Family Weekly Update
2/9/24
Collins Community
Thank you everyone for a great week. We have one more week to go until February vacation. Once we come back we are nearing the end of Trimester II. Please feel free to reach out to your student's teachers and check the ASPEN Parent Portal for information on outstanding assignments.
Have a great weekend!
Thank you,
Gavin
Week Ahead
Monday - Day 1
Tuesday - Day 2
Wednesday - 3
Thursday - Day 4
Friday - Day 1
Trimester Dates
Mark Your Calendar
March 1 - Trimester II Ends
March 4 - Trimester III Begins
March 15 - Report Cards Published
March 20 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
February Break
No School
There will be no school Monday, February 19th to Friday, February 23rd.
Athletics
Schedule
Monday 2/12 -
- Girls Game - Home - Breed 3:45
- Monday 2/12-
- Boys Game - Home - Breed 4:45
- Tuesday 2/13 -
- Boys/Girls Practice 3:25-4:25
- Wednesday 2/14 -
- Boys Game @ Marshall 3:45
- Wednesday 2/14 -
- Girls Game @ Marshall 4:45
- Wednesday 2/15 -
- Cheerleading Practice 3:25-4:25
- Thursday 2/15 -
- Intramural Practice 3:25-4:25
High School Visit
Career Technical Education
The High School CTE program will coming down to visit the 8th graders this week. They will have the opportunity to explore the wide-range of opportunities at Salem High School.
Dances
This Week
6th and 7th Grade Dance - Wednesday - February 14th
- 3:30 - 5:00pm
- Cafeteria
8th Grade Dance - Thursday - February 15th
- 3:30 - 5:00pm
- Cafeteria
Admission: 20 Sand Dollars
February Break Math Enrichment Camp
Info Here:
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
MCAS Dates
Save the Dates:
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)
Parent Teacher Organization
Next Meeting
Next Meeting: February 27th 6-7pm - Main Office of CMS. There will also be a virtual link.
English Learners Parent Advisory Council
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 NYC Trip
Information
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
Salem High School CTE
CTE Open House
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.