Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 Regular Unleaded $1.939 Mid Unleaded $2.539 Super $2.599 Diesel Fuel $2.459 KERO $4.159 Diesel $2.219 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN A A DA 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. EPS begins arduous process of preparing for September By Christopher Roberson T he Everett Public Schools will be a very different place when students and teachers return in the fall. Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani recently said that according to the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), facial coverings will be required for all adults and for students in second grade and older. Facial coverings will be recommended for students in kindergarten and first grade. In addition, frequent handwashing, sanitizing and social distancing of at least three feet will be required. “COVID-19 will continue to require patience and understanding,” said Tahiliani, adding that she will keep parents updated throughout the summer. “This report is a vital first step in pointing us toward the fall, but questions and uncertainties persist.” In addition, she said the district will be forming a Back to School Committee which will be tasked with handling issues from “health considerations to elemental logistical concerns.” “Opening our buildings is our primary focus,” said Tahiliani. “COVID-19 has starkly illustrated that there is no replacement for in-person instruction.” Tahiliani urged teachers and administrators to remain strong as the process moves forward. “We might not be through this crisis, Priya Tahiliani Supt. of Schools but there is no doubt that we are pushing ahead as a district, a community and a Commonwealth,” she said. “We recognize the challenges brought on by Coronavirus, but we are undaunted. Our students need us. They especially need us now, at a time when national events require that we have genuine conversations about the most serious issues facing us. I look forward to sharing our plans at each and every step of the process.” The Baker-Polito Administration will allocate $200 million to reopening the state’s public schools. The administration has earmarked another $25 million to bolster the distance learning effort as well. “ This plan will allow schools to responsibly do what is best for students: bring them back to school to learn,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “COVID-19 has presented numerous challenges for our schools, educators and students, but we have developed both a comprehensive plan and a financial package to support schools throughout the Commonwealth.” DESE Secretary Jeffrey Riley said districts must be ready for one of three scenarios. The first would be to return to in-person teaching and learning under COVID-19 guidelines. The second would be to continue remote learning, and the third scenario would be a hybrid model that combines in-person with remote teaching and learning. “While the department is working toward the full in-person return to school of all students, school districts must be prepared to work on a continuum of three broad options for reopening,” said Riley. “We feel this gives school districts the readiness they need to educate students in person, and the flexibility to adapt if the health situation changes.” The current plan is also backed by the medical community. “The message from the medical community remains strong and consistent: We need to get our children back to school, as soon as it is safe to do so,” said Dr. Sandra Nelson, who specializes in Medicine and Infectious Diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital. “We believe that returning to the classroom, with appropriate precautions in place, can be done safely if we all remain vigilant. Our children deserve nothing less.” Immaculate Conception Parish to celebrate reopening T he Immaculate Conception Parish in Everett has reopened for celebration of Holy Mass and all are welcomed back. Anyone who feels uncomfortable returning at this time as well as those of vulnerable age should remain at home and worship with us through Catholic TV or other social media where people are able to follow Holy Mass. Meanwhile, the Immaculate Conception Parish announces that it is making a change to its Mass schedule. Beginning on the weekend of July 4-5, there will no longer be a 9 a.m. Mass and an 11 a.m. Mass. There will be a 10 a.m. Mass instead. For the summer, the 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass has already been suspended, so the weekend Mass schedule for the summer will be as follows: Saturday, 4 p.m. (English); Saturday, 7:30 p.m. (Vietnamese); Sunday, 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. (English); Sunday, 1 p.m. (Spanish); Sunday, 4 p.m. (Haitian). The Parish continues to honor social distancing, and requires the wearing of a mask before, during and after Mass. The Church is cleaned by volunteers after each Mass. Due to the restrictions on attendance, there is limited sitting in the upper Church (about 78 people) and in the Chapel (about 30 people). It is very important that anyone seeking to attend one of the Masses call the Rectory to indicate which Mass time is preferred. If the preferred Mass is full, another Mass that has availability will be recommended. The Rectory number is 617-389-5661. Prices subject to change FLEET
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