THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 8, 2023 Page 3 FRESHMEN FIRST DAY: The freshmen gathered in the Jenkins Auditorium for the fi rst day of school. BACK TO SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 1 ing to the assembled Class of 2027 ninth-graders at Malden High’s Jenkins Auditorium. “Try a club, play a sport, volunteer around the school or in the community... but get involved! There are so many opportunities to help you become a part of the school and help your academic success as well.” SUPERINTENDENT SPEAKS: Superintendent Dr. Ligia Noriega-Murphy stopped at Malden High on the fi rst day of school and later made visits to the other district schools. MAYORAL GREETINGS: Mayor Gary Christenson greeted incoming ninth-graders at Malden High School. (Advocate Photos) Supt. Noriega-Murphy was also on hand at the high school opening. She also stopped by the Malden K-8 schools to greet students and staff . At the high school, the Superintendent stressed to the incoming freshmen they should look to take advantage of all the resources off ered. “You are all now in high school and on what is the most important part of your Adult Italian classes for beginners begin Sept. 14 dult Italian classes for beginners will be offered by the Appian Club of Stoneham. If you are planning to visit Italy, this course will be for you. Cost is $165 and will be conducted by Zoom and be held on Wednesday, starting on Sept. 13, for eight weeks. Please email tiff anybistocchi@gamail.com. CLASSES | SEE PAGE 5 A academic journey,” Dr. Noriega-Murphy said. “Everyone is here to help make sure you are the best student and classmate you can be. All the resources you need are here. We are so happy you are ready to go for the new school year.” The Superintendent carried her message to the fi ve Malden K-8 schools as the morning progressed and reported that all of the students and staff were excited about the start of the new school year. “We are grateful for all of the hard work and commitment shown by so many of our administrators, educators and staff who helped prepare us so well for the new school year,” said Supt. Noriega-Murphy. “We are ready to go and make sure it is the amazing year we expect for our students, families and caregivers.”
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