Family Weekly Update

Thanks you everyone for a great week. Please remeber Monday there is no school. Enjoy the long weekend!

Thank you,

Gavin Softic (he, him)
Principal
Collins Middle School

We will be hosting Parent Teacher Conferences on December 4th from 12:20 to 4:35pm and 5:30 - 7:30pm. Conferences have been sent out via ParentSquare.

Congratulations to the CMS Members of the Salem High School Marching Band on an outstanding fall competition season. The band had an undefeated season placing first in all of their competitions and earning the first MICCA (M-eye-kah) Gold Medal and 1st Place NESBA Championship in Salem History!

Student musicians include:

Clarinetist: Kennerly Fitzgerald

Mellophone - Abigail Alley

Tenor Saxophone - Gavin Watson Bertrand

Percussionist - Sam Vietzke, Camryn Gassim

Colorguard - Emmy Holt, Ella Coates, Jacinda Cannon, Maria Fry, Danielle Wallinga, Julianna Pavia, & Stella deFillipis

Thursday November 7th ends our regular season of Intramural Soccer.

Based upon final points the playoff games will be played Tuesday November 12th.

3rd and 4th place teams will play at 3:25 pm!

1st and 2nd place teams will play in the Championship beginning at 4:00 pm!

Members from the PlayBall Foundation will be attending!

The goal is to get as many parents, students and staff to attend and keep this funding opportunity alive!

• Boys Basketball Tryouts on Monday and Tuesday November 18th and 19th
• Girls Basketball Tryouts Wednesday and Thursday November 20th and 21st
• If we need a 3rd/4th date after we cut down the team, boys will have final tryouts Monday November 25th and Tuesday November 26th.
• Tryout times are from 3:25-4:30 as the late bus comes at 4:40.

We hope this message finds you well! As we embark on another exciting school year, we want to extend an invitation for you to join our Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). This year, we have a strong representation of 8th grade parents, and we are eager to continue building our PTO with fresh ideas and enthusiastic involvement.

Our PTO plays a crucial role in supporting our school community, organizing events, and fostering a positive environment for our students. We believe that every voice matters, and we would love to have more families involved in shaping the future of our organization.

If you're interested in joining us or would like to learn more about how you can contribute, please reach out to Gavin Softic at gsoftic@salemk12.org. Your involvement can make a significant difference!

Come and Support CMS! Meetings:

• Nov 19th 630pm
• Dec 17th 630pm
• Jan 21st 630pm
• Feb 25th 630pm
• March 18th 630pm
• April 15th 630pm
• May 20th 630pm
• June 17th 630pm

We are excited to announce that on November 14th, we will be hosting a Community Thanksgiving Dinner for all families! This event is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together, share a meal, and celebrate the spirit of community.

We hope everyone can attend and enjoy this time together. As we get closer to the date, we will share more details about the dinner, including how to RSVP and any other information you may need.

Thank you for being a part of our community, and we look forward to celebrating with you!

The 8th grade will also have the showcase event the evening of November 14th. This will preceed the Thanksgiving Dinner.

Dr. Zrike has shared with the Saltonstall and Salem community that he is recommending a phase out of the Salts middle school grades beginning next school year. The formal recommendation was shared with the School Committee. Based on Saltonstall community input, the School Committee will decide if all middle school grades will move to Collins at once or only one grade at a time so that students can finish their middle school years at Saltonstall. It was important for me to keep you informed as it will impact the CMS community over the next few years. We are excited about this opportunity to serve more students and to have additional resources to provide more enriching experiences to all of our students in the coming years. Thank you in advance for your support as we welcome new students and families to CMS!

If you need assistance with the ASPEN Parent Portal please contact our family engagement facilitator, Malcolm Pimentel. mpimentel@salemk12.org

Technology Family Resources

The goal of this document is to support families, staff, and students in outlining clear and consistent expectations for the Collins Middle School.

We recognize that clarity is necessary in setting a strong foundation for the positive school culture and climate at Collins Middle School. Collins Middle School is committed to providing an equitable environment for all students, and to ensuring that all students are able to access their right to a free appropriate public education. For this reason, it is vital that students and families understand the rights and responsibilities of a student of Collins Middle School. For a full overview of the areas addressed below, please refer to the Collins Middle School Handbook, which is in adherence to the Salem Public Schools Code of Conduct.

This document provides an overview of our expectations and provides details on our response to infractions in the event that situations arise over the course of the school year.

CMS School-Based Rules and Agreements

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