What is Rosh Hashanah?
Rosh Hashanah means “Head of the Year” and is the Jewish new year. It is a day of celebration as well as reflection about the previous year and changes we want to make in the year ahead.
Rosh Hashanah has multiple names that invoke different components of the day:
- Yom Hadin (The Day of Judgment) — This is a time when we each stand before God as the Ultimate Judge and are called to judge our own actions as well.
- Yom Hazikaron (The Day of Remembrance) — We pray that God will “remember” us by inscribing us in the Book of Life, and we “remember” our own deeds over the past year.
- Yom Harat Olam (The Day the World Was Conceived) — Rosh Hashanah is associated with creation based on a tradition that the world was created in the month of Tishrei.
- Yom Teruah (The Day of Blasting) — The shofar is sounded at Rosh Hashanah services as a call to repentance.
Watch this video to learn more about Rosh Hashanah.
https://youtu.be/j5-9mU2JFw0?si=7guOzMvxYv1HZSMQ
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th to October 15th) highlights the cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx people both locally and globally.
- Over 54% of students in our school and almost 50% of SPS students (and many staff members) identify as Hispanic or Latinx.
- While many people use Latino(a) and Hispanic interchangeably these two words mean
- different things. A Hispanic person is someone who comes from or is a descendant of a Spanish-speaking country. Latino(a,e,x) is used when referring to someone who comes from Latin America or is a descendant from any Latin American country.
- A person can be both Hispanic and Latino(a), but not all Latinos are Hispanic. Brazilians, for example, are Latinos, but their native language is not Spanish. Conversely, not all Hispanics are Latino(a). Spaniards are considered Hispanic, but not Latinos, since they are part of the European Union.
- Hispanic countries are Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
- Latin American countries are Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
- This time of year was choose because of the number of countries in Latin America that gained independence between September 15th – October 15th which are:
Costa Rica | Guatemala | Nicaragua | Chile | El Salvador | Honduras | Mexico | Belize |
In our school we have been honoring Hispanic Culture for over 10 years and now we expanded our celebration transforming it into the HAPIIPA Heritage Celebration to include not only Hispanic, but African, Portuguese, Italian and Indigenous People of AMERICA. This year we will be having an assembly for our students during the day and out 1s Dominoes Tournament four our families. The Dominoes tournament will be on Oct 23rd. from 5:30 to 7:30pm.Please read the attached flyers to learn how you can be part or this celebration. Reach out to your Family Engagement Facilitator, Jenni Espinal at jespinal@salemk12.org if you have any question.
ABOUT
Encompassing grades K-8, the Saltonstall School’s mission is to meet the needs of all members of its community by creating equitable and meaningful learning experiences that motivate, engage, and connect to all learners. Consistent with the Salem Public School District’s 2023-26 Strategic Plan, the vision is to build educational experiences where students uncover their potential to be compassionate and engaged citizens of our school and the greater community regardless of socioeconomic status, race, native language, or other elements of privilege or challenge.
First Day of School
Grades 1-5: Wednesday, Sept. 4; Pre-K, K: Monday, Sept. 9
School Type
K-8 School
Estimated Enrollment
400 Students
School Meals
Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:20am to 3:20pm, Early Release dismissal at 11:45am
Student Handbook
2024-25 School Calendar
RECENT NEWS
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If you need support with any school form or have questions please reach out to Jenni Espinal-Family Engagement Facilitator at 781-771-6451 or Giselle Baez-Front Office Administrator at 978-740-1297 to make an appointment.
Safe School: Welcome to our School! Just remember that ALL visitors must be registered. If you visit our school or need to enter our building please go to the main entrance and ring the bell. Then go straight to the main office and the sign in sheet at the front desk.
Medical paperwork is due the First day of classes. Please reach out to nurse Marie Feldmannova ASAP at 978-740-1218 if your student needs any medication, still need to bring Physical or vaccine documents.
Absences, Late Arrival and/or Early Dismissal: Please inform us as soon as possible, if your child will be absent, will arrive late or will be dismiss early. In many cases documentation may be needed. When Reporting an absence, late arrival or early dismissal, ALL calls and documentation must go to the school’s front office. You will have the option to leave a message if your call is not answered.
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