Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 26, 2022 SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 1 through Grade 12. There is no school on Friday, September 2 through Tuesday, September 6 due to the Labor Day holiday and the primary election on September 6. All students, including those enrolled in the Pre-Kindergarten Program at the Adams and Webster Extension, will report to school on Wednesday, September 7. At that point, the 2022-2023 School Year will be in full swing, at all grade levels. Another key date for EPS families to note is Monday, August 29, when the district will hold its second annual Back to School Bash. The festivities will be held outside at EHS from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. There will be food trucks, games, entertainment, giveaways, photobooths and more. “This proved to be a big hit last year, and we are looking forward to having even more families and students join us this year,” said Superintendent Tahiliani. “It’s a fun way to kick off the year with people from the entire district gathering and interacting in one location.” For the legions of Crimson Tide football fans in the community, mark your calendar for Friday, September 9. EHS will begin the 2022 campaign with a home game against longtime rival Xaverian. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. According to EPS officials, enrollment for the start of the school year will exceed 7,000 students, including more than 2,000 students at EHS. The district is also welcoming more than 90 new teachers and paraprofessionals, featuring a mix of first-year teachers and experienced educators coming from other districts. Amongst the many new hires are additions to the Central Office team that include a new Director of Social and Emotional Learning in Dr. Brian Wallace, the longtime principal of the Devens School. Also joining the EPS leadership team is Lauren O’Connor, the district’s first-ever Director of Security. Below is the roster of building leaders: • Everett High School: Principal Dennis Lynch, Vice Principals Stanley Chamblain and James Murphy. • Keverian (K-8): Principal Alex Naumann, Assistant Principals Janet Taylor and Keith Spencer. • Lafayette (K-8): Principal David Brady, Assistant Principal Kerri Norton. • Parlin (K-8) Principal Nancy Sutera, Assistant Principals Paolo Lambresa and Samantha Giangrasso. • Madeline English (K-8): Principal Theresa Tringale, Assistant Principals John Sutera and Tiffany Boakye. • Whittier (K-8): Principal Michael McLucas, Assistant Principal Cara Fidalgo. • Webster (K-5): Principal Christopher Barrett. • Devens (K-12, Special Education School): Principal Dr. Brittany Puleo. • Adams School (prekindergarten): Head Teacher Laurie Stokes. • Webster Extension (prekindergarten): Head Teacher Jessyca Redler. “We have made exciting changes and additions to our leadership structure across the system,” said Superintendent Tahiliani. “We have some new faces in new roles, and we have moved some veteran EPS educators into elevated positions. I am very excited to be working with this group on behalf of our students, staff, and families.” Final preparations for 20222023 ramped up last week when the district held a threeday leadership retreat featuring renowned educator Dr. WHY WE DO THIS: The Everett Public Schools extends its sincerest thanks to David Rivera Sandoval for speaking at Monday’s New Teacher Orientation event at Everett High School. David was an exceptional member of the Class of 2022, a skilled artist and designer and a passionate advocate for his classmates. His remarks on Monday were thoughtful, inspiring, intelligent, humorous and heartfelt. It was a privilege to include him in welcoming new staff to the district! Jeff Zwiers from Stanford University. He led sessions on how to best engage students in authentic conversations and building ideas. Dr. Zwiers will work with EPS teachers and building leaders throughout the year. “We want our students to engage in fun, engaging, and meaningful activities and learning experiences,” said Superintendent Tahiliani. “Dr. Zwiers will help guide us in this effort.” In addition, the EPS is holding new teacher orientation between Monday and Thursday of this week, a practice that was launched by Superintendent Tahiliani and which has grown into an essential VACCINE | FROM PAGE 5 and September, leading into the new school year. At these clinics, anyone ages 6 months and older can get a COVID-19 vaccination, and anyone ages 5 and older can get a booster. Appointments are not needed. Vaccination is free and no ID or health insurance is required. A list of clinics can be found at www. mass.gov/KidsClinic. “We want to give kids the best protection as they return to school, so they are less likely to get sick and have to miss classes and activities,” said Public Health Commissioner Margret Cooke. “We hope these convenient, all-ages clinics make it easier for families to get their children vaccinated and keep them safe.” The CDC recommends that children ages 6 months to 17 years old receive a COVID-19 vaccination and that everyone 5 years and older receive a component to the annual back-to-school preparations. All EPS teachers, paraprofessionals and school leaders will convene on Monday, August 29 for a full day of professional development. As with the leadership retreat, the session will be led by Dr. Zwiers. Educators will work with building leaders and set up their classrooms on August 30 in advance of Wednesday’s opening day for Grades K through 9. Last but not least of this long list of back-to-school events is the first School Committee meeting of the 2022-2023 school year, which will be on Monday, August 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the EHS Library. booster. Two boosters are recommended for anyone who is 50 or older or immunocompromised. The City of Everett is among many local partners working with the state’s Vaccine Equity Initiative to share information about the COVID-19 vaccine and increase access to vaccinations. To date, more than 5.4 million people in Massachusetts are now fully vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines and boosters have been rigorously tested and proven to be safe and effective by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, providing protection from the virus and preventing serious illness. For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine for children, and to find a clinic near you, visit www.mass.gov/KidsClinic. Additional options are available through VaxFinder. Anyone who is unable to attend a community clinic can request in-home vaccination.
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