February 7, 2025
Volume 4, Issue 24
REMINDER: Half Day on Friday, February 14, 2025
11 a.m. dismissal for students, 11:15 for teachers and paraprofessionals
11 a.m. dismissal for students, 11:15 for teachers and paraprofessionals
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The Century Mark
Madeline English School Assistant Principals Tiffany Boakye and Joel Levine celebrated the 100th day of school by hosting a dance party with K-5 students and reminding them that they are 100 days smarter and 100 days kinder!
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A Standing Ovation
Deputy Superintendent Gretchen Manning joined Whittier School Principal Michael McLucas on Friday, February 7, 2025, for the Office Ovations presentation. The weekly Ovations recognize two students for academic excellence, and this week’s recipients areHeloisa Dutra Valasco and Elijah German.
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Information on Credit-Bearing Courses
If you are taking a credit-bearing course and require pre-approval for salary advancement, please complete THIS FORM to provide the necessary information from an accredited university in order to eventually move horizontally on the salary schedule for your respective role and collective bargaining agreement. You will hear a response within two weeks of submission. The form is also docked on the right hand side menu of the Curriculum Page on the EPS website.
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SEL Skill of The Week: Conflict Resolution
What is it?
Conflict resolution is the ability to manage and resolve disagreements in a constructive, peaceful manner.
Why is it important?
Healthy conflict resolution helps preserve relationships, fosters cooperation, and promotes a respectful environment.
Resources
Video for students on conflict resolution
Student resources for resolving conflict
Wayfinder Activities
Kindergarten through Grade 2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
Conflict resolution is the ability to manage and resolve disagreements in a constructive, peaceful manner.
Why is it important?
Healthy conflict resolution helps preserve relationships, fosters cooperation, and promotes a respectful environment.
Resources
Video for students on conflict resolution
Student resources for resolving conflict
Wayfinder Activities
Kindergarten through Grade 2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
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Mental Health First Aid Training
The Cambridge Health Alliance will host a Youth Mental Health First Aid training session on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside the Everett High School Crimson Cafe.
This is a Blended/In-Person Mental Health First Aid class that involves:
Mental Health First Aid is a certification course valued at $170 per person. The Cambridge Health Alliance generously offers it free to members of our community as a result of federal funding from SAMHSA.
Registration is provided on a first come, first serve basis, but preference is given for those in the Cambridge Health Alliance's service area, which includes Everett. Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring adults how to help someone who is developing a mental health or substance use problem or crisis.
Questions? Email Kerry Mello. Click HERE for more formation about CHA's Mental Health First Aid training program.
This is a Blended/In-Person Mental Health First Aid class that involves:
- Two-hour, self-paced, online pre-work on Mental Health First aid topics.
- Six-hour, instructor-led, training
Mental Health First Aid is a certification course valued at $170 per person. The Cambridge Health Alliance generously offers it free to members of our community as a result of federal funding from SAMHSA.
Registration is provided on a first come, first serve basis, but preference is given for those in the Cambridge Health Alliance's service area, which includes Everett. Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring adults how to help someone who is developing a mental health or substance use problem or crisis.
Questions? Email Kerry Mello. Click HERE for more formation about CHA's Mental Health First Aid training program.
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From the 5 District Partnership
Media Literacy Professional Development Opportunities
Media Literacy Professional Development Opportunities
The Digital Inquiry Group is offering several free learning opportunities focused on media literacy and civic engagement.
1-Hour Webinars
Introduction to Civic Online Reasoning: Teach Students to Sort Fact from Fiction Online: February 11, 2025, or March 5, 2025, at 4 p.m. Reading Like a Historian with Digital Literacy: February 25, 2025, or March 12, 2025, at 4 p.m.
Asynchronous Courses
Civic Online Reasoning (10 hours): February 10, 2025, to April 1, 2025.
Basics of Evaluating Online Sources (3 hours): February 10, 2025, to April 1, 2025.
These courses have some overlap, so please choose one or the other. Click HERE for more information and to register.
1-Hour Webinars
Introduction to Civic Online Reasoning: Teach Students to Sort Fact from Fiction Online: February 11, 2025, or March 5, 2025, at 4 p.m. Reading Like a Historian with Digital Literacy: February 25, 2025, or March 12, 2025, at 4 p.m.
Asynchronous Courses
Civic Online Reasoning (10 hours): February 10, 2025, to April 1, 2025.
Basics of Evaluating Online Sources (3 hours): February 10, 2025, to April 1, 2025.
These courses have some overlap, so please choose one or the other. Click HERE for more information and to register.
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