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Posted Date: 04/05/26 (09:00 AM)
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Consentino Middle School… Home of the Chargers  

                         

April 5, 2026



Important Dates

Monday April 6 

PTO meeting online (7:00)

Tuesday, April 7

Family Literacy (6-8pm)

Wednesday, April 8

Early Release (11:05am)

Thursday, April 9

School Dance -3:30-5 (5th and 6th) and 5:30-7 (7th and 8th)

Family Literacy Night

April 20

Start of April Break




Volleyball

The girls' team will practice Tuesday and Thursdays until 4:00.

The boys' team will practice on Mondays and Wednesdays until 4:00

Games:

4/7 vs Hunking. At Home. Boys first. 


Hello Families,

We are excited as we move closer to the opening of the new school.  At this time, we plan to take the students through the new building on June 12.  We are also planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 15 from 4:00 - 6:00, which will be open to the community.

Here is a peek from  the stairs in front of the media center (library)  down to the cafe facing the stage:

Consentino Middle School is happy to announce that we will be hosting our second annual Multicultural Night this May 21st from 5:oopm-7:00 pm. This will be a wonderful celebration of the beautiful cultures our school community can commemorate through art, music, poetry, dance, food, and so much more!


To make this event a success, we are asking our school community to get involved. We are looking for parent, student, and staff volunteers to show our students how to dance, make a delicious dish, share music, poetry, art, and whatever else you are willing to share with our school community! We have a volunteer form to sign up to bring food for a potluck-style meal, as we did last year, as well as to ask for volunteers to run different activities, such as teaching our students different dance styles (merengue, bachata, etc.). We look forward to celebrating with all of you and ask that you please fill out this volunteer Google form to let us know how you would like to contribute to Multicultural Night: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSel9k0OE7PEJZrDYAfSXgxqIdG5xbQSBWTRHmCYWYNzsT1ECQ/viewform 




Band

Performing Arts Upcoming Events


Save the date! On Tuesday, May 5th all four middle school bands will come together to perform an All City Middle School Band Concert Outdoors at JG Whittier @ 5:30pm. There will be performances by a district wide Beginning Band, a Community Band of Haverhill parents and teachers, and a district wide Advanced Band. Bring dinner, a lawn chair, and enjoy the show! 

Other Dates

Monday, May 25th- Advanced band students march in the Haverhill Memorial Day Parade

Tuesday, May 26th- Consentino Chorus and All City Middle School Jazz Band Concert at 6pm in the cafeteria

Friday, June 5th- Consentino Advanced Band performs with the High School Band @ HHS Graduation

Monday, June 15th- Consentino Advanced Band performs at the Consentino Ribbon Cutting Ceremony



Grade 7 and 8 only

Haverhill Public Schools will administer the Attitudes and Behaviors Survey for all youth in Grades 7 & 8 in April & May 2026. This survey is offered to students in grades 7 & 8 in order to gain insight into the experiences and perspectives of our youth in school and in the community. We conduct surveys such as this to better understand and assess the needs of our student population regarding programming and services in our city.

The survey focuses on the strengths and supports that youth have and need in their lives as well as their own perceptions of their attitudes and behaviors. Findings from this survey will help our school district and other partners work with you to ensure that young people in our community have the opportunities they need to be successful in life. 

Additional Information:

  • Participation is highly recommended however, it is also voluntary.  There are no consequences if your student chooses not to participate. Non-participating youth will be asked to read quietly while the survey is administered. 

  • Prior to administering the survey, students are told that their participation is voluntary and that they can skip questions if they so choose.

  • The survey will be conducted in your student’s classroom during the school day.  The survey is computer-based and will be conducted on HPS-issued Chromebooks.  

  • Students read survey questions independently and answer each item at their own pace. Translation will be available for Multilingual Learners at the beginning levels (Level I and Level II).  

  • On average, the survey takes less than 30 minutes to complete 


Parent Information: 

Please give serious consideration for your student to participate in this study. The value of a study depends upon the participation of many youth.  It is your right as a parent/guardian to opt your student out of this survey if you do not want them to participate.  If you do not want your student to participate, please click on the Opt Out Form and complete it by March 30th. 

A copy of this survey can be made available for you to view at your child’s school. If you would like to see a copy of the survey, contact the Main Office at your child’s school.  If you have any questions, please contact Jami Dion, Director of Guidance, Counseling and Student Support Services at jdion@haverhill-ps.org or Meg Arivella, Supervisor of School Counseling at megan.arivella@haverhill-ps.org.


YearBook

Yearbook order forms are currently located outside room 23 for any 8th-grade student interested in ordering a yearbook. The cost of each yearbook will be $13, which includes shipping. If the cost is an issue, please speak to Ms. Shea directly during homeroom or through email. Yearbook order forms need to be filled out and returned with payment by April 30th. All checks can be made out to Consentino Middle School.

We often do a Guess Who for the last few pages of the yearbook. If interested, please email baby photos directly to Ms. Shea at samantha.shea@haverhill-ps.org. Please make sure when sending the photo, you include the student's first and last name! Baby Photos are due by April 30th.

Finally, any 8th grade student who is interested may submit a submission for the cover of the yearbook. Students' covers need to be designed on a blank white piece of 8.5in x 11in paper.  If a student would like, they may either hand-draw/color a cover submission, or they can design it online and email it to Ms. Shea as a PDF. All cover submissions for the front or back cover are due by April 30th.

For any other questions, please email Ms. Shea at samantha.shea@haverhill-ps.org.

Washington DC Trip

8th-grade families are invited to join the Remind group for the Washington, DC, trip. This is how we'll communicate for meetings, fundraising, and other purposes. Once we're on the trip, we'll also share pictures and updates with you. To join, click on the link below:

https://www.remind.com/join/abcindc26

Community Schools

We are excited to share several updates and opportunities for our Consentino community!

Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

Thank you to all who joined our recent PAC meeting! We had meaningful conversations around parent engagement, school culture, and ways to continue building a strong, welcoming community for all families. Your voice is essential in shaping the work we do.

Our next PAC meeting will take place on April 14th from 5:30–6:30 PM (virtual). During this meeting, our Student Council will present on our upcoming Multicultural Night event—you won’t want to miss it!  If you are interested in joining, please reach out to me via email.

Community Resource Room Needs

We are continuing to support families through our Community Resource Room and are currently in need of:

  • Non-perishable food items

  • Hygiene products

  • Household items

Any donations are greatly appreciated and make a direct impact on our families.

8th Grade “Get Ready With Us” Event

We are preparing for our second “Get Ready With Us” 8th grade event, designed to support our students as they get ready for graduation. More details will be shared soon, please stay tuned!

Powerful Parent Program Graduation

We recently celebrated the graduation of our Powerful Parent Program, where parents received certificates and shared powerful reflections on the importance of family involvement and empowerment in supporting student success. It was an inspiring event that highlighted the strength of our community.

If you are interested in participating in a program like this next year, please reach out—we would love to have you involved!

Parent Survey

We invite all families to complete our Parent Survey. Your feedback is crucial in helping us better understand and support the needs of our students and families.

Please also share the survey with other Consentino parents—every voice matters!

Survey link: https://forms.gle/Qw4cKPUW57oTSdRb7

If you have any questions, would like to get involved, or are interested in any of the opportunities above, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Resources:

Every week we will have a list of resources and community happenings. If you would like to share any community happenings or resources please email me at jenniffer.cabreravicente@haverhill-ps.org. 


List of Resources




  • Need help finding local support services? FindHelp.org is a free, easy-to-use online resource directory for food and housing assistance, job training, childcare, health services. Just enter your ZIP code or service need, and FindHelp helps you locate nearby resources: https://www.findhelp.org/


Community Happenings


  • Abigail Adams & 18th-Century Clothing Talk Wednesday 4/01 6:30p @ Buttonwoods Museum (240 Water Street, Haverhill)

  • Check out FREE Haverhill Public Library Event, please register for them!

Together, we continue to build a stronger, more connected Consentino community 💛

A special thank you to our community partners and their continued support - Haverhill Education Association,  Haverhill Cares 411, United Way, AutoFair Subaru of Haverhill,  Convenient MD,  BrightBridge Credit Union, Knights of Columbus Council #5004, New England Promotional Products Association (NEPPA), Ruth’s House,  HPS McKinney Vento, Welcome to Haverhill, Consentino Staff, and Christian Church Voice of Salvation.  Please continue to check the Consentino Middle School website for updates. consentino.haverhill-ps.org, The Consentino School Climate Committee extends our heartfelt thanks to Salvatore’s Riverwalk in Lawrence for always going above and beyond to supply pizzas for our school dances. Your generosity and commitment to our school community never go unnoticed—and our students absolutely love it!



Contact Eileen Doherty at eileen.doherty@haverhill-ps.org