THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 23, 2024 Page 3 ~The Advocate Asks~ School officials talk about their top priorities and expectations for the beginning of a new school year ASKS | SEE PAGE 7 staff to continue to implement aligned curriculum using high quality instructional materials. It is working to support the teaching staff and providing support staff to address the needs of all students. We are also developing an afterschool Enrichment Program in each building to expand our students’ opportunities and give them offerings that will extend their school day. This enrichEastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com THE SAUGUS SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Left to right: Ryan Fisher, Committee Chair Vincent Serino, Stephanie Mastrocola, John Hatch and Committee Vice Chair Tom Whittredge. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) Editor’s Note: Classes begin for the new 2024-25 academic school year next Tuesday, Aug. 27. For this week, we reached out to Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Michael Hashem and members of the School Committee to ask them what their top priorities are as they approach the new year, what their expectations are and what they are most looking forward to. Email responses to our questions follow. Schools Superintendent Michael Hashem Q: What are your top priorities or concerns as the School Superintendent facing the new school year? What are you most looking forward to in the new year? Is there a program or a few programs that give you great expectations for the new year? A: The Saugus Publ ic Schools are committed to putting our students first by committing to ensure all students are held to high standards and graduate from the Saugus Public Schools future ready. For the 20242025 school year, the district has selected three focus areas and objectives from our five-year strategic plan. Those include • Developing a work culture and environment to ensure Saugus is a district where educators are valued, appreciated and motivated. • Offering students in all grades access to opportunities that match their talents and interests. Aluminum Everett 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Everett Aluminum • Supporting teachers through coaching and professional development to create the learning environments needed to effectively support all students. We will also be committed to keep addressing the objectives from last year, which include: • Supporting teachers through coaching and professional development to create the learning environments needed to effectively support all students. • Strengthening communication and engagement efforts so that students, staff, parents & caregivers are seen, heard, and feel connected to the Saugus Public Schools. What that looks like in practice is for our teachers and Celebrating 66 Years in Business! Summer is Here! * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel
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