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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 Page 15 “This is a very different view for students” Supt. DeRuosi urges parents of young children to prepare them for the sight of their teachers in masks By Mark E. Vogler S augus Public Schools Superintendent David DeRuosi, Jr. has some concerns about young school-age children feeling uncomfortable in a classroom setting because of the way their teachers look. “For any young students, I would ask the parents to talk to those children about staff wearing masks, PPE [personal protection equipment], gowns or goggles,” DeRuosi said Tuesday in his “Superintendent’s Special Report” video posted on the School Department website. “This might help them better prepare for what they may see staff wearing in the School 1. On Feb. 26, 1992, the nuclear reactor of the Yankee Atomic Electric Company in Rowe, Mass., shut down; what river was it on? 2. How many basketball teams does the NBA have? 3. On Feb. 27, 1936, what Russian physiologist died and inventor of the “conditioned reflex” died? 4. On Feb. 28, 1983, the final episode of “M*A*S*H” aired; what do those letters stand for? 5. Who was the first Black female in Congress? 6. On Feb. 29, 1692, Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne and Tituba were arrested for witchcraft in what township? 7. What number does not have a corresponding Roman numeral? 8. On March 1, 1921, what famous illusionist/stunt performer patented a Diver’s Suit? 9. Then first known swimming goggles (used by pearl divers) were made from what animal product? 10. On March 2, 1926, Natacha Rambova patented a doll; she was previously the wife of what star in the film “The Sheik”? 11. What fruit has its seeds on the outside? 12. March 2 is annual Read Across America Day, in honor of the birthday of what children’s book author? 13. In what month does Massachusetts maple syrup production begin? 14. On March 3, 1923, what magazine was first published that was the first U.S. weekly news magazine? 15. What area has the world’s longest railroad line? 16. March 3 is World Wildlife Day, which was proclaimed by what organization? 17. How many zeros does a googol have? 18. On March 4, 1985, the Food and Drug Administration approved a blood test for what viral infection? 19. In an 1850 essay what Boston native who died in Concord wrote, “Our life is March weather, savage and serene in one hour”? 20. On March 5, 1946, in a speech in Missouri, what British statesman popularized the term “Iron Curtain”? ANSWERS Building,” he said. “This is a very different view for students. So, I think if you are talking to them a little bit about it, and maybe show them some examples, they will be a little more at ease with it,” he said. In this week’s video, DeRuosi also asked for some help from parents to reinforce respect in their children for COVID-19 protocols, to avoid any outbreaks of the virus. “The ultimate goal is to bring all students back before the end of the school year,” DeRuosi said. “To make this process happen, these first initial steps have to be successful. My administrators, my teachers, my nurses need your help to make this happen. We can’t do it alone.” If children do not feel well, parents should keep them at home and then call the school to report them as being absent, the superintendent said. If they feel better later, they could always join their class via remote learning from home, he added. Parents need to be vigilant in making sure their children follow the new rules and protocols as they return to class for in-person learning for the first time since last March. All children must wear face coverings while in school, practice social distancing while remaining at least six feet apart from others and wash their hands. If in doubt about the new school regulations to protect children, teachers and staff, the parents should refer to their child’s handbook or consult with the building principal, DeRuosi suggested. Saugonians receive first quarter honors at Malden Catholic M ALDEN – The Saugus residents listed below received honors for the first quarter of the 2020-2021 school year at Malden Catholic High School. Malden Catholic divides honors into three sections: the Headmaster’s List, First Honors and Second Honors. The Headmaster’s List is achieved by having grades greater than 90 in all classes; First Honors is achieved by having grades greater than 85 in all classGARDENS | FROM PAGE 12 Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) is a common native evergreen which often pops up in areas such as the edge of the woods, roadsides, abandoned fields and along old railroad tracks. Some varieties are planted in gardens as ornamentals. The needle color can vary from varying shades of green to blue-gray, and sometimes takes on a reddish tinge in cold weather. The bark is also a cinnamon reddish color. The most likely reason for the name red cedar, though, is the color of the heartwood, as this small tree has long been prized for its insect and rot resistant wood. Male and female cones are usually produced on separate trees. To most observers, the cones don’t look like those of es; and Second Honors is achieved by having grades greater than 80 in all classes. Headmaster’s List: Rachael Burke, Courtney Casaletto, Mia Fronduto, Kayla Jackson, Ally Marino, Carolina Munera Restrepo, Lily Nguyen, Nicole Uribe Lopez, Kevin Jolicoeur, Joseph Meuse, Phuc Nguyen, Diego Portal, Gabriel Portal and Nicholas Sambataro. First Honors: Khloe Camblin, Ailiana LaMarca, Stacy Namaga-Bulega, Lauren Pozark, most other conifers – they are soft and waxy, looking more like berries. If you look in the spice aisle of a supermarket, you will find jars labeled juniper berries. Famously used in recipes for Rock Cornish game hen, and in flavoring gin, the so-called berries are also very important wildlife food. Birds, such as cedar waxwings, often flock to them during migration. The birds don’t actually digest the seeds inside the berries they eat, so many red cedars have been “planted” by birds some distance from where they may have enjoyed their meal. This tree is also sometimes known as pencil cedar. While some other trees, such as incense cedar (Calocedrus spp.), are often used today, the pencils made by H.D. Thoreau’s family undoubtedly used Madelyn Ragucci, Ashley Reardon, Michael Azzari, Anthony Caruso, Ivan Compres, Caio Cruz, Michael DiGirolamo, Christopher Femino, Stephen Mineo, Nicholas Sparages and Dominic Wadland. Second Honors: Evangelina Carr, Lily Mineo, Caroline Pham, Joy Pham, Olivia Sullivan, Colin Cadigan, Anthony Carrera, Stephen Dewsnap, Hunter Quinn, Scott Robertson, Jalen Taylor, Joseph Viglione and Devin Williams. wood from our red cedar. The aromatic wood is also valued for the walls of cedar closets, since they repel insects, such as wool moths, which notoriously damage wool fabric, yarn and clothes made from wool. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking the streets in their neighborhoods as a way to get some exercise and get out of the house during the global pandemic. 1. The Deerfield River 2. 30 3. Ivan Pavlov 4. Mobile Army Surgical Hospital 5. Shirley Chisholm (1968) 6. Salem (now Danvers) 7. Zero 8. Harry Houdini 9. Tortoise shells 10. Rudolph Valentino 11. Strawberry 12. Dr. Seuss 13. February 14. Time 15. Siberia 16. The United Nations General Assembly 17. 100 18. HIV 19. Ralph Waldo Emerson 20. Winston Churchill

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