Programs/Activities
Clubs
We offer lots of exciting and interesting clubs and after school activities for students to participate in!
Clubs are subject to change
Bike Club
Eagle Gaming Club
Leadership Corps
Modeled after the Army JROTC program, Junior Leadership Corps serves to promote good citizenship and patriotism. Our motto is, “Intelligence, Bravery, Kindness, Strength.” We seek to build leadership skills through education in American traditions, civil etiquettes, team physical fitness challenges, and more.
Safety Patrol
Salk Sound
The mission of Salk Sound is to provide a unique opportunity for students to express themselves through music, while learning to work toward a common goal alongside their peers. Members of Salk Sound aspire to motivate other students and audiences of all ages to appreciate and become engaged in the musical arts.
Student Council
Fine Arts
Art
Art is a key part of our STEAM program at Salk, helping students connect creativity with critical thinking. In art class, students explore a wide range of materials and techniques while learning how visual expression plays a role in science, technology, engineering, and math.
From painting and drawing to sculpture and design, every project gives students a chance to let their creativity shine. They also learn about famous artists, different cultures, and the many ways art can shape the world around us. It’s a colorful, hands-on experience that sparks imagination and builds confidence one masterpiece at a time.
Music
At Salk, music class is more than just notes and rhythms. It’s a place where creativity comes to life! Through singing, instruments, movement, and a little theatre, students explore the magic of music from all over the world. From toe-tapping tunes to dramatic performances, our young musicians learn the basics of music while finding new ways to express themselves.
Whether they’re drumming to a beat, dancing to a rhythm, or acting out a musical story, every student has a chance to shine in a fun and welcoming environment. Our music program helps build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love for the arts. Every class is a chance to grow, explore, and have a blast!
My goals for each student include:
- to have a love for music
- to learn to appreciate all styles of music
- to have a general understanding of the history and culture behind the various styles
- to engage each student in a variety of ways to enjoy music (singing, movement, speech, instruments, body percussion, etc.)
- to offer opportunities to attend performances to ignite a passion for the stage
- to help students understand the connections between English language arts, math, etc. and the fine arts.
Orff Schulwerk is a process of teaching that was developed by German Composer, Carl Orff. His idea of teaching children to speak, move, sing and play has swept the world over and been used in the United States for many years. We use instruments developed by Orff at Salk. As a level 2 certified teacher, I am constantly attending professional development to better my skills.
I have been involved from the beginning in two special programs offered to our scholars: Any Given Child (Kennedy Center) and Tulsa Symphony Orchestra. The Link Up field trip experience provides our third, fourth, and fifth graders with a unique opportunity to be both the audience and the performers.
Our district also has an annual All-District Elementary Music Festival at the Tulsa Community College PACE Van Trease Center (Performing Arts Center for Education). Music is learned throughout the school year, rehearsed at an all-day field trip with other Tulsa schools and performed that same evening for family members. Three hundred students from across the district perform in the annual festival. It is the highlight of the year for many students!