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DISTRICT UPDATES
Chelsea Public Schools recognized the anniversary of September 11th today. Dr. Abeyta shared this message with staff:

Over the last 20 years, the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 annually offers us an opportunity to reflect and participate in patriotic ceremonies in memory of those we lost. It also creates a moment for us to come together in unison to honor the servicemen and women as well as the first responders who protected our freedom 20 years ago, and continue to do so today. Whether it’s through moments of silence, peaceful reflections, or other patriotic methods, I encourage all of us to remember those we lost 20 years ago, our Massachusetts Military Heroes, the 13 service members killed recently in Afghanistan and all those who presently serve in the armed forces. Moments like today bring us together as a community and strengthen our bonds as we collectively appreciate the sacrifices made by our military members and first responders. Thank you for uniting our school community in acts of remembrance and hope.

The Chelsea REACH Program is back in action and recruiting all middle and high school students! Check out Their Instagram handle @chelseareach_ or click on the registration link on our website to register!

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The Chelsea REACH Program held a six-week summer program located within Chelsea High School, which was an in-person experience. About 60 students participated in tutoring, mentoring, literacy through hip-hop writing workshops, project adventure, entrepreneurship, book club and more. The program culminated at the REACH “From COVID to Entrepreneurs” event held on August 4th, 2021, where students presented seven fully executed businesses.

CPS is proud to welcome our first cohort of parents in our Parent to Para Program in the classroom this week! Cohort 1 currently has 6 parents working as paraprofessionals within the district. Below is a picture of parents attending their program orientation in August.

We encourage all students and staff to participate in our Covid-19 safety checks. In order to participate, a consent form must be completed. Consent forms can be completed here or at https://www.cic-health.com/consent/ma?district=null. For for more information on the program, click here (Spanish) or go to: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sSy2px0_XHKC6VCjJ1KeAjJuOKFXTcvo/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100044055679658101687&rtpof=true&sd=true or for Spanish, go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vSZ7LI6FFxH2jt19PkpGu0PbGrB_yFIe/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100044055679658101687&rtpof=true&sd=true.

EARLY LEARNING CENTER UPDATES
ELC staff and educators welcomed Pre-K and K classes this Wednesday. The hallways and classrooms are buzzing again with busy bees!

BERKOWITZ ELEMENTARY UPDATES
After almost two years, Berkowitz students recently returned to their music room! Students have been playing the room’s many instruments and making music. This is Mr. Vega’s class creating their own musical ideas on rhythms they have learned as a class.

KELLY SCHOOL UPDATES
At the Kelly School we are so happy to be ALL together again!
Staff and students have been getting to know each other by name, strength, and story — including with a word search to find the names of all the 3rd graders in Ms. Johnson’s class!

Sra. Berganza introduced herself “por los números / by the numbers” to help her students learn some of her story… and here Ms. Perez helps a 2nd grader do her own “by the numbers”

Kids have also dived into reading, exploring our wonderful new class libraries for high-interest topics (like a book on platypuses!).

Ms. Culkin’s 3rd graders are thinking about how — just like a pair of shoes! — we choose a book for a particular purpose, interest, and “fit.”

BROWNE MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
Hello Bulldog Family. We have great news!!! Not only do we have a new bulldog to represent us, but we also have new uniforms that at available to purchase through https://www.starsapparel.com or by phone at 617-567-0000. The logo is not mandatory but uniforms are MANDATORY at our school.

Hola Familia Bulldog. Tenemos una gran noticia!!! No solo tenemos un nuevo bulldog para representarnos, sino que también tenemos nuevos uniformes que están disponibles para comprar a través de https://www.starsapparel.com o por teléfono al 617-567-0000. El logotipo no es obligatorio, pero los uniformes son OBLIGATORIOS en nuestra escuela.

MORRIS H. SEIGAL CLARK AVE. UPDATES
Mr. Thomas demonstrates band instruments in the courtyard for Ms. Manner’s homeroom at the Clark Ave School

Clark Ave. staff got together to show off their ‘we are family’ school shirts for their annual staff picture.

WRIGHT SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY UPDATES
Students had Choice Day in the Art Room!

8th graders at WSTA working hard in Math 1. The students are thirsty for knowledge. So exciting to see!

CHELSEA HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES

CHS educators saying hello while they greet their students on the first Friday of the school year.

CHS Celebrated their first Family Night of the school year. Families were able to check in with teachers and support staff by department at tables that were spread out in thy gyms and cafeteria. 35 parents/guardians signed up to access the parent portal for their students, and the CHS School Site Council enrolled 15 new members. Volunteers passed out back packs with supplies for families and gave out yearly planners to some of our amazing students. The School Site Council in addition honored two Community partners: East Boston Neighborhood Health Center and Healthy Chelsea for their continued support for CHS students and families.

CHELSEA OPPORTUNITY ACADEMY UPDATES

Students at COA are broken up in crews which are small groups led by a COA staff member. Students meet with their crew everyday for 50 minutes. During this time students do team building activities that include soccer games, goal setting activities, college planning, board games, etc. This is a safe place where students create a close bond with their crew members and crew leaders.