Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, April 3, 2020 Saugus Public Schools in a “holding pattern,” says veteran School Committee member By Mark E. Vogler S augus educators were initially prepared for a possible return to the classrooms by April 7. But with Governor Charlie Baker’s decision to extend the period schools are closed through May -- the earliest they can reopen, several School Committee members questioned yesterday said there could be significant ramifi cations facing the school district because of the Coronavirus. How long will the schools stay open if students return to classes in early May? Will members of the Class of 2020 be able to graduate on time? What about spring MCAS exams? What plans are being made so students who are out of a school for a prolonged period of time be able to do class work? Those are a few of the questions that school offi cials are pondering. “I think school is done for the year. I don’t see us going back until September,” veteran School Committee Member Arthur Grabowski said. “That’s just my personal opinion -- from seeing the way this virus is exploding,” he said. “We’re in uncharted territory here. This has never happened before. There is no provision for internet learning. Happy Easter & Happy Passover! To Our Local Community We would like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful community for your continued support and patience in these difficult times. We are working tirelessly to have the items in this flyer on our shelves. Due to current supply issues not all items may be available & all items are subject to stock on hand. We have applied purchase limits on some key items to allow more customers to get what they need. No rainchecks. Triple M - Bone In Buddaball Ham Boneless $ 449 lb. 14 - 18 & 18 - 22 lb. Sizes Only $379 McKinnon’s Own 4-Cheese or Meat Or Call to Order: Half-Trays $ Full Trays $ 3599 5499 ea. ea. Lasagna lb. EVERETT 620 Broadway (617) 387-6285 FRI Apr 3 SAT Apr 4 SUN Apr 5 lb. Bone In - USDA Choice American Leg of Lamb 10-12 lb. Average $499 Oscar Mayer Bacon SALEM, NH 236 N. Broadway, Rt. 28 (603) 894-6328 MON Apr 6 TUE Apr 7 Belgioioso $549 WOW! $399 Excludes Center-Cut DANVERS 73 Holten St. (978) 774-0479 SAVE $ 1 Mozzarella Cups 16 oz. *Excludes Burrata $299 PORTSMOUTH, NH 2454 Lafayette Rd. Rt. 1 (Next to Water Country) (603) 559-5714 WED Apr 8 THU Apr 9 Any Sized Package Center Cut Boneless Pork Chops $289 8 oz. 12 ct. Boxes EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS! lb. Green Mountain Coffee $649 Crown Roast of Pork Bone In $449 Fresh lb. SIGN UP FOR OUR REWARDS CARD FOR lb. There’s no provision for the platform we’re using. Everything is changing daily and everything is fl uid.” Grabowski said he believed Saugus Public Schools faced the same dilemma of every other school district in the state. “We’re basically in a holding pattern, waiting for the government. Everything is on hold until the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education makes the determination to what we can and can’t do,” said. “I know they are working with the union to set up a curriculum that can be taught online. That’s subject to the agreement with the teachers union and the state.” Grabowski said he didn’t see how it would be possible to complete MCAS testing this year. School Committee Member PATTERN | SEE PAGE 18 K Cups Cod Fillets $699
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