Saltonstall Academic Staff:

Nicole DiDonato, English, Language Arts/Literacy Coach

  • K-4 balanced approach to literacy focused on developing life-long lovers of reading
  • 5-8 humanities classes using literacy skills to grapple with historical and social issues

Nicole Connolly, Math Coach

  • Hands-on activities to allow students to see and apply math ideas
  • Concept-based lessons build deep understanding rather than memorization

Emily Flaherty, Science Coach

  • Inquiry-based approach to build scientific thinking
  • Emphasis on engineering and design standards
  • Focus on sustainability and environmental issues

Assessment

  • In addition to report cards, Saltonstall utilizes a portfolio process to encourage family engagement and interaction around student progress culminating in an exit portfolio in 8th grade.

Life At Saltonstall

  • Social Emotional Learning through Responsive Classroom
  • National Junior Honor Society (Grades 5-8)
  • Traditions – Hispanic Heritage Day, Stew Day, Field Day
  • Concert Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra (Grades 4-8)

Resources

To ensure that all students are prepared to achieve and inspired to learn, we also provide:

  • Partnerships with the Landmark School Outreach program, the New England Aquarium, the Read Trust, the Boys & Girls Club, Salem State University, and Endicott College.
  • 1:1 Chromebooks for Grades K-8
  • City Connects program provides wrap around services for students and families through an effective student support process run by City Connects coordinator: Joy Richmond-Smith
  • Language-based learning disability program
  • Gymnasium, theater/auditorium, and art studio

How to enroll your child in kindergarten

To be eligible for Kindergarten in fall 2025, your child must turn 5 by August 31, 2025. Parents/guardians must provide the necessary documentation to the Parent Information Center at the time of registration and can do so in several ways: by adding it to the online application, in person, by email or by fax. If you have any questions or if you are missing any of these documents at the time of registration please contact Jenni Espinal or the Parent Information Center. Here is what you need:

  • Child must be 5yrs old by 08/31/25.
  • 2 proof of address.
  • 1 proof of child’s age
  • Child’s immunization records.
  • Parent’s/Guardian’s photo ID.

The Process of enrollment is done electronically and you can do it from any location using a computer or tablet. (We don’t recommended you using your cellular phone). You have several options for registering your future Kindergartener at the school including:

  • Using this link to Register online following our instructional video
  • Using this link to Go to Enrolling in Our Schools and follow instructions
  • Visiting the Parent Information Center at Collins Middle School, @ 29 Highland Ave, Suite 121, Salem MA. 01917. Phone: 978-740-1225. Email: pic@salemk12.org
  • Attending any to the 2025 Early Childhood Events
  • If you have questions, can’t do the enrollment using by any of these ways or want to schedule a school tour, Please contact Saltonstall’s Family Engagement Facilitator Jenni Espinal at 781-771-6451 to schedule an appointment. School tours will be held Mar. 4-13.
More information about our early childhood programs

Early Childhood Expo Town Hall

Would you like to see our Early Childhood Expo Town Hall event from last year? Catch the recordings and information about sessions in other SPS at https://salemk12.org/families/kindergarten-information/  available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese! Hear from our panel of SPS leaders, directors, and principals who provide an overview of the Pre-K and Kindergarten Programs, explain the process and timeline for registration, and answer questions from our incoming families!