Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 26, 2021 TESTING | FROM PAGE 1 letter to Malden Public Schools families released via email and social media on Tuesday. The Superintendent noted the welcome news around increased vaccinations and lower COVID-19 positivity rates. But he also cautioned local families regarding the continued presence of the novel coronavirus and the steps necessary to help ensure the health and safety of the community and those in the school district. “Over the past couple months, we have been pleased to see all the good news coming our way regarding vaccinations and lower COVID-19 positivity rates in our community and across the nation,” Supt. Oteri stated in his letter to Malden families. “However, the fact remains that the pandemic is still very much with us. We must continue to take the steps necessary to protect one another and prevent the spread of this terrible virus.” Supt. Oteri reminded Malden families that their child must stay at home and not come to school for hybrid or any other phase of in-person learning if he or she is COVID-19 symptomatic or is awaiting test results for COVID-19. “If your child or a household is symptomatic and awaiting COVID-19 test results, they should not come to school for in-person learning,” Supt. Oteri said in his letter. “In fact, we believe that some of the cases we have had recently were due to individuals coming to school while awaiting test results, and then later testing positive.” The Superintendent urged parents/caregivers to contact the principal of the school or the school nurse where their student attends if they needed further explanation of school policy as it comes to students awaiting test results. PAYLESS OIL 877-688-7667 $2.29 ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net 9 Senior/Veteran Discounts Serving All Communities Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law O Malden Reads hosts virtual comedy night with comedian Maya May n April Fools’ Day, Malden Reads will host Comedy & Catharsis with Maya May. The virtual comedy night will take place on Thursday, April 1 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Maya May is a writer and stand-up comedian who uses humor to navigate the awkwardness of growing up a black nerd and only child in suburban Chicago. She will bring her brand of smart, funny and socially conscious humor to the virtual stage for the Malden community. In addition to performing stand-up, Maya will share her journey of becoming a comedian and relate to the themes of this year’s book selection, “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah (comedian and host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central). The comedy night is free of charge, but donations to Malden Reads are encouraged. Registration can be found at maldenreads.org. Malden Reads: One City, One Book is a community reading program that seeks to answer the question “What if all of Malden reads the same book?” Malden Reads is organized by a dyMaya May Comedian namic group of volunteers in collaboration with Urban Media Arts (UMA) and the Malden Public Library. Learn more about the program by visiting maldenreads.org. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma Malden Reads and First Parish to host virtual worship service and book discussion A s part of the 2021 Malden Reads program, First Parish in Malden will host an open worship service based on the themes of “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah. People of all faiths and no faith are welcome and encouraged to attend. Each year, First Parish, a Unitarian Universalist congregation, offers this special service in collaboration with Malden Reads. The service – led by Reverend Otto O’Connor – will explore the themes found in the Trevor Noah memoir through readings, a Children’s Message, music and a sermon. The virtual service will take place on Sunday, March 28 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Following the service, participants are welcome to join a virtual book discussion on “Born a Crime” beginning at 12 p.m. Members of the Malden community are invited to attend either or both events. Book cover of “Born a Crime” by Trevor Noah pictured with Reverend Otto O’Connor, the minister of First Parish in Malden Registration for both the worship service and book discussion can be found at maldenreads.org. Malden Reads: One City, One Book is a community reading program that seeks to answer the question “What if all of Malden reads the same book?” Malden Reads is organized by a dynamic group of volunteers in collaboration with Urban Media Arts (UMA) and the Malden Public Library. Learn more about the program by visiting maldenreads.org.
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