THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, August 30, 2019 Page 3 “An Excellent Time to Come to Saugus” Supt. DeRuosi welcomes new teachers to the ground level of Saugus Public Schools’ “total revamp” as a new year begins By Mark E. Vogler S augus Public Schools Superintendent Dr. David DeRuosi, Jr. told about two dozen new educators that the future is now for a school district that faces a “total revamp.” “You’re here at ground level,” DeRuosi said in brief, but passionate remarks to lead off an orientation session on Wednesday (Aug. 28) hosted by Veterans Memorial Elementary School. “Hopefully, you will stay with us and you will grow with us,” he told the new teachers and classroom staff. DeRuosi touted new programs, new facilities and new technology as he declared it “an excellent time to come to Saugus.” Most of those who drove through or into town for the orientation passed by the construction site of the new Saugus Middle-High School that is expected to be ready in time to accommodate Middle School students in grades 6 through 8 next spring. The area that will serve as the new High School is expected to be complete this time next year as the 2020-21 academic year begins. Meanwhile, faculty and staff prepared for next Wednesday’s opening (Sept. 4) when students in grades 1 to 12 return. School begins for the Kindergarten students next Thursday (Sept. 5) and next Friday (Sept. 6). Orientation is on Sept. 4; school begins with half days for Sept. 5 and 6; pre-K classes begin on Sept. 9. “This is big for this community,” DeRuosi told the new educators. “We’re talking about a toTIME TO COME | SEE PAGE 7 Belmonte Middle School Principal Myra Monto prepares for a busy year, one that will see her students start the year off in its current quarters and move into the new Saugus Middle-High School next spring. 3 Locations Saugus Groceria, 190 Main Street 781-231-9599 West End, Boston, 75 Blossom Court 617-227-6141 Seaport Boston, 1 Park Lane 857-366-4640 Friday, September 13 at 9 PM BACK TO THE '80'S Saugus High School Principal Michael Hashem will oversee the transition of the current Saugus High School into the new Saugus Middle School-High School next fall. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler) dine drink gather enjoy Friday, August 30 at 9 PM Back by Popular Demand... STAR 69 Friday, September 6 at 9 PM THE WHO TRIBUTE BAND 5:15 Saturday, August 31 at 9 PM The Ultimate Dance Party WILDFIRE Saturday, September 7 at 9 PM Back By Popular Demand! VAN HAGAR Coming September 14th Boston's legendary.. PREPARED FOODS BUTCHER SHOP THE BAKERY STOMPERS Advance Tickets Now on Sale at: www.breakawaydanvers.com 221 Newbury Street, Danvers For Tickets call (978) 774-7270 or www.breakawaydanvers.com
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