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2023-2024 Staff Newsletters » December 1, 2023

December 1, 2023

VOL. 3, ISSUE 13
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Catch-Up With Your Eggs? Absolutely!   
Devens School Thanksgiving Breakfast
Every year on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, the Devens School hosts a breakfast for students, staff, families, distinguished guests, and residents who have strong bonds to the Devens and its mission. Above, retired Devens School art teacher Theresa Gritti and retired EPS educator and tireless Devens School contributor Eda Theodoridis are pictured with Interim Superintendent William Hart. Thanks to Principal Sean Kiley and the Devens School team for hosting another sensational breakfast!  
 
Click HERE for more photos from the Devens Breakfast
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An All-Star Advocate
Jeanette Velez Recognized by the MASC
Congratulations to Everett Public Schools (EPS) Community and Family Engagement Manager Jeanette Velez for receiving an All-State School Committee Award. A 12-year member of the Chelsea School Committee, Ms. Velez earned the honor in recognition of the significant contributions she has made to the Chelsea community and its students — a fact that can be said of her work in the EPS as well. Ms. Velez was recognized during a joint conference hosted by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (M.A.S.C.) and the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (M.A.S.S.). Above, Ms. Velez (center) is pictured with Chelsea Superintendent of Schools Dr. Almi G. Abeyta and M.A.S.S. Co-Executive Director Mary Bourque.
From the Curriculum Team
Big Ideas Math Review Committee
The EPS is seeking Math, Special Education, ESL Teachers, and Grade 6-8 Interventionists to join the Big Ideas Math Curriculum Review Committee (CRC). Participants will earn 30 Professional Development Points (PDPs) while helping the district make key curriculum decisions.
Instructional Coach Kimberly Veradt will lead the CRC. Committee members are asked to:
  • Attend all CRC meetings set forth by the Content Lead
  • Complete tasks in between meetings including necessary steps in the review process such as data mining, data analysis, readings, research and documentation assigned by the content lead
  • Provide anecdotal evidence related to the use of the curriculum in review with anonymized student work samples
  • Provide feedback to CRC related to review process prompts and make recommendations for next steps
Meeting Dates:
  • Wednesday December 13, 2023
  • Tuesday January 9, 2024
  • Tuesday, February 6, 2024
  • Tuesday February 27, 2024 (if necessary)

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Opportunities for EPS Teachers, Staff
Everett Alternative High School
Visit the EPS TalentEd Page for more information and to apply.

The EPS Community
Jeans Day Fundraiser
Friday, December 8, 2023 — To benefit the Stephen "Kelleher" Halpern Third-Party Special Needs Trust. Please make your $5 contribution to your building’s Administrative Assistant and all final donations to Madeline English School art teacher Shannon (Kelleher) Scire. Click HERE for more information about Stephen and the incredible support he is receiving.
From the 5DPProfessional Development
Wrap-Up/New Opportunities
The following communication was prepared by Rebecca Wilusz, the Executive Administrator of the 5 District Partnership: Lesley University has asked me to convey its deepest apologies for the technology issues and failures in the afternoon sessions. I am working with their presenters to find alternative ways to make content from the most impacted sessions available to those impacted and will share additional updates as I have them.   Please note that all available session resources and materials (from the keynote and that have been shared from any of the choice learning sessions) are and will be linked in Sched. You can access them HERE.
  • Enter @5dp if it asks for an event password
  • Then log into your account
  • Click on the session you wish to access, then look for the button that says "slides" or for the uploaded files below the description and presenter bio. Please note:
    • You must be logged into your individual account with your district email to access any uploaded materials
    • The keynote slides and recording will be available for two months (through early January 2024). The keynote recording can be accessed HERE. The password to view is V#VG.c%z.
    • Click HERE to view keynote slides
 
New opportunities from the 5DP
5DP Teacher Advisory Board (TAB)
We are looking for new members to join! TAB members act as liaisons to their home districts and help in review and analysis of feedback from events (like the PD Day) to design future programming and offerings. Interested candidates, please complete THIS FORM. 

Teacher Fellows, Campus Without Walls (CWW)
CWW virtually links middle and high school teachers and classrooms within and across MA districts to collaborate on project-based, innovative, and culturally responsive minicourses. CWW Teacher Fellows are supported by master teachers to prepare, plan, and teach a 6 to 12-week thematic unit. This is an opportunity for teachers to learn new instructional practices aimed at improving students’ learning and engagement in school.  

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