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Please click here for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Malden Public Schools Calendars.
Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of Malden Public Schools
During the week of May 28th, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) will conduct a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of Malden Public Schools. The Office of Public School Monitoring visits each district and charter school every three years to monitor compliance with federal and state special education and civil rights regulations. Areas of review related to special education include student assessments, determination of eligibility, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team process, and IEP development and implementation. Areas of review related to civil rights include bullying, student discipline, physical restraint, and equal access to school programs for all students.
In addition to the onsite visit, parent outreach is an important part of the review process. The review chairperson from the Office of Public School Monitoring will send all parents of students with disabilities an online survey that focuses on key areas of their child’s special education program. Survey results will contribute to the development of a report. During the onsite review, the Office of Public School Monitoring will interview the chairperson(s) of the district’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). Other onsite activities may include interviews of district staff and administrators, reviews of student records, and onsite observations.
Parents and other individuals may call Moses Nduati, Public School Monitoring Chairperson, at (781) 338-3707 (chairperson’s number) to request a telephone interview. If an individual requires an accommodation, such as translation, to participate in an interview, the Department will make the necessary arrangements.
Within approximately 60 business days after the onsite visit, the review chairperson will provide the (district or charter school) with a report with information about areas in which the (district or charter school) meets or exceeds regulatory requirements and areas in which the (district or charter school) requires assistance to correct or improve practices. The public will be able to access the report at http://www.doe.mass.edu/psm/tfm/reports/
MPS Latest News
Malden Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)/District Parent Orientation Announcement
Empowering Independence – May 1, 2024
Special Education Open Forum – April 24, 2024
Book Discussion for the Malden Reads 2024 selection “Being Heumann” by Judith Heumann
Malden Community Health Fest 2024
The Harlem Wizards are Coming to Town – Sunday, April 7, 2024
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
Schools Closed on Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Malden SEPAC By-Laws
9th Grade Course Registration!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Town Hall Meeting on February 7th, 2024, at Malden City Hall
Malden Public Schools Hiring Fair – Saturday, March 9, 2024
School Hours Update
Please select your student’s school below to find information regarding school hours and kindergarten orientation. If you have specific questions regarding school hours, please reach out using the number listed below.
Beebe | Ferryway | Forestdale | Linden | Salemwood | MHS | ELC |
781-388-0622 | 781-388-0659 | 781-397-7326 | 781-397-7329 | 781-388-0647 | 781-387-6000 | 781-397-7025 |
Schools
/0 Comments/in News, Uncategorized/by Stirling BrandworksEarly Learning Center 257 Mountain Ave. Malden, MA 02148 Phone: (781) 397-7025 Fax: (781) 321-3495 Principal: Peter Dolan news | calendar |
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Beebe School 401 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148 Phone: 781-388-0622 Fax: 781-388-0623 Principal: Barbara O’Brien news | calendar |
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Ferryway School 150 Cross Street Malden, MA 02148 Phone: (781) 388-0659 Fax: (781) 388-0660 Principal: Abdel Sepulveda news | calendar |
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Forestdale School 74 Sylvan Street Malden, MA 02148 Phone: 781 397-7326 Fax: 781-397-1509 Principal: Donald Concannon news | calendar |
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Linden STEAM Academy 29 Wescott Street Malden, MA 02148 Gr. K-4 (781) 397-7329 Phone: Gr.5-8 (781) 397-7218 Principal: news | calendar |
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Salemwood School 529 Salem Street Malden, MA 02148 (K-4) (781) 388-0643 Phone: (5-8) (781) 388-0647 Principal: Van Huynh news | calendar |
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Malden High School 77 Salem Street Malden, MA 02148 Phone: 781-397-6000 Fax: 781-397-7224 Principal: Christopher Mastrangelo news | calendar |
Educator Evaluation Information
/0 Comments/in News, Uncategorized/by Stirling BrandworksAs required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Malden Public Schools will train both administrators and staff on the new Educator Evaluation System. Unless otherwise noted, training will take place during regularly scheduled professional development time, and “refresher” material will be presented to small groups and individuals as needed throughout the year.
Detailed Standards Rubric: Select this file- Teacher Standards Rubric Document
Evaluation Checklist Form:-select the link to the right…. Evaluation Checklist
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- MTA Evaluation Toolkit- Appendix D: Evidence Collection Examples: Appendix D. Evidence of Collection Document
- Boston Public Schools Educator Evidence and Goals Bank (separated by grade level and specialists). Click here to download the database
- Wayland Public Schools: Click here to see the examples.
- Chicopee Public Schools: Click here to see the samples
Educator Evaluation Setting SMART Goals Video Link:
- Online Resources
Health Services
/0 Comments/in News, Uncategorized/by lbarrassoHealth care services are provided by nursing staff in each of our seven schools. Each school has one or more registered nurses available to provide health care services whenever school is in session. With over 70,000 office visits recorded every school year, our primary mission is to provide exceptional health services to support every student’s academic success. Our Director of Nursing supervises district-wide health office activities and assures compliance with regulatory standards set by the Massachusetts Departments of Public Health (MDPH) and Elementary and Secondary Education. A school physician serves as an advisor to the nurses.
School Health Services Contact Information
Malden Public Schools – 110 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148
Patricia Tramondozzi MSN, BSN, RN
Director of Nursing
Office: 781-397-6106
FAX: 781-397-1547
Email: ptramondozzi@maldenps.org
Beebe – 401 Pleasant Street
Julie Cardello BSN, RN Victoria MacDonald MEd, BSN, RN, NCSN
Office: 781-388-0627
FAX: 781-388-0628
Email: beebenurses@maldenps.org
Early Learning Center – 257 Mountain Avenue
Lori Barrasso MSN, BSN, RN
Office: 781-397-7031
FAX: 781-321-3495
Email: elcnurses@maldenps.org
Ferryway – 150 Cross Street
Renee Domegan, MSN, BSN, RN Deborah Leehan, BSN, RN
Office: 781-388-0667
FAX: 781-321-1053
Email: ferrywaynurses@maldenps.org
Forestdale – 74 Sylvan Street
Kristina Diggin BSN, RN, NCSN
Office: 781-397-1508
FAX: 781-388-0898
Email: forestdalenurse@maldenps.org
Linden STEAM Academy – 29 Wescott Street
Melissa Montiel, BSN, RN Nensi Salamurovic-Cirkic MEd, BSN, RN
Office: 781-397-1511, 781-397-7014
FAX: 781-397-1512
Email: lindennurses@maldenps.org
Malden High School – 77 Salem Street
Sheila Butler MSN,BSN,RN Kathleen Donahue MSN,BSN,RN Maureen Vona MEd, BS, RN
Office: 781-397-6005/6003/6004
FAX: 781-397-7261
Email: nurses.mhs@maldenps.org
Salemwood – 529 Salem Street
Debbi Spadafora MEd, BSN, RN Vonette Zullo MSN, BSN, RN
Office: 781-388-0606/0652
Fax: 781-324-4263
email: salemwoodnurses@maldenps.org
Many parents ask, “When is my child sick enough to stay home from school?”
This is not always an easy question to answer! We hope that these tips can help!
A student who is sick will not be able to perform well in school and is likely to spread the illness to other students and staff. We suggest making a plan for childcare ahead of time so you will not be caught without a comforting place for your child to stay if they are ill.
The following is a list of conditions and symptoms that indicate when you should keep your child home.
They include, but are not limited to:
- Fever greater than 100 F – Your child may return when their fever has been gone for over 24 hours without medication, and if no other symptoms are present.
- Vomiting/ Diarrhea – Your child may return when symptom free for greater than 24 hours without medication or other symptoms
- Rash- Your child may return with a physician’s note that it is not contagious.
- Strep infections of any kind, strep throat, ringworm, conjunctivitis, or impetigo – These are all contagious infections and must be treated with medication for at least 24 hours before returning to school
- Head Lice – Your child may return after treatment; and no live lice present. – must follow up with the school nurse upon returning to school.
- Bad cold, with a very runny nose or bad cough, especially if it has kept the child awake at night – your child may return when symptoms resolve.
- Pain should be taken seriously, especially in young children. Earaches, toothaches, sore throats and headaches should be evaluated
- Any symptoms suggestive of COVID 19 or close contact exposure –
We are not currently COVID testing or contact tracing. If your child is symptomatic we may request that your child is tested prior to returning to school. If your child has tested positive for COVID, they need to remain out of school for five days. They may return on day 6 as long as they are fever free for 24 hours and symptoms have significantly improved. They will need to wear a mask for 5 days on return. These guidelines are set by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and DESE.
- As a reminder – frequent hand washing is always our best defense against illness.
If your child becomes ill at school and the school nurse feels your child is too sick to benefit from school or is contagious to other children, you will be called to come and take them home from school. It is essential that the nurse has a phone number where you can be contacted during the day and an emergency number in the event you cannot be reached. Please be sure that arrangements can be made to transport your child home from school and that childcare is available in case of illness. If your daytime or emergency phone number changes during the year, please notify the main office at your students’ school.
These guidelines are meant to serve the best interests of all the students in school. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call Patti Tramondozzi, Director of Nursing or your student’s school nurse.
Please help the school nurse care for your child by
- Informing the nurse if your child has any chronic or acute illnesses
- Communicating with the nurse directly if medication or health needs changes
- Contacting the school nurse directly if you student has been diagnosed with a communicable disease such as COVID 19 or Influenza
- Updating the phone numbers on your child’s emergency card so the nurse can always reach you
- Sharing with the nurse if there is an event at home or in the family that may impact your child at school such as serious illness or death of a family member, death of a beloved pet.
- Parents are encouraged to send in a copy of their student’s yearly physical exam so the school health record can be updated.
- Completing the Emergency Health Form and return to the school nurse at the beginning of each year.
Emergency Health Form – all students
School Health Screenings
As mandated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, School Health Unit, Malden Public Schools performs the following health screenings on students:
Hearing – grades K-3, grade 7, grade 10.
Vision – grades K-5, grade 7, and grade 10.
Height and weight- BMI – grades 1, 4, 7, and 10 for BMI information see below
Postural screenings – all students grade 5-9 for more postural information see below
SBIRT screenings – grades 7 and 9
If your child fails the Vision, Hearing, or Postural screening—you will be notified by letter for follow up with your own physician.
BMI result letters will not be sent home; if you are interested in knowing your child’s BMI, you may contact the school nurse.
Postural Screening Program will be for students whose parents/guardians choose to have the screening.
SBIRT screenings (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment) will have letters sent home in grade 7 & 9 students only prior to screenings.
SBIRT letter English, Arabic, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese
Opt-out form is available for all of these screenings. Please send this to the school nurse. Opt-out form here
BMI (Body Mass Index) Screening information
BMI is a measure that is used to show a person’s weight for height for age. It is calculated using an individual’s height and weight. Just like a blood pressure reading or an eye screening test, BMI can be a useful tool in identifying possible health risks, but it does not provide a diagnosis.
Massachusetts schools have taken students’ heights and weights each year since the 1950s. According to the state’s new BMI screening regulations (approved in 2013), schools must now collect the heights and weights of students in grades 1, 4, 7 and 10. BMI data collected for all children in these grades will be gathered and reported to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health as a combined number. No individual student’s BMI results will be shared with anyone other than you.
The school nurse will supervise your child’s screening and will make sure your child’s privacy is respected at all times. Your child’s height, weight, and BMI measurements are strictly confidential – results will be kept in your child’s school health record and will not be shared with anyone without your written permission.
This year, the BMI screening will take place in the nurse’s office during the school year. All children in grades 1, 4, 7 and 10 will have their height and weight measured and will have their BMI calculated at that time. Parents and/or legal guardians can request that their child not participate in this screening. This request must be submitted by completing the OPT-OUT form.
Additional information about children’s wellness and fitness is available upon request, or you may access the state’s resources at www.mass.gov/massinmotion/.
If you have any questions, please contact your student’s school nurse or Patti Tramondozzi, Director of Nursing.
Postural Screening information
For students whose parents/guardians choose to have the screening:
Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. c.71, s.57) require that all public school students in grades five through nine be screened annually for the early detection of spinal problems. This is not a diagnostic service but a screening program to identify children who should have further medical evaluation.
The screening consists of observations of the student’s back when standing and bending forward and will be done by a school nurse. Boys and girls are screened separately and privately. The results are recorded in the confidential school health record. If your child has any unusual findings, you will be notified and asked to have your child seen by a health care provider.
Students are asked to wear clothing that permits observation of their backs. If students do not have the type of clothing that permits observation of the back or refuse screening, they will not be screened and parents/guardians will be notified that the screening was not done. Follow up should be with the student’s health care provider if recommended.
Please feel free to contact the school nurse with any questions about postural screening.
Medication Requirements – if your student needs to have daily or emergency medication in school
- Medications in Malden Public Schools must be delivered to the School Nurse by a parent/guardian/adult.
- Medications are not to be given to the student to take to the Nurse. They also will not be sent home with a student.
- No medications, prescription as well as over the counter, will be given without signed parent permission. If prescription medications, we must have written doctor’s orders as well.
- At the end of the school year, medications need to be picked up by a parent/guardian/adult or they will be destroyed. The exceptions to this are epi-pens and inhalers, which are allowed to stay in school over summer vacation for the next school year. Expired inhalers and epi-pens will be destroyed if not picked up.
- NURSES ARE NOT in the schools during the summer, so any medications left and needed for the summer will not be retrievable. If you think you will need your child’s medication over the summer please let us know to send home or pick up on the last day of school.
Immunization/Physical requirements K-12
All immunizations must meet Massachusetts minimum requirements and must be certified in writing by a licensed physician before a child is admitted to school.
Massachusetts State law requires the following immunizations:
*Kindergarten entrance requirements:
- DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus) – 5 doses—- the last dose must be after the age of 4.
- Polio – 4 doses—-the last dose must be after age 4.
- MMR – 2 doses—-the first dose is after the age of 1
- Hepatitis B – 3 doses
- Varicella – 2 doses or documented disease history from MD
- TB testing per Malden Board of Health
- TB risk assessment from healthcare provider, if born in US.
- Actual TB test and results, if not born in US or if student has been out of the country for more than 28 days.
- Physical Exam – done within 1 year of entrance to school.
- Lead screening – most recent
*Grade 5 & 9 additional requirements:
- Physical Exam – completed within the year of grade entrance
- Parents are encouraged to send in a copy of their student’s yearly physical exam so the school health record can be updated.
*ALL Grade 7 students require:
- 1 dose TDap
- 1 dose MenACWY
* ALL Grade 12 students require – (beginning September 2020)
- 2 doses of MenACWY (one dose given after 16th birthday)
ALL NEW STUDENTS TO MALDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
- Massachusetts State law immunization grade level requirements
- MUST have a current physical exam done within 1 year of entrance to school
- MUST have TB testing per Malden Board of Health
- TB risk assessment from healthcare provider, if born in US.
- Actual TB test and results, if not born in US or if student has been out of the country for more than 28 days.
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In order to obtain sports clearance , the student athlete must have a physical that is dated within the last 13 months. This can be uploaded through Final Forms, our online athletics portal.
Students can have their updated physical faxed to the MHS nurse’s office at 781-397-8291 or mailed to Nurse’s Office, Malden High School 77 Salem St. Malden, MA 02148 or email at nurses.mhs@maldenps.org
Students must also be cleared by their provider with regard to any sports injuries/ illnesses to play. These notes regarding injuries / medical clearance can also be faxed, emailed or mailed.
Please note that if your student travels out of the country for more than 28 days at any time during the school year, including the summer break, it is Malden Public School Policy (per Malden Board of Health) that they must have a TB test done and read before re-registering or returning to school.
Please contact your student’s doctor or visit the Malden Board of Health for this required TB screening. You may call the Board of Health directly at 781-397-7052 to schedule an appointment upon your return.
Please bring TB test date and results to the Welcome Center if re-registering your child or bring to the your student’s school nurse upon return, if during the summer break.
If you have any questions, please contact Patti Tramondozzi directly by phone or email
Medical and Religious Exemptions
- * Physicians must document any medical exemptions – **must be renewed yearly
- **Letter written and signed by parent/guardian for religious exemptions – **must renew yearly.
- *National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
- *Nacional de Prevención del Suicido: 1-888-628-9454
- *Boston Emergency Services Team (BEST team): 1-800-981-4357
- *Parent Stress Line (Multiple languages available): 1-800-632-8188
- *Call 911 if you feel that you or your child is at imminent risk
- *Child-at-Risk Hotline (Call to report child abuse and neglect): 800-792-5200
- *National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- James Interface Referral Service (Mental health and wellness referral hotline): 888-244-6843
- *Online Resources and local addiction treatment in Malden
- https://www.freerehabcenters.org/state/massachusetts
- https://www.addictions.com/rehabs/massachusetts/malden/
School Guidance Counseling
/0 Comments/in News, Uncategorized/by ecravenSchool Guidance Counseling
Vision Statement
The Malden Public Schools School Counseling Department strives to ensure that all students are known, connected and have a vision for the future.
Mission Statement
Malden School Counseling Department
The mission of the Malden School Counseling Department is to empower ALL students to reach their full potential through a data-driven, comprehensive school counseling program addressing academic, career, and personal/social development.
In collaboration with staff, parents, and the community:
Students will develop the skills needed to be healthy, responsible, resilient, empathic and pro-active citizens.
School Counselors will promote self-worth, respect, empathy, resiliency, citizenship, and the importance of college and career readiness.
Click here to access the full counseling Google site.
Malden High School Counseling Department
Holland House | Caitlin Quinn | (781) 397-6012 |
Boyle House | John Crews | (781) 397-6022 |
Jenkins House | Ann O’Connor | (781) 397-6032 |
Brunelli House | Susan Lessard | (781) 397-6042 |
9th Grade (Holland and Boyle House) | Alison White | (781) 397-6073 |
9th Grade (Jenkins and Brunelli House) | Taryn Belowsky | (781) 397-6052 |
Malden 5-8 School Counseling Department
The mission of the Malden 5-8 School Counseling Department is to provide a comprehensive, developmental school counseling program which empowers ALL students to attain academic, career, and social/emotional success.
In collaboration with parents, staff, and the community, school counselors promote the importance of attaining 21st century skills, becoming productive citizens, and the importance of being a life-long learner in our diverse world.
Grades 5-8 School Counselors
The Beebe School | Jennifer Barker | 781-388-0616 |
The Salemwood School | Jillian Stewart | 781-397-1515 |
The Forestdale School | Melissa Hambley | 781-388-0896 |
The Linden S.T.E.A.M. Academy | Kim O’Connor | 781-397-7336 |
The Ferryway School | Kathleen Kennedy | 781-388-0659 |
Athletics & Physical Education
/0 Comments/in News, Uncategorized/by jmarquardoMalden Public Schools Athletic Program
The purpose of Malden Public School athletic and physical education departments shall be to develop students and athletes who exhibit and promote good sportsmanship, academic achievement and athletic abilities. Through the development of these areas our students and student athletes will be better equipped to meet the demands of living and participating in society. Malden Public Schools athletes and physical education students will constantly strive not to base success on winning, but to develop a well disciplined student or student athlete. The Malden Public School District believes that a dynamic program of student activities is vital to the educational development of student. We will emphasize academics, sportsmanship, and effort, for these we believe are the true measure of success.
Physical Education Department
Director: Charlie Conefrey
Location: MHS – H101
Contact: 781-397-6006
Website: Malden Public Schools Athletic Program
Malden High School Athletics Calendar
Malden High School Physical Education Instructors:
Jonathan Currier 9-12 Health/PE | jcurrier@maldenps.org |
Mark Gagnon 9-12 Health/PE | mgagnon@maldenps.org |
Daniel Jurkowski 9-12 Health/PE | djurkowski@maldenps.org |
Nathan O’Leary 9-12 Health | noleary@maldenps.org |
Mary-Jo Urquhart 9-12 Health/PE | murquhart2@maldenps.org |
Nancy Wentworth 9-12 Health/PE | nwentworth@maldenps.org |
Mark Guido Adaptive PE PreK
Early Learning Center |
mguido@maldenps.org |
Jillian Robinson
Adaptive PE K-12 |
jmrobinson32191@gmail.com |
Beebe School Physical Education Instructors:
Thomas Collins K-8 PE | tcollins@maldenps.org |
Kellianne Ginty K-4 Health | kginty@maldenps.org |
Michael Nicholson K-8 PE | mnicholson@maldenps.org |
Samira Chahbi 5-8 Health | schahbi@maldenps.org |
Ferryway School Physical Education Instructors
Brian Girard 5-8 PE | bgirard@maldenps.org |
Matthew Restivo 5-8 Health | mrestivo@maldenps.org |
Colleen Ryan K-4 PE | cryan@maldenps.org |
Jillian Richard K-4 Health | jrichard@maldenps.org |
Forestdale School Physical Education Instructors:
William Hanifan Jr. K-8 PE | whanifan@maldenps.org |
Alyssa Smith K-8 Health | asmith@maldenps.org |
Lyn Clark K-8 Health | lclark@maldenps.org |
Linden School Physical Education Instructors:
Joseph Szwaja 5-8 PE | jszwaja@maldenps.org |
Jessica Leggett K-4 PE | jleggett@maldenps.org |
Devon Pattershall 5-8 Health | dpattershall@maldenps.org |
Salemwood School Physical Education Instructors:
Winston Jeune 5-8 PE | wjeune@maldenps.org |
Marc Ferrara 5-8 Health | mferrara@maldenps.org |
Rebecca Krigman K-4 PE | rkrigman@maldenps.org |
Samantha Souza K-4 Health | ssouza@maldenps.org |
Devin Fitzpatrick K-4 PE | devinfitzpatrick1@maldenps.org |
Athletic Department
Athletic Director | Charlie Conefrey | cconefrey@maldenps.org |
Athletic Trainer | Jennifer Sturtevant | jsturtevant@maldenps.org |
Equipment Manager | Peter Carroll | carroll-p@hotmail.com |
Athletic Administrative Assistant |
Jeanne Marquardo | jmarquardo@maldenps.org |
Coaches Information
Fall Sports
Cheerleading FALL | Jasmine Dessert | jasmined1997@gmail.com |
Cheerleading
FALL Assistant Coach |
Cassandra Gammon | cgammon@maldenps.org |
Cross Country Boys | Sean Weldon | sweldon@maldenps.org |
Cross Country Girls | Michael Nicholson | mnicholson@maldenps.org |
Field Hockey Varsity | Samantha Souza | ssouza@maldenps.org |
Field Hockey JV | Tiffany Cane | tcane@maldenps.org |
Football | Witche Exilhomme | wexilhomme@maldenps.org |
Golf | Rick Malatesta | richardvittoria@comcast.net |
Girls Varsity Soccer | Enrique (Rick) Caceda | rcaceda@verizon.net |
Girls JV Soccer | Kim Brookes | brookes.mys@gmail.com |
Girls FR Soccer | Anita Caceda | a.caceda17@gmail.com |
Boys Varsity Soccer | Jeremiah Smith | jsmith@maldenps.org |
Boys JV Soccer | Robert Navas | robert1098@comcast.net |
Boys FR Soccer | Peter Rowley | prowley@maldenps.org |
Girls Varsity Volleyball | Dan Jurkowski | djurkowski@maldenps.org |
Girls JV Volleyball | TBD | |
Girls FR Volleyball | Mark Gagnon | mgagnon@maldenps.org |
Winter Sports
Boys Varsity Basketball | Donald Nally | nallyplg@aol.com |
Boys JV Basketball | Dan Jurkowski | djurkowski@maldenps.org |
Boys FR Basketball | Wiston Jeune | Bboy.12187@yahoo.com |
Girls Varsity Basketball | Scott Marino | smarino@maldenps.org |
Girls JV Basketball | Michaela Ilebode | Milebode97@gmail.com |
Girls FR Basketball | Marianne Burke | burke8791@msn.com |
Cheerleading WINTER Head Coach |
Jasmine Dessert | jasmined1997@gmail.com |
Cheerleading WINTER Assistant Coach | Cassandra Gammon | cgammon@maldenps.org |
Head Gymnastics (Co-Ed) | Katie Bowdridge | kkb@boydsdirect.com |
Assistant Gymnastics (Co-Ed) | Michael Nicholson | mnicholson@maldenps.org |
Ice Hockey CoOp – Everett | Craig Richards | |
Ice Hockey CoOp – Medford | Brittani Lanzilli | blanzilli@medford.k12.ma.us |
Swim Co Head Coach (Co-Ed) | Jessica Bisson | jbisson@maldenps.org |
Swim Assistant Coach (Co-Ed) | Christina Terranova | cterranova@maldenps.ort |
Indoor Track-Girls Head Coach | Michel-Le Meranda | mmeranda@maldenps.org |
Indoor Track-Girls Assistant Coach | Sofiane Tiken | sofianetiken45@gmail.com |
Indoor Track-Boys Head Coach | Marc Ferrara | mferrara@maldenps.org |
Indoor Track-Boys Assistant Coach | Ghazi Al-Maratati | ghazi_73@yahoo.com |
Wrestling (Co-Ed) – Malden | Rin Van | rin.van@gmail.com |
Wrestling (Co-Ed) – Everett | Nick Erban | nae381@comcast.net |
Spring Sports
Baseball Varsity Coach |
Steve Freker | sfreker@maldenps.org |
Baseball Assist.Coach | Michael DiCato | mikedicato27@gmail.com |
Baseball JV Coach | Phil Cook | Bigphil44@gmail.com |
Baseball FR Coach | Michael Nicholson | mnicholson@maldenps.org |
Boys Varsity Lacrosse |
Jonathan Copithorne | jcopithorne@maldenps.org |
Boys JV Lacrosse | Devin Fitzpatrick | devinfitzpatrick1@gmail.com |
Crew Head Coach | Kevin Isaza | kisaza@maldenps.org |
Crew Assist. Coach | Tiffany Cane | tcane@maldenps.org |
Girls Varsity Lacrosse |
Devon Pattershall | dpattershall@maldenps.org |
Girls JV Lacrosse | TBD | |
Softball Varsity Head Coach |
Rebecca Krigman | rkrigman@maldenps.org |
Softball Assit.Varsity Coach | Jessalynne Brown | jessbrown@gmail.org |
Softball JV Coach | Ashley Laramie | Ashley.laramie@gmail.com |
Softball FR Coach | TBD | |
Boys Tennis Head Coach | Mark Gagnon | mgagnon@maldenps.org |
Boys Tennis Assist. Coach | Brian Sou | bsou@maldenps.org |
Girls Tennis Head Coach | Cheryl Camassa | ccamassa@maldenps.org |
Outdoor Track-Boys
Head Coach |
Mark Ferrara | mferrara@maldenps.org |
Outdoor Assist-Boys
Assistant Coach |
Ghazi Al-Maratati | ghazi_73@yahoo.com |
Outdoor Track-Girls
Head Coach |
Michel-Le Meranda | mmeranda@maldenps.org |
Outdoor Assist-Girls
Assistant Coach |
Sofiane Tiken | sofianetiken45@gmail.com |
Boys Varsity Volleyball | Dan Jurkowski | djurkowski@maldenps.org |
Boys JV Volleyball | Joshua Sellers | jsellers@maldenps.org |
Important Athletic Links
Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association: Directions to all high school athletic facilities in Mass 1. Click the “Member School Lookup” link. 2. Use the pull-down menu to select the school you are looking for. 3. Click the “Directions to Sports Facilities” link.
Title I
/0 Comments/in News, Uncategorized/by jraymond**PLEASE NOTE** ALL TITLE I AND LITERACY-RELATED INFORMATION HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE ‘MALDEN LITERACY’ WEBPAGE.
What is Title I?
Title I is a federally funded program that is part of the federal No Child Left Behind legislation. The amount of funding is based upon the number of students who qualify for free and reduced lunch. The major goal of the federal Title I program is to support schools with high numbers of children who are in poverty.
Malden Public Schools primarily uses the funding to support additional teachers for each of the K-8 schools who provide small group instruction to students in need. In addition, Title I funding supports literacy coaches in each of the buildings. The coaches work with classroom teachers and administration to help improve reading and writing for all students.
All of our K-8 schools are school-wide Title I projects. Thus, all students who attend the Beebe, Ferryway, Forestdale, Linden, and Salemwood are Title I students. All families who attend a Malden Public School in grades K-8 can attend any of our Title I events.
Why does Title I outreach to parents?
Title I is required under federal guidelines to have a plan to reach out to parents. Plus, research shows when families are involved in their children’s education, the students do better in school.
How does the Malden Public Schools Title I Program outreach to parents?
- The Title I program holds monthly parent workshops in the morning on different topics at each of the Title I Schools. We also hold evening workshops each year as part of our Parent Academy for all K-8 parents that are held at the Salemwood School.
- Title I holds fun family nights at each of the schools a couple of times a year with food and something fun for the whole family to participate in.
- We use social media such as Facebook and a Smore newsletter to share ideas with parents.
- Patti Amirault and Lisa Hammersley are our Title I Family Coordinators. They can help parents with any concerns or questions they have about the schools and helping their child. Patti and Lisa can be reached via email at pamirault@maldenps.org or lhammersley@maldenps.org.
How can I learn more about the Malden Public Schools Title I Program?
- Stay tuned to our Title I Smore blog: https://www.smore.com/78ade-malden-family-connection
- Like us on Facebook. Search “Malden Families” on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Malden-Families-141563825915572/
- Check out the Title I Parent Resource Center web page.
- Stop by and visit us! The Title I office is now located at 110 Pleasant Street (side entrance).
- Check for flyers for Title I events in your child’s backpack throughout the school year.
2021-2022 Resources
- Overview of Title I Presentation
- Title I Overview Newsletter
- Title I School-Family Compact – English
- Title I ‘Right to Know’ Policy
- Title I Instructional Technology and Assessment Presentation
- **NEW: Title I ‘Math Night’ Presentation**
- Newsletters
- Literacy Calendars
Literacy Resources
- Malden Public Library e-resources
- Kanopy Streaming Service provided by Boston Public Library
- For Kanopy use your Malden Public Library Card
- Epic Books
Title I Videos
Activities for Families and Children That Won’t Break the Bank
i-Ready Overview for Families January 2021
Title I Fall 2020
Title I on MATV 2017
Title I on MATV 2016
Parent Involvement Policies
MPS Family Engagement Policy 2021-2022
Contact us:
Victoria Mulkern | Director of Literacy and Title I | vmulkern@maldenps.org | |
Kerri Surette | Administrative Assistant | ksurette@maldenps.org | |
Patti Amirault | Title I Parent Coordinator | pamirault@maldenps.org | |
Lisa Hammersley | Title I Parent Coordinator | lhammersley@maldenps.org |
Click Here for Title 1 Summer Reading Lists K-5
Strategic Plan
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Strategic Planning is a process for creating an organization’s preferred future. It is a long-range planning process for organizational renewal and transformation which provides a framework for improving programs and management functions, and for evaluating an organization’s progress. Strategic planning helps organizations think and act strategically, develop effective strategies, clarify future directions, establish priorities, improve organizational performance, build teamwork and expertise, and deal effectively with a rapidly changing environment.
The strategic planning process involves a series of steps that moves an organization through:
- analyzing relevant external trends and their implications
- assessing organizational capacity
- developing a core value, mission and vision for the district
- establishing annual goals and objectives designed to move the organization to where it wants to be
- communicating the district’s core value, mission, vision, goals and objectives to all members of the community
- implementing action plans aligned with the core value, mission, vision, goals and objectives; and
- monitoring progress, identifying successes and needs, and renewing our goals, objectives and action plans on an annual basis.
Organizations implement strategic planning to effectively deal with change in a proactive rather than reactive manner by establishing a common purpose, a sense of direction, priorities for change, and a blueprint for action. This plan is the product of an analysis of the district’s strengths and needs, as well as emerging trends and conditions. Based upon this analysis, this document defines the core value, mission and vision that will guide the district during the next five years, and the goals and objectives that will move the district forward in the year to come.
This strategic plan is the culmination of work by the district’s Strategic Plan Committee consisting of teachers, administrators, parents, school committee members, students, government officials, and community partners, in partnership with the district’s Leadership Team.
The Malden Public Schools:
Core Value:
We believe all children can meet challenging expectations through a partnership among home, school, and community.
Mission Statement:
The Malden Public Schools prepare students to be independent thinkers and enthusiastic learners who:
- Work Hard
- Respect others
- Cherish diversity
- Seek challenges
- Discover and develop their individual talents
- Strive for academic excellence
- Demonstrate personal and social responsibility.
Malden Public School graduates are prepared to be active participants in our economy and democracy.
Vision Statement:
Malden Public Schools and classrooms are places where
Students….
- Feel safe and respected.
- Think deeply and critically about important ideas and problems.
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Exhibit initiative, adaptability and perseverance.
- Demonstrate curiosity, creativity and confidence.
- Interact thoughtfully with teachers and one another.
- Set high expectations and meet or exceed established standards.
- Hold themselves accountable for their work and actions.
- Utilize technology to facilitate and enhance their learning.
- Take advantage of learning opportunities before and after school.
Teachers, Administrators and Other Staff…
- Encourage, inspire, and have high expectations of all students.
- Create a safe and respectful environment for everyone.
- Promote and model best practices
- Ensure access to high levels of learning for all student
- Have high expectations of one another
- Continually develop their professional skills and knowledge
- Partner with parents on the education of their children.
Parents and Community Members….
- Feel welcomed, respected and encouraged to participate.
- Have access to important information about the schools and their children.
- Advocate for sound policies and practices that impact the schools.
- Support, have confidence in, and value our schools.
- Encourage, inspire and have high expectations for their children.
Additionally the Teaching and Learning Goals and Objectives for 2011-2012 were also developed by the Leadership Team in the Spring of 2011; this team consisted of the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Assistant Principals, Curriculum and Program Directors, Coaches and Teacher Leaders. It went through a rigorous consensus-building process and will be reviewed annually.
Student Services Office
/0 Comments/in News, Uncategorized/by bhorwitzStudent Services Office
The Student Services Office encompasses Special Education, Nursing, Guidance, and other pupil personnel needs. We strive to provide quality educational and related services to each and every child with a disability in the least restrictive environment, in accordance with state and federal regulations. We offer a wide range of programs and services to meet the needs of approximately 1,100 Malden students with disabilities ages three to twenty-two years old. We have an active and enthusiastic Parent Advisory Council who welcomes and supports parents and families at any and all events. At the building and district level, our special education teachers and support staff seek to work collaboratively with parents in addressing the needs of the children.
MPS Student Services Family Resource Site
Family Resource Toolbox for Families with Children with Disabilities
Office Hours: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Location: 77 Salem Street, Room H108
Name |
Title |
|
Phone |
Pamela MacDonald | Assistant Superintendent for Student Services/Director of Special Education | pmacdonald@maldenps.org | 781-397-7245 |
Dianne Vargas | Administrative Assistant to Assistant Superintendent/ Transportation Coordinator | dvargas@maldenps.org | 781-397-7245 x 2244 |
Gail Jay | Administrative Assistant of Data/IEPS | gjay@maldenps.org | 781-397-7245 x 2243 |
Linda Plaitano | Administrative Assistant of Contracts and Tuition | lplaitano@maldenps.org | 781-397-7245 x 2241 |
Stephanie Scalese | Program Manager of K-8 Schools | sscalese@maldenps.org | 781-397-7245 x 2247 |
Tanya McDonald | Out of District Team Chairperson | tmcdonald@maldenps.org | 781-397-7245 x 2237 |
Special Education Building Contacts
If you have any questions about your child and the special education process, please contact the Team Chairperson at your child’s school.
Early Learning Center
Program Manager
Shana Goldwyn
781-397-7245 x 2248
sgoldwyn@maldenps.org
Beebe School
Team Chair
Sarah Meyer
781-388-0636
smeyer@maldenps.org
Ferryway School
Team Chair
Tracy Pluchak
781-388-0669
tpluchak@maldenps.org
Forestdale School
Team Chair
Lisa Keene
781-388-1127
Linden S.T.E.A.M Academy
Team Chair
Kymberly Bryson
781-397-7233
Salemwood School
Team Chair
Michelle Farrell
781-388-0650
mfarrell@maldenps.org
Malden High School
Program Manager
Elizabeth Smith
781-397-6048
esmith@maldenps.org
Malden High School
Pathways
Program Manager
Lisa Kingsley
781-397-6044
Malden High School
Team Chair
Dana Marie Brown
dabrown@maldenps.org
Resources
Informational Resources for Families can be found at https://www.cityofmalden.org/744/Informational-Resources
North Reading Transportation
NRT, the bus company is 781-851-8400 select option #5 to get to dispatch
Please See NRT Snow Day Policy Link Below:
http://maldenps.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SKM_308e19121710250.pdf
School-Based Medicaid Program Bulletin 32: clarifies that parental consent allowing LEAs to bill MassHealth does not change the MassHealth services that members can receive inside or outside of school. LEAs are encouraged to share this bulletin with parents and guardians to clarify this policy. The bulletin is available on the MassHealth School-Based Medicaid Program website in the SBMP Program Bulletins section, or can be found directly at the following link: https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2019/06/11/pb-sbm-32.pdf.
Massachusetts State Agencies
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: A Parent’s Guide to Special Education in Massachusetts
http://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/videos/parents-guide/index.html#/
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
http://www.doe.mass.edu/
News plus information on resources, educational technology and programs.
Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services
www.mass.gov/dds/
DDS is dedicated to creating, in partnership with other, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with mental retardation to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members. DDS provides assistance in job placement, transportation, housing, or intense levels of treatment, monitoring and care.
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH)
www.mass.gov/dmh/
DMH provides clinical, rehabilitative and supportive services for adults with serious mental illness, and children and adolescents with serious mental illness or serious emotional disturbance.
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
www.mass.gov/mrc/
MRC is committed to increasing the independence of disabled citizens of the Commonwealth through services that result in competitive work and/or reduce reliance on benefit programs.
Department of Children and Families
www.mass.gov/dss/
The primary mission of the Department of Social Services is to protect children who have been abused or neglected in a family setting. DSS seeks to insure that each child has a safe, nurturing, permanent home.
Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB)
www.mass.gov/mcb/
MCB provides services such as vocational rehabilitation, independent living and social services, orientation and mobility training, and rehabilitation teaching, to individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH)
www.mass.gov/mcdhh/
MCDHH serves as the principal agency in the state on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing people.
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
http://www.eec.state.ma.us/
ECC combines the functions of the Office of Child Care Services (OCCS) and those of the Early Learning Services Division at the Department of Education.
National Sites
U.S. Department of Education: Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004
http://idea.ed.gov/
Resources related to IDEA and its implementing regulations.
IDEA Partnership
http://www.ideapartnership.org/
Administrators, Policy Makers, Parents, and Service Providers under the direction of the Office of Special Education Programs work together to deliver training, information and a common message about the recent amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
www.cec.sped.org
CEC is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA)
www.ada.gov/
Information and technical assistance on the American’s with Disabilities Act
Disability and Advocacy Sites
Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PAL)
http://ppal.net/default/
PAL is the Statewide Organization of the Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health. PAL is an organization of families and professionals who advocate on behalf of children with emotional, behavioral and mental health needs and their families. PAL advocates for supports, treatments and policies that enable families to live in their communities in an environment of stability and respect.
ARC of Massachusetts (ARC)
www.arcmass.org
Provides advocacy of supports and services based in the community to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Autism Society of America (ASA)
www.autism-society.org
ASA, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
Cerebral Palsy Group
Cerebral Palsy Group is an online resource for anyone who has been affected by cerebral palsy, brain injuries or birth injuries.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
www.chadd.org
A national non-profit organization working to improve the lives of people affected by AD/HD through education, advocacy and support.
Asperger’s Association of New England (AANE)
www.aane.org
The AANE’s mission is to foster awareness, respect, acceptance, and support for individual with AS and related conditions and their families.
LD Online
www.ldonline.org
LD Online seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (Massachusetts)
A vital state resource for individuals and families facing the challenges of mental illness, providing free mental health family-based education, family and peer support and grassroots advocacy.
Massachusetts Sibling Support Network
http://www.masiblingsupport.org/
The MSSN is committed to supporting siblings of people with disabilities in the following ways: creating welcoming communities for siblings across the lifespan; improving the range and availability of sibling support services; and providing education about sibling-related issues.
Think Kids
Think:Kids teaches a revolutionary, evidence-based approach for helping children with behavioral challenges. Through training, support and clinical services, we promote the understanding that challenging kids lack the skill, not the will, to behave well – specifically skills related to problem solving, flexibility and frustration tolerance.
Professional Organizations
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
www.asha.org/public/
Here you will find resources to help you understand communication and communication disorders.
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
http://www.aota.org/Consumers/Tips/Youth.aspx
Occupational therapy resources and “Tips for Living” related to children and youth.
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
www.nasponline.org/families
Promoting educationally and psychologically healthy environments for all children and youth through research, training, and advocacy.
Additional Resources
Lo Jac SafetyNet™ technology enables public safety agencies to quickly find and rescue clients with cognitive disorders such as autism and Alzheimer’s. We train the authorities in our areas of coverage on how to find lost people using SafetyNet™ equipment and on how to effectively communicate with people who have cognitive conditions.”
For more information, including enrollment forms and financial assistance, please visit the Lo Jack SafetyNet website.
Summer Reading
/0 Comments/in News, Uncategorized/by bhorwitzOverview of Summer Reading 2023
Happy Summer! It is hard to believe that we are at the end of another school year. We here at the Title I department are so grateful for your partnership over the past year. We witnessed fantastic growth in our students’ literacy development as we implemented a new literacy curriculum and we hope this growth will continue over the summer with literacy-based summer activities!
One way to support your child’s literacy development at home over the next few months is to engage them with summer reading. This year, the Malden Public Schools is going back to grade-level lists for students entering Grades K-5, and a grade-band list for students entering Grades 6-8. Each grade-list or grade-band pamphlet has lists of ‘recommended’ authors and titles from which to start students’ summer literacy journey. Please note that these are not the only books and authors that students can read over the summer; rather, they are jumping off points from which students can begin their exploration into the world of books. We want summer to be a time when students develop their love and joy for reading, and therefore we hope that students read whatever sparks their interest.
This year, students entering Grades K-5 will have numerous options to demonstrate their reading, including traditional Reading Logs, Reading Responses, Reading ‘BINGO’ activity, and ‘Redefining Reading’ Chart! Students only need to complete ONE activity.
Students entering Grades 6-8 all have the same assignment (create a review of one chosen book), but can take liberty with the format in which they present their format (i.e. podcast, poster, Google slideshow, newspaper article, letter to the author, etc.). We hope these options will provide students with more excitement around their summer reading!
All students should return their completed summer reading activity sheet to their homeroom teacher in the Fall in order to win a prize, such as a voucher for a free small pizza to Pisa Pizza.
Happy Reading!!
Contact
Malden Public Schools
110 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
Tel: (781) 397-6100
Fax: (781) 397-7276