Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 8, 2022 Malden legislative delegation announces $50K state grant for Malden Public Schools S tate Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Paul Donato, Steven Ultrino and Kate Lipper-Garabedian recently announced that the Malden Public Schools (MPS) has been awarded a Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI) Planning Grant for $50,000. The CPPI Planning Grant is designed to support school districts in working with local community-based early education providers to explore ways to expand access to high-quality preschool for three- and four-year-old children. Using this state grant, MPS will work with local early education providers to complete a comprehensive needs assessment that determines ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $3.859 Mid Unleaded $4.269 Super $4.399 Diesel Fuel $4.919 "43 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2021 KERO $6.99 DEF $4.75 9 Diesel $4.599 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Paul at (617) 387-5457 for details. J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 T Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping local gaps in preschool accessibility and/or quality. “I’m delighted that Malden will be moving forward to participate in the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative, a proven program that expands access to high-quality preschool for children and families,” said Lewis. “Expanding access to aff ordable, convenient, and high-quality early education and care options is urgently needed for the benefi t of young children, working families, and employers in Massachusetts.” “As a former public school teacher, education attorney, and mother to two young children, including one preschooler, I know how invaluable this continuous investment is,” said Lipper-Garabedian. “This grant program will ensure continued access to early education and support our children on a path for life-long learning, more essential than ever in building resiliency after two years of COVID-19.” “I am excited to learn that Malden Public Schools is a recipient of this grant,” said Ultrino. “Malden is taking a signifi cant step towards expanding access to high-quality preschool programs with the help of the CPPI Planning Grant. With this funding, we can ensure the children in our diverse community can receive an early education that fi ts their needs.” “Early education is extremely Paul Donato State Representative benefi cial for young children to learn social skills and provides a solid foundation for lifelong learning,” said Superintendent of Schools Ligia Noriega-Murphy. “Malden Public Schools Kate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative is grateful to receive the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative Planning Grant. We are always looking for opportunities that will benefi t the children of Malden.” DeMaria Foundation sponsors grant for Malden Rotary Club he David A. DeMaria Foundation is thrilled to sponsor the Malden Rotary Club under the direction of President Paul Solano and distinguished members as well as Toastmaster’s International Youth Leadership Program. This is the Foundation’s signature grant for 2022 as they continue gifting in David’s memory! A six to eight week class will teach students from all four high schools in Malden – Malden Catholic Boys and Malden Catholic Girls, Mystic Valley Regional Charter School and Malden High School – the art of public speaking. Classes will begin in the fall at each location. We encourage all students to sign up! For more information or to donate to this 501(c)3 nonprofi t Foundation, please emailDavidDeMariaFdn@gmail.com. Jason Lewis State Senator Steven Ultrino State Representative Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET
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