Superintendent's Weekly Updates
September 23, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month at Chelsea Public Schools
Hispanic Heritage Planning Team at CHS
The HHM planning team asked everyone to represent countries in Latin America today at CHS!
Hooks Family Liaison reads about La Reina de Salsa!
Mr. Johnny visited room 306 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! We listened to salsa music and learned all about Celia Cruz, the queen of salsa.
MCB Complex Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Today, all four schools at the Mary C. Burke Complex celebrated Hispanic Heritage month by wearing hats that represent a Latin American country!
Chelsea Public Schools Stands Out at Chelsea Day
On Saturday, the presence of Chelsea Public Schools was felt throughout the Chelsea Day celebration on Broadway! Chelsea Day is the annual city-wide celebration that unites the Chelsea community. The street fair featured a multitude of areas representing CPS:
- CPS Family Liaisons organized a district table that included free books, raffles for students, district-wide information and much more!
- The Class of 2023 at Chelsea High School fundraised by selling the official Chelsea Day t-shirts
- The Class of 2024 at Chelsea High School also had a table, fundraising by selling Chelsea-specific products!
- Student-athletes volunteered to operate the carnival games. A special shout-out to the volleyball and soccer teams for their dedicated efforts on Saturday!
CPS Equity, Diversity, and Excellence Officer Dr. Aaron Jennings and CPS Extended Learning Coordinator Malik Howshan served as hosts of Chelsea Day too! A special thank you to all of our staff who attended to support students and families, and everyone involved with Chelsea Day to create a special event for all.
Community Panel with Harvard Graduate Students and CPS
Community panel including School Committee Members share with Harvard Graduate Students about our wonderful community of Chelsea. Our CHS students shared their experiences with them too!
Human Resources Updates
CHARLA Class debuted on Sept. 19th taught by 2 of our native Spanish speaking staff: Sol Cuartas Rivera & Emmanuel Crespo.
National I.T. Professionals Day!
September 20, 2022 was National I.T. Professionals Day! We celebrate the work and dedication of our District staff who keep our schools and office running!
Appreciation for MCB Security Staff
Students from Ms. K's class at the Sokolowski showed their appreciation for security staff Donna and U-Jean with notes and drawings.
Happy Fall!
District Staff at the Early Learning Center and the Parent Information Center fall into their flannel attire to celebrate the brisk fall weather!
CHELSEA ATHLETICS
Chelsea Red Devils Schedule
Looking to catch a Chelsea Red Devils game this fall at Chelsea High School? Use the link below to see full schedule for our Varsity and JV programs!
Next Week's CHS Schedule
SEPAC MEETING NOTICES
See the announcements below for information about upcoming meetings of the Chelsea Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)! Use the links below for more information about SEPAC.
Frida Kahlo inspired Mask
During Art class with Ms Mambuca , students in Ms Sadowski’s social communications class designed animal masks inspired by Frida Kahlo self- portraits with animals in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Storytelling through maps
Mr. McMahon’s second grade Berkowitz students enjoyed retelling a Yuyi Morales story using Mr. Bercu’s story map! We have also enjoyed celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month together.
Coffee Hour at the Berkowitz
Berkowitz School held its 1st monthly coffee hour this past Wednesday. Hosted by Principal Blanca Restrepo and Family Liaison Yolanda Valles.
Berkowitz Open House
Safe Schools and Crossing Drills
Today, Berkowitz School with our awesome crossing guards and bus personnel held a bus evacuation and safe crossing drills. Our students did an amazing job listening and following directions. Thank you to Kimberly G. for organizing these drills!
Learning about Matter
2nd grade students at the Berkowitz have been learning about matter. Students investigated how air takes up space. They put a tissue inside a cup, turned it upside down and placed it underwater. When they pulled it back up, they were excited to find that the tissue was still dry because air prevented water from entering the cup. Students discussed and wrote about their findings and several stated that they were going to try it at home.
Hooks Back to School Open House
Families came in full force to the Hooks Back to School Open House last night. They got to see the school, meet their child/dren teacher/s and learn about what to expect this school year. It was wonderful to see so many happy families!
Back to School Night
This Wednesday, September 21st Sokolowski Families attended Back to School Night. Families were ivited to come to meet their child's teacher & see the classroom. Families also received information regarding the school and met the school leaders.
Grade 9 Biology Testing Macromolecules & Welcomes a New Friend
This week, students in Ms. Mazur's 9th grade Biology class used chemical indicators to test various healthy & unhealthy food choices for what kind of macromolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids) they have. They also welcomed their new classmate Mr. Fish!
Pathway Program Presentation at CHS
The pathways program presentation at CHS introduced students to the various pathways opportunities the high school offers.
STEAM Education with CVLA students
As part of our goal of exposing students to many different kinds of careers and experiences, CVLA hosted a visit to Advisory this week from Mr. Chris Zannetos, a friend of Ms. Montas Depalo, our humanities teacher. Mr. Chris Zannetos is a tech and education entrepreneur who has co-founded pioneering, global software and security companies - creating hundreds of jobs in Massachusetts and around the world. He also founded STEMatchMA, a non-profit that brings companies together with schools to make the opportunities created by STEM education more visible and accessible to people underrepresented in tech industries. Mr. Zanneto also shared his experience of running as a representative for Congress. CVLA students, especially our middle school students, asked him great questions! Mr. Zannetos will be working with CVLA in the future to help to expose students to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We thank him for spending time visiting our school and sharing his interesting story with us.
Kiwanis Track & Field Day
FREE GIFT CARDS FOR COVID VACCINES IN SEPTEMBER AT THE CHELSEA SENIOR CENTER
Chelsea Photography Exhibit at Boston College
Fall Classes at the Apollinaire Play Lab Are Now Available!
Chelsea Recreation & Cultural Affairs
The Chelsea Recreation & Cultural Affairs has announced the programs and events for the fall-winter season! / ¡La División de Recreación y Cultura de Chelsea ha anunciado los programas y eventos para la temporada de otoño-invierno!
The Chelsea Recreation & Cultural Affairs has announced the programs and events for the fall-winter season!
Some new youth programs are Snowboarding with the Chill Foundation, MA Sports Leagues, The Home of Bubble Soccer, YMCA of Greater Boston Leaders Club and Y Achievers, and Self-Exploration Through Art.
Registration begins Tuesday, September 13 at 4 pm.
Check the programs out at https://recreation.chelseama.gov/home/news/check-out-our-fall-winter-program-guide-season-full-new-programs-and-activities-entire
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¡La División de Recreación y Cultura de Chelsea ha anunciado los programas y eventos para la temporada de otoño-invierno!
Snowboarding con Chill Foundation, MA Sports Leagues, Club de Líderes y Y Achievers con el YMCA of Greater Boston , y auto-exploración a través del arte son algunos de los nuevos programas de jóvenes.
La inscripción comienza el martes 13 de septiembre a las 4 pm.
Consulte los programas en https://recreation.chelseama.gov/home/news/check-out-our-fall-winter-program-guide-season-full-new-programs-and-activities-entire
Chelsea Public Schools
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