Salem Public Schools
SPS Community,
Over the last two weeks we hosted information meetings at each elementary school to discuss the process for evaluating our elementary school portfolio. We had 347 people attend the 5 sessions and received extensive feedback and questions that we have shared with the School Committee. Please find the presentation we shared at these sessions here and a video of the virtual conversation with the Bentley Academy/Salem Early Childhood Center community on Thursday, October 30th.
As we explained during these community conversations, we want to encourage all of our families and community members to attend or watch the Monday, November 3rd School Committee meeting at 7 p.m. (Collins Middle School Chamber, Room 227). The consultants working on this project, Dr. Sarah Faude and Dr. Daniel Anderson, will share a comprehensive presentation on our elementary schools. They will provide us with a variety of scenarios, findings and recommendations for the School Committee to consider regarding the future state of elementary schools in Salem. At Monday’s session, we will also share opportunities for the public to offer their thoughts and ideas regarding the presentation.
We hope that you can join us for Monday’s session. For those interested in watching from home, the meeting will be viewable on Zoom (Spanish and Portuguese interpretation will be available on zoom) - Watch the Meeting on Zoom (Passcode 633180). Additionally, residents with Comcast can watch on television - channel 008.
On Tuesday morning we will send out a video link of the meeting as well as a copy of the presentation for our community to review. The video of the meeting will also be available on
the Salem Access TV YouTube Page.
We hope you have a safe, enjoyable Halloween Weekend! Enjoy!
Steve
SPS Food & Nutrition Services | Food Resources Available to All Salem Public Schools Children
Salem Public Schools is committed to ensuring that students have access to healthy, delicious, and fresh made meals. Below, we have curated the places where children can continue to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition, we have included food access resources for families.
SPS Director of DEIE Laura Assade ‘03 Named to DESE Racial Imbalance Advisory Council
Laura Assade, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Engagement at Salem Public Schools, was named to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Racial Imbalance Advisory Council, DESE announced recently.
A graduate of the Salem High School Class of 2003, Laura will serve a three-year term with the RIAC, which runs through September 2028.
Bentley Academy Assistant Principal Yamilis Cruz Named to Latinos for Education 2025 Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship
Yamilis Cruz, assistant principal at the dual language Bentley Academy Innovation School, was named to the Latinos for Education 2025 Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship, the Boston-based organization announced Monday.
Senator Ed Markey's office will remain open during the impending shutdown to support constituents and communities in Massachusetts who may be affected, to serve constituents and communities with urgent concerns and casework matters.
Our early learning portfolio has grown exponentially over the last several years, and we’re proud to announce the release of our Pre-K Partnership Early Childhood 2025-28 Strategic Plan compiled by our Deputy Superintendent Kate Carbone and her staff.
To see our priorities and the direction of early childhood learning in Salem, families can view and download our plan at the link below.
We are eight weeks into the school year, but we have only received Back-to-School forms from a small percentage of our families.
All it takes is 10 minutes, and we strongly urge our families to complete their back to school forms as soon as possible.
We cannot emphasize enough how we need to have the most updated information on our students in case of emergency situations. Our families can update their forms by logging into their accounts on Aspen, the link for which is below.
Are you affiliated with an organization that relies on Volunteers?
Join us for the official kickoff of Salem's historic 400th anniversary celebration. This community-wide volunteer fair will connect Salem residents with local organizations while launching our year-long commemoration.
What We're Looking For:
Interactive Table Displays featuring:
- Hands-on activities that showcase your organization's mission
- Volunteer sign-up opportunities
- Information about your programs and services
- Ways community members can get involved with your organization
Start Planning Now:
Think about how your organization can create an engaging, interactive experience that:
- Shows visitors what you do
- Offers immediate ways to get involved
- Connects to Salem's history and future
- Provides meaningful volunteer opportunities
Are You a Salem Resident?
Discover how you can make a difference in your community! Salem 400+ is hosting a Kickoff and Volunteer Fair where you can meet local organizations and learn about volunteer opportunities that match your interests.
Explore booths from the area's non-profits in a fun, craft fair-style setting. Each organization will have interactive activities, information, and creative ways to share what they do. Whether you're looking to volunteer regularly, help with a specific project, or just learn more about what's happening in Salem, this is your chance to connect with causes you care about.
Enjoy live music, performances, children's activities, and food while you explore. This is a perfect family-friendly afternoon to meet your neighbors, discover new ways to get involved, and find out how you can help make Salem an even better place to live.
The Salem 400+ Kickoff and Volunteer Fair is free and open to all community members. For more information, contact Virginia Cherol, Salem 400+ Coordinator, at vcherol@salem.com.
ParentSquare is the communication platform for Salem Public Schools. Families receive communication from the district, school, and their student's classroom all in one space. Families can communicate 1-to-1 with teachers, register for parent-teacher conferences, and more.
If you are not receiving messages from ParentSquare or if you are having trouble, contact your school's front office. You can visit www.parentsquare.com for more information.