also marked the importance of community involvement in fostering a supportive learning environment. In addition to the backpacks, the Revere Police Department (RPD) contributed to the event by donating 300 bike helmets. This generous donation is part of RPD’s ongoing community safety eff orts, emphasizing the signifi cance of safe cycling practices. The department regularly organizes bike safety events to raise awareness and ensure that young cyclists are well-informed about the importance of wearing helmets and adhering to traffi c rules. THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2025 Superintendent of Schools “Our partnership with Amazon and the Revere Police Department provides our students with the necessary materials to thrive in and out of the classroom. I am proud that we can equip our students with the tools to succeed throughout their school year, and grateful for the partnership and the benefi ts it brings to our community,” commented Mayor Patrick Keefe. Dr. Dianne Kelly expressed her gratitude for the community’s support and the impact such initiatives have on students and families. “This partnership with the City of Revere and Amazon illustrates our shared commitment to ensuring every student has the resources they need to thrive during the school year,” she said. “It is encouraging to see the Revere community come together to support our students. We are deeply appreciaPage 9 tive of the Mayor’s Offi ce, Amazon, and all the volunteers and supporters who contributed to making this event a huge success.” Amazon’s head of Community Engagement in New England and Canada, Jerome Smith, added, “We’re grateful and proud to partner with the City of Revere and Revere Public Schools to provide backpacks and essential supplies, helping students and families focus on what matters most— learning—as they prepare for another successful academic year.” 617-275-0700 916 Broadway, Everett, MA BUSINESS HOURS Children chose from a wide variety of colors and sizes. Mon - Thurs 1:00 PM-10:00 PM Fri & Sat 12:00 PM-10:30 PM Sunday 12:00 PM-10:00 PM www.cajuncorner916.com A.C. Whelan Elementary School kindergartener Ariele Queen with Revere High School freshman Sophia Queen. Abraham Lincoln School third grader Azaiah Roldan and life skills paraprofessional Jessica Bonsall volunteered to hand out backpacks. Amazon Public Relations Manager Michael Murphy with Paul Revere Innovation School second grader Hazel Cervera. A.C. Whelan third grader Luca Colasante-LaPolla, 8, with his mother, Lucy. Shown from left to right: School Committee member Aisha Millbury-Ellis, Supt. of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly and Mayor Patrick Keefe.
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