October 25, 2024
Volume 4, Issue 10
A Big Welcome, A Fond Farewell
Superintendent of Schools William Hart has named Paolo G. Lambresa the new Principal of the Madeline English School. Lambresa succeeds Theresa Tringale, who is retiring after a distinguished 40-year career as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal in the Everett Public Schools (EPS).
The announcement was made on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, where Maddy teachers and staff gave Ms. Tringale received a standing ovation for her 10-year tenure as Principal.
Mr. Lambresa, who has been serving as an Assistant Principal at the Parlin, will start the new chapter in his career on Monday, October 28, 2024.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, where Maddy teachers and staff gave Ms. Tringale received a standing ovation for her 10-year tenure as Principal.
Mr. Lambresa, who has been serving as an Assistant Principal at the Parlin, will start the new chapter in his career on Monday, October 28, 2024.
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In the Spirit of the Election Season
Share These Social Studies Resources with your Students
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In the Spirit of the Election Season
Share These Social Studies Resources with your Students
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Asking Questions
The Value of QCharts
The Value of QCharts
A QChart is a graphic organizer that helps students generate questions about a topic. Teachers can also use the chart to help identify questions to ask students to ensure a range of questions ranging from low order to higher order questions.
How does it work?
Students create questions by using one word from the left-hand column and one word from the top row. The farther down and to the right you go, the more complex and high-level the questions.
Why is it important?
Good readers ask questions as they read. Students can use the chart to generate higher level questions that can prompt deeper understandings of a text or concept.
How does it work?
Students create questions by using one word from the left-hand column and one word from the top row. The farther down and to the right you go, the more complex and high-level the questions.
Why is it important?
Good readers ask questions as they read. Students can use the chart to generate higher level questions that can prompt deeper understandings of a text or concept.
Different Examples of Q Charts
- Qchart with Verbs
- A Qchart to use with students doing research on a topic
- A description of how to use Qcharts
- Google Slides of Qcharts
- Blank example of Qchart
Resources:
- A video that explains how to use Qchart for reading
- Using the Qchart in STEM
- See example of how to use it as an anchor chart in the classroom
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The EPS in the Community
EPS Well-Represented at Teacher Diversification Workshop
EPS Well-Represented at Teacher Diversification Workshop
The Everett Public Schools sent a team to a Teacher Diversification Professional Learning Community (TDPLC) workshop hosted by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on Monday, October 21, 2024. The keynote address was delivered by Glenn Singleton and Dr. Ruby Ababio-Fernandez of Courageous Conversations.
Pictured at right are Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning, and Student Success Dr. Margaret Adams, Keverian School Principal Alex Naumann, and Human Resources Director Elaine Monge. They made the trip to Westborough to learn about ways in which the TDPLC can:
- Design an effective strategy to diversify the teacher workforce that is grounded in a clear vision of "why" a more diverse teacher workforce is connected to equity
- Develop a talent diversification strategy defined by cultural proficiency and ongoing work across all levels of a school district
- Utilize a range of qualitative and quantitative data sources, including stakeholder experience data.
- Implement effective talent practices that allow for ongoing data review, reflection, and refinements.
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FALL FESTIVITIES
Pictured above are some of the Whittier School teachers who helped make sure that students and families had a great time at this year’s Fall Festival. From left: Math Interventionist Rachel Kibby and Grade 3 Teacher Lauren Patten; and Grade 3 EL Teacher Valentina Espinosa-Gil, Kindergarten Teacher Morgan Rainville, and Grade 1 Teacher Lauren Reid.
Pictured above are some of the Whittier School teachers who helped make sure that students and families had a great time at this year’s Fall Festival. From left: Math Interventionist Rachel Kibby and Grade 3 Teacher Lauren Patten; and Grade 3 EL Teacher Valentina Espinosa-Gil, Kindergarten Teacher Morgan Rainville, and Grade 1 Teacher Lauren Reid.
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ALLOW US TO POINT OUT ...
... that the Webster Extension Fall Festival was a major success! The event featured face painting, a petting zoo, games and activities, pizza, and, yes, delicious donuts. Pictured above are teachers Giana Wilson and Erica Curtis. Thanks to all of our teachers and staff members for chipping in at this year’s Fall Festivals.
... that the Webster Extension Fall Festival was a major success! The event featured face painting, a petting zoo, games and activities, pizza, and, yes, delicious donuts. Pictured above are teachers Giana Wilson and Erica Curtis. Thanks to all of our teachers and staff members for chipping in at this year’s Fall Festivals.
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BUILDING COMMUNITY
Members of the Everett Public Schools (EPS) family are pictured above at this year’s Kiwanis Club Pasta Dinner at the Connolly Center. It’s always great to see the EPS represented so strongly and proudly at school, community, and civic events.
Members of the Everett Public Schools (EPS) family are pictured above at this year’s Kiwanis Club Pasta Dinner at the Connolly Center. It’s always great to see the EPS represented so strongly and proudly at school, community, and civic events.
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STARTING WITH SAFETY
Thanks to all EPS teachers, staff, and building-based employees for their thoughtful and engaging participation in our A.L.I.C.E. safety training, which we are conducting in partnership with the Everett Police Department. Above, Everett Police Sgt. Kenny Kelley addresses Whittier School personnel on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Our first round of training will end with the Webster School on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, with more sessions to be scheduled in 2024-25.
Thanks to all EPS teachers, staff, and building-based employees for their thoughtful and engaging participation in our A.L.I.C.E. safety training, which we are conducting in partnership with the Everett Police Department. Above, Everett Police Sgt. Kenny Kelley addresses Whittier School personnel on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Our first round of training will end with the Webster School on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, with more sessions to be scheduled in 2024-25.
FREE
MTEL Vouchers
The Everett Public Schools (EPS) has free vouchers for staff members who are planning on taking an MTEL test in 2024-2025. To obtain one, simply email Michael Minucci with the name and cost of the MTEL you are scheduled to take.
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