THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, June 21, 2019 Page 5 Riding toward perfect attendance at Garfield O By Tara Vocino ne Garfi eld Elementary School student was so surprised that she won a bicycle as part of a perfect attendance raffl e last Thursday afternoon that something on her body fell off. Second-grader Eman Raoui, 8, was jumping up and down so much that her temporary arm tattoo came off when she found out that she was the winner. She and third-grader Princy Patel, 8, each won a Schwinn mountain bicycle, complete with a helmet and lock. “I’m so happy that Jayne D’Angelo, PERFECT RIDES -- The Garfi eld School awarded two students – Princy Patel and Eman Raoui – with bicycles for achieving perfect attendance throughout the school year. Pictured from left to right are event organizer Priscilla Nickerson, Lynne Powers, Princy Patel, Garfi eld School Principal William Coutts, Eman Raoui and Jayne D’Angelo. (Advocate Photo by Ross Scabin) when I was jumping up and down my tattoo fell off ,” Eman said. “I’m going to polish my new bike every night.” She went on to say that she loves the bike’s pastel colors and the fl ower on the handle. While Princy wasn’t as visibly excited as Eman, she later said she was so happy and excited to win the raffle. “I was scared that it’d be too small for me,” Princy said. “But it even has a pouch that says ‘Dream Big’ that I’ll bring to nana’s house.” She added that she’s going to read the manual and that she likes the seat and helmet. According to Garfield Principal William Coutts, the purpose of the raffl e is to promote health and wellness. “We were looking for an idea to promote good attendance,” Coutts said. “Giving out bicycles is a great incentive to come to school daily and to promote an active lifestyle.” Approximately 120 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade had perfect attendance between April and June 13. president of the McCarthy Trifone Recreation Committee, who donated the bicycles along with Fiesta Shows out of Salisbury, said the bicycles cost $130 each, but the message was clear – that hard work has its rewards. “The young ladies were still able to get to school, no matter what,” D’Angelo said. Princy said that she’ll give her older bicycle, which has training wheels, to her brother, Smit, 5. This will be her third bicycle. Eman will also pass her bicycle down the family line, giving it to her younger cousin, Ziyad, 3. This is her fourth bicycle and doesn’t require training wheels. Eman admitted that she missed one day of school for Eid, the last day of the Muslim holiday Ramadan, but it was an excused absence. Similarly, Princy missed school for a doctor’s appointment, but that was also an excused absence. Both students wake up at approximately 6 a.m. and end the school day by 2:40 p.m. They don’t plan to ride the bicycles to school since they are used to walking. Eman plans to store the bicycle in her basement while Princy will keep the biLawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * 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 cycle at her father’s store when she is not using it. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. We Carry... * Lifetime Waterproof Warranty * Ceramic, Porcelain & Stone Tile 31 Osprey Rd., Saugus * 781-289-9676 Friday, June 21 at 8:30 PM Back by Popular Demand VINYL GROOVE Saturday, June 22 at 8:30 PM DJ LOGIK Dance to all the Hits of Yesterday and Today! MONDAY'S SHUCK! $1.00 Oysters As low as 7.99% APR* For up to 12 Months Amounts from 500 — 5,000 • VACATIONS • EXTRA CASH • PAY BILLS & MORE APPLY ONLINE: MEMBERSPLUSCU.ORG/SUMMER-SIZZLER-LOAN MORE INFO: (781) 905-1500 *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Payments for 7.99% APR for 12-months are approximately $87.00 per month per $1,000 borrowed. Payment does not reflect disability and/or credit life insurance and may differ slightly due to rounding. Terms up to 12 months. Minimum loan amount $500 and maximum loan amount $5,000. APR is based upon member’s credit score. Rates listed above reflect excellent credit scores. Rates effective May 28, 2019 and subject to change without notice. Membership requires a $25 deposit in a share/savings account. Book Your Special Events With Us! Call 781-629-3798 SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Only $19.95 / 11am-2pm Featuring Al Whitney Jazz Band BOOK YOUR NEXT FUNCTION WITH US * GIFT CARDS AMPLE FREE www.marinaatthewharf.com 543 North Shore Rd. Revere 781-629-3798 PARKING AMAZING WATER VIEWS
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