Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 School Committee updated on surge of English language classes By Barbara Taormina J ennifer LaBollita, director of the Multilingual Learners & World Languages Department, met with the School Committee this week to update them on the program. LaBollita began by giving the committee a little data about Revere’s multilingual learners. “We have about 2,500 students at this point this year,” said LaBollita, who expects that number to exceed 2,600 by the end of the school year. “English language enrollment is driving the growth of the disJOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM trict,” she said. LaBollita went on to explain that 50 percent of students in Revere’s elementary schools are learning English, while one quarter of middle school students and a quarter of students at Revere High are learning English. According to LaBollita, 72 percent of school families are multilingual. Assistant Department Director Chelsey Bencks noted that that statistic refl ects Revere’s rich linguistic community. Bencks went LANGUAGE | SEE Page 5 For Advertising with Results, call The Adv call The Advocatocate Newspapers Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@advocatenews.net Our 51st Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR STOREWIDE PRICE REDUCTIONS! STORE HOURS: Sun. - Wed.: 9AM - 6PM / Thurs. - Sat. 9AM - 7PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! WE MAKE HOUSE KEYS! -------------------WE HAVE GIFT CARDS! Green Label Cigar Sale! Buy 2 Cigars, Get One FREE! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 AKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR STOREWIDE PRICE REDUCTIONS! Closed Christmas Day * Reg. Hours New ears Eve * Open New ears Day 10AM-3 PM Closed Christmas Day * Reg. Hours New Year’s Eve * Open New Year’s Day 10AM-3 PM Chris - 2023 Gerri Tremonte taught Smurf ornaments and Santa Hats. Courtesy of Melrose Arts and Crafts) T he December meeting of the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society was held last Monday, December 11, at Melrose First Baptist Church at 9:00 a.m. There were two classes in the morning: making money ties with Linda Camberlain using brand-new 16 one dollar bills with origami techniques; making Smurf ornaments and Santa hats taught by Gerri Tremonte. After the classes, a general meeting was held. During the meeting, 2022-2023 Secret Pals were revealed and new Secret Pals for 2023-2024 were given out to those members wanting to participate. Everyone was excited about the holidays and enjoyed the social time after the meeting to talk with their friends. Our next meeting will be held January 22, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in First Baptist Church. All artists and crafters are welcome. We have members from 10 cities and towns around Melrose, from Chelsea to Winchester. If you have questions, would like more information about the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society, call our Membership Chair, Dorothy Iudice, at 781-662-2099. We look forward to seeing you in 2024! Happy holidays and Happy New Year! Melrose Arts & Crafts Society Monthly Updates Happy Holidays!Happy Holidays! Linda Camberlain taught origami one dollar bills tie. (Courtesy of Melrose Arts and Crafts)
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