Friday, March 30, 2012
The principal of six years said he was leaving due to health reasons and to recharge his batteries before starting his new job in Cambridge.
Middle School Principal Ralph Watson made his resignation immediate late last week due to health reasons and to get ready for his new job, according to school officials. Assistant Principal Megan Bonomolo has become the middle school's acting principal and will be in that position for the rest of the school year, Superintendent Lynne Celli said. The superintendent said Ralph Watson sent out an email to staff last week indicating that he was leaving his post earlier than expected due to health reasons and to recharge his batteries before he starts his job in the head position at a new upper school in Cambridge. Originally he was to leave Swampscott in June. Superintendent Celli said that Watson is still being paid by the school district …
Friday, March 23, 2012
The three finalists are all principals in school districts in Massachusetts, and will replace Middle School Principal Ralph Watson.
- SCHOOLS
-
Friday, March 23, 2012
This article was submitted by the Swampscott School District. The search committee for the Swampscott Middle School principal has selected three finalists for the position, according to Dr. Lynne Celli, superintendent. These finalists were selected from a semifinalist field of seven and a pool of 44 applicants. The finalists are Chad Mazza, currently principal in Holyoke, Jared Fulgoni, principal in the Triton Regional School District and Robert Murphy, principal in the Lynn Public Schools. Finalists will be visiting the Swampscott Middle School on March 28 and March 30 for open forum meetings with staff, community members, parents and administration. A complete schedule for each finalist is included herein and can also be found on …
Thursday, February 16, 2012
A large contingent of Chinese teachers and principals visited the Swampscott Middle School on Wednesday where friendship and learning were in session.
Twenty-five Chinese teachers, deans and principals visited Swampscott Middle School Wednesday morning to learn about American education and make friends with their American counterparts. They made friends by exchanging gifts and talking — over coffee and baked goods in the school library after their building tour. One of the group was Yao Yuhe, a biology teacher from a small town outside Beijing. Yao’s name means singing bird in her language. Fittingly she enjoys music. She plays a Chinese stringed instrument called the pipa, and listens to classical music. Yao was a bit homesick on her first visit to the United States — she missed her 9-year-old daughter — but enjoyed learning about American education. One striking difference between …
The committee will include two community members, selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
- SCHOOLS
-
Thursday, February 16, 2012
This article was submitted by Superintendent Celli. Superintendent Lynne Celli is forming a search committee for the anticipated vacancy of principal at Swampscott Middle School. Part of this committee will be two community members who will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Please email Dr. Celli at celli@swampscott.k12.ma.us by Thursday, Feb. 23, if you are interested in serving on the search committee. It is important to note that participants must be available afternoons and evenings for this process.
42.473074
-70.902639
Town of Swampscott Middle School
207 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA
/articles/superintendent-forming-principal-search-committee
771549
/locations/6392870
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The smoke was caused by a hotplate that was left plugged in, a school official confirmed. The fire department responded to the scene and determined there was no fire.
Swampscott firefighters responded to a report of smoke in a Middle School room at 5:45 pm Monday, the smoke a result of a hotplate left plugged into an electrical outlet in a science lab. Firefighters were directed to the back of the Forest Avenue building and entered Door 5 into a shop-like classroom with a lot of smoke in it, said Swampscott fire Lt. Bob Surette. A custodian told firefighters he thought the smoke was coming from a ventilation duct, the lieutenant said. Soon thereafter another custodian arrived and explained that, earlier, he had found a hot plate plugged into an electrical outlet in the room and unplugged it, Surette said. School District Business Manager Ed Cronin confirmed that the smoke was caused by the hot plate…
42.473074
-70.902639
Town of Swampscott Middle School
207 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA
/articles/middle-school-room-fills-with-smoke-after-hours
771549
/locations/6284003
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Proceeds from the sale of gently used clothing, accessories and other items will benefit Swampscott's five public school PTOs.
- SCHOOLS
-
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
On Saturday, Jan. 21st the Big Blue Bargains thrift store is scheduled to open its doors at the Swampscott Middle School located at 207 Forest Avenue. The store will be staffed by PTA volunteers and all proceeds will benefit projects, programs and events of the five public school’s PTOs (Parent/Teacher Organizations) in town. The goal of Big Blue Bargains is to establish a continuous resource of funds to enhance educational programs in the Swampscott Public Schools. The thrift store will provide good quality, used items for reasonable prices, as well as provide a way for residents and surrounding communities to recycle and reuse. Big Blue Bargains has been modeled after the Magic Hat thrift store in Marblehead (which has raised over $…
42.473074
-70.902639
Town of Swampscott Middle School
207 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA
/articles/big-blue-thrift-store-opens-saturday
771549
/locations/6187274
Thursday, September 29, 2011
The team had its second meet of the year Wednesday against Gloucester.
The Middle School team had its second meet of the year Wednesday against Gloucester.
42.473074
-70.902639
Town of Swampscott Middle School
207 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA
/articles/scrapbook-middle-school-cross-country-afoot
771549
/locations/5480624
42.477933
-70.9185
Swampscott High School
200 Essex St, Swampscott, MA
/articles/scrapbook-middle-school-cross-country-afoot
771818
/locations/5480625
Five years ago the program had 25 boys and girls. Today, there about 110 boys and girls on the team.
Here is an interview with the coach who has grown this program — Marianne Speranza-Hartmann.
How did you grow the program? Cross Country is a sport that any kid can participate in, and enjoy. You don't have to be the "typical" athlete to excel at running. I try to promote the program by emphasizing that in cross country there is no starting line, no benchwarmers, and everyone gets to "play." I try to make it fun and flexible. Kids have such crazy schedules these days, so if they can't make every practice because they have piano, soccer, or lots of homework, that is OK. It is a simple philosophy but it seems to have attracted a lot of kids. Was there a particular year or event that served as a catalyst for its growth? When I started 5 years ago we had about 25 kids in total. Every year it has grown, in leaps and bounds. This …
42.473074
-70.902639
Town of Swampscott Middle School
207 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA
/articles/middle-school-cross-country-is-a-movement
771549
/locations/5479627
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
District lawyer Jim Toomey's counsel to the School Committee was in response to controversies that swirled last school year.
Their lawyer advised School District officials to say only a few general things whenever allegations swirl around a school employee. One, that they are aware of the allegations, lawyer Jim Toomey said. Two, that the allegations are being investigated to get the full facts of the case, he said. Three, that the matter is being addressed to protect students, he said. In addition, they can say that appropriate action will be taken if the allegations are proved, Toomey told committee members last week. And to the extent that information has already been released to the public, through court records, or otherwise, they can acknowledge them, he said. Toomey was asked to counsel officials in light of two incidents last school year. One was a …
42.477933
-70.9185
Swampscott High School
200 Essex St, Swampscott, MA
/articles/district-lawyer-advises-tight-lips-when-allegations-arise
771818
/locations/5461522
42.473074
-70.902639
Town of Swampscott Middle School
207 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA
/articles/district-lawyer-advises-tight-lips-when-allegations-arise
771549
/locations/5461523
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Many people have taken time to look at the wreaths this weekend at the King's Beach walkway.
- SCHOOLS
-
Sunday, September 11, 2011
This article, submitted by the middle school principal, was first posted on Friday. Here are some additional photographs that the principal sent us after the kids had assembled the memorials later on Friday. Although the oldest of our students were four and others were not even born yet, the staff and students from Swampscott Middle School took time this week to stop and honor the victims who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. As the tenth anniversary approaches, teachers spoke with students about the events of September 11, 2001 and explored the idea of freedom and what it means to us today. Students then took red, white and blue paper and made a tracing of their hands. Written along the fingers of each hand are the names of …
42.473074
-70.902639
Town of Swampscott Middle School
207 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA
/articles/middle-school-kids-memorialize-911-with-wreaths
771549
/locations/5325192
42.468365
-70.91795
King's Beach
Humphrey St & Monument Ave, Swampscott, MA
/articles/middle-school-kids-memorialize-911-with-wreaths
1733721
/locations/5325193
Kevin Donaher
7:04 pm on Monday, March 26, 2012
Does one plus one equal 45k? more ›