May 2, 2025
Volume 4, Issue 34
Important HR Reminders
Open Enrollment is Underway!
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EHS Senior Prom
Pictured below are some of the many Everett High School and district employees who attended the Everett High School Senior Prom on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Danversport Yacht Club. Thanks to everyone who planned the memorable evening for more than 475 students and to the EPS employees who staffed the event and those who attended to help celebrate the occasion.
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STREET SWEEPING REMINDER!
Towing in Effect, Take Note of Street Signs
Towing in Effect, Take Note of Street Signs
A reminder to all Everett Public Schools (EPS) staff that street cleaning is underway and failure to comply with posted signs will result in ticketing and towing. Please be sure to check all signage when you park on city streets when reporting to work or visiting one of our schools.
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Honoring Our Percussion Ensemble
The Everett School Committee honored the Everett High School Crimson Tide Percussion Ensemble (CTPE) during the Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The CTPE finished first place in the Concert A division at this year’s WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio. Above (L-R): Ensemble Instructor Samantha Logan, Coordinator of Music Eugene O’Brien, seniors Precious Vasquez and Luciana Rodrigues, Percussion Ensemble Assistant Director Brian Spencer, and Senator Sal DiDomenico. The Senator attended the meeting to present the CTPE with a State House citation recognizing their success. Percussion Ensemble Director Mark Sachetta was unable to attend Monday’s School Committee meeting. Congratulations to our Music Department for its continued success!
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IMSE Orton-Gillingham In-Person Training
The Everett Public Schools (EPS) is dedicated to delivering high quality literacy instruction using evidence-based strategies and programs to ensure all students become proficient readers and writers. As part of this commitment, EPS is excited to offer an IMSE Orton-Gillingham in-person training course this summer! Full details about the course can be found here.
Participants need to attend all 5 days and be fully engaged throughout the entire training. The course is 30 hours with district supplies included, and after completion teachers are eligible to purchase 2 graduate credits. This is the first step in becoming IMSE OG certified.
The following are the dates and times of the training:June 23 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
June 24 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
June 25 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
June 26 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
June 27 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Applications are due by May 7th, 2025.
If you're unable to attend this OG training but are interested in taking a future OG course, you can still fill out the application to be put on a list for possible future training opportunities.
Participants need to attend all 5 days and be fully engaged throughout the entire training. The course is 30 hours with district supplies included, and after completion teachers are eligible to purchase 2 graduate credits. This is the first step in becoming IMSE OG certified.
The following are the dates and times of the training:June 23 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
June 24 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
June 25 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
June 26 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
June 27 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Applications are due by May 7th, 2025.
If you're unable to attend this OG training but are interested in taking a future OG course, you can still fill out the application to be put on a list for possible future training opportunities.
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Health Science Pathway Luncheon
Everett High School (EHS) held an awards luncheon for Health Science Pathway seniors on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, inside the Crimson Cafe. The event gave faculty the chance to recognize students for their excellence in the classroom and for representing EHS while they completed internships during the 2024-2025 school year at the Cambridge Health Alliance Everett Hospital, the Leonard Florence Center in Chelsea, and Cataldo Ambulance.
Thanks to Health and Wellness Coordinator Julie Ann Whitson and faculty members Sue Lomas and Theresa Venezia for planning the luncheon, and to the Culinary Arts Department for preparing and serving a delicious lunch. The luncheon also served as a great opportunity for EHS to recognize educator Sue Lomas, who is retiring this June after 33 years in the district. Ms. Lomas, who was instrumental in launching all of Everett High’s health-related programs and pathways, is pictured above with the senior members of the Health Science Pathway.
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Final Chance: TCIS Training with Stipend
This is your last opportunity this school year to join a TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools) training, an opportunity that is open to all staff!
Participants will receive a stipend, and the training is a great way to build skills in supporting students during moments of crisis.
Staff from the schools listed below will receive preference, but anyone can apply.
Upcoming Training Sessions:
Participants will receive a stipend, and the training is a great way to build skills in supporting students during moments of crisis.
Staff from the schools listed below will receive preference, but anyone can apply.
Upcoming Training Sessions:
- Keverian/Webster: May 5, 6, 12, 13, 19
- Lafayette: May 20, 27; June 2, 3, 9
- High School: May 12, 13, 15, 19, 21
Space is limited, so please apply as soon as possible via TalentEd to secure your spot!
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Loan Repayment Opportunity for Educators
The state Department of Higher Education (DHE) Office of Student Financial Assistance is accepting applications for loan repayment funds. The application is open until Sunday, June 15. The program is available to teachers and educators currently employed by a public school (including charter schools) in Massachusetts who completed their undergraduate degree after January 2020. Email any questions to DHE Assistant Commissioner Alison Connolly.
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MAT and Initial Licensure Program
Mount Holyoke's online Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and Initial Licensure program is designed for working teachers and paraprofessionals who have a bachelor’s degree and want to take the next step in their careers. The licensure coursework is 100% online and classes are offered in the evenings. Mt. Holyoke offers 25-plus subject areas, including high need areas such as Moderate Disabilities and ESL. Educators can apply free of charge and save $50 by using waiver code MAT25.
Click here for details and application information.
Click here for details and application information.
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