THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021 Page 7 EPS summer programs shine brightly B igger and better. That is the easiest, most effective way to describe the summer programming introduced this month by the Everett Public Schools (EPS) for all grades. While high schoolers are benefiting from a wide array of new offerings, for the first time the district is offering K-8 academic programs at multiple schools, as well as enrichment opportunities in music, technology, fitness and athletics, chess, languages and arts. This gives families greater flexibility and students more chances to reconnect with their classmates after the tumultuous 2020-2021 school year. All programs are free and include breakfast, lunch and snacks. This is a tremendous enhancement from previous years – when there was academic enrichment available at one school only. This summer’s five-week academic program (July 6-August 6) runs Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Keverian, Lafayette, Parlin and Whittier Schools. More than 753 students registered and total daily attendance at the four schools ranges from 550 to 600 students. Instruction is offered in reading, math, science and social studies, but the focus is on having fun and giving the students the chance to interact with their teachers and classmates after a year defined by separation and interruption. “I commend the Superintendent and her staff for maximizing our financial and staffing resources to offer a meaningful experience for our students,” said School Committee Chairman Frank Parker. “This is precisely the kind of ambition we need to exhibit on behalf of our students and families.” Each school has a site coordinator for the summer. Gabrielle Grimaldi is in charge at the Keverian School, Alessandro Cornelio at the Parlin School, Courtney Anderson at the Lafayette School and Cara Fidalgo at the Whittier School. Classes are taught by EPS educators, and EPS teachers and staff are offering most of the enrichment opportunities. Teachers were provided a budget to purchase grade-appropriate learning materials that are educational and engaging. (An entirely separate line up of camps, partnerships and enrichment opportunities is being run exclusively at Everett High School.) “You can see, hear, and feel genuine enjoyment among our students and staff when visiting our schools and classrooms,” said Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani. “My thanks to all of our teachers who are making this summer experience so successful.” Based on an initial review of enrollment and attendance figures, the expansion to the Lafayette, Parlin and Whittier Schools is proving to be popular with those communities. At the Parlin, for example, at least 80 percent of the summer students attend the Parlin during the school year. Similar percentages are being reported at the Lafayette and Whittier. “It’s clear that a significant percentage of our summer students are participating because it is offered at their home school,” Tahiliani said. “Families are understandably comfortable with their student’s teachers, principals, and assistant principals – not to mention their proximity to the building itself. This experience is showing us that a school-based approach is very useful in developing summer, afterschool, and enrichment opportunities.” Also new this year is an array of one-week programs for students in grades 3-12 that are a great way for families to supplement the academic sessions. Sports and fitness offerings include yoga, creative movement, basketball, baseball, tennis, field hockey, volleyball and soccer camps. Students can also choose from Chess Wizards, a French language and culture class, arts & crafts and painting. The EPS Music Department is also holding a wide range of camps this summer, including percussion, junior band, snare drumming and wind instruments. Locations for these programs are spread across the district and city, from Everett High to elementary schools to the Glendale, Rossetti and 7 Acre Parks. Some of the camps were offered in late June before the July 6 academic program began. Many others will be offered throughout the remainder of July, beginning at 1 p.m., after students have lunch following the conclusion of summer classes. “This is all about leveragPROGRAMS | SEE PAGE 21 Lawrence A. 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