THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 12, 2021 Page 3 Back-to-school bonding: Some Malden High newcomers find it through biking Bike to Sea founder, City Councillor Winslow, enhances new ‘Flex Block’ curriculum with donation three-week cycles, is built into the class schedules on alternating days and is assigned to each of Malden High’s 1,800-plus stuMembers Plus as low as GRAND RE-OPENING EVENT BUY NEW or USED or 1.99% Malden Councillor-at-Large Stephen Winslow (left) recently donated four bicycles and some helmets to Malden High School’s bicycling program, and they were gratefully accepted by MHS Principal Chris Mastrangelo (at right). (Advocate Photo) Register to Win a Samsung® 55” TV Just stop by our remodeled Everett Branch at 650 Broadway. No Purchase Necessary. Deadline for entry November 30, 2021. 617-389-9000 650 Broadway, Everett These three Malden High freshmen are having a great time participating in the Flex Block biking sessions. Pictured from left are Gabriel Garcia, Deric Tse and Slade Harding. (Advocate Photo) By Steve Freker he two freshmen had never met before they arrived at their new school in September. Like all ninth-graders, they had a lot to take in, going from top of the heap middle school kids to fi rst-year students in a freshman class of more than 450 students. Who knew that high school newcomers Deric Tse and Slade Harding would have even more in common? When Malden High School Principal Chris Mastrangelo and his MHS administrative team and faculty teamed up to introduce a state-of-the-art curriculum enhancement called “Flex Block” for the 2021-22 academic year, they just had to have students like Deric and Slade in mind. The Flex Block is split into two separate, 40-minute sessions of varied academic pursuits, one titled “Enrichment,” the other “Joy.” The Flex Block runs in T *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. 1.99% APR for new and used cars with terms up to 48 months. Monthly payments are $21.70 per $1000 borrowed. Other rates and terms available. Payment does not reflect disability and/or credit life insurance and may differ slightly due to rounding. APRs are based upon member’s credit score. Rates listed above reflect excellent credit scores. Rates effective 11/01/21 and subject to change without notice. Membership requires a $25 deposit in a share/savings account. APR* AUTO LOANS REFINANCE your loan & save each month! Apply FAST at memberspluscu.org BIKING | SEE PAGE 11
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