January 31, 2025
Volume 4, Issue 23
Thank You, Maureen
Administrative assistants and administrators from around the Everett Public Schools (EPS) came to the Central Administration building on Thursday, January 30, 2025, to wish Maureen Sullivan a happy retirement.
Ms. Sullivan has worked for the EPS for close to 11 years, serving in a variety of roles with thoughtfulness, a collaborative spirit, and good humor. Also in attendance were her daughter (and Everett High Director of Career and Technical Education) Siobhan Araya, her son-in-law, Josh Araya, and her granddaughter Eleanor (Ellie), who will greatly benefit from our loss!
Ms. Sullivan is pictured above with some of the many people she has worked with over the years.
Ms. Sullivan has worked for the EPS for close to 11 years, serving in a variety of roles with thoughtfulness, a collaborative spirit, and good humor. Also in attendance were her daughter (and Everett High Director of Career and Technical Education) Siobhan Araya, her son-in-law, Josh Araya, and her granddaughter Eleanor (Ellie), who will greatly benefit from our loss!
Ms. Sullivan is pictured above with some of the many people she has worked with over the years.
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Scholarship Donations in Memory of Leo Barrett Sr.
Funeral services were held last week for Leo J. Barrett Sr., the father of Webster School Principal Christopher Barrett. A beloved Everett native and former Alderman and City Councilor, Mr. Barrett had a lifelong dedication to Everett and its students. If you would like to make a donation in Leo’s memory to help another “Kid from Everett,” please contribute to the Everett High School Scholarship Fund, c/o Everett Public Schools, 121 Vine St., Everett, Massachusetts 02149.
Source: UpRiver Education
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A Great Show of Support
Thank you to the countless EPS personnel who participated in our Jeans Day Fundraiser on Friday, January 24, 2025. We raised close to $1,700 for a Keverian student who is undergoing extensive medical care. Mr. Naumann and the entire Keverian School team extends its gratitude for this tremendous show of community spirit
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Individual Professional Development Plans (IPDP)
An IPDP is an educator’s five-year plan outlining professional goals and activities for purposes of license renewal. Educators with professional licensure are reminded to have an Individual Professional Development Plan that their supervisor approves. An IPDP must be in place for each of the five years of validity for each professional license issued to an educator. The goals outlined in the IPDP should align with the district or school goals and be signed by your supervisor.
Click HERE for information on the Massachusetts Department for Elementary and Secondary Education requirements. Click HERE for the form. In addition, the Massachusetts Teachers Association has published this resource for tracking and outlining requirements for renewing licensure and collecting of PDPs. For more information on PDPs and licensure, see this page on the EPS website.
Click HERE for information on the Massachusetts Department for Elementary and Secondary Education requirements. Click HERE for the form. In addition, the Massachusetts Teachers Association has published this resource for tracking and outlining requirements for renewing licensure and collecting of PDPs. For more information on PDPs and licensure, see this page on the EPS website.
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SEL Skill of The Week: Goal Setting
What is it?
Goal-setting is the ability to define clear, measurable, and realistic objectives and to develop plans to achieve them.
Why is it important?
Setting goals helps individuals focus their energy and efforts on what matters, provides a sense of purpose, and promotes self-motivation and success.
Resources
Goal Tracking chart
Strategies for supporting goal setting
Video on goal setting for students
Wayfinder Activities
Kindergarten through Grade 2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
Goal-setting is the ability to define clear, measurable, and realistic objectives and to develop plans to achieve them.
Why is it important?
Setting goals helps individuals focus their energy and efforts on what matters, provides a sense of purpose, and promotes self-motivation and success.
Resources
Goal Tracking chart
Strategies for supporting goal setting
Video on goal setting for students
Wayfinder Activities
Kindergarten through Grade 2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
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Pathway to an EPS Classroom!
From Salem State University
Teacher Pipeline Development Opportunities
Teacher Pipeline Development Opportunities
From the 5 District Partnership
5DP Educator Showcase May 8, 2025
Presentation Applications are due by 9 a.m. on by Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Salem State University (SSU) is accepting applications for the fall 2025 cohorts of the 2 year Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Educational Leadership (leading to principal/assistant principal licensure) and the 1 year teacher leadership certificate program. To learn more, complete THIS form and SSU faculty for a virtual information session on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.
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