Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 25, 2025 How school kids prevent “the summer slide” Participating in the Saugus Public library’s Summer reading can help students stay sharp By Amy Melton S tudents in the Saugus Library’s 1st and 2nd Grade Summer Reading Enrichment class, led by educator Toni-ann Merlina, are keeping their skills sharp with fun reading and writing activities. The program aims to prevent the “summer slide” while building a love for learning. “I enjoy teaching as much as the kids love learning,” says Ms. Toni-ann. Toni-ann is an educator who lives in Saugus. The library hired her to lead these programs for Grades 1/2 and 3/4. She also is a parent of children 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! NO SUMMER SLIDE HERE: Local educator Toni-ann Merlina with first- and second-graders in the Summer Reading Program at the Saugus Public Library. (Courtesy Photo of Amy Melton) in the district and occasionally substitute teaches in the Saugus schools. To parents of Saugus schoolage kids: If you’re looking for fun, educational activities, and summer programming to support your kids’ learning, stop by the Saugus Public Library. This summer, the Library presents “Level Up at the Library with READING DRAGONS,” the 2025 Summer Reading proBILL | FROM PAGE 3 its who offer reproductive and gender affirming health care services. Prohibits courts from using www.810bargrille.com Aluminum Aluminum Everett Supplies 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 66 Years in Business! •Vinyl Siding Decks • • •Carpentry Work •Decks • Replacement Windows Carpentry Work • • • Fully Insured Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Free Estimates Fully Licensed • Roong •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roong Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! the laws of other states prohibiting gender affirming care as grounds to alter custody or visigram. Activities include literacy support, story times, discounted museum passes, Massachusetts park passes, take & make crafts and all your favorite books! Families are encouraged to register their kids for the dragon-themed program using the Beanstack app. It’s easy — just download the Beanstack app, register under the Saugus Public Library, and you’re on your tation rights for children in Massachusetts. Clarifies that Boards of Registration may not take disciplinary actions against practitioners for providing legally protected health care services and prohibits boards from noting in a provider’s records any criminal, legal way. If you’ve participated before, simply open the Beanstack app and register for the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge. For more information, or to register in person, stop by the Children’s Room at the library or visit the Kid’s Summer Reading page on our website. Editor’s Note: Amy Melton is Head of Children’s Services at the Saugus Public Library (295 Central St.). or disciplinary actions brought against them in other jurisdictions for providing health care services that are legally protected in the Commonwealth. Having passed the House 136-23, the bill now goes back to the State Senate for further consideration. Summer is Here!
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