August 2023
Dear Salem Families,
I am beyond excited to welcome all of our new Salem families and welcome back our returning ones! As most of you know, last year was simply amazing and as Salem does best, we rocked commUNITY! Focusing on reestablishing community after the pandemic was a mutual goal of the H.S.A. and mine last year. Together, we are committed to continue this work while also growing and learning while making sure we have fun along the way! The home-school connection is very important to ensure that our children are succeeding and being supported. Therefore, I thought the theme of Hand in Hand We Learn was a perfect fit for us this year.
Ms. Hansen, Ms. Oldak, Nurse Costello, the custodians, the H.S.A. presidents and I have been working hard over the summer to ensure a smooth start and an exciting year! We have planned for grade level and school wide programs and have continued our commitment to provide enriching experiences that go beyond the traditional curriculum for every grade level. Thanks to the Ed Foundation and HEARTS grants as well as the H.S.A. funding, we will have programs such as Storytime Theater, the Circus, the Mosaic Project, Alvin Ailey, and much more. It is going to be a great year where we continue to build our commUNITY! For more information about what is planned for the coming year, click here.
Below are some important items to know before we begin the school year. For answers to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s), click here.
Kindergarten Bus Orientation and Popsicles in the Playground: Thursday, August 24th @ 11:30AM
First Day of School for all students: Tuesday, September 5th
Open House: Thursday, September 7th @ 6:30 pm.
- Click here for the schedule and other important information.
Academic Day: begins promptly at 8:45 am and ends at 2:50 pm
Arrival and Dismissal (click here for more information)
- Drop-off is from 8:30 am to 8:45 am. The academic day begins promptly at 8:45 am.
- Dismissal begins at 2:50 pm.
- Cars must enter the school for arrival and dismissal via Wakefield Ave. Cars are NOT permitted to enter by going straight on Guilford Ave. You can make a right on Lynn Rd. off Guilford Ave.
- Students will be supervised by paraprofessionals during the arrival & dismissal process.
- Parents are not permitted to walk children to their classrooms.
Breakfast/ Lunch/ Snack
- Breakfast and lunch are available for purchase. Click here to learn more.
- Free & Reduced Lunch Forms- click here
- Lunch bags/ bottles should be labeled with your child’s name
- Snacks are available for purchase during lunch.
- The lunch schedule is as follows:
- 1st grade @ 11:00am
- 5th grade @ 11:30am
- 3rd grade @ 12:00pm
- 4th grade @ 12:30pm
- Kindergarten @ 1:00pm
- 2nd grade @ 1:30pm
Recess
- Barring inclement weather, recess will be outdoors.
- Provide gloves and hats for winter months as they are outside in cold temperatures.
- Paraprofessionals will be present to supervise and support students.
Supply Lists: Click here to view the supply lists.
iPads and Chromebooks
- Students who attended Salem last year need to prepare their iPad or Chromebook for the first day of school by locating the device, locating the charger and fully charging the device for school.
- If your child is new, they will receive their device when they arrive.
- Your child’s iPad or Chromebook should be fully charged and brought to school on the first day.
Visitors
- All visitors MUST report to the main entrance and be cleared by our security aide.
- A photo ID card is required for entry into the building.
We are looking forward to creating more memories this year and building an even stronger community. Salem ROCKS commUNITY! I cannot wait to see everyone on the 5th!
With excitement and enthusiasm,
Dr. Ferrante