THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020 Page 5 EPS opens second meals-to-go site at Whittier School By Christopher Roberson W ith school not expected to resume for another month, district officials opened a second meals-togo site at the Whittier School on March 23. “We got a lot of feedback that there needed to be one on the other side of town,” said Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani. She said the other meals-to-go site at Everett High School served approximately 3,000 students during the week of March 16. “We saw the numbers slowly creep up,” said Tahiliani, adding that 1,100 students were served on March 20 alone. Therefore, she said, she anticipates a similar number of students at the Whittier School as well. Ward 5 School CommitReyna Umana with Katherine and Ariennie Garcia-Umana. (Advocate Photos by Christopher Roberson) tee Member Marcony Almeida-Barros said the second site is more accessible to families in that part of Everett. “We want to make our students’ and parents’ lives easier under the circumstances. It’s hard for parents to go all the way to the high school,” he said. “Many of them do not drive; we needed a second location.” Both sites will remain open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. until April 17 with the exception of Good Friday on April 10. Distance learning packets are also available at both sites and on the district’s website for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. In addition to students Lucy, Daiane and Daniel Menke picked up lunch as well as distance learning packets. enrolled in the Everett Public Schools, this service is also available to students enrolled at St. Anthony’s School. AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Is your vehicle ready for the Spring Season?!! AC SPECIAL Recharge your vehicle's AC for the warm weather! Includes up to 1 LB. of Refrigerant* (*Most Vehicles/Some Restrictions May Apply) Only $69.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2008 CADILLAC DTS Platinum Package, Loaded, Excellent Condition, Warranty, Only 83K Miles! LUXURY PRICEDRIGHT! $7,995 Easy Financing Available! Loaded with Leather Interior, Moon Roof, Only 106K Miles, Warranty! PRICED TO SELL! $4,995 781-321-8841 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! 2011 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER
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