THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 21, 2024 Page 13 ~ Excellence in the EPS ~ Civics in Action W EPS eighth graders participate in statewide initiative orking in teams, Keverian and Whittier Schools Principal Michael McLucas, students, eighth-grade Civics Teacher Lisa Norberg and Instructional Coach Marena McLaughlin. eighth graders participated in a statewide project to identify and address an issue or concern they believe calls for civic action. The effort is funded through a grant from the Department of Secondary and Elementary Education (DESE) to promote history and social sciences. Support was also provided by EdTechTeacher. The Keverian School students presented their projects on May 17, 2024, while the Whittier School held its fair on May 21, 2024. The Science Fair–style event gave students the chance to talk about their ideas with classmates, teachers and judges. The following four teams were selected to participate in a regional showcase on June 3, 2024, at the DCU Center in Worcester: Whittier The STAR Group: Students Together Are Resilient: Giovanna Perin, Melissa De Oliveira and Emelly Vieira. Something’s Rotten – From left: Guidance Counselor Melissa Disario, Assistant Principal Cara Fidalgo, eighth graders Keylin Vargas DeLeon, Marlin Salazar Lucero and Naima Fleurima, Principal Michael McLucas and eighth-grade Civics Teacher Lisa Norberg. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net Food Waste and Composting: Marlin Salazar Lucero, Naima Fluerima and Keylin Vargas De Leon. Keverian Hallway Classes Aren’t Real Classes: Abigail Falkowski and Cecilia Da Silveira. Accessing Tech for All: Solimar Barahona Salinas and Sebastian Arredondo Some other topics students explored: • Creating a student organization to help support new students in our school community • Creating more sports opportunities for youth • Housing and homelessness • Teen mental health • Cultural clubs for cultural equality • Gentrifi cation • The LBGTQ+ community Instructional Coach Marena MacLaughlin coordinated the eff ort, in collaboration with Tom Driscoll from EdTechTeacher. Whittier School teacher Lisa Norberg, Keverian School teacher Maggie Moran and Curriculum Intern Gianna Martin also provided invaluable assistance in sharing this opportunity with eighth graders. Special thanks to Lisa Norberg, who secured a Donor’s Choose grant and received a new printer for her classroom. The printer proved to be a big asset to the students as they created and prepared materials for their displays. MERCURY RECOVERY PROGRAM Mercury is an element that can be harmful to human health and the environment if not disposed of properly. Mercury is found in products such as: Thermostats Thermometers Mercury Switches Fluorescent Lamps Please contact your local Board of Health or Department of Public Works for information on where to safely dispose of these items. SPONSORED BY
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