Dear Parents,

As we approach the Easter holiday and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and our redemption from sin, it is a time to reflect on His teachings and all we should be thankful for in this holiest of times. It is amazing to me that it is now Spring, and we are nearing the end of another school year. For some of you it was your first year with Cheverus. We hope your experience has been positive and your child has benefitted from their experience here. For others, this will be your last year at Cheverus. Whether your child is graduating or moving on, we appreciate our time with you and feel blessed to have served your children.

Since our last update we have had a lot going on here at Cheverus. On the academic front, report cards were distributed in March and Honor Roll recipients represented 50% of eligible students. While we are so proud of these scholars, I have nothing but respect for those students who try their hardest and fall short of this distinction. These boys and girls deserve as much respect as their classmates. Cor Creative, a teacher coaching company, has been working with some of our newer teachers to help them with some innovative methods for managing their students, meeting their needs, and improving academic performance. Our teachers received their first of 2 professional development courses on IXL, a program that allows teachers to differentiate instruction to better meet individual students’ needs. Rosetta Stone has been implemented for our Spanish classes, as well as an option for English learner students. Our preschool program has partnered with the City of Malden to start in-house speech, OT, and behavior services. Lastly, on March 24 we had a professional day that included a second IXL training, as well as a NEASC training pertaining to our upcoming 10-year accreditation visit in 2024 (my 3rd since working here at Cheverus!).

Not everything is about homework and tests here at Cheverus. We’ve been enjoying some fun activities, as well. Our Middle School students were visited by Malden Overcoming Addiction and learned about their initiative, Stop the Stigma. These men and women spoke of their experiences with stigma and how the students can make a difference through their actions and empathy. We hope to partner with them further in the future. Young Audiences will be visiting our school to perform Hip Hop Promotes Positivity. We hope to secure future performances, as well, through future funding opportunities. Lyric, an emotional support dog, has begun visiting our students. The students love to have her visit and can pet her if they feel comfortable doing so. They learn all about support animals and are read stories on the subject, as well. Lastly, our PTA calendar fundraiser was a huge success thanks to all your support. We exceeded our goal of selling 800 calendars selling over 1500, raising $15,000! Thank you for all your support!

All of us at Cheverus thank you for choosing us to care for, educate, and help mold your children academically, religiously, and socially as future citizens of the greater Malden region as they navigate their way through their young lives. We are honored to support you through your most important endeavor of raising responsible and caring young children.

Happy Easter to all!

Jeff Lane

Principal