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November 7, 2023

VOL. 3, ISSUE 11

From the Human Resources Department
Insurance Opt Out Program

A Message from the City of Everett:
It’s that time of year again when we open up the Health Insurance Opt Out Program for City Employees. Please review this important information. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

●  FORMS must be submitted no later than Thursday, November 30th in order to receive the buyout.

● All corresponding documentation must be attached, or the request may be denied.
● Forms must be completed in full.            
● If you are requesting an opt out, you must provide a letter from your provider stating that as of October or November of 2023 from your provider that you are covered in a health insurance plan.
● Please note that if you submit your forms after November 30th, you opt out and may be denied.

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Free Undergraduate and Graduate Opportunities
One Interest Form for All Programs!

The Everett Public Schools is excited to offer a one-time opportunity for full-time staff members to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate course for free!  Merrimack College, Endicott College, and Salem State University are providing a menu of options for you to consider. Once you have determined the course you want to take, please complete THIS FORM and a representative from Merrimack, Endicott, or Salem State will contact you directly. 

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Free Graduate Pathway Opportunities
EPS Partnerships with Merrimack and Endicott
 Flier, all text, promoting education licensure

Merrimack Flier  •   Endicott Flier

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The Office of Extended Learning
Openings: Winter Session Afterschool Enrichment Leaders

The EPS is seeking teachers and paraprofessionals to lead meaningful and engaging after-school programming. Activities might include debate, robotics, coding, art, physical activity, and music. Curriculum and training are available, or you can develop a program in collaboration with Manager of Extended Learning Heather McCormack and/or our community partners.
 
The district is accepting applications for programming for the Winter Semester, which runs from January 8 to March 22, 2024, and the Spring Semester, which runs from April 1 to June 14, 2024. Winter applications are due on November 17, 2023.
 
Please apply on TalentEd AND fill out the Google Form to complete your application. If you are already leading a club and want to extend it for another semester, you do not need to re-apply. Instead, please fill out a club renewal form.


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A Tailor-Made Opportunity
A Creative Way to Earn PDPs

Interlocking arms, representing partnerships
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The EPS Community
Jeans Day … Times Three!

At the request of EPS employees, we are planning three separate Jeans Day fundraisers in the coming weeks. As always, please give your $5 donation to your building’s Administrative Assistant. The details are as follows:

Friday, November 17th — To honor our Veterans, we are raising money to benefit the Chelsea Soldiers Home and its Long-Term Care Recreation Fund. Please forward final donations to Webster School Administrative Assistant Ella DiPrima. 

Wednesday, November 22nd — To support the efforts of Susan Hogan’s son, who is running the 2024 Boston Marathon as part of Boston Children's Hospital’s Miles for Miracles campaign. Team members raise funds for Boston Children’s Hospital’s through its Every Child Fund—enabling patients and their families to receive vital medical care and support services that are not covered by insurance.  Ms. Hogan is kindergarten teacher at the Keverian School, and all final donations should be forwarded to her. 

Friday, December 1st — For the thirteenth consecutive year, EHS teacher Neil Plotnick is braving the elements on behalf of Massachusetts Special Olympics. This year, he is taking the 2023 LETR Everett Polar Plunge on December 10th at the Everett Recreation Center. Mr. Plotnick says “Yes!” to donations on December 1st — and he wouldn’t say “No” to anyone who wants to join him on December 10th! Click HERE to learn more.