Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 11, 2025 Malden Public Schools April Newsletter Message from Superintendent Dr. Timothy Sippel D ear Malden Public Schools Parents and Caregivers, It’s finally spring! I have been reflecting on our school year so far and my first nine months as Superintendent. In this time, I’ve had the privilege of visiting all of our schools many times, observing over 430 classrooms, and engaging with students, educators, parents, and community members through various forums. As I have gotten to know Malden, I have confirmed many things we have to be proud of, including four key strengths: • Diverse and Talented Students • Engaged Parents and Caregivers • Committed Educators and Leaders • Supportive City and Community I’ve also been listening to the ideas and concerns of students, educators, parents, and community members. Based on your input, my visits to schools, and the review of multiple sources of success or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your school principal or reach out to the district office at (781) 397-6100. Have a great rest of April and data, I have identified six areas for collective action: 1. Affirming high expectations for all students 2. Adapting instruction to meet diverse needs 3. Ensuring fair access to opportunities 4. Partnering with families effectively 5. Nurturing a strong workforce 6. Building district strength and stability To learn more about my entry findings, visit maldenps.org/superintendent-entry-plan. I’m excited about the journey ahead and look forward to collaborating with all of you to do right by all kids in the Malden Public Schools. As always, if there is any way we can better support your child’s go Malden! Sincerely, Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D. Superintendent of Schools District Happenings MCAS: MCAS testing is officially underway! Testing dates can be viewed on our MCAS webpage: maldenps.org/mcas-testing. Dates vary by grade level and school, so be sure to pay attention if you have students in multiple schools and/or grades. Please help your student succeed on these assessments by making sure they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time or early to school on the day of the test. Thank you in advance for encouraging and helping your students do their best on MCAS! Congratulations to students who have started testing, and good luck to everyone as testing continues! April SEPAC and ELPAC meet50 ings: This month’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) meeting [was] held on April 8th… The English Learner Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC) will meet on Zoom on April 30th at 6:00 p.m. Kindergarten Registration: It’s time to register for Kindergarten! Malden Public Schools’ Kindergarten registration is now open for new and returning students. Any child living in Malden who will be 5 years old by August 31, 2025 should register as soon as possible. Following registration, school assignments will be communicated to the parents and caregivers of incoming kindergarteners later this spring. To learn about the registration process and what documents you will need, please visit maldenps. org/registration. Summer Programming: Summer is coming! All families can now register for the MOST summer program. This program runs from June 23-August 1 and is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Students are enrolled on a weekly basis with tuition of $275 per week per student (there is a 10% sibling discount). Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, and space may fill up quickly. Be sure to complete your registration as soon as possible! For more information and to start registering, visit maldenps.org/mpsbeforeafterschoolprograms. Health Curriculum Adoption: Thank you to all who attended the health curriculum adoption listening session this past Monday. For those unable to attend, the presentation that was reviewed can be found here. [See maldenbs.org for hyperlink.] Timothy Sippel Ed.L.D. Superintendent of Schools As was discussed in the meeting, one of the next steps in our curriculum adoption process will involve a brief pilot of lessons from two of the curricula we are considering from the DESE-recommended list. A family communication will be sent in the next two weeks with more details regarding dates, grade levels, and content of lessons to be covered. We also continue to seek parent and caregiver input, and are hosting another virtual listening session on Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. 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