THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 17, 2026 Page 5 SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 1 ber at Malden City Hall. This month’s update focused on student learning goals as well as a description of supports — both already in-place and planned — districtwide and in the respective individual schools. As part of the presentation, the School Committee was able to view an informative, inschool video prepared by the Math Team at the Ferryway K-8 School. Ferryway Principal Matthew Stahl Ed.D. was on hand to introduce his staff members. Dr. Sippel explained that the student learning goal piece of the District Strategy for Improvement, particularly in literacy, math and science achievement, involved the following: —school-based cycles of observation, calibration, data analysis and action planning using professional development and lesson study, and —the implementation of formative teacher coaching by every school leadership team, including the principal, house/assistant principals and teacher CREATIVE | FROM PAGE 2 ings, drawings, sketches, ceramic works and various creative sculptures. It is an eclectic mix, but one connected by Malden High School students’ love and dedication for artistic expression, according to the organizers. Former longtime Malden High art educator Maryanne Seager started the event some 25 years ago, following a simple request from city officials for some MHS students to create some artwork to enhance a city event. “They made some puppets in art classes and it went over so well, we said, ‘Why not start an exhibition of the students’ art,’ and it just took off from there,” Seager told The Advocate. “WOW! What an amazing display by our students,” Dr. Sippel said in remarks to the audience as part of a brief opening reception. “It really is a fantastic opportunity for our Malden High School art students to show their work.” Malden High Principal Chris Mastrangelo noted that this is the first display since the substantial increase in the number of art educators on staff (from three to six this school year) and the art classes, in general. “The creativity and talent leaders/ coaches Dr. Sippel then outlined the Monthly Instructional Leadership Cycle, which accompanies that model, then outlined the districtwide and school supports to promote progress. Districtwide supports include professional development days (three per year), “Professional Development Blocks” within the regular school day, data reviews, faculty meetings, non-evaluative observations and coaching cycles. The Ferryway presentation illustrated many of these points in action at the K-8 school. School Committee approves trips, accepts donations In other business at the meeting, the School Committee approved an overnight trip to Washington, D.C. by students from the Forestdale School, after a brief presentation by Forestdale K-8 Principal Adam Weldai. —The members also approved a trip to Canobie Lake Park just over the border in New Hampshire for some students from various Malden Public Schools of our students is something that is brought out all year in our art instruction,” Mastrangelo said, “even more so this year, with the expansion of our art department.” Mastrangelo also thanked the owner of the 350 Main St. office building, John Preotle, for hosting the event. “Mr. Preotle’s generosity knows no bounds in providing this venue for our students to display their art. We are eternally grateful for all that he does,” Mastrangelo said. In addition to sketch art, painting, digital art and calligraphy as mediums, Malden art students also can learn ceramics and other hands-on mediums in their classes. In addition to greetings at the opening reception and a free, tasty buffet of appetizers for the guests, there was a presentation made to an outstanding Malden High art student. Sophia Zhang was presented an Academic Excellence Award from the Malden High School Art Department for her artistic design she contributed to The Immigrant Learning Center’s 2025-2026 Teen Perspectives on Immigration Contest. Supt. Sippel and Principal Mastrangelo were joined by MHS art educator Gina Yu in making the presentation. K-8 schools. —The School Committee accepted a $500 check donation from Northern Bank to help promote financial literacy, in connection with its recent presentation and literacy fair hosted at Malden High School. —Supt. Sippel noted he has submitted a waiver request to the state Department of Secondary and Elementary Education (DESE) to allow one less day of school for Salemwood K-8 students in June, so their last day would be the same as the other four K-8s, despite Salemwood being closed one extra day due to a power outage during the winter months. —Ward 3 member Jennifer Spadafora reported that a state agency will be including the city of Malden and the School Department in a financial review sometime this year, possibly in the fall, after a formal request by the Malden City Council. —The School Committee approved a Program of Studies for Malden High School after a request from Ward 8 member Sharyn Rose-Zeiberg, whose subcommittee reviewed the proposal. —The School Committee approved an Attendance Map revision, which will allow students who originally were directed to Beebe K-8 School to now be students at the Forestdale K-8 School, since the Forestdale has more seats available than the Beebe School at this time. “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! 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