Malden Public Schools English Learners Summer Program students visit New England Aquarium

By Steve Freker

The Malden Public Schools coordinates an English Learners (EL) enrichment program covering nearly all grades of the district that provides opportunities for many students to continue their studies in the summer months. There is instruction from MPS and summer staff as well as a number of field trips and other fun activities. One of the recent field trips was to the New England Aquarium in Boston.

A group of over 50 students who are participating in a program centered for elementary-aged students at the Salemwood K-8 School traveled with their chaperones to the Aquarium, where they were able to experience many exhibits and view some of the over 10,000 species of animals, fish and other aquatic-based inhabitants. For most of those who went on the field trip to the New England Aquarium, it was their first-ever visit. Staff members who accompanied the Summer EL Program students said the students were very excited to see all the sights at the Aquarium and had a great time during their visit.