THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 16, 2022 Page 7 EXCELLENCE | FROM PAGE 5 importantly, all of Everett’s teams, students and coaches had an enjoyable time preparing for the regional competition and experiencing the fun and collegial atmosphere of an FLL event. “Our mentors stated that it is rare for a fi rst-year team to qualify for state championships, but we did it not only with one team but with two!” said EPS K-8 STEM Director Rupi Kaur. “We are very proud of the accomplishments of all of our students and coaches who participated in the Robotics Competition.” In total, the EPS had 46 students and 10 coaches at the regional tournament: two from the Madeline English and one each from the Keverian, Lafayette, Madeline English and Parlin Schools. Tori Milano and Christie Mercuri coach the Keverian team; James Santerre and Tenzin Lhadon Yangkartsang lead the Lafayette team; and Brian Benson and Alessandro Cornelio coach the Parlin team. FLL Challenge teams engage in research, problem-solving, coding and engineering by building and programming a LEGO SPIKE Prime robot so it can perform specifi c tasks. In addition to the Challenge, teams also participate in a research project to identify and solve a relevant real-world problem. “Congratulations to these students and teachers for their hard work and enthusiasm,” said Superintendent Priya Tahiliani. “We were thrilled to launch an after-school robotics program for our middle school students, and it has been more popular and successful than we could have imagined.” The Superintendent added that the district is planning to enhance its robotics club offerings in the spring and next school year, both by expanding opportunities in grades six to eight and adding programs for diff erent grade levels. EPS Superintendent Priya Tahiliani enjoyed a laugh with a City Year representative during the Investment Community Breakfast on December 2 at the InterContinental Boston. Why not experience carefree living on the North Shore? Connect with us to learn more about our assisted living campuses. Schedule your visit today! PEABODY CHELSEA Jen Fazekas jfazekas@chelseajewish.org 617.887.0826 Antonio Alvarez aalvarez@chelseajewish.org 978-854-1812 www.chelseajewish.org A trusted family name combined with exceptional craftsmanship & professionalism. Call for a consultation & quote. 64 Years! • Vinyl Siding • Carpentry Work • Decks • Roofing • Replacement Windows • Free Estimates • Fully Licensed • Fully Insured
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