Superintendent's Weekly Memo - November 22, 2024
Superintendent's Weekly Memo - November 22, 2024
Dear Mustang Families,
As we inch closer to our Thanksgiving break, I would like to extend my gratitude to all parents, caregivers, students and staff who have been gracious in contributing to the multiple food and donation drives supporting our community. In a season of giving thanks, I am especially appreciative for your willingness to help others in need and proudly demonstrate the Mustang Spirit.
We ended the week on a great note as earlier this morning, our Brooks Elementary School 5th Grade teacher Mrs. Nicole Sullo was recognized as this week's Kiss 108 Billy & Lisa in the Morning's Local Legend!
Mrs. Sullo was surprised in her classroom about the news by the show's radio hosts, myself, Mayor Lungo-Koehn, and her former students at the St. Joseph's School. As part of the recognition, Mrs. Sullo won tickets to next month's Jingle Ball concert at TD Garden!
We are so blessed to have terrific educators such as Mrs. Sullo enhancing the lives of our students!
As a reminder, due to Thanksgiving Break, Wednesday, Nov. 27 will be an early release day. Schools will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29.
Today’s Memo includes:
- Drama Clubs Ready to Wow Audiences With Weekend Shows
- Past & Present Mustang Athletes Impress
- Two Students Invited To Prestigious Regional Senior Festival
- Upcoming Fundraisers Showcase Community Spirit
- Job Openings
- Upcoming Events
Drama Clubs Ready to Wow Audiences With Weekend Shows
Our Middle School and High School Drama Clubs are spending their weekend on the stage performing their fall productions to our community, and it’s not too late to get your tickets!
Our MMS Drama Club will be performing A Vaudeville, Take II at the McGlynn School Auditorium tonight and tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. Visit Here to purchase your tickets.
The MHS Drama Club performed their fall show, Almost Maine, for the first time last night to an excited audience. They’ll also be performing their show tonight at 7 p.m. and tomorrow at both 2 and 7 p.m. Visit Here to purchase tickets for their show.
Past & Present Mustang Athletes Set to Shine
Start your Thanksgiving cheering on our Mustang varsity football team, cheer team, marching band, and color guard in the annual Thanksgiving Day game against the Malden Tornadoes! This year, the game is at MacDonald Stadium in Malden, with kickoff set for 10 a.m.
The football team was greeted by a great surprise at practice this week when Senior Quarterback Justin Marino was presented with the Association of New England Football Officials Memorial Award! Justin is just the second Mustang ever to receive the award which honors a senior football player who has demonstrated integrity and sportsmanship throughout the season.
Later in the afternoon, members of our Medford Mustang Girls Soccer team participated in the Greater Boston League Select Game! Congratulations to Kaligh Dixon, Cecilia Colombo, Jossira Kouyate, Catrine Elien, Gabriella Komorny & Sierra Isbill on this tremendous recognition.
Also in the news, Medford High School Class of 1987 Graduate Joe Sacco was named Interim Head Coach of the Boston Bruins! Sacco scored 52 goals and notched 62 assists in his final two seasons as a Mustang before going on to play at Boston University and in the 1992 Winter Olympics for Team USA. The Mustang Athletic Hall of Fame inductee spent 13 seasons in the NHL before beginning his coaching career in 2005.
Lastly, the registration deadline for winter sports has been extended to Monday, Nov. 25. Visit Here to sign up now. Tryouts begin Dec. 2.
Two Students Invited To Prestigious Regional Senior Festival
Congratulations to Medford High School students Kelvin Li and Jayden Vil for being accepted to the Northeastern District Senior Festival Orchestra!
Kelvin, a Grade 12 string bass player, and Jayden, a Grade 11 violin player, were two of over 900 students across the region who auditioned for the highly competitive Senior Festival. The event features concert band, jazz band, orchestra and chorus students. The concert will take place on Saturday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m. at Lexington High School.
We eagerly await the privilege of hearing them play at the Festival!
Upcoming Fundraisers Showcase Community Spirit
This Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Missituk PTO is hosting their 3rd Annual Craft Fair at Arts Collaborative Medford. The Missituk Makers Market will include 20 local artists, raffles, and crafts for kids. There will also be a bake sale hosted by the CCSR, with proceeds benefiting the Horizons for Homeless Children organization.
Meanwhile, the Medford Band Parent Organization will be holding their 10th Annual Christmas Tree and Holiday Wreath Sales starting next Saturday, November 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will be held in the parking lot of Medford High School. Additional dates (pending item availability) include Sunday Dec. 1, Saturday Dec. 7, Sunday, Dec. 8, Saturday Dec. 14 and Sunday Dec. 15.
Job Openings
Featured Opening: After School Program Staff
The Medford Public Schools is looking for candidates interested in joining our After School Program Staff team! Ideal candidates have a passion for working with school-aged children and fostering a positive learning environment. Visit Here to Apply.
Visit Here to browse more available jobs across the district or at the links below.
- Benefits Coordinator
- Bilingual English Learner (EL) Aide - McGlynn MS
- Classroom Paraprofessionals
- Daily Substitute Positions
- Evaluation Team Leader - Roberts ES
- Occupational Therapist
Upcoming Events
- Athletics News & Upcoming Events
- Nov. 22 & 23: A Vaudeville Take II—Middle School Drama Club Production, 7 p.m. at McGlynn School Auditorium
- Nov. 22 & 23: Almost Maine—High School Drama Club Production at MHS MHS Auditorium (times vary)
- Nov. 23: Missituk Makers Market, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Arts Collaborative
- Nov. 27: Early Release Day for All Students (Middle Schools release at 11:30 a.m., all other schools release at 12:00 p.m.)
- Nov. 28 & 29: No School, Thanksgiving Break
- Nov. 28: Thanksgiving Game vs Malden, 10 a.m. at MacDonald Stadium
- Nov. 30: Christmas Tree & Holiday Wreath Sale Begins, 10 a.m. at MHS
- Dec. 1: Gingerbread House Decorating Event, 9-10:30 a.m. at Medford Recreation Center
- Dec. 2: Gingerbread House Decorating Contest Deadline, Medford City Hall Rm 202
- Dec. 4: Winter Extravaganza, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Medford City Hall
Yours in Partnership for Children,
Dr. Marice Edouard-Vincent, Superintendent
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