Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 SSSHHH! Don’t wake them up... they’re doing a project! Linden STEAM Academy eighth-graders undertake study of sleep and its effect on Malden Public Schools students By Steve Freker J ust how does sleep aff ect kids, especially when class is in session during the school year? In a fi tting project undertaken during National Sleep Awareness Week, a group of Linden STEAM Academy eighth-graders oversaw a districtwide survey regarding sleep habits of Malden Public Schools students. Linden educator Peter Rowley appeared before the Malden School Committee this past fall and requested permission to assist a group of ambitious Grade 8 students at his school who were interested in planning and then overseeing this sleep study. The School Committee members enthusiastically supported the request at the time and at their most recent meeting were updated by Rowley, accompanied by a number of his Linden students, on the eve of launching the study. The study was planned and conducted during National Sleep Awareness Week, which fell from March 12-18. National Sleep Awareness www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! om Week is celebrated in March, which is designated as National Sleep Awareness Month. Sleep Awareness Week, which is conducted by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2023. According to the NSF, “Sleep Awareness Week provides us with an opportunity to look at our own sleep habits and search for ways to improve on the quantity and quality of sleep we get. Eating right and exercising are used to maintain good health, but sleep can also aff ect one’s wellness.” Linden’s Rowley told the WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 4.50 9 Month CD Savings make dreams possible. NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE SAVING FOR, THIS RATE IS HARD TO IGNORE. Here’s your chance to run the numbers in your favor. 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The survey was designed to be undertaken daily during Sleep Awareness Week, where the students who participated were asked to log in with: 1) What time they went to bed 2) What time they woke up 3) How they felt in the morning 4) How they felt in the afternoon At the end of the week, Rowley explained, the students would gather up the data received and eventually compile results and issue a report on the fi ndings. “The students are excited about this project and what they might fi nd out about sleep and its relationship to students in our district,” said Rowley, “We are very pleased to see our students undertake this project and we fully support their work and look forward to a presentation of the results,” said Malden Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy, in endorsing the project. School Committee Chair Mayor Gary Christenson also endorsed the project. “As long as it doesn’t include the adults,” he said, with a smile, adding that he is eager to hear the results. Ward 3 School Committee Member Jennifer Spadafora and Ward 7 Member Keith Bernard also expressed support for the project at the meeting. After a question from Ward 6 School Committee Member Joseph Gray regarding any possible recommendations emanating from the students and educators following the survey, Rowley said that while no recommendations were anticipated, “our students are very interested in coming up with ideas for future projects or listening to suggestions from others.” The Malden Advocate will follow this project and detail its results in a future report. Annual Ecumenical Palm Sunday Concert – April 2 T he 35th Annual Ecumenical Palm Sunday Concert will be presented on Sunday, April 2 at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Malden. Combined area church choirs and soloists are under the direction of Malden resident Rosalind Mohnsen at the fi ne E. M. Skinner organ. Soloists are Judy Doucette, Soprano, Gabriella Snyder, Alto, Matthew Arnold, Tenor, and Richard Freeman, Baritone. The group will present the *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes that interest remains on deposit until maturity. A withdrawal will reduce earnings. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. cantata “Olivet to Calvary” by John Henry Maunder, a British composer. In addition to choruses and solos, there are three hymns for everyone to sing. Participants include singers from Freedom Hill Community Church-Malden, First Baptist Church-Malden, First Community United Methodist Church-Medford, First Lutheran Church-Malden, First Parish-Malden, Immaculate Conception Church-Malden, Maplewood Baptist Church-Malden, The Paulist Center-Boston, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church-Salem, St. John the Evangelist Church-Beverly, and St. Peter’s Community-Malden. The public is cordially invited. For further information, contact First Baptist Church at 781324-2745.
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