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Oceans Classroom Takes to the High Seas
The program was made possible through the Norman H. Read Trust.
The following is courtesy of the City of Salem: Funded by the generosity of Norman H. Read Trust, which funds science education programs throughout the Salem school system, twenty (20) eighth-grade students and three (3) Salem middle school teachers participated in a five-day ocean education journey aboard the two-masted, 131 foot schooner the Harvey Gamage as it sailed along the New England Coast. This program, operated through the Ocean Classroom Foundation, provides award winning programs that are structured adventure expeditions, integrated with academic studies in marine science, maritime literature and history and marine applied mathematics. Ocean Classroom also hosted two Salem high school students for a two week educational voyage …
Immaculate Conception Terminates Lease with Boys & Girls Club
The club's lease with the church ends on Aug.16, 2013.
The following was submitted by The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem. The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem will continue to serve the youth of Salem in its current location at 13 Hawthorne Boulevard for this entire school year. However, the Club has received notice from the Immaculate Conception Parish, that the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, owner of the Hawthorne Boulevard building, will terminate the Club’s lease and tenancy as of mid-August 2013. The Parish has not stated a reason nor is it required to do so. However, it is probable that the Archdiocese intends to lease all or part of the building to a new middle school, to be named The Nativity School, for the 2013-14 academic year. According to John Neely, president of the…
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Thursday, September 8, 2011
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IMAGE GALLERY: Rain Doesn't Stop First Day of School Festivities
Principal Dr. Renata McFarland greeted new and returning students in the parking lot at the Bentley School while also handing out dropping off and picking up procedures.
Bentley School students returned to classes Tuesday dressed their best for the first day despite the rain. Check out our gallery for snapshots from the first day by Contributor Bob Roche.
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
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Community Charter School to Open Doors [VIDEO]
The Salem Community Charter School will welcome new students on Thursday.
The Salem Community Charter School will welcome 50 new students to their temporary space in the Museum Place Mall on Thursday. With ages ranging between 16 and 23, the school aims to provide a welcoming and flexible environment for students who are committed to completing their high school education despite any previous challenges met in more traditional school systems. Principal Jess Yurwitz and staff have been tirelessly setting up the transient classrooms, filling them with requested bean bags for 'town' meetings and creative wall hangings. The school has raised $250,000 in startup and grant money, and plans to move into a new space overlooking Essex Street once construction finishes in January.
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First Day of School for Saltonstall Students [VIDEO]
As Saltonstall undergoes renovations, students were welcomed to their new home at St. James Parish.
Saltonstall students and parents braved the gloomy weather for the first day of school Wednesday morning. Entering their temporary home at St. James Parish, teachers and staff welcomed the onslaught of eager children to their new classrooms as the school's Lafayette Street location undergoes renovations. With a smooth drop-off system for parents and all-hands-on-deck strategy to shuffle the grades into their new wings, the transition was a successful one without a single lost or teary eyed child in sight. Be sure to check out our video and photos for highlights from the first day.
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
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Start the School Year Off with Science — September Salem Days
Residents enjoy free admission to the Museum of Science through September and free MBTA rides on Sept. 10 and 17.
Start off the school year with science. This month, residents will have an opportunity to explore the Museum of Science for free as part of September Salem Days. This is the third year with a month of free entrance to the Boston museum, including exhibit halls and the Omni Theater, made possible thanks to the Norman H. Read Trust. "I just love that everyone in Salem gets to benefit from the Read Family Trust," said Ellen Talkowsky, the city's special projects coordinator. "You can go every single day in September," Talkowsky added, "as many times as you want." Residents should have already received tickets for free entry for a family of five. Residents can get more tickets at the Mayor's office, library and Parks and Recreation …
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Friday, September 2, 2011
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Salem Schools Adopt New Techonology Use Agreement with Students
State law requires all schools to adopt a policy of responsible technology use. As a result, Salem Public School Systems will enter into agreement with students, parents and faculty on the proper use of technology and electronics.
As your kids head back to school, here’s the heads up on the new technology and electronics use agreements with Salem Public Schools. Starting at the end of September 2011, all students and parents will be required to read and sign an agreement that explicitly defines how and when students may make use of technology and other electronics provided to the student by the schools. Parents should have already received the general packets of information on guidelines earlier this year. Salem Superintendent Dr. Stephen Russell said plans are underway and the Salem School Administration and School Committee will make a concerted effort to share this information and enlist parental support of these guidelines during the next month. Each “…
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
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IMAGE GALLERY: Scout Brings New Outdoor Classroom to Bentley
Troop 83 Scout Wesley Hildebrand, who is going for his Eagle Scout rank, lead the effort to turn the Bentley Elementary School courtyard into an outdoor classroom.
Bentley School students will return on Sept. 7 with a new addition to their courtyard. After being delayed a day thanks to Hurricane Irene, Troop 83 Boy Scout Wesley Hildebrand led a group service project to transform the Bentley Elementary School courtyard into an outdoor classroom featuring new garden boxes, benches and gravel pathways. Lumber, food and other supplies were donated by local businesses Peabody Building Supply, Home Depot, Backyard Depot, Moynihan Lumber and Ye Olde Pepper Company.
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JKHilde
7:31 am on Tuesday, September 6, 2011
This morning at 6:30 am in the rain, twelve 40 lb benches were delivered and placed at Bentley Elementary School. Many thanks to Carl for letting the Wesley in to deliver before his first day at Essex Agricultural and Technical High School! more ›
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
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Salem's New Superintendent Ready for First Day of School
Dr. Stephen Russell briefs School Committee on the impending opening of schools and overall impressions.
Since starting last week, Salem Superintendent Dr. Stephen Russell has been boots on the ground meeting with school officials and faculty in preparation for the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year. “People have gone out of their way to help make the transition smooth, and I am thankful,” said Russell. Russell comes to Salem from Dartmouth, replacing Dr. William Cameron who left to run the Central Regional Berkshire School District. For now, the primary focus for Russell is the opening of schools. “Ninety-nine percent of the classrooms are ready for the opening of school and we are ready to go,” said an enthusiastic Russell at Monday's School Committee meeting. Russell commended the teachers for putting in so much of their own time to …
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Beth O'Grady
9:41 am on Thursday, August 23, 2012
I'm sure opportunities to help will unfold as a plan is made. I have never worked for the Club, but I have volunteered for many years and seen first hand the tremendous positive influence it has in the lives of our members and their families. more ›