Superintendent's Weekly Updates
June 17, 2024
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In this issue ...
- District Updates
- Extended Learning Updates
- Athletic Updates
- Early Learning Center Updates
- Berkowitz School Updates
- Hooks School Updates
- Kelly School Updates
- Sokolowski School Updates
- Browne Middle School Updates
- Morris H. Seigal Clark Ave. Updates
- Wright Middle School Updates
- Chelsea High School Updates
- Updates from our Community Partners
DISTRICT UPDATES
Happy Summer Vacation!
Wishing out entire CPS Community a Happy Summer Vacation!
Class of 2024 Commencement
Congratulations to the Chelsea Public Schools Class of 2024! Click the button below to read about the graduating class. The complete recording of Commencement is available to watch below too!
Middle School Students Recognized in On-Field Ceremony at Fenway Park
Eleven middle school students from Chelsea Public Schools were recognized at Fenway Park Friday, June 14, in an on-field ceremony before the Red Sox game. These students were honored on Latino Youth Recognition Day for their academic excellence and community service. Congratulations to these wonderful students!asdfasdfasdf
Good Luck Mr. Deleidi
Central Office staff wished Deputy Superintendent Deleidi farewell as he begins his new journey as the Superintendent of Melrose Public Schools. We wish you the best of luck. We will miss you!
Special Lunch
Dr. Abeyta celebrated her birthday with special graduates: our Valedictorian Giselle Rodriguez, Salutatorian Isra Bana, & Class president Jimmy Merino joined Dr. Abeyta as special guests to celebrate their achievements.
Pride Celebration
LGBTQIA+ identifying Educators and those who identify as Allies participated in the first Chelsea Public School LGBTQIA+ Pride Celebration hosted by the Equity and Wellness Department. On Wednesday, educators came together to celebrate our identities and to affirm our commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, equitable, and welcoming school community.
Staff Superlatives
The special education department ended the year with Staff Superlatives!!! Congrats to all our staff! Have a wonderful summer!
Wonder League Robotics Team
Mrs. Hubert and the 4th grade Robotics Team celebrated another fantastic year of coding Dash robots and participating in the Wonder League Robotics Competition. Thirty students from Berkowitz and Sokolowski participated this year -- we had a final coding challenge and students received certificates to acknowledge their hard work. One of our teams, The Wonders, made it to the Final Invitational Round of the international competition this year!
Final Mentor Meeting
At the final mentoring meeting of the year first and second year teachers across the district celebrated over food and reflected on the year with their mentors. They also provided feedback in a survey so that we can continue to strengthen the program. Thanks to all of our mentors for supporting our new teachers.
End of Year Celebration for TPP and NTA
Last week, 11 Teacher Pathway Program (TPP), and 27 New Teacher Academy (NTA) cohort members graduated at the CAMS gym to celebrate their accomplishments. Both cohorts have demonstrated growth and commitment to serving out students. We feel confident that they will continue to know our students by name, strength, story.
SEPAC Meeting
Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL), presented at our Special Education Parent Advisory Council meeting for parents to discuss supporting students during their transition to adulthood.
Extended Learning Updates
Middle School Summer Acceleration Academy
This summer, Chelsea Public Schools is offering a FREE enrichment program called Summer Acceleration Academy for students in 6th-8th grade in Chelsea middle schools. Students will embark on a journey of academic growth by working on engaging, hands-on, and most importantly FUN projects and activities. The academic content will include science, math, art and humanities. Eighth grade students who attend and complete the program will receive one credit towards graduation at Chelsea High School.
If you would like your child to participate, click here or the link above!
The Summer Acceleration Academy will be at the Williams School (180 Walnut Street) from July 1-25. The program will run from 8:00am-12:00pm each day. Breakfast and lunch will be served. The program will have the following four-week schedule:
Week 1: Monday - Wednesday (July 1-3; three days)
Week 2: Monday - Friday (July 8-12; five days)
Week 3: Monday - Thursday (July 15-18; four days)
Week 4: Monday - Thursday (July 22-25; four days)
If you have any questions, please comment on this post, email Clair Flores at floresc@chelseaschools.com, or call 617-466-5240.
REACH Summer Program
REACH Summer Program
Dates: July 08 - August 08
Location: Williams Complex
Time: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Monday - Thursday)
Note: On field trip days, we might get out a bit later!
Join us for an exciting summer filled with:
• Fitness
• Health & Wellness
• Summer Projects
• Entrepreneurship Programming
• Swimming
• Weekly Field Trips
Sign up today! Spots are limited and it's first come, first served. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
Programa de verano REACH
Fechas: 08 de julio - 08 de agosto
Ubicación: Complejo Williams
Hora: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (lunes - jueves)
Nota: ¡En los días de excursión, es posible que salgamos un poco más tarde!
Únase a nosotros para un verano emocionante lleno de:
• Aptitud física
• Salud y bienestar
• Proyectos de verano
• Programación de Emprendimiento
• Nadar
• Excursiones semanales
¡Regístrate hoy! Las plazas son limitadas y se asigna por orden de llegada. ¡No te pierdas esta increíble oportunidad!
REACH Graduates
Congratulations to everyone in the Chelsea REACH program who graduated as part of the Class of 2024!
Drum Circle!
REACH students in a Drum Circle at CHS!
High School Acceleration Academy
Introducing a summer program for students to accelerate their learning! Chelsea High School's Summer Acceleration Academy is a FREE academic program in July where students can earn an elective credit towards graduation, get breakfast and lunch, win prizes, play games, and have a fun time learning!
At Summer Acceleration Academy, students will work with Delta Airlines to solve a real world business case study! They will also have an opportunity to use virtual reality equipment and even create a virtual reality world if they are interested. Students will go to ELA class, science class, and math class to plan their dream travel itinerary and analyze the impact of traveling!
Please share this information with your student if you think they would be interested. Fill out this form to sign up your student!
Program Schedule
Week 1: July 1-3 (three days)
Week 2: July 8-12 (five days)
Week 3: July 15-18 (four days)
Week 4: July 22-25 (four days)
*Missing up to 4 days is okay! Students will not be able to earn elective credit if they miss more than 4 days.
The academy will be from 8am to 12pm each day. Please comment on this post if you have any questions.
ATHLETICS UPDATES
For more information please email: athletics@chelseaschools.com
NIKE Outdoor Nationals
Congrats to our FIVE student-athletes who competed at the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon last week. We had some great performances including 3 personal bests from Philip in Middle School Shot Put, Lamari in High School Hammer, and Theo placing 3rd in High School Hammer.
What a way for Lamari and Theo to end their High School careers!
EARLY LEARNING CENTER UPDATES
ELC Spirit Day!
One of the best end-of-year events at Chelsea Public Schools is the ELC Spirit Day! Last Tuesday, our little bees celebrated the end of the year and their school spirit with a day filled with outdoor activities and fun!
PreK-PM Last Day of School
Some photos from our pre-k students celebrating the last day of school!
Last Day of School Fun!
More photos from activities on the last day of school in room 204!
Camino Graduation
Camino K students celebrate their graduation.
Cereal Domino Run!
Video and photos from the ELC's Cereal Domino Run!
BERKOWITZ SCHOOL UPDATES
Berkowitz 3rd Grade Math Olympics
Students in Grade 3 participated in the Math Olympics. Students traveled to each third-grade classroom to complete a different activity. Students worked in teams to apply all of the math knowledge that they learned this year.
Berkowitz Annual FELL Celebration
On June 11, the Berkowitz celebrated students' bilingualism with their families and MLE teachers. Students received certificates of academic language achievement based on their ACCESS test scores. Bilingualism is a superpower!
Berkowitz Green Room!
Berkowitz students who met their stretch growth on the iReady spring assessments were invited to the Green Room! 218 students met their stretch growth in math and 151 students met their stretch growth in reading!
Student Council Visits City Hall
The Berkowitz School Student Council recently visited Central Administration and City Hall to learn about leadership and how city government works. They met our school's central administration, as well as the city manager of Chelsea Fidel Maltez, City Councilperson Leo Robinson, and other city hall departments.
The students then got to experience local Chelsea History by visiting the Governor Bellingham-Cary House, a historical mansion in Chelsea that has been preserved where George Washington once visited. Thank you to all who made the trip a success!
Fourth Grade Moving On Ceremony
The Berkowitz fourth-grade students had their moving-on ceremony. Students were honored for their hard work, academic achievement, and commitment to the Berkowitz Core Values: Respect, Responsibility, Empathy, Determination & Collaboration. Best of luck to our fourth graders are they go to middle school next year!
Berkowitz Field Day
The Berkowitz students participated in Field Day last week! Big shout out to Mr. Mogel, our PE teacher, for the hard work and dedication he put into planning a successful field day! Everyone had a blast!
Fourth Grade Clap Out
The Berkowitz community came together to cheer on our fourth graders as they walked the hallways of the Berkowitz School one last time! We will miss them!
HOOKS SCHOOL UPDATES
Fourth Grade Moving On Ceremony
Congratulations to our students at the Hooks School who were honored at the Fourth Grade Moving On Ceremony! These students will graduate high school in the Class of 2032 as displayed in one of the photos below. Wherever their academic journey takes them, they will always be part of the Hooks School.
Moving On Parade
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders at Hooks Elementary decided to throw the 4th graders their own "senior parade", and lined the hallways of all three floors to cheer on the 4th graders as they made their way to the cafeteria for their Moving On Ceremony last Thursday (6/13).
Senior Parade
These are from the senior parade at the MCB complex. Students from the Hooks School were the first to greet the graduates in their route. Matt Flynn can also be seen reuniting with some of his former students.
KELLY SCHOOL UPDATES
Fifth and Sixth Grade Moving on Ceremony!
Congratulations to our middle school students at the Kelly School! They were recognized on the last day of school during their Moving On Ceremony!
SOKOLOWSKI SCHOOL UPDATES
Moving On Ceremony!
The Sokolowski School celebrated its fourth grade class last week at the school's Moving On Ceremony! Congratulations to all these amazing students who are headed to middle school next year. We know you'll you'll keep your "Fins Up" as you embark on a new part of your educational story.
BROWNE MIDDLE SCHOOL UDPATES
Congratulations Eighth Graders!
On Friday morning, the Browne Middle School welcomed family and friends to school for its Eighth Grade Moving On Ceremony! Congratulations to all the students moving on the high school. We are so excited to see you continue to grow and develop as scholars.
iReady Celebration
The Chelsea Police Department ice cream truck visited the Browne to help celebrate students' performance on their end-of-year iReady Diagnostics. 343 students met their goal scores in reading and/or math! Thank you to Officer Stutto for his speedy popsicle distribution!
MORRIS H. SEIGAL CLARK AVE. MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
Eighth Grade Moving On Ceremony
Last Thursday evening, the Clark Avenue Middle School hosted a wonderful cereony for its graduating students in eighth grade! Congratulations to everyone who was recognized and who are off to high school next year!
WRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
Eighth Grade Moving On Ceremony
On Friday, the Wright celebrated its graduating eighth grade class at the school's Moving On Ceremony! Congratulations to all the students who were recognized. We can't wait to see what you accomplish in high school!
End of Year Celebrations
The Williams Science and Technology Academy closed out the school year with a series of memorable events leading to their moving on ceremony on Friday, June 14th. The week was filled with great fun starting with the 8th grade dance, a field day, and culminating in our end of year field trip to Canobie Lake Park. Congrats WSTA 8th grade and best wishes for success in high school.
CHELSEA HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES
Supporting the Educator Diversity Act
Last week, Chelsea High School students and staff members went to the State House for Educator Hill Day in support of the Educator Diversity Act. This important cause focuses on educator recruitment and retention, offering multiple pathways to obtain educator licensure. We are proud of the advocacy of our students!
PostGraduate Classroom updates
This week, the Postgraduate Classroom at Chelsea High School enjoyed an enriching experience at La Colaborativa's Survival Center where the class had an opportunity to cook low cost healthy meals in the new community kitchen. The students not only gained cooking experience, but also practiced travel safety, and discussed nutrition with a community educator & nutritionist.
Deborah Sampson Award Ceremony
Norma Arbaiza went to the Massachusetts State House last Thursday to sing the National Anthem at the Deborah Sampson Award Ceremony commemorating Women's Veteran's Recognition Day. This important event was presided over by Gov. Maura Healey.
Tri-M Open Mic Night
Tri-M Music Honor Society hosted an Open Mic Night last Wednesday, featuring student performers and the Berklee Music Therapy partnership. Students curated their own acts and presented them to our audience in the library.
Early College Update
Over 240 CHS students completed BHCC/Early College Applications, Placement and Registration for the Fall 2024 Semester on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13! The sessions were organized and facilitated by Ms. Carolina from BHCC Early College, Jackie Corbaci, CPS Early College, the CHS School Counseling Team, Ms. Kokinidis, Mr. Cora, Ms. Davidson, Ms. Lawrence, Mr. Mansfield, Ms. Mejia, Ms. Moreno, Ms. Russo-Gardner, Ms. Whitney, Ms. Bell (Internship Manager) and TEAM TRiO, Mario Ortiz, Herman Perez and Rob Plummer.
We are excited for the Fall 2024 Semester of Early College!
CASA Unida Appreciation Awards
A presentation of Certificates of Appreciation were given to the Casa Unida planning committee by
Dr. Abeyta and Mr. Reinoso. Mr. Morales came in and had a heartfelt conversation with the students. Casa Unida in the very few months have planned and volunteered in many activities and are excited to bring that energy for the school year 2024-2025. Yasmine Hung and Krystal also received a certificate for being great partners with CHS and casa Unida.
Read More About CHS!
Please see the link below for the most recent edition of the CHS Family Newsletter:
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