Join us for our next Principal’s – Chat & Chew at John Fenwick Academy!
🗓️ November 19 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 John Fenwick Academy, 183 Smith Street, Salem, NJ
Topic: Small Children Dealing with Big Issues, featuring guest speakers Amanda Adams & Kitty Douglas, NJEA ACCESS Consultants. We'll cover child behaviors, trauma, social-emotional development, ACEs, and chronic absenteeism.
☕ Enjoy a continental breakfast, live Q&A, and a raffle ticket for surprise gifts!
Bonus: Students get $10 in RAMS DOLLARS for the PBIS Store when a parent or guardian attends.
Questions? Reach out to carter@salemnj.org.
🗓️ November 19 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 John Fenwick Academy, 183 Smith Street, Salem, NJ
Topic: Small Children Dealing with Big Issues, featuring guest speakers Amanda Adams & Kitty Douglas, NJEA ACCESS Consultants. We'll cover child behaviors, trauma, social-emotional development, ACEs, and chronic absenteeism.
☕ Enjoy a continental breakfast, live Q&A, and a raffle ticket for surprise gifts!
Bonus: Students get $10 in RAMS DOLLARS for the PBIS Store when a parent or guardian attends.
Questions? Reach out to carter@salemnj.org.
This week, Salem City School District proudly recognizes and celebrates our dedicated School Psychologists, Mrs. Bellia and Ms. Jones! 💙💛
School psychologists play an essential role in supporting the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of our students. They work tirelessly behind the scenes, collaborating with families, teachers, and administrators to ensure every student has the support, resources, and opportunities needed to succeed.
Mrs. Bellia and Ms. Jones, your compassion, expertise, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to our students and families do not go unnoticed. You make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and throughout our school community each and every day!
Please join us in giving them a huge shoutout and thanking them for everything they do! 🙌✨
#RamPride
School psychologists play an essential role in supporting the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of our students. They work tirelessly behind the scenes, collaborating with families, teachers, and administrators to ensure every student has the support, resources, and opportunities needed to succeed.
Mrs. Bellia and Ms. Jones, your compassion, expertise, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to our students and families do not go unnoticed. You make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and throughout our school community each and every day!
Please join us in giving them a huge shoutout and thanking them for everything they do! 🙌✨
#RamPride
📢 Salem City SEPAG Event: Navigating Adult Supports and Services
Join the Salem City Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) for an informative virtual presentation focused on adult supports and services!
We are excited to feature Nicholl Vallee, Transition & Employment Specialist from the Office of Transition to Adult Life & Employment, who will be discussing the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
📅 Date: Monday, November 16
⏰ Time: 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
💻 Where: Virtual via Google Meet
How to Join: Video Call Link: https://meet.google.com/mzt-hwfe-azo
Phone Dial-In: (US) +1 513-472-1063 PIN: 267 704 511#
We hope to see you there!
#RamPride
Join the Salem City Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) for an informative virtual presentation focused on adult supports and services!
We are excited to feature Nicholl Vallee, Transition & Employment Specialist from the Office of Transition to Adult Life & Employment, who will be discussing the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
📅 Date: Monday, November 16
⏰ Time: 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
💻 Where: Virtual via Google Meet
How to Join: Video Call Link: https://meet.google.com/mzt-hwfe-azo
Phone Dial-In: (US) +1 513-472-1063 PIN: 267 704 511#
We hope to see you there!
#RamPride
As part of our continued DREAMS initiative, we are excited to offer a Nurtured Heart for Parents and Caregivers presentation with Laine Whitaker from Effective School Solutions! 🌟
The event will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Salem Middle School Auditorium. 🏫
This presentation will take place during SMS Parent-Teacher Conferences and is open to all parents, caregivers, community members, and district staff! 🤝
Hope to see you there! 👋
#RamPride
The event will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Salem Middle School Auditorium. 🏫
This presentation will take place during SMS Parent-Teacher Conferences and is open to all parents, caregivers, community members, and district staff! 🤝
Hope to see you there! 👋
#RamPride
🗓️Important School Calendar Reminders:
Please note our upcoming schedule adjustments for next week:
⏰Wednesday, November 4: Early Dismissal / Half Day ⏰
⏰Thursday, November 5 – Monday, November 9: Schools Closed
🎒📚Tuesday, November 10: Classes Resume / Students Return
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful, and wonderful break!
Please note our upcoming schedule adjustments for next week:
⏰Wednesday, November 4: Early Dismissal / Half Day ⏰
⏰Thursday, November 5 – Monday, November 9: Schools Closed
🎒📚Tuesday, November 10: Classes Resume / Students Return
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful, and wonderful break!
✨ Get ready for a wild, fast-paced comedy extravaganza! ✨
Two narrators are attempting an impossible feat: recreating all 209 of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm... all at once! Watch as they mash them together into one gigantic, hilarious fable featuring your favorites like Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, and Cinderella—plus some obscure gems like Faithful Johannes. Expect madcap fun and plenty of laughs! 🎭👑
🗓️ Event Details & Schedule
Option 1: Dinner & Performance
Doors Open: 5:45 PM
Dinner: Promptly at 6:00 PM
Show Begins: 7:00 PM
Note: Dinner tickets are presale only and available until 11/10/26!
Option 2: Performance Only
Doors Open: 6:45 PM
Show Begins: 7:00 PM
Note: Performance-only tickets will also be sold at the door on the night of the show!
🎟️ How to Get Tickets
Online: Purchase your tickets directly on the Salem City GoBound page: https://www.gobound.com/nj/schools/salemhs/tickets
Cash Purchases: Want to pay with cash? Please email schaller@salemnj.org to reserve your tickets.
Don't miss out on a fantastic night of food, fun, and fairy tales gone wild! Share this with your friends and grab your tickets today! 🌲🏰🪄
Two narrators are attempting an impossible feat: recreating all 209 of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm... all at once! Watch as they mash them together into one gigantic, hilarious fable featuring your favorites like Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, and Cinderella—plus some obscure gems like Faithful Johannes. Expect madcap fun and plenty of laughs! 🎭👑
🗓️ Event Details & Schedule
Option 1: Dinner & Performance
Doors Open: 5:45 PM
Dinner: Promptly at 6:00 PM
Show Begins: 7:00 PM
Note: Dinner tickets are presale only and available until 11/10/26!
Option 2: Performance Only
Doors Open: 6:45 PM
Show Begins: 7:00 PM
Note: Performance-only tickets will also be sold at the door on the night of the show!
🎟️ How to Get Tickets
Online: Purchase your tickets directly on the Salem City GoBound page: https://www.gobound.com/nj/schools/salemhs/tickets
Cash Purchases: Want to pay with cash? Please email schaller@salemnj.org to reserve your tickets.
Don't miss out on a fantastic night of food, fun, and fairy tales gone wild! Share this with your friends and grab your tickets today! 🌲🏰🪄
🍁 Last week, our students and staff brought their favorite stories to life for the Annual JFA Fall Harvest Parade! Each class chose a beloved book and crafted incredible literacy-themed costumes featuring iconic characters. This much-loved Fenwick tradition is always a wonderful way to celebrate reading, creativity and school spirit together. 🧡
🏆🐴 We are thrilled to share that Sharing Horses with Humans, the incredible family business of our very own Elena Harris, Paraprofessional at John Fenwick Academy, has officially WON the Salem County Crusader Award! 🎉
This prestigious award is given to an individual, business, or organization whose leadership and dedication have significantly improved services for residents in Salem County with special needs. This honor is a true testament to the heart, hard work, and profound impact the Harris Family pours into our community every single day.
Thank you to Sharing Horses with Humans for your unwavering commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion, and amazing opportunities through equine-assisted services! 💙💛
#RamPride
This prestigious award is given to an individual, business, or organization whose leadership and dedication have significantly improved services for residents in Salem County with special needs. This honor is a true testament to the heart, hard work, and profound impact the Harris Family pours into our community every single day.
Thank you to Sharing Horses with Humans for your unwavering commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion, and amazing opportunities through equine-assisted services! 💙💛
#RamPride
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend! 🕰️✨
As you enjoy your Saturday, don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before heading to bed tonight, as we officially "fall back" and return to Standard Time.
While that extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning is always a welcome treat, it also means earlier sunsets as we head into the winter months.
Take a moment to update your clocks, check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors!
#RamPride
As you enjoy your Saturday, don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before heading to bed tonight, as we officially "fall back" and return to Standard Time.
While that extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning is always a welcome treat, it also means earlier sunsets as we head into the winter months.
Take a moment to update your clocks, check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors!
#RamPride
🏫 Strengthening School Safety Through Collaboration and Professional Learning! 🤝
Our Salem City School District administrators and District Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) Team recently took part in the Salem County BTAM Roundtable Case Study Event, proudly facilitated by the New Jersey Department of Education.
Through immersive real-world case studies, collaborative discussions, and hands-on analysis, our team deepened its expertise in behavioral threat assessment investigations and effective intervention strategies. 💡
We remain deeply committed to continuous professional growth, proactive prevention, and ensuring safe, nurturing learning environments where every student and staff member can thrive. 💙✨
#RamPride #SchoolSafety #ProfessionalGrowth #NJED #SafeSchools #CommunityFirst
Our Salem City School District administrators and District Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) Team recently took part in the Salem County BTAM Roundtable Case Study Event, proudly facilitated by the New Jersey Department of Education.
Through immersive real-world case studies, collaborative discussions, and hands-on analysis, our team deepened its expertise in behavioral threat assessment investigations and effective intervention strategies. 💡
We remain deeply committed to continuous professional growth, proactive prevention, and ensuring safe, nurturing learning environments where every student and staff member can thrive. 💙✨
#RamPride #SchoolSafety #ProfessionalGrowth #NJED #SafeSchools #CommunityFirst
☕✨ A sweet start to the week! ✨🍩
On a chilly Monday morning earlier this week, Principal Carter completely surprised the staff with hot coffee and delicious donuts! What an amazing way to kick off the workweek and spread some joy. Thank you, Principal Carter, for going above and beyond to treat our team! We appreciate you! ❤️🏫
#RamPride #StaffAppreciation
On a chilly Monday morning earlier this week, Principal Carter completely surprised the staff with hot coffee and delicious donuts! What an amazing way to kick off the workweek and spread some joy. Thank you, Principal Carter, for going above and beyond to treat our team! We appreciate you! ❤️🏫
#RamPride #StaffAppreciation
📢 Salem City SEPAG Event: Navigating Adult Supports & Services
Join the Salem City School District and Transition & Employment Specialist Nicholl Vallee (Office of Transition to Adult Life & Employment) for an informative session on adult supports and services, focusing on the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
Whether you are planning ahead or currently navigating the transition to adult life, this virtual session is a great opportunity to get your questions answered!
📅 Date: Monday, November 16
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
📍 Where: Virtual (Google Meet)
💻 Join Online: meet.google.com/mzt-hwfe-azo
📞 Join by Phone: (US) +1 513-472-1063 (PIN: 267 704 511#)
Please share with anyone who might benefit from this information. 💙
#RamPride
Join the Salem City School District and Transition & Employment Specialist Nicholl Vallee (Office of Transition to Adult Life & Employment) for an informative session on adult supports and services, focusing on the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
Whether you are planning ahead or currently navigating the transition to adult life, this virtual session is a great opportunity to get your questions answered!
📅 Date: Monday, November 16
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
📍 Where: Virtual (Google Meet)
💻 Join Online: meet.google.com/mzt-hwfe-azo
📞 Join by Phone: (US) +1 513-472-1063 (PIN: 267 704 511#)
Please share with anyone who might benefit from this information. 💙
#RamPride
Salem City Families and Community Partners,
Your voice matters!
Please join us for our ESEA and Perkins Stakeholder Meeting to learn how our federal programs support Salem City students and to share your ideas on how we can continue improving educational opportunities.
This meeting is an important part of our stakeholder engagement process. We welcome your questions, feedback, and suggestions as we work together to support student success.
Meeting Details
Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
Time: 3:15–3:45 p.m.
Location: Virtual via Google Meet
Join Here: https://meet.google.com/xuy-jtuk-fwb
We look forward to hearing from you and appreciate your continued partnership.
One Team. One Vision. One Salem.
Fatihah Dixon
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Innovation
Salem City School District
Your voice matters!
Please join us for our ESEA and Perkins Stakeholder Meeting to learn how our federal programs support Salem City students and to share your ideas on how we can continue improving educational opportunities.
This meeting is an important part of our stakeholder engagement process. We welcome your questions, feedback, and suggestions as we work together to support student success.
Meeting Details
Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
Time: 3:15–3:45 p.m.
Location: Virtual via Google Meet
Join Here: https://meet.google.com/xuy-jtuk-fwb
We look forward to hearing from you and appreciate your continued partnership.
One Team. One Vision. One Salem.
Fatihah Dixon
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Innovation
Salem City School District
🍂Our Pre-K explorers had the absolute best time on their field trip to G & G Farms this week! There were smiles all around as our students experienced classic fall adventures:
🚜 Took a bumpy, cheerful hayride around the farm grounds
🌽 Navigated our way through the winding corn maze
🎃 Hand-picked the very best pumpkins to bring home
Thank you to G & G Farms for such a wonderful experience, and a huge shoutout to our amazing parent chaperones for helping make this day so special!
🚜 Took a bumpy, cheerful hayride around the farm grounds
🌽 Navigated our way through the winding corn maze
🎃 Hand-picked the very best pumpkins to bring home
Thank you to G & G Farms for such a wonderful experience, and a huge shoutout to our amazing parent chaperones for helping make this day so special!
Join us for our first Preschool Family Engagement Workshop at John Fenwick Academy, focusing on Socio-Emotional Health / Behavior (Topic Focus: Warm-Up & Connection)! 🧠💛
Come connect with other families, pick up helpful resources, and learn practical strategies to support your child's development. Let’s learn and grow together! 🤝
📅 When: Monday, October 26, 2026
⏰ Session Times: 9:00 a.m. or 3:30 p.m.
📍 Where: John Fenwick Academy (JFA) Library
🥐 Bonus: Breakfast will be served!
📲 Register Today: Scan the QR code on the graphic or reach out to Marcina Hopkins at hopkins@salemnj.org to reserve your spot!
#RamPride
Come connect with other families, pick up helpful resources, and learn practical strategies to support your child's development. Let’s learn and grow together! 🤝
📅 When: Monday, October 26, 2026
⏰ Session Times: 9:00 a.m. or 3:30 p.m.
📍 Where: John Fenwick Academy (JFA) Library
🥐 Bonus: Breakfast will be served!
📲 Register Today: Scan the QR code on the graphic or reach out to Marcina Hopkins at hopkins@salemnj.org to reserve your spot!
#RamPride
🚒Thank you to the Salem City Firefighters for visiting JFA and teaching our students all about fire safety! 🔥We appreciate you keeping our community safe and educating our students. 🧯👩🚒
#FirePreventionWeek #FireSafety #SalemCity #CommunityHelpers #RamPride
#FirePreventionWeek #FireSafety #SalemCity #CommunityHelpers #RamPride
📚 Deepening Literacy & Staff Learning!
📊 Over the past month, our ELA efforts have focused on strengthening literacy and staff learning. Our JFA and SMS teams analyzed beginning-of-year writing samples and SchoolPace data to set student baselines and guide targeted instruction.
#ProfessionalLearning #LiteracyMatters #RamPride
📊 Over the past month, our ELA efforts have focused on strengthening literacy and staff learning. Our JFA and SMS teams analyzed beginning-of-year writing samples and SchoolPace data to set student baselines and guide targeted instruction.
#ProfessionalLearning #LiteracyMatters #RamPride
🚨 SCHEDULE UPDATE: Football Game Change 🚨
The football game against Burlington City originally scheduled for Friday, 10/16 has been rescheduled. We will now play at Salem on Saturday, 10/17 at 12:00 PM.
Tickets are available for purchase on our website.
🔗 Get Tickets Here: https://www.gobound.com/nj/schools/salemhs/tickets
The football game against Burlington City originally scheduled for Friday, 10/16 has been rescheduled. We will now play at Salem on Saturday, 10/17 at 12:00 PM.
Tickets are available for purchase on our website.
🔗 Get Tickets Here: https://www.gobound.com/nj/schools/salemhs/tickets
📢 Did you catch our fully packed Salem Star show last week? 🌟🏈
If you missed it or want to relive the excitement we have a recap ready for you!
Here is what we featured:
📅 On This Day in History segment
🎉 Homecoming Week Recap, featuring Spirit Week highlights, the Homecoming Queen and King election, game highlights, and exclusive interviews with two of our Rams football game changers!
🏈 A look back at the big game
🔥 Extended highlights from Homecoming Spirit Week
Catch up on all the action and watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/SUAslHClUgk
#RamPride
🚨 SCHEDULE UPDATE: Football Game Change 🚨
The football game against Burlington City originally scheduled for Friday, 10/16 has been rescheduled. We will now play at Salem on Saturday, 10/17 at 12:00 PM.
Tickets are available for purchase online.
🔗 Get Tickets Here:
https://www.gobound.com/nj/schools/salemhs/tickets
📺 Watch Live Stream Here: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/burlington-city-high-school-burlington-nj/gam448264874b
#RamPride