THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2021 Page 7 The Savings Bank wins two regional marketing awards W AKEFIELD – The Savings Bank was the recipient of two awards at the 2021 New England Financial Marketing Association (NEFMA) virtual 2021 Awards Gala. The Bank was recognized as the fi rst runner-up in the Best Educational Program category for its Bill Pay and Zelle webinar, and fi rst runner-up in the Best PR Campaign category for its “Warmth of Giving” hot soup for essential workers program. According to NEFMA, the 2021 awards refl ect the challenges of marketing in a pandemic. The Savings Bank was among the financial institutions in the six New England states that submitted entries in 12 categories: Best Educational Program; Rising Stars – an early-career individual who is showing promise as a superstar; Best Branch Refresh; Best Website; Best Fintech Integration; Best Brand Event Activation; Best Internal (Employee) Event; Best Video/Animation; Best Radio Ad; Best PR campaign; Best Rebrand; Best Overall Campaign; Pandemic Pivot – How did institutions make the most of the events of 2020. In addition to the Bank’s two fi rst runner-up entries, two entries submitted by the Bank were fi nalists for consideration: Headbands for WE ARE OPEN Health Care Workers, Employee Holiday Game Night. “Just earning a spot as a fi nalist is a reason to celebrate and acknowledge that our initiatives positively impacted our employees, customers, and communities during this challenging year,” said Bank President Robert DiBella. “We are more than excited that two of our programs were selected among the top winners. This is a testament not only to The Savings Bank’s resiliency during a challenging year, but also to the bank’s continuing focus on the positives and being mindful of the good we can do for others.” DESE Offi ce of Language Acquisition to conduct required review at Northeast Metro Tech W AKEFIELD – Superintendent David DiBarri reported that during the week of April 12 the Offi ce of Language Acquisition (OLA) of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will conduct a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School (Northeast Metro Tech) OLA reviews each district’s and charter school’s English Learner Education (ELE) program every six years to monitor compliance with federal and state ELE laws and regulations. Areas of review will include English learners’ student assessments, identifi cation of English learners, what programs English learners are placed in, parent and community involvement, curriculum and instruction, student support services, licensure requirements for faculty, staff and administration, program plans, and evaluation and recordkeeping. In addition to the onsite visit, parent outreach is an important part of the review process. The OLA review chairperson will send a survey to the parents of students whose records the review team examines. The survey focuses on key areas of their child’s ELE program. Survey results will contribute to the monitoring report. Parents and other individuals may call OLA Review Chairperson Sibel Hughes at 781338-3569 to request a telephone interview. If an individual requires an accommodation, such as translation, to participate in an interview, DESE will make the necessary arrangements. Within approximately 60 business days of the onsite visit, the review chairperson will provide Northeast Metro Tech with a report with information about areas in which the district meets or exceeds regulatory requirements and areas in which it requires assistance to correct or improve practices. MARCH SPECIALS Visit us at www.villagebareverett.com ONLINE ORDERING For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or Info@advocatenews.net Banking with a hometown touch. Open a free checking account with no monthly fees, and get access to Mobile Banking, Bill Pay and other features. Because no matter where you go, we’re right by you. Call or visit us to sign up. 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 781-7 76- 4444 WWW.EVERET TBANK . COM Right by you. Member FDIC Member DIF
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