December 13, 2024
Volume 4, Issue 17
The Final Forecast!
Click HERE to Complete the EPS Panorama Climate Survey
Click HERE to Complete the EPS Panorama Climate Survey
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Staff Recognition: Iris Monge
Iris Monge is a longtime Everett Public Schools (EPS) employee, having served as a paraprofessional before transitioning to a Family Liaison role at the Webster School, where she is a constant source of support to students and families. “I believe her position as a Family Liaison is more than just a job to her,” says Webster School Administrative Assistant Ella DiPrima. “It is her mission.” Above (L-R): Superintendent William Hart, Webster School Head Teacher Devon Abruzzese, Ms. Monge, and Webster School Principal Christ Barrett. The EPS is fortunate that professionals like Ms. Monge are in our buildings every day, and that colleagues such as Ms. DiPrima recognize the great work they do!
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A Great Way to Tip-Off the Season
The Everett High School (EHS) girls basketball team held a fundraiser on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Village Bar and Grill. Thanks to everyone who attended in support of the Crimson Tide program, which is led by head coach Riley Dunn. Above (L-R): Gina Fitzgerald, who donated a gift basket to the fundraising effort; interventionist Janet Colameta; Superintendent William Hart; Athletic Director Tammy Turner; EHS alum, former Crimson Tide basketball standout, and Lafayette School paraprofessional Ashley Fitzgerald; and assistant girls basketball coach and head girls tennis coach Courtney Meninger. The Crimson Tide are back in action at Everett High on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 6 p.m. vs. Lynn Classical.
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Junior Tide Band Holiday Concert
To our music faculty and middle school musicians: Take a bow! This year’s Junior Tide Band Holiday Concert was a gigantic success. Hundreds of students performed to a capacity crowd inside the Everett High Auditorium on Thursday, December 12, 2024, delighting family, friends, guests, and staff with a wide range of holiday favorites.
Thanks to teachers: Eric Holmes, Lyndsay Blauvelt, Michael Castellano, Sam Logan, and Brian Spencer for directing the various bands, ensembles, and musicians who performed on Thursday night. More than 350 students participated in the show, the district’s most impressive turnout in more than 35 years.
Thanks to teachers: Eric Holmes, Lyndsay Blauvelt, Michael Castellano, Sam Logan, and Brian Spencer for directing the various bands, ensembles, and musicians who performed on Thursday night. More than 350 students participated in the show, the district’s most impressive turnout in more than 35 years.
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Novartis Field Trip
Everett High School students enrolled in Sung Hwa Chang's Introduction to Pharmacy class took a field trip to the Cambridge location of Novartis, where they learned about the role biotechnology plays in the development of new medicines.
The 17 students and chaperones Mr. Chang and John Cunningham visited CELL@Novartis which stands for Community Exploration and Learning Lab. The EPS science students had the chance to use some of the equipment and that Novartis professionals use every day and engaged in a round-table discussion with two scientists during lunch.
Thanks to the Everett High School science team for creating this opportunity for our students and to Dr. Christopher Backlund for sharing the information with us through our Submission Form.
The 17 students and chaperones Mr. Chang and John Cunningham visited CELL@Novartis which stands for Community Exploration and Learning Lab. The EPS science students had the chance to use some of the equipment and that Novartis professionals use every day and engaged in a round-table discussion with two scientists during lunch.
Thanks to the Everett High School science team for creating this opportunity for our students and to Dr. Christopher Backlund for sharing the information with us through our Submission Form.
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MyCAP 6-8 Teacher Leads Opportunity!
The Everett Public Schools is seeking to fill 11 paid Teacher Lead positions. The team will work internally and in collaboration with the Grade 6-8 MyCAP Liaison to assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and continually reevaluate the district’s MyCAP advising program. The Teacher Leads will use Schoolinks, Wayfinder, and Pathways to develop career and college exploration at the middle school level. For complete details and to apply, please visit TalentEd.
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Holiday Schedule
Friday, December 20, 2024 — Half Day: An 11 a.m. dismissal for students and an 11:15 a.m. dismissal for teachers and paraprofessionals; a full day for all other EPS employees.
AlphaBest is operating as usual on December 20th.
Monday, December 23, 2024 — No school, but EPS buildings are open; a 12 p.m. dismissal for all EPS staff. Unit A and Unit D employees are not working on December 23rd.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 — The EPS is closed.
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 — The EPS is closed.
Thursday, December 26, 2024 — EPS buildings are open. Employees who are not members of Unit A and Unit D will work a full day.
Friday, December 27, 2024 — EPS buildings are open. Employees who are not members of Unit A and Unit D will work a full day.
Monday, December 30, 2024 — EPS buildings are open. Employees who are not members of Unit A and Unit D will work a full day.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 — EPS buildings are open. Employees who are not members of Unit A and Unit D will work a full day.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 — The EPS is closed.
Thursday, January 2, 2025 — All students, faculty, and staff return to school for a full day.
AlphaBest is operating as usual on December 20th.
Monday, December 23, 2024 — No school, but EPS buildings are open; a 12 p.m. dismissal for all EPS staff. Unit A and Unit D employees are not working on December 23rd.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 — The EPS is closed.
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 — The EPS is closed.
Thursday, December 26, 2024 — EPS buildings are open. Employees who are not members of Unit A and Unit D will work a full day.
Friday, December 27, 2024 — EPS buildings are open. Employees who are not members of Unit A and Unit D will work a full day.
Monday, December 30, 2024 — EPS buildings are open. Employees who are not members of Unit A and Unit D will work a full day.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 — EPS buildings are open. Employees who are not members of Unit A and Unit D will work a full day.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 — The EPS is closed.
Thursday, January 2, 2025 — All students, faculty, and staff return to school for a full day.
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SEL Skill of The Week: Self-Management
What is it?
Self-management involves managing your emotions, behaviors, and impulses in healthy ways, and setting and working toward personal goals.
Why is it important?
It helps in regulating emotions under stress, staying motivated, and maintaining focus on long-term goals. It also supports resilience and coping with challenges.
Resources
Self-Management Toolkit
Student Video on Self- Management
Wayfinder Activities
Kindergarten through Grade 2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
Self-management involves managing your emotions, behaviors, and impulses in healthy ways, and setting and working toward personal goals.
Why is it important?
It helps in regulating emotions under stress, staying motivated, and maintaining focus on long-term goals. It also supports resilience and coping with challenges.
Resources
Self-Management Toolkit
Student Video on Self- Management
Wayfinder Activities
Kindergarten through Grade 2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
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BU Wheelock Consortium
The BU Consortium Educator Learning Grants Program provides funding for projects that support the learning and growth of educators and their students. Grants ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 are available. Apply for small (up to $2,000), medium (up to $5,000), or large (up to $10,000) grants. The consortium supports educators by offering an informational launch event on February 26, 2025, as well as a grant writing workshop on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Click HERE for complete details and registration links.
Click HERE for complete details and registration links.
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Holocaust Memorial Museum Teacher Fellowship Program
Full-time secondary classroom teachers are eligible to apply for the 2025–2026 teacher fellowship program. Selected teachers receive two expense-paid trips to the Museum in Washington, DC, and a $2,000 honorarium for their fellowship year work sharing the Museum’s educational resources in their local communities. The application is open now through December 30th and you can learn more and apply here. Questions? Email [email protected].
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Title I Public Notice and Comment
The Everett Public Schools is requesting an Education Flexibility (Ed-Flex) Program Waiver as authorized under ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act). The purpose of the WAIVER is to carry over more than 15 percent of FY24 Title I funding. The Everett Public Schools will leverage FY24 Title I funding to provide direct tutoring programming for students identified through district benchmarks in ELA and mathematics. Members of the community can review the waiver at this link.
Parents, educators, and other interested community members can comment on the proposed waiver by submitting comments to Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Margaret Adams
Parents, educators, and other interested community members can comment on the proposed waiver by submitting comments to Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Margaret Adams
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