On Thursday, Jan. 18th, 2024 the District of Salem held an Early Childhood Virtual Expo
*** Children residing in Salem that are turning 5 years on or before August 31 are eligible to start Kindergarten in the Fall of 2024! ***
In the recording, you will learn all the registration steps & deadlines for Pre-K and Kindergartners and a brief introduction of all elementary schools’ principals and district administrators and more!
You can find the recordings in the links below:
Sibling Preference Deadline: Monday, Feb. 26
In order to take advantage of the sibling preference criteria, you must submit your application by Monday, Feb. 26.
Application Deadlines and Notification Dates for the 2024-25 academic year
| Registration | Deadline | Lottery Date | Notification Date |
| Sibling Preference | Feb. 26 | May 1 | |
| Batch 1 Kindergarten Registration | Mar. 18 | May 2 | |
| Batch 2 Kindergarten Registration | June 24 | July 12 | |
| Summer Kindergarten Registration | After June 24 | As reg packets arrive | |
| Dual Language Lottery (Bentley) | Mar. 18 | April 12 | May 2 |
| Window 1 Pre-K Lottery | Mar. 18 | April 12 | May 2 |
| Window 2 Pre-K Lottery | June 24 | July 8 | July 12 |
| Window 3 Pre-K Lottery | Aug. 15 | Aug. 18 | Aug. 19 |
Kindergarten assignments will be made on the basis of the information you provide on the application. Every effort will be made to assign your child to one of your top choices of school.
Dual Language and Pre-K assignments will be made based on the lottery process. Families will be notified of lottery selection on the dates noted above.
No assignment application will be processed without the required documents.
Bates Elementary School at a glance…
The School House System
- Builds a sense of community, inclusivity, responsibility, belonging and spirit in our school with all our students, staff and community partners.
- Develops authentic relationship between students and staff.
- Houses participate in monthly school-wide SEL activities.
- Encourages participation in academics, character building and promotes leadership development
- Promotes healthy competition and sportsmanship
Arts Integration
- Integration of arts into classroom instruction
- Music, art, dance and PE courses for all students
- Peabody Essex Museum Partnership
- Chorus (Grs. 2-5), Paperworks (Gr. 5), student selected electives (Grs. 4&5), weekly instrumental lessons (Grs. 4&5), student-run live streaming morning news on YouTube
LIFE AT BATES
Academic Day:
- Social Emotional Learning Curriculum scheduled and embedded into daily lessons.
- Integrated Balanced Literacy Approach (Readers’ and Writers’ Workshop) to provide students with authentic reading and writing experiences
- Student-centered -hands-on activities to allow students to see and apply math ideas
- Concept-based lessons build deep understanding rather than memorization
- Content Specific Academic Coaches to support and implement best practices.
- Title I Reading Specialists to support readers to meet their full potential.
Student Engagement:
- Six-week Literacy Festival aimed at building a love for reading by engaging students in dynamic themed activities and lessons.
- School Wide House System to develop character and represent school core values.
- 21st Century After-school enrichment programs in partnership with the YMCA.
- Monthly Town Halls focused on Social Emotional Learning
Family Engagement
- Active and Inclusive PTO and School Site Council
- Weekly family newsletters inform families of updates and key information
- Math/science and literacy nights designed to partner with families around academic instruction
- Partnerships between families and teachers through consistent two-way communication.