Family Memo 2/4

Hello CMS Community

KN-95 Mask:
We have KN-95 masks available for scholars that request them. In homeroom on Monday  teachers will make a list of scholars requesting the KN-95 masks and we will deliver them to classrooms on Monday and Tuesday. Thank you to the district office for buying masks for our community. 

MCAS Dates:
ELA
8th Grade: March 30 and 31
7th Grade: April 5 and April 6
6th Grade:  April 12 and April 13

Math
8th Grade: April 27 and April 28
7th Grade: May 3 and May 4
6th Grade: May 10 and May 11

Science
8th Grade: May 16 and May 17

GRAND REOPENING OF THE SHARK TANK

Spirit Wear will be available for purchase at the SHARK TANK as of next Tuesday 2/8!
We will be selling our Shark merch as well as other items right out of the Shark Tank ) during all lunches.  
Hours of operation
Tuesdays- 8, 6, 7 Grade lunches 10:55-1:10

Thursdays – 8, 6, 7 Grade lunches 10:55-1:10

We will not longer be taking orders via the google form.  Moving forward, all orders will be placed on a first come, first served basis from the Shark Tank ONLY.  

CMS LACROSSE TEAM
WE are almost at our goal of 20 boys and 20 girls for each team. So excited to get this program back off the ground!
CMS scholars that are interested in playing this spring please fill out this google form https://forms.gle/5GrmHnJqJhh3qZ6J8. No experience needed just a desire to try out the sport. We have all the equipment for the scholars and we are excited to get this program back off the ground. Practices will be twice a week starting in March and games are on Sunday afternoon starting in April. Sign up your scholar up today!!!!!

8th Grade Trip:
Attached at the bottom of this communication is the PPT from our family meeting and the zoom recording. If you have any questions about the trip please feel free to email Ben Chertok at bchertok@salemk12.org or me at mcondon@salemk12.org

MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD
From Dr. Zrike:

Collins and Saltonstall families,

I am excited to be launching a middle school superintendent’s advisory board to gather ideas and input from middle school students about how we can best enhance their school experience.  It is important for us to regularly hear from our students in order to make decisions that meet their educational needs.  

We are looking for 10 or so dynamic young people across all three grade levels (7 from Collins and 3 from Saltonstall) to join this leadership group.  The meetings will occur monthly, during the school day, either in-person or via Zoom.  Interested students should fill out this application by Friday, February 4, 2022 in order to be considered.      
 
All students who participate will:

• Have opportunities to influence important district decisions by having direct communication with the superintendent
• Receive a certificate of completion (which could be used on future employment and college applications/resumes)
• Receive a thank you gift for participating in all sessions until the end of the year
• Enjoy food/snacks at each meeting

 
Thank you for encouraging your children to participate.
Best,
Steve  

Have a great weekend!
Matt Condon
Principal