Salem Public Schools Weekly Newsletter

The Salem Public Schools weekly newsletter is available. Welcome back to our youngest learners! Learn about our new entrances when visiting central office staff, dates and times for back-to-school nights at each school, and info about the Salem Literary Festival https://www.smore.com/azhsv

Friday, Sep 09 2022

22-23 Back to School Video!

The moment you have been waiting for! The 2022-2023 ​back-to-school video. Are you ready? LET'S GO!

Sunday, Aug 28 2022

Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year!

August 22, 2022 Dear Salem families, We are thrilled to welcome all of you to the 2022-23 school year in the Salem Public Schools!  We are excited about the opportunities that this new school year will bring - the introduction and expansion of high-demand programs, multiple curriculum updates, facility upgrades, and the continued dedication of our highly professional staff.  We are committed to finding more opportunities for our students to share their voices and ideas to shape their educational experience.  It is my sincerest hope that we can put most of COVID behind us and prepare for a year with fewer interruptions for our students. We want to capitalize on the joy, enthusiasm, and talents that our students bring with them to school each day.  As we enter the upcoming school year, we are guided by our three core values of  belonging, equity and opportunity .  More specifically: Belonging:  We believe all members of our community are valued and that our relationships are built on empathy and respect.                                Equity:  We believe in promoting social justice to ensure an inclusive school community where all members are empowered and engaged.                                Opportunity:  We believe all students should receive a personalized experience to achieve academic success, find joy in their learning, and have multiple choices for their post-secondary plans.            In advancing these values, our focus for the school year is to nurture our students to become independent learners who can achieve at grade level or higher. Independent learners can think, write, analyze and problem solve when presented with cognitively challenging materials.  They also possess the confidence to tackle new tasks presented to them. In order to achieve this end, our staff is committed to creating learning spaces that are built on trust and respect such that students can feel safe taking risks, expressing their perspectives, and showcasing their many talents.     As a reminder, the first day of school for students in  Grades 1-12 is Tuesday, Aug. 30th (except Carlton School, which begins on Monday, Aug. 29th), and Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students start on Tuesday, September 6th   (except Carlton School which begins on Sept. 1st).   Below you will find our school start and end times for this school year:     School Start - End Bates 7:45 – 1:50 Bentley 7:30 – 2:30 Carlton 8:30 – 2:35 Collins 8:10 – 3:10 ECC 8:45 – 2:50 Horace Mann 7:50 – 1:55 New Liberty 9:00 – 3:45 Salem High 7:45 – 2:35 Salem Prep 8:00 – 2:25 Saltonstall 8:15 – 3:15 Witchcraft Heights 8:30 – 2:35 Please stay connected with us throughout the school year in the following ways:   Links to our regular newsletter can be found on our  district home page . Join me for my regular Facebook Lives (in both Spanish and English) - to do so, go to the  Salem Public Schools Facebook Page Follow  me  and  the district  on  Twitter Schedule an appointment for a one-on-one meeting with me (email Mindy Marino at  mmarino@salemk12.org ) Attend School Committee meetings - see information  here   We look forward to partnering with you in order to deliver on our commitment to your children. We can’t wait to launch the 2022-23 school year!    Sincerely,   Stephen Zrike  

Monday, Aug 22 2022

Salem Public Schools Weekly Newsletter

Our last SUMMER newsletter is available (can you believe it?). Find out the information you need about back-to-school forms, the big back-to-school fair next week for free school supplies, food, and fun, bus transportation, and more. https://www.smore.com/80ze1w

Friday, Aug 19 2022

Salem Public School Summer Newsletter

Read up this week about the next Community Reads discussion groups, Where you can find summer eats, and save the date for the big Back to School Fair on August 24th! https://www.smore.com/u5a1f

Sunday, Aug 07 2022

Salem Public Schools Hiring Bonanza

Salem is a vibrant and historic community with a diverse population. We are looking for you and others to join us to provide a supportive and thriving environment for our students, families, and staff. Join us tomorrow at Collins Middle School, 9-11 am and 3:30-5:30 pm,  and meet with school officials, principals, department hiring teams, and our employee engagement team. We have teaching positions as well as support staff positions available. Bring your resume, tell a friend we are here to answer any questions that you may have about the positions we have available. Can't make the fair? Check out our employment opportunities here .

Thursday, Aug 04 2022

Saturday Summer Newsletter!

A Saturday summer newsletter! We have some information about the first discussion group of our summer reading series, our hiring bonanza, and a $263,585 grant for the Salem High School CTE pathway. Stay cool! https://www.smore.com/4mfbq

Saturday, Jul 23 2022

COVID Vaccine Clinic Tomorrow for ALL Ages

Do you or any family members need to be vaccinated for the first time or need to receive a booster? Join us tomorrow for our vaccine clinic. This clinic is open to all eligible for a vaccine or a booster, including children 0-5 years old . You can pre-register using this link , walk-ins welcome. VACCINE CLINIC SATURDAY, JULY 9th, 2022 9:00am-1:00pm ALL ages are welcome Saltonstall School 211 Lafayette Ave.

Friday, Jul 08 2022

Salem Public Schools Summer Newsletter

The 1st summertime newsletter is here. While we don't send as many during the summer, we do like to keep you informed. Check out information about our summer reads for adults and kids, the COVID impact report, and where to find summer eats times and locations https://www.smore.com/q7dzu

Friday, Jul 01 2022

<FYI> Middle School Pilot Program

Good morning educators, Congratulations on completing the 2021-22 school year and thank you for all that you did in what we know was one of the hardest years in education. We commend you for this work - thank you. Across the district, our educators and leaders are digging deep to create the learning experiences our students need. As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, parents and teachers alike see students struggling to engage with learning and to establish purposeful connections with each other and with school itself. As our district works to support all of our students, we see an opportunity to expand our thinking about what is possible and be creative about where, when and how learning happens.   In partnership with the WPS Institute, Salem Public Schools is piloting a more flexible, hands-on, and project-based middle school experience this fall for ~40 rising 8th grade students across SPS. We wanted to share this information and opportunity with all of our staff. , Here is a short summary of the pilot, recognizing there are still many details to co-design this summer. If you are interested in being one of the two teachers, the job is posted on TalentEd here . We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as hiring will move quickly. If you are interested in being in the support role that is still being finalized, please reach out to Chelsea Banks ( cbanks@salemk12.org ), who will be leading the pilot. We hope your summers are off to a wonderful start!

Monday, Jun 27 2022