
SALEM HIGH SCHOOL
February 11 - February 17, 2024
Celebrating the Significance and Abundance of Black Art
The history of Black art touches all creative genres and includes a wellspring of talent.
by Jessica Weingartner, Feb 6, 2024
Upcoming Dates
2/15/24 - Parent/Guardian -Teacher Conferences 2:40 - 3:40
2/19 - 2/23 - February Vacation
Attendance Incentive
This Wednesday Salem High School will begin monthly drawings for being on time to school. Every scholar that is on time to school will receive a ticket that they place their name on and place in the bucket for the item they would like to win.
We will still continue to enforce three tardies a term and scholars will need to make that time up in detention.
If a scholar or family is having a hardship with attending school on time, please reach out gburns@salemk12.org
Family Supports
Parents Supporting Parents (PSP)
FREE Virtual Support for ALL CAREGIVERS of students in K-12
Each month, bryt will be hosting opportunities to learn and connect with other parents/caregivers. The month will kick-off with a learning session where a guest or a panel of guests will discuss a topic. There will be opportunities for Q&A from parents.
Each week that follows, there will be a support group on that topic for parents/caregivers.
PLEASE JOIN US
The bryt Family Engagement Team warmly invites you to participate in our monthly
Parents Supporting Parents support groups:
- Thematic support groups based on topics identified by other parents.
- A confidential, non-judgmental & safe place for parents to process their own emotions as they support their child’s mental wellness.
- Parents share & receive support from others who may be going through similar experiences.
- Discuss options and resources other families have used in helping their child.
- Hosted by a bryt Family Engagement specialist via Zoom.
- PSP groups are peer-to-peer and not designed to supplement mental health treatment.
Monthly Themes for 2023-2024
SEPTEMBER: Supporting Your Child Who Struggles to Go to School
- 9/12 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST PRESENTATION link HERE
- Support Groups start in October
OCTOBER: What Parents Need to Know from Kids about Supporting Their Mental Health
- 10/3 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST PRESENTATION [youth panel] link HERE
NOVEMBER: Communicating Around Conflict: Big Feelings & Hot Tempers
- 11/7 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST PRESENTATION link HERE
DECEMBER: Maximizing Joy in Your Family Life
- 12/5 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST PRESENTATION link HERE
JANUARY: Parenting Your Child who has Self Harming Behaviors
- 1/2 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST PRESENTATION link HERE
FEBRUARY: Everything You Ever Wanted to Ask About Crisis Services
- 2/6 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST PRESENTATION link HERE
- 2/13 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST Support Group for elementary parents link HERE
- 2/20 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST Support Group for middle/HS parents link HERE
- 2/27 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST Support Group for BIPOC parents link HERE
MARCH : The “Well Sibling Syndrome: Supporting your child when their sibling has
significant mental health challenges
- 3/5 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST PRESENTATION link HERE
- 3/12 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST Support Group for elementary parents link HERE
- 3/19 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST Support Group for middle/HS parents link HERE
- 3/26 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST Support Group for BIPOC parents link HERE
APRIL: Parenting a Child who is Using Recreational Substances
- 4/2 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST PRESENTATION link HERE
- 4/9 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST Support Group for elementary parents link HERE
- 4/16 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST Support Group for middle/HS parents link HERE
- 4/23 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST Support Group for BIPOC parents link HERE
MAY: Parenting in the Age of Technology: Raising Humans in a Digital World
- 5/7 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST PRESENTATION link HERE
- 5/14 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST Support Group for elementary parents link HERE
- 5/21 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST Support Group for middle/HS parents link HERE
- 5/28 7-8pm EST/4-5pm PST Support Group for BIPOC parents link HERE
*** Need additional support? Check out our Family Support Resources ***
MEET THE TEAM BELOW….
Lakeysha Wilson: I grew up in Toronto, Canada and relocated to Boston, MA in 2002 for work after I graduated from college. My family and I relocated to Atlanta, GA in 2018. I currently hold a LMSW license, I have been working with youth, and families in different settings for about 20 years as direct care youth worker, protective services social worker, and a case manager. I am currently a social worker at a pediatric outpatient clinic where I assist families problem solve psychosocial issues and provide them with community resources when needed. In my spare time, I enjoy watching movies, being outdoors, and traveling. I love spending time with my son, MJ and my husband Mike.
Victor Bradley BS Wheelock College. With my 30 years of experience teaching in early childhood
classrooms, training, consulting at schools, universities, conferences, and workshops, I bring a deep
commitment to social justice. I have organized and led meetings for parents and various
communities on different development topics including mindfulness, social-emotional learning, and
gender. I have also served as a mentor for both graduate and undergraduate student interns from
various Boston area colleges and universities. I am now in a position with all this hands-on knowledge
and experience to be a mentor and coach to parents, and young people in my social justice
consulting business here in Boston MA. In my spare time, I enjoy listening to all kinds of music,
connecting to nature on walks on the beaches & woodland areas, cooking delicious meals, practicing
the healing art of Reiki. I also love spending time with my 13-year-old daughter Hazel and partner
Sabina. I am thrilled to be part of the bryt community!
Julie Patton has spent the last 30 years teaching in both middle and high schools as a health
educator working with students to understand more about mental health and how to manage their
mental wellbeing. She holds a masters degree in education and is a certified Yoga Calm instructor.
Currently she is the bryt coordinator at EGMS in Redmond, Oregon and is the mom to four amazing
humans (including twins) ages 26, 23, 18 and 18. In her free time you can find her reading a book,
sewing or jogging on the trails near her home.
Need a Career Change? Adult Career Technical Institute Registration is Open
Registration for Salem's Adult Career Technical Initiative Program is open. Our hands-on, 12-week program is offered at no cost. Building Property Maintenance and Automotive Technology trainings begin Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Classes are scheduled Monday-Thursday from 5-9 p.m. To enroll, individuals must meet the specified requirements through MassHire. For more information, contact: jstonge@salemk12.org
Salem High School Dinner
Exciting News! Salem High School students now have the opportunity to stay for dinner any day after school! Dinner will be served in the SHS first-floor cafeteria from 3:05 PM - 4:35 PM starting this coming Monday 12/11. These meals are FREE for all students.
Community Office
LEAP for Education - Homework Help
Completely free after school program for students grades 9-12 where you can get homework help, try different activities, go on fun field trips, explore your career interests and meet new people! We are a drop-in center therefore you can come whenever you are available, perfect for those who have a busy schedule as well!
If you’re interested or you have questions, contact Ivana Buenopena, Teen Center Manager, at ibuenopena@leap4ed.org or 978-228-1196.
It's A Great Time to Be A Witch!
Tradition, Pride, and Excellence is often overstated by most educational institutions. I believe this too often understated at Salem High School. The long history of academics, athletics, and excellence in the arts is nothing short of impressive. Whether you walk the halls of Salem High School and admire the academic plaques or enter the field house and see the many banners and jerseys on the walls, there is no doubt Salem High School has fostered more than its share of special moments. So while many talk about tradition, pride, and excellence, Salem High School is steeped in these values.
The community of Salem High School is built to support every scholar in reaching their dreams and maximizing their fullest potential. The many accolades that have been placed on our scholars past, present, and future were not accidents but from the intentional choices of a caring and committed school community! We welcome our next generation of Witches while we honor those that came before and bestowed the expectation of excellence in all that we do.
Be About It!
#GoWitch
College and Career Update
This is just the start for our Witches!
Salem High School seniors' college acceptances are starting to arrive. We congratulate the entire class of 2025 on their hard work! The current list of College Acceptances reported to College and Career Counseling Center are:
Anna Maria College
Bard College
Bard College, Berlin
Bridgewater State University
Colby-Sawyer College
Curry College
Dartmouth College
Endicott College
Fitchburg State University
Gordon College
Lasell College
Lesley University
Lewis and Clark University
Long Island University - Brooklyn
University of Maine
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts - Boston
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Merrimack College
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Northern Essex Community College
North Shore Community College
Norwich University
Quinnipiac University
St. Michael’s College
Salem State University
Siena College
Springfield College
Stony Brook University
Suffolk University
University of Vermont
Washington State University
Westfield State University
Worcester State University
Career Technical Education Panel Discussions
Salem Career and Technical Education is committed to working with schools and organizations to provide opportunities and resources that help create pathways for post-high school success. CTE will host a series of panels throughout February to recognize CTE Month.
Salem Boys Focus On Defense Pays Off
Salem 58, Beverly 46:
MIAA Wrestling Division 2 North Championship
Witches finished big at the MIAA Division 2 North Championship this weekend.
Yoniel Castillo - 190 - 1st Place
Shane Field - 175 - 1st Place
Justice Bower - 132 - 2nd Place
Kevin Spoon - 120 - 3rd Place
Connor Buckley - 138 - 4th Place
Angel Vega - 157 - 4th Place
College and Career Counseling Corner
Meet With Your College and Career Counselor
How to Access your College and Career Counselor:
1) Scholars can ask for a pass from their teacher to see a counselor
2) Scholars can email their counselor regarding a concern or to make an appointment.
3) Scholars can also use the counselors' YouCanBookMe Links below
Kerry McHugh - https://kmchugh.youcanbook.me
Alice Ryan - https://msryansalemhigh.youcanbook.me
Maureen Beaudet - https://maureen-beaudet.youcanbook.me
Rachael Kozlowski - https://mskoz.youcanbook.me
Claribel Paulino - Coming Soon
Grade 9 Counselors
Maureen Beaudet Last Names A - K
Alice Ryan Last Names L - Z
Grade 10 Counselors
Kerry McHugh Last Names A - K
Rachael Kozlowski Last Names L - Z
Grade 11 Counselors
Maureen Beaudet Last Names A - L
Alice Ryan Last Names M - Z
Grade 12 Counselors
Kerry McHugh Last Names A - K
Rachael Kozlowski Last Names L - Z
Multilingual Learners Newcomer - Intermediate Counselor 9-12
Claribel Paulino
Meet your counselor! No matter where your scholar is on their journey in high school, their counselor can help provide valuable and useful information to guide them to post secondary success. Your scholar’s counselor will meet both individually and in groups to create a high school and postsecondary plan that meets your scholar’s unique needs. Please feel free to make an appointment anytime to get to know how this department can help your family and scholars in any way!
FAFSA
The FAFSA is here! Almost all trade schools, colleges, and many gap year programs require the FAFSA to be eligible for financial aid.
Please note that many schools have February 1 priority deadlines for financial aid, so it is important that you and your family fill this out as soon as possible.
If you are not sure of your plans, please fill out the FAFSA so that you are eligible for financial aid if you choose to participate in or attend a program that accepts the FAFSA.
We will be offering FAFSA support here at the high school and there are FAFSA Days around the state that can also provide assistance.
*Note: You and your guardians must each have an FSAID to complete and submit your FAFSA.
Create your FSAID Account for you and your guardian/parent - https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
FAFSA Application Link: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
If you need support to complete your FAFSA please feel free to access the following:
FAFSA Day - https://masfaa.org/fafsaday/
Uspire – Confidential Text Messages: 978-300-8878
SAT
SATs next test date is March 9th and the registration deadline is February 23rd . If you or your scholar is unsure if a subject test is required with the application to a certain school, please contact your scholars’ counselor. See your counselor if your scholar needs a fee waiver. Register Here
*Salem High School will be offering in school SAT Day for all 11th graders in April.
As students prepare for the digital SAT, it’s critical for them to have access to free, best-in-class, official SAT resources. Khan Academy® has partnered directly with College Board to help students focus on the exact skills they need to succeed on the digital SAT. With Khan Academy's digital SAT test prep course, students can sharpen their skills with thousands of practice questions, videos, lessons, and hints, plus test-taking tips and strategies.
Click here to sign up for practice exams and other resources through College Board!
Free 4 Week Virtual SAT Bootcamp Sessions are Available!
Schoolhouse.world, also founded by Sal Khan, is running free, 4-week SAT Bootcamps to help students practice and build confidence for the March SAT. If you’re scoring in the 400-690 SAT score range in either Math or R&W, you can join these virtual bootcamps to develop your SAT skills with a certified peer tutor. Schoolhouse is a separate organization with accounts governed by Schoolhouse.world Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Scholarship Highlight
The Dream US Scholarship and Jack Welch Scholarship
TheDream.US Scholarship
Deadline: February 29, 2024
Link: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/
Salem State and the Dream.US will be supporting 10 undocumented students with tuition, fees, and an additional stipend, which is renewable. This initiative aligns with our commitment to providing opportunities for deserving students to pursue higher education.
If you are in contact with any students who may be interested in pursuing a college education, I kindly ask you to share the following information with them:
Students need to apply for admission to Salem State University
Then apply for the scholarship at https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/
The application deadline is quickly approaching on February 29.
Please contact Carole Rizzo at crizzo@salemstate.edu with any questions
Complete Details at salemstate.edu/dream
Salem State: Jack Welch Scholarship
Deadline: Mar 1, 2024
Link: https://www.salemstate.edu/admissions-and-aid/grants-and-scholarships
The Jack Welch Scholarship is a four-year scholarship that covers tuition, fees, and books. New recipients are selected annually. To qualify, you must be: a resident of Salem, Massachusetts, and admitted and enrolled as a full-time student in Salem State University's Bertolon School of Business. Recipients can commute or live on campus; however, this scholarship does not cover room and board.
How to Apply
submit your application to the university as a full-time business major
complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and complete the scholarship application. (The deadline to apply for this scholarship is March 1.)
Pick Your College
College and Career Highlight
Laval University
Location: Quebec City, Quebec
Mascot: Victor (Eagle)
Enrollment: 47,000
GPA: Minimum of 3
SAT Score Average: Minimum of 1200
ACT Score Average: Minimum 0f 27
Our student population for the Fall 2023 term:
- Over 47,000 students
- 66% full-time students
- 29% in master’s and PhD programs
Some 56,000 students registered for at least 1 of the 3 semesters offered in 2022–2023.
In addition to its regular student body, Université Laval welcomes more than 950 resident physicians and 400 postdoctoral fellows every year.
Continuing education activities in Québec City, Montréal, and a number of other regions throughout Québec. Some 3,200 students enrolled in 2022–2023, including nearly 2,100 in at least one 50+ activity at Université du 3e âge de Québec.
Over 200 student associations and 2 student unions: CADEUL for undergraduate students, and AELIÉS for graduate students.
Academics: https://www.ulaval.ca/en/academics
Fast Facts: https://www.ulaval.ca/en/about-us/universite-laval-at-a-glance
Virtual and In-Person Tours: https://www.ulaval.ca/en/future-students/campus-tours
Website: https://www.ulaval.ca/en