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Wakefield Co-Op Bank sponsors annual LAA 4th of July Road Race
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tar t your 4 th off with a bang and join us on Tuesday, July 4 th at 9:00 a.m. for the Lynnfield Athletic Association’s 50 th annual 4th of July 5K Road Race. The race starts and finishes at the Lynnfield Town Hall at 55 Summer St. It is a pleasant out-andback route heading down Summer Street, right onto Walnut Street, left onto Thomas Road, lef t onto Summer Street and back to Town Hall. This is a family friendly event. Awards are given in a variety of age groups ranging from 10 and under to 70 and over. There will be a DJ and raffles. Whether you are a
looking for a PR or out for a leisurely run, don’t miss the fun! Rain or sun we run! All proceeds benefit athletic programs and provide scholarships for deserving student athletes of Lynnfield High School. Race day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Lynnfield Town Hall. Avoid race day lines and register online now at active.com: $15 for 11 and under, $20 for 12-18, $25 for 19 and over. Individuals who register online before June 26 are guaranteed to receive a tee shirt. For further information, contact Andrea Braconni- Pictured left to right: Sam Lai, AVP, Branch Manager of 596 Main St. office; Michael Wolnik, President er at Laa4th@hotmail.com. & CEO of Wakefield Co-operative Bank; Andrea Braconnier, Lynnfield Athletic Association.
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At years’ end, resiliency and consistency come to the fore By Melanie Higgins
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ynnfield is trying to bounce back. With another school year closed and in the books, educators are regrouping and figuring out new ways to make Lynnfield schools even better. According to Superintendent of Schools Jane Tremblay, the school is carrying out a series of meetings to implement its new School Improvement Plans (SIPs), which were delivered in a workshop format last month (May 23). Among the topics discussed, resiliency and enhanced communication between schools and parents rose to the top. Amid a Lynnfield Middle School lagging behind at a current Level 2 rating, Principal Stephen Ralston outlined his plan. A better Middle School Ralston’s plan was twofold: Make the concept of resiliency standard in schools and promote the school’s “core values” among students. Ralston said that the “coming together” of the two elementary schools (Huckleberry Hill and Summer) can pose challenges as children navigate new friendships all the while transitioning into a bigger school. He also said that the topic of resiliency would also serve to help kids who
may be transitioning out of a childhood friendship, which can be “very devastating.” Merriam-Webster dictionary defines resiliency as “an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change.” One way he hopes to spread resiliency is by following a set of “resilient best practices.” Currently, he said, these practices are occurring in “pockets” of the schools – but really the goal is to make it standard. In practice, Ralston said, resiliency-building practices can look like “calling on students” and encouraging them to find the answer themselves rather than giving the answer right away. Another might be more directly addressing how students handle assessment, especially when it’s bad – particularly by fostering close, meaningful relationships with students. Ralston said that the school will also be utilizing the school psychologists to help implement the new plan. “We’re really looking to formalize this within the school and spread it throughout for all grades and all subjects,” he said. School Committee Chairman Tim Doyle called resiliency “a great tool.” After Ralston’s presentation, Doyle wondered if the district could similarly follow suit by stan-
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