As we head into the break it is a good time to reflect and assess the progress we have made this year. We still have work to do, but the support from all you makes it easy for us to keep focused as we head into trimester 3. I hope everyone has a safe and healthy February vacation. Please be sure to read through our newsletter at some point this week to get ready for when we come back. Thank you!

Have a great weekend!

Thank you,

Gavin

There will be no school Monday, February 19th to Friday, February 23rd.

Monday - Day 2

Tuesday - Day 3

Wednesday - 4

Thursday - Day 1

Friday - Day 2

March 1 - Trimester II Ends

March 4 - Trimester III Begins

March 15 - Report Cards Published

March 20 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

Salem Public Schools Charlotte Forten Display at Old Town Hall – On view February 19th – 29th 2024

With a special thanks to all of the participating students and teachers, Old Town Hall is pleased host to a unique installation featuring ‘idea boards’ and other projects from a variety of Salem Public School classrooms on the theme of Charlotte Forten’s life and legacy. Along with this display will be a brief history of Charlotte Forten and her connections to Salem, an overview timeline of her life, a small family tree, images of what the finished sculpture will look like, and project updates. Open the Monday of February school vacation week, this event is free & open to the public. The public is invited to visit and view the exhibit at Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem MA, from February 19th – 29th 2024

Exhibit hours each week:

Mon. Tues. & Wed. 10am - 4pm; Thur. 10am - 7pm.; Fri. 9am-12noon.; Sat. & Sun. 9am - 4pm.

Intramural Basketball:

• Intramural Practice - 3:25-4:25

• Lakers vs Elite - 3:20-4:05
• Celtics vs Dub City 4:10-5:00

• Dub City vs Elite - 11:00-11:50
• Celtics vs Lakers - 12:00-12:50

8th graders will be visiting Salem High School the week of March 4th. Here is the agenda for the day.

9am - Arrival and welcome presentation from Mr. Sousa or Ms. DeRosa in the auditorium

9:10-9:30 - course selection presentation

• Meghan G. Sousa will present 9th grade course selection options at SHS and give an introduction to elective choices and pathway opportunities.

9:30-10:30 - Salem High School Tours

• Students will tour the high school with an emphasis on AP elective classrooms and CTE shops. Tours will be led by Salem High School students.

10:30-10:50 - Salem High School Q & A round tables in the IMC

• Small groups of 8th grade students will be paired with a 9th grader and

upperclass student to ask questions about their high school experiences, course

selection, and fill out elective choices.

10:50-11:00 - Closing remarks from Mr. Burns and departure

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)

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:

• 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.)

The annual popcorn fundraiser has arrived! This fundraiser is open to all grades, 4 days only from 2/23 - 2/27.

Here are the steps to get started:

1. Download the "Double Good" app.
2. Enter the Collins Middle School unique fundraising code: OXIRBH
3. Create and personalize your Pop-Up Store.

• Sell $150, earn $75
• Sell $300, earn $150
• Sell $600, earn $300

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

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.