THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 24, 2021 Page 7 Malden High School embarks on landmark ‘Flex Block’ scheduling for students All students may choose Enrichment and Joy class periods according to personal preferences Annemarie Torcivia Joins Trinity R.E. In Malden By Steve Freker W hen Malden High School (MHS) Principal Chris Mastrangelo was trying to come up with a name for the second part of a new, landmark scheduling addition to his school, it turned out to be an easy choice. “We are calling it ‘Joy Block,’” Mastrangelo said. “The whole intention of that class period is to simply encourage students to fi nd some joy in their class day – to spend time doing something they love to do.” That might be any pursuit from a good, old-fashioned game of Monopoly, a structured walking group around the school and the Malden Square area or a visit down the adjacent bike path to view the progress of the city’s community gardens, the latest addition. Malden High School has adopted a new Flex Blox program to its daily scheduling. “Every one of our educator staff [over 120 teachers] has an off ering for the Joy session and each one has an Enrichment session as well,” Mastrangelo said, explaining that the two sessions are 40 minutes each and take place every other day from 9:15 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. The Flex Block scheduling enhancement was offi cially kicked off in the second week of school, on September 14. Mastrangelo said the entire school has been behind the successful kickoff of the program. “It is exciting to see the positive and enthusiastic response Flex Block has received,” Mastrangelo said. “Some of our students in the senior class have told me they are sorry this is the only year they can take part in SCHOOL | SEE PAGE 7 I am ecstatic to announce that I now have joined the office of TRINITY REAL ESTATE in Malden located at 339 Pleasant Street. The name may have changed but the level of my many years of experience, the knowledge of the current real estate market and my professionalism continues on. As your REALTOR, I will continue to provide a commitment of loyalty, trust, responsibility and exceptional service! At this time, I would like to extend an invite to our grand opening on Saturday, September 25th at 339 Pleasant Street, Malden from 12:00-2:00. There will be refreshments for all and a special free raffle I am offering for a $100.00 gift card as a token of my appreciation. Hope to see you then! #ForAllofUs. Sunday, Sept. 26th - 11am Roosevelt Park Annemarie Torcivia, REALTOR CBR, PSA, SRES, SFR, CPRES, ACP MA Lic #61836 Trinity Real Estate 339 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148 781-983-5266
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