THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 16, 2021 Page 3 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation Welcome to Malden High School! Incoming ninth-graders from the Malden High transitional MAAP Program are shown with special visitor Mayor Gary Christenson and MHS ninth grade student guidance counselors Amy Yu and Allison MacDonald. (Advocate Photo) Malden High School welcomes incoming ninth-graders with summer transition programming Mayor on hand to greet new freshmen By Steve Freker T he early teenage years are challenging enough for those making the switch from kids to burgeoning young adulthood. Taking the first steps as a high school student can present its own set of challenges and tribulations. One of several programs under way this summer directed by the Malden Public Schools (MPS) Guidance Department is the popular Malden Adventures & Academic Program (MAAP). The program is geared to giving incoming ninth-graders a bird’seye view on what to expect and how to prepare for life as a high school student at Malden High School. A group of 30 former middle-schoolers are participating in this summer’s program, which is based at Malden High and under the direction of MHS ninth-grader guidance counselors Amy Yu and Allison MacDonald. The MAAP Program is a two-week transition program which began Monday and continues through July 22, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon. According to MPS Director of Guidance Erin Craven, the MAAP Program has been very successful in helping incoming ninth-graders get acclimated to Malden High and have a better understanding of “what to expect.” “We know it is a big change and an important transition for these former eighth-graders, who are coming to the high school for the first time,” said Craven. “This program is especially valuable following the pandemic year, since a lot of these students were not in the school buildings for most On Tuesday, Mayor Gary Christenson spoke to incoming ninthgraders as part of the MAAP Transition Program. (Advocate Photo) of the school year. The MHS ninth-grade counselors, Yu and MacDonald, lead the freshmen-to-be in a variety of activities each day of the program, along with miniSCHOOL| SEE PAGE 9 * 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 AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Is your vehicle ready for the Summer Season?!! Recharge your vehicle's AC for the warm weather! Includes up to 1 LB. of Refrigerant* (*Most Vehicles/Some Restrictions May Apply) AC SPECIAL Only $69.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2012 HONDA PILOT EXL 2011 FORD FESTIVA Loaded, One Owner, Sunroof, Back-up Camera, Warranty, Only 101K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $15,900 Financing Available! Only 105K Miles, Clean Title, Save Money on Gas! Great Commuter Car! TRADES WELCOME! $5,995 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 Easy 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your
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