Message from Principal Ms Van
Happy April! Warmer weather is near! We are so proud of all our students and how hard they are working. There is still a lot of learning to be done! Again, we truly appreciate having our students coming to school each day on time!
Our Gr 3-8 students are working hard with MCAS testing. Please assist us in making sure that the student(s) are getting plenty of sleep, have a hearty breakfast and arrive to school on time, happy, excited and confident to take MCAS! If you have a student in grades 5-8, please make sure your middle schooler charges their Chromebook each night!
Ms. Van Huynh, Principal
IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS
- Tuesday, April 1st-Wednesday, April 2nd Grade 3 &4 MCAS Testing: ELA
- Tuesday, April 1st-Friday, April 18th K-8 Coin Drive sponsored by the FTO. The homeroom with the most money wins a pizza party. One for K-4 and one for 5-8.
- Monday, April 7th School Committee in-person meeting @6PM
- Tuesday, April 8th -Wednesday, April 9th Grades 6 & 7 MCAS Testing: ELA
- Tuesday, April 8th Title 1 Family Event in K-4 @ 8:15am; SEPAC meeting in 5-8 cafe from 6-8PM
- Wednesday, April 9 Kindergarten-Grade 3 FTO Movie Night 5-7:40pm. More info below.
- Tuesday, April 15th Quarter 3 Report cards distributed
- Wednesday, April 16th School Council at 5pm (Virtual); FTO 6-8 (Virtual)
- Friday, April 18th 11am Dismissal, no lunch served
- Monday, April 21st-Friday, April 25th No School April vacation
- Tuesday, April 29th- Wednesday, April 30th Grade 5 &8 MCAS Testing: Math
Reminder
School meets every day, Monday through Friday. Please find your student's grade below for start times.
- Grades K-6 start at 8:15 and are dismissed at 2:15
- Grades 7 & 8 start at 7:45 and are dismissed at 2:20
MCAS Testing
At the end of March and through May, Grades 3-8 will be participating in MCAS ELA, Math, Science (Gr 5 & 8), and Civics (Grade 8). MCAS testing is required for students in grades 3-8 and grade 10. With its alignment to standards, MCAS continues to be an extremely important measure of students' achievement and readiness for the future. Below you will find our testing schedule for your student. To set your student up for success on these tests, please make sure they get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time or early to school on the day of the test. We thank parents and caregivers in advance for encouraging and helping our students succeed on these tests!
This time of year can be stressful for students. Here are some helpful tips to help you support your student during test time.
- Check the calendar below for your student's scheduled tests. Be sure to arrive to school on time!
- Be sure students get a good night's sleep: Make sure your student is able to get a good night's sleep before their test. This will help them concentrate and focus during the test.
- Start the day with breakfast. Encourage students to eat breakfast at home, or grab a breakfast here at the school. Either way, encourage them to fuel up before the test.
- Charge their Chromebook: For students in grades 5-8 who take their device home, be sure they charge their Chromebook the night before testing,
- Dress comfortably: Being comfortable during a test helps remove any distractions.
- Send them to school with a positive message: Help start their day with a positive outlook on their test day.
- Remind them to use their time wisely and use the strategies they learned in class: Students can take the whole school day to test, so they do not need to rush to finish. Remind them to read the directions carefully and to use what they've learned in class to help them during test time.
Family Teach Organization (FTO)
First and foremost we would like to express gratitude to all staff members who have taken leadership in creating the events at Salemwood. You all not only have given the best quality to our students during school hours but have all come together to form a community after school hours. We thank you.
Thank you to all families who have been part of all of our events and have also volunteered! We hope to continue to work together along with staff to bring more great activities to our Salemwood Community. Our events cannot be possible with the help of our community.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please reach out to one of the FTO Members.
Thank you Salemwood for participating in our elections and choosing your new FTO board!
Iliana Rivera, President
Jessica Nadeau, Vice President
Kelly Yin, Treasurer
Anabette D'Entremont, Secretary
Did you know we provide free breakfast and lunch for every student?
This month's Lunch Menu
Start times, Late Arrivals, Early Dismissals
Please assist us in making sure that K-6 students are at their lines at 8:15am and Gr 7 & Gr 8 at 7:45am to begin their school day. We do not have staff outside to supervise your child before or afterschool school. Please do not drop your child(ren) off unsupervised. There is a before school program and an afterschool program that you can register your child for, for a fee if you need child care before or after school. With the cold weather of fall and winter approaching, please do not leave your child(ren) outside of the school unattended.
LINE UP: We welcome our Kindergarten through Gr 6 students to line up and enter through their prospective doors at 8:15am. Gr 7 & Gr 8 at 7:45am.
LATE ARRIVALS: Once our doors are closed, late arrivals will need to enter through our main office doors (K-4- which is on the lower plaza and 5-8 which is on Salem St) to get checked in. Our students have been taught to never open the exterior doors while in school, so please assist us in ensuring that you only enter through our K-4 or 5-8 office doors. Our K-4 office doors will always have a staff that can assist you.
EARLY DISMISSAL: If you need to dismiss your child, you are welcome to inform us ahead of time so that we can have your child in the office waiting for you. Please note that students will need to be picked up by an adult for dismissals; students are NOT allowed to walk home. This is to ensure their safety during school hours
K-6 Before and After School Child Care offered by the MOST program
Malden Public Schools offers before and after school childcare options for a fee. Please see the attached document below for more information. If you have questions regarding the before and after school programs, please use the contact information provided below.
📱781-870-7684
Notify Nurses of Injuries
If your child gets hurt and has a cast, is in a boot or requires crutches/wheelchair, you will need to bring in a doctor's note and get medically cleared with our school nurses before the student is allowed to attend school. This allows us to ensure that we are meeting their medical needs. This also applies to any surgery that they might need accommodations for. When in doubt, please contact our nurses on ClassDojo or email them at salemwoodnurses@maldenps.org
Follett Online Grade Book
Join Salemwood's ClassDojo
Follow Us On Twitter and Instagram
Family Resource Guide
Please use this guide to find and connect with local Malden community organizations.
Student and Family Handbook
Program of Studies
The Program of Studies reflects our commitment to providing a diverse range of courses as well as programs that meet the needs and interests of all students. The Program of Studies also outlines our policies and procedures related to grading, promotion, and graduation.
Ms. Van Huynh, PRINCIPAL
Email: vhuynh@maldenps.org
Website: https://maldenps.org/salemwood/
Phone: 781-388-0643
Twitter: @salemwoodmalden