We had some exciting events this week with the Incoming 5th Grade Showcase and the Small Ensemble Concert. It was great to see all members of our community at the school. Please be sure to read through our newsletter with MCAS Dates and other upcoming dates. Hopefully the snow holds off Monday. Have a great weekend!

Thank you,

Gavin

Monday - Day 3

Tuesday - Day 4

Wednesday - 1

Thursday - Day 2

Friday - Day 3

ELA -

• 8th - April 3rd and 4th

• 7th - April 9th and 10th

• 6th - April 11th and 12th

• Make-Ups week of 4/22 and days after the grade level testing window (until 4/26)

Math -

• 8th - April 30th and May 1st (Make-Up 2nd and 3rd)

• 7th - May 7th and 8th

• 6th - May 9th and 10th

• Make-Ups until 5/24

SCIENCE-

• 8th - May 14th and 15th (Makeups until the 5/24)

SOCIAL STUDIES -

• Performance Assessment - May 30th

• End of Course Assessment - June 4th (Makeups until 6/7)

• Monday 1/29 - Home Game vs Marshall

• Girls - 3:45pm
• Boys - 4:45pm
• Tuesday 1/30
• Boys Practice - 3:25-4:25pm
• Wednesday 1/31 - Away Game vs Marblehead
• Boys - 3:45pm
• Girls - 4:45pm
• Cheerleading Practice - 3:30-4:30pm

• Thursday 2/1
• Girls Practice - 3:25-4:25pm
• Friday 2/2
• Intramural Practice - 3:25-4:25pm
• Saturday 2/3: Intramural Games
• 11:00 - Celtics vs Dub City
• 12:00 - Lakers vs Elite

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Students interesting in participating in the Student Voice Project, there is a meeting after school in Ms. Castillo's classroom. All students are welcome!

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Please try to refrain from using the FlagPole area as a pickup unless you are picking up your student from a specific program, i.e. special education programming. Thank you in advance.

Students and families of Collins Middle School and Saltonstall School are invited to attend the Career Technical Education (CTE) Immersive Open House Saturday, Mar. 2, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Salem High School.

Register Now

The CTE pathways include:

• Automotive Technology
• Building and Property Maintenance
• Carpentry
• Culinary Arts
• Early Education and Care
• Electrical Engineering
• Medical Assisting
• Programming & Web
• Graphic Design

The Open House includes tours of the CTE facilities with recent graduates and industry professionals on hand to answer questions.

For more information, view the attached flyers or contact CTE Director Mario Sousa at msousa@salemk12.org.

FREE February Math Vacation Camp!
Spaces are limited!
This qualifies as an attendance buy back oportunity.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

+ What: Hands-on camp focused on Mathematics and Science
+ When: Tuesday-Friday, February 20th - February 22nd from 8:00-2:30 PM
+ Where: Middle School Program: Collins Middle School Saltonstall School, 211 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970

Please see the attached flyer for more information!

Registration deadline for transportation is Friday February 9th
Grab-and-Go breakfast and lunch included

Offered by Salem Public Schools

Please reach out ​to your ​City Connects Coordinators with any questions.

Best,
Johanna Rodriguez ​- jrodriguez@salemk12.org
and
Christina Sakelakos - csakelakos@salemk12.org

Next Meeting: February 27th 6-7pm - Main Office of CMS. There will also be a virtual link.

Who are we?

We are ELPAC!

We are parents or guardians of children who are learning English (ESL), or learning two languages (Dual Language) We also advise the school district and the School Committee about issues related to children who are learning English. All families of English Learners are welcome! We meet 5 times a year. If you are interested in joining us, we would love to have you!

2023-24 Meeting Schedule:

• Thursday, Feb. 8: ELPAC Meeting via Zoom (6-7:30 p.m.)
• Wednesday, Mar. 27: Multi-Language Learner Family Night at Saltonstall School (6-7:30 p.m.)
• Thursday, Apr. 4: ELPAC Meeting via Zoom (6-7:30 p.m.)
• June 2024/Date TBA: ELPAC Meeting at Horace Mann Field (6-7:30 p.m.)

8th grade families!

Online payments for the 8th Grade NY Trip are now live!

https://fourwinds.secure.force.com/TripRegistration/ - Our unique code is collins24

NY Trip Online Payment Registration (English)

NY Trip Online Payment Registration (Portuguese)

​If you have any questions while navigating this process, please feel free to reach out to Malcolm Pimentel, mpimentel@salemk12.org and Ben Chertok bchertok@salemk12.org