THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2022 Page 17 Pioneer Charter School of Science I Ranks Among the Top Massachusetts High Schools, According to U.S. News & World Report EVERETT - Pioneer Charter School of Science I (PCSS I), based in Everett, was ranked among the state’s best high schools by U.S. News and World Report in its annual ‘Best High Schools’ ranking. The school ranked 15th in Massachusetts among 378 public high schools. “A great high school educates all students from diff erent social and economic backgrounds, exposing them to challenging coursework on the path to graduation,” U.S. News stated in its ranking. “The highest ranked public schools…are those whose students demonstrated outstanding outcomes above expectations in math, reading and science state assessments, earned qualifying scores in an array of college-level exams, and graduated in high proportions.” PCSS I, located in Everett, was one of eight charter public schools that ranked among the Top 20 high schools in Massachusetts, including its sister school in Saugus - PCSS II. “Our team of students, teachers and families work extremely hard all year round, and it’s gratifying to see their commitment recognized in this way,” said Sanela Jonuz, PCSS I’s Principal. “We are proud to be accomplishing our mission to prepare our students for higher education and career success.” The rankings were based on six categories: College Readiness, College Curriculum Breadth, Graduation Rate, State Assessment Proficiency, State Assessment Performance (compared with what U.S. News predicted for a school with its demographic characteristics in its state) and Underserved Student Performance. PCSS I received 97 out of a Mystic Valley Elder Services to Hold Free Workshop — Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health—in June at the Stoneham Senior Center STONEHAM — Mystic Valley Elder Services will present a free workshop series— Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi For Health —on Fridays, June 3 -- July 22, 10:30 to 11:30 AM at the Stoneham Senior Center, 136 Elm Street, Stoneham. Find pain relief, reduced stiff - ness, and a better quality of life through tai chi. Tai chi is often described as “meditation in motion,” harmonizing body and mind by practicing slow continuous movement accompanied by deep breathing. The class will cover the basic movements in Dr. Paul Lam’s CDC approved program. There’s growing evidence that this mind-body practice has value in treating or preventing many health problems. Our practice is gentle, requiring a small range of motion. Registration is free, but required. To register, please call today as class size is limited: 781438-1157. RESIGNS | SEE Page 17 him and his family, and I wish him nothing but wellness and health in the future,” said Councillor-at-Large Steve Morabito. Councillor-at-Large Dan Rizzo said he has been friends with Fiore for nearly three decades. “He brought a lot to this council in terms of knowledge and understanding, but his health is paramount, and he is doing what is right for him,” said Rizzo. “If we are going to serve the residents well, then we have to be in the right frame of mind and in the right health to work eff ectively, so I think he is making the right decision, and I just Mystic Valley Elder Services’ Theater Event to be Held June 25 “Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Fats Waller Musical Show!” (Malden/Stoneham, MA)— Mystic Valley Elder Services annual theater event fundraiser “Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Fats Waller Musical Show!”, the Award-winning musical celebration that transforms the theater into the steamy Savoy Ballroom and the incomparable Cotton Club to bring you the songs that made Fats Waller famous , will be held Saturday, June 25, at 6:30pm at the Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham. Sponsorships and tickets are now available. Proceeds benefi t Mystic Valley Elder Services’ programs that keep older adults independent and in their homes. Tickets cost $75 each and sponwant to off er him my best and continued support for whatever he needs.” Immediately following the reading of Fiore’s resignation letter, the council approved holding a special election to fi ll his seat for the remainder of his term. While the council recently approved redistricting and re-precincting for the city following the 2020 US Census, the special election will be held with the precincts and ward boundary lines under which Fiore was elected last year. “Because this seat was fi lled with what we would call the old, or current, ward, those are sorships levels range from $100 to $20,000. Special thanks to lead sponsors, StonehamBank, Agero, Inc. and John and Wendy Pereira. Please contact Jenny Vanasse at 781-388-4802 or jvanasse@mves.org or visit www. mves.org/fundraising-events for more information. -30Located in Malden, Mass., Mystic Valley Elder Services is a nonprofit agency that provides essential home- and communitybased care and resources to older adults, people living with disabilities, and caregivers who reside in Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefi eld and Winthrop. Agency services include coordination of home care, transportation, Meals on Wheels, and information and referrals. For more information, please call (781) 324-7705 or visit www.mves.org. the lines that will govern this election,” said Election Commissioner Paul Fahey. “The precincts in the fall for the state election will be with the new precincts, but for this election we are going to have to use the old precincts. There are fi ve precincts (in Ward 5), two subprecints and three main precincts, and those voting locations will remain the same for this one election.” Fahey said nomination papers will likely be available next week, and the election is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, July 19. There will be no preliminary election, and the winner will be the top vote getter of all the candidates who qualify. possible 100 points in the rankings. PCSS I’s graduation rate also played a large role in its state ranking - the school graduated 94% of its class. Graduates have gone on to some of the most prestigious colleges in the country, including Columbia, MIT, Dartmouth, Brown, Cornell, Williams, and Northwestern. PCSS I is a rigorous college preparatory charter school based with a mission to prepare educationally under-resourced students for today’s competitive world. The PCSS community speaks 30 languages and has family ties to 40 countries. At PCSS I, 64% of the students are minority, 75% are high needs, 60% are low income, 21% are English Language Learners, and 8% are students with special needs. About The Pioneer Charter School of Science Pioneer Charter School of Science off ers a rigorous academic curriculum emphasizing math, science, and analytical thinking skills balanced by a strong foundation in the humanities. The school off ers extended days/hours and careeroriented college preparation. Students must pass fi ve math and fi ve science classes in order to graduate - more than state standards, and students must complete 40 hours of community service. The school has a 195day school calendar, extended days, after school tutoring and “voluntary” Saturday classes for students who need extra help. - LEGAL NOTICE - D CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for of requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. 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