October 17, 2024
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 5
SENATOR DIDOMENICO, BMC EXECUTIVE VISIT THE KEVERIAN
State Senator Sal DiDomenico and Boston Medical Center executive Petrina Martin Cherry toured the George Keverian School on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, giving them a chance to visit classrooms, meet with educators, and talk to Superintendent William Hart and Principal Alex Naumann about the great things that are happening in the Everett Public Schools (EPS).
“My thanks to Senator DiDomenico for bringing Ms. Cherry to the Keverian on their daylong tour of his district,” said Superintendent Hart. “As a leader for a renowned medical group, Ms. Cherry understands how strongly health intersects with teaching and learning. I welcome any chance the EPS might have to partner with the BMC for the benefit of our students.”
At the Keverian, the group spent time in newly created learning spaces for intervention, small-group instruction, and the BRYT Program. The BRYT program, which is overseen at the Keverian by veteran EPS teacher Maureen Morelli, helps students re-engage with classroom and school routines after extended absences. “Schools were always the heart of this community, and they still are,” Senator DiDomenico said.
During the tour, the group talked about the district’s ample music and arts offerings, its no-cost pre-kindergarten program, enrichment and extracurricular opportunities, and the Commonwealth’s free and universal breakfast and lunch program (for which school districts have Senator DiDomenico to thank.)
“Mr. Naumann and the Keverian School did a great job of preparing for the visit and serving as hosts,” said Superintendent Hart. “It’s always a good day when we can showcase our students, staff, and schools.”
State Senator Sal DiDomenico and Boston Medical Center executive Petrina Martin Cherry toured the George Keverian School on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, giving them a chance to visit classrooms, meet with educators, and talk to Superintendent William Hart and Principal Alex Naumann about the great things that are happening in the Everett Public Schools (EPS).
“My thanks to Senator DiDomenico for bringing Ms. Cherry to the Keverian on their daylong tour of his district,” said Superintendent Hart. “As a leader for a renowned medical group, Ms. Cherry understands how strongly health intersects with teaching and learning. I welcome any chance the EPS might have to partner with the BMC for the benefit of our students.”
At the Keverian, the group spent time in newly created learning spaces for intervention, small-group instruction, and the BRYT Program. The BRYT program, which is overseen at the Keverian by veteran EPS teacher Maureen Morelli, helps students re-engage with classroom and school routines after extended absences. “Schools were always the heart of this community, and they still are,” Senator DiDomenico said.
During the tour, the group talked about the district’s ample music and arts offerings, its no-cost pre-kindergarten program, enrichment and extracurricular opportunities, and the Commonwealth’s free and universal breakfast and lunch program (for which school districts have Senator DiDomenico to thank.)
“Mr. Naumann and the Keverian School did a great job of preparing for the visit and serving as hosts,” said Superintendent Hart. “It’s always a good day when we can showcase our students, staff, and schools.”
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BACK TO THE CLASSROOM
In the latest sign of the Education Pathway’s expanding reach and popularity, six Everett High School (EHS) graduates shared their experiences with current students during a special assembly on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, inside the EHS Library.
The alums included current Everett Public Schools (EPS) paraprofessionals Fabio Galeano Euceda '23 (Keverian), Bethy Palacios '23 (Keverian), and Diana Valle '24 (Madeline English), who talked about their successful transition to the classroom after completing EHS’s Pathway courses. Chloe Salvi '24 (Endicott College), Milton Garcia Gonzalez '24 (UMass Amherst), and Kaylin Seward '22 (UMass Boston) discussed how their academic experience at EHS translated to their college coursework.
Current students asked questions and networked with the alumni after the presentations.
In addition, English Language Arts Department Chair and Pathway Supervisor Ryan McGowan described the growth of the Education Pathway since its inception in 2018, which led to the first cohort of seven graduating students in 2022. Today, the Education Pathway boasts 78 students from grades 10-12, including a record 21 seniors. To meet the needs of the students, EHS has expanded its offerings to include paid after-school and summer opportunities within the district.
In the latest sign of the Education Pathway’s expanding reach and popularity, six Everett High School (EHS) graduates shared their experiences with current students during a special assembly on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, inside the EHS Library.
The alums included current Everett Public Schools (EPS) paraprofessionals Fabio Galeano Euceda '23 (Keverian), Bethy Palacios '23 (Keverian), and Diana Valle '24 (Madeline English), who talked about their successful transition to the classroom after completing EHS’s Pathway courses. Chloe Salvi '24 (Endicott College), Milton Garcia Gonzalez '24 (UMass Amherst), and Kaylin Seward '22 (UMass Boston) discussed how their academic experience at EHS translated to their college coursework.
Current students asked questions and networked with the alumni after the presentations.
In addition, English Language Arts Department Chair and Pathway Supervisor Ryan McGowan described the growth of the Education Pathway since its inception in 2018, which led to the first cohort of seven graduating students in 2022. Today, the Education Pathway boasts 78 students from grades 10-12, including a record 21 seniors. To meet the needs of the students, EHS has expanded its offerings to include paid after-school and summer opportunities within the district.
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PATCH WORK
Congratulations to Jennifer Cuthbert’s fifth-grade class at the Webster School for winning the Topsfield Fair Pumpkin Decorating Contest. As you can clearly see, the students used the opportunity to showcase their appetite for creativity and design!
Congratulations to Jennifer Cuthbert’s fifth-grade class at the Webster School for winning the Topsfield Fair Pumpkin Decorating Contest. As you can clearly see, the students used the opportunity to showcase their appetite for creativity and design!
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FACT FINDING AT ITS FINEST
The Whittier School’s initial data meetings are underway. Teachers, administrators, coaches, interventionists, and support staff have been analyzing student data, highlighting strengths, identifying challenges, and planning for student success!
The Whittier School’s initial data meetings are underway. Teachers, administrators, coaches, interventionists, and support staff have been analyzing student data, highlighting strengths, identifying challenges, and planning for student success!
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A LANDSLIDE VICTORY
Thanks to social studies teacher Carolynn MacWilliam, City Clerk Sergio Cornelio, and Director of Elections Mirlande Felissaint, Everett High School (EHS) held a very successful Voter Registration Drive on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Over the last several years, EHS has registered more than 500 students to vote in Massachusetts.
Thanks to social studies teacher Carolynn MacWilliam, City Clerk Sergio Cornelio, and Director of Elections Mirlande Felissaint, Everett High School (EHS) held a very successful Voter Registration Drive on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Over the last several years, EHS has registered more than 500 students to vote in Massachusetts.
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