McGlynn Middle School
Principal Tucci's February Newsletter
Congratulations to this Month's Grade 6 High 5 Recipients!
The following students were recognized as individuals who embodied actions and characteristics that are consistent with the Mustang Way. They have modeled characteristics such as kindness, hard work, academic excellence, and leadership. This month's recipients are 6th graders:
Ava Dutkiewicz
Abigail Groppelli
Avni Hutchison
Tristan Kieran- Miller
Colin DiMartino
McGlynn Middle School Eighth Grader Selected For a Year of Project 351 Leadership & Service
BOSTON - Eighth-grade service Ambassadors representing the Commonwealth’s 351 cities and towns kicked-off a year of youth-led service with Project 351 on Saturday, January 25th. This year’s Class includes Lucas Graham, an eighth grader at the McGlynn Middle School, representing Medford, Massachusetts.
“I am confident that Lucas Graham’s selection as an ambassador will position him to use his extraordinary talents to light the path for others in order to carry out some important leadership efforts that will make an impact on the broader community,” said Principal Nick Tucci. “I am hopeful that his Launch Day experience with Project 351 will inspire him to make a true impact. We are all behind him at the McGlynn Middle School and are eager to support his efforts to make a difference!”
On Saturday, January 25th, Ambassadors were joined by Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler and other community leaders for a day of service and celebration in Boston.
“The young people who serve with Project 351 are great examples of what makes Massachusetts a leader in so many important ways,” said Governor Healey. “These Ambassadors demonstrate what is possible when we work together to make the changes we all want to see in our own communities. I’m proud to join them as they embark on this important year of leadership and service.”
Project 351, a nonprofit organization, annually unites a class of unsung heroes for a transformative year of leadership development, enrichment, and impact through unifying statewide service campaigns. This year, Project 351 celebrates its 15th year with a collective social impact on more than 1.4 million lives. Project 351’s annual Launch celebration honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.
"It’s inspiring to see the incredible passion of these young people at work in their schools and communities,” said Lieutenant Governor Driscoll. “With every service project that is undertaken, a ripple effect travels across the state, impacting thousands of lives and strengthening the bonds that connect us all."
Launch Day kicks-off 12 months of leadership development through Alumni mentorship and enrichment through Project 351’s Service Leadership Academy. Through Project 351, Ambassadors develop the skills and confidence to mobilize their hometowns in service campaigns that address critical issues including hunger, clothing insecurity, and educational equity.
“I first experienced Project 351’s amazing students while principal at Brighton High School,” said Secretary Tutwiler. “I continue to be impressed by these young Ambassadors and what they’re able to achieve in communities across Massachusetts. The students associated with this incredible organization will be the next generation’s leaders and they should inspire and energize all of us.”
On Launch Day, Ambassadors traveled from across the state to convene at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum for a celebratory morning program. The program also included remarks by James Gallagher, General Counsel, John Hancock/Manulife, a founding sponsor. Wearing their signature navy tee, Ambassadors mobilized by Service Hero teams for an afternoon of service at La Colaborativa, Brighton High School, and Cradles to Crayons. In partnership with these community leaders, Ambassador service impacted more than 34,000 neighbors.
“Project 351 is powered by the idealism and ideas of 8th grade change makers,” said Carolyn Casey, Project 351 Founder and Executive Director. “As we welcome our 5,588th Ambassador, we celebrate the transformative good made possible when we unite in common cause. And we uplift the values they stand for -- kindness, compassion, and respect for the dignity of all."
McGlynn Middle School DESE Report Card
Dear McGlynn Middle School Parents and Caregivers,
Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed to show families how our school is doing in different areas. A link to our school’s report card is available at School and District Report Cards.
The report card includes multiple measures of a school’s performance – more than just MCAS scores. It represents another way of looking at school performance by providing information on student achievement, teacher qualifications, student learning opportunities, and more. Report cards are designed to be useful tools for everyone connected to our school. Families can use the information to have meaningful conversations with us about what the school is doing well and where there is room for improvement. Community and education leaders can use the information to better understand how to support students and our school. Further details regarding the School and District Report Cards can be found at the following links:
Massachusetts uses information related to progress toward improvement targets, accountability percentiles, graduation rates, and MCAS participation rates to determine each district and school's overall classification. Most districts and schools are placed into two categories: those that require assistance or intervention from the state, and those that do not require assistance or intervention.
The McGlynn Middle School is in the category of “not requiring assistance or intervention.” Our school has been classified as making “substantial progress toward targets” for accountability measures.
We are working to improve student outcomes in our school in the following ways:
Staff professional development and coaching in the areas of high leverage instructional strategies that are aligned with our district’s instructional vision to employ across the school to improve student outcomes.
Work with individual students and families to address chronic absenteeism which impacts continuity of instruction and student outcomes.
Employ the use of NWEA MAP Assessments as a tool to collect data to inform curriculum and instructional decisions in order to improve student outcomes.
We encourage you to become involved in helping us improve our school. We see parents as critical partners in the success of our students and school, and we are grateful for your continued support.
If you have questions about our school’s report card, would like to become involved in school improvement activities, or would like to request information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teacher, please contact me. To see our district’s report card or other schools’ report cards, or to learn more about the Department of Education’s District and School Accountability System, please visit Report Cards - District and School Accountability Systems.
Sincerely,
Nicholas Tucci
Principal
Principal Nick Tucci
Email: ntucci@medford.k12.ma.us
Website: https://mcglynnms.mps02155.org/
Location: 3002 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA, USA
Phone: 781-393-2333
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