the first one at your school to sign up and start earning cool thank-you gifts!
http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=528463
Be the first one at your school to sign up and start earning cool thank-you gifts!
http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=528463

Room 110 at BSE is doing a t-shirt fundraiser for World Down Syndrome Day!
Click here to place your order: https://teesandtumblersshop.com/collections/world-down-syndrome-day-fundraiser
Click here to place your order: https://teesandtumblersshop.com/collections/world-down-syndrome-day-fundraiser

Hello, Heart Heroes! Are you ready?! Kids Heart Challenge is coming to Bradie M Shrum Elementary School soon! We have exciting things planned this year to get us moving, help others and have fun. Get a head start by signing up today and join the NFL PLAY 60 Family Challenge by getting active together as a family for 60 minutes a day!
Visit our school page at https://www2.heart.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app30062a?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=528463%20or%20download%20the%20AHA%20Schools%20app!&NONCE_TOKEN=2C8B37693EB7D6B33CD10F214D31AE79
Visit our school page at https://www2.heart.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app30062a?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=528463%20or%20download%20the%20AHA%20Schools%20app!&NONCE_TOKEN=2C8B37693EB7D6B33CD10F214D31AE79

Mrs. McKinley's class is kicking off their penguin unit! Today she showed the class photos taken by her Uncle Tom Myers, a Salem grad who takes pictures for National Geographic magazine. The students LOVED the photos!

Mark your calendars and join us for McTeacher Night Jan. 15!

Let's have a great second semester, Lions!

Here are the Lion Leaders from the month of December. These students demonstrated the character trait of joy and it was noticed by staff and classmates. Congratulations to these outstanding students!

