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From Joe’s Desk |
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Every Tuesday
After school Front/Back Lobbies
Ongoing Tonight is Halloween! Monday, November 3 School
Picture Retakes Tuesday, November 4 Election Day School
Council – Saturday, November 15 Mystery
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Dear
Families, Halloween – As you receive this,
you are probably preparing for Halloween festivities, a day of excitement and
anticipation in just about any elementary school and a good time to remind
everyone about fun and safety. As you
prepare for tonight, let me highlight some safety rules to remember. •
trick-or-treat with at least one other person. (Better with a group.) •
cross the street at the corner, never in the middle of the block •
carry a flashlight and/or wear reflective clothing •
do not wear a mask while walking. (Wear face paint instead.) • check your treats. Remove anything unwrapped. Share your treats. Don’t try to eat
everything at one time. •
Have a fun, safe time! An important drive we support this
time of year is the UNICEF
collection, sponsored and organized by our school Social Action Committee, a
parent run group of older grade students who meet regularly to discuss issues
and look for ways to improve our community.
The money your children collect for UNICEF helps benefit children in
this country and around the world.
Please support their efforts as they collect treats for themselves and
for others less fortunate than them. Election Day – Next Tuesday is an
important day in our country that arrives once every four years. It is the day we hold elections for
President of the Mystery
Dinner – Have you received an invitation to the
Mystery Dinner? If you have then
you’ve seen the amazing dining options available to you. This has become one of the highlights of
the year, so if you are new to the school or it’s your last year here, fill
out the response and reserve your spot.
It is a nice way to celebrate our community and enjoy some excellent
food and lively conversation. Don’t
miss it! |
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From the PTO…. |
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RSVP for Mystery Dinner!! |
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Don’t forget to RSVP for our 5th annual MYSTERY DINNER to be held
Saturday, November 15. We have a fabulous night planned that you won't
want to miss!! Please drop off your RSVP in the orange Mystery Dinner
box in the front lobby or mail it in. Hope to see you there!! |
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Get in Those Dues Donations |
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It’s
not too late to win an iPod touch through the HM dues donation campaign. If
you give $25, you’ll get a chance to win an iPod Touch. $100 will get you 5
chances. Horace Mann is a 501(c)3
organization and your donation is tax-deductible. And don’t forget to
check with your employer to see if they’ll match your donation. |
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Earn Money for HM When You Dine Out |
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Next time you eat at Ariadne in Newtonville or
Vecchia Roma in Nonantum, write Horace Mann on the vendor copy of your
receipt or check, and the restaurants will donate 5 percent of the cost of
your meal to the school! Be sure to tell your friends and neighbors—they need
not have kids at the school to participate. |
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Thank
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Madeline
Ranalli, Alida Parkman, and Marielle Bosco want to say a big thank you to
everyone who supported their bake sale last Spring. The girls raised
$165 that they used at Build-A-Bear to make stuffed friends for kids at
Children's Hospital. With a generous donation from Build-A-Bear, they
built and dressed nine bears over the summer, and delivered them to
Children's Hospital in September. |
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From Newton
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Cyber Safety
Lesson November ‘08
thru March ‘09 |
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Library
teachers and instructional technology specialists are partnering with
classroom teachers to instruct students in grades 3 through 5 during the
month of November through March about cyber safety. In grade 3, the lesson
will outline student responsibility for using the Internet and how to stay
safe within a “cyber community.” In grade 4, students will explore the
responsible use of the Internet by discussing scenarios, such as bullying on
the Internet or inappropriate use of Internet resources. Fifth-grade students will be focusing on
cyber bullying, which is using hurtful or inappropriate comments in an
electronic format. These lessons were
developed by Information Technology Department staff members who have been
trained to use the I-Safe curriculum, a nationwide program to instruct
students in Internet safety. Please
discuss about this topic at home, it will help reinforce the message about
personal safety and ethical use of the Internet. Ask your children what they
have learned about cyber safety and remind them to confide in you or another
trusted adult if they have any concerns. |
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Parent Survey on
School Security |
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The
School Committee has appointed a subcommittee to review system-wide security
policies and to make recommendations to the School Committee on how to deal
broadly with security issues. That subcommittee has prepared a draft policy
and had discussions about how specific security measures then might be
implemented. The School Committee is scheduled to vote on the policy in
November. The committee is conducting a survey to get community input on some
of the areas under discussion. The survey is at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1GvcCRWDVAVu20DGi3MgjQ_3d_3d
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Special Education Parent’s Advisory Council |
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The
Special Education Parent’s Advisory Council will be holding its next meeting
on Wednesday evening, November 5th at |
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From
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Puddlestompers |
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Nature
Exploration. Veterans Day Vacation Drop-off Program for Children Ages 3-6 Tuesday,
November 11th Fee:
$46.50 (10% sibling discount). Register online at www.puddlestompers.com |
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Attend
one of the three separate 1-hour tryout sessions on Sunday, November 9, at You’ll
be notified of your allocated session via email after you’ve registered on
the web site. Please arrive 20 minutes
prior to your tryout time. Field directions are available on the NYS
website. If the weather is
questionable, check the Newton Fields hotline: 617-928-6061. Do not wear team
jerseys, especially BAYS and MPS; it’s not allowed. |
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November16 |
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Attend the Newton
Symphony Orchestra's concert on November 16th at |
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Calling all Music Parents! |
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Are
you interested in networking with other music families? A |
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Sunday, Nov 9th |
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Join
us for an afternoon of performances from world class musicians, Jennifer
Frautschi (violin), Emmanuel Feldman (cello) and Joy Cline-Phinney (piano) as
they present works from Bach, Bartok, Gershwin, Kreisler, and Mendelssohn.
All proceeds benefit the James Thornblade Memorial Scholarship Fund which
provides need based financial aid at our school. Please stay after the
concert for refreshments and a chance to meet the musicians! For more info
visit www.suzukinewton.org.
Located at |
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Yoga Classes |
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Yoga classes for all levels at the and at the Newton Library (for City employees) on
Thursday 12-1. Email the instructor, Ruth Landsman, for more info.
ruthl_99@yahoo.com. |
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Family
Trip to Disney on Ice. Mickey & Minnie’s Magical
Journey – Fee: $32.50. Transportation to the TD Banknorth
Garden in Family
Movie Nights at the West Newton Cinema during December
vacation week. Tickets will be sold starting at Fun-tastic
December Vacation Program for Grades K – 6 Dec. 29, 30, 31 & Jan. 2. Several different
activities to choose from each day including sports, arts and crafts, gym
activities, inside games, cooking, outside games, special events and
more. Located at the Thundercat
Sports Clinic for Ages 7 – 12. December 29, 30
& 31, 2008. Play a variety of games including basketball, floor hockey,
soccer, and more – all in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Located at Thundercat
Basketball Clinic for Ages 7 – 12. December 29, 30
& 31, 2008. This clinic will work on the necessary fundamentals needed in
basketball. Games will be played every session. Located at |
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The Newton South Preschool Program is currently
accepting applications for the school year, 2009-2010. We are a child development lab school based
in the Family and Consumer Sciences Department at |
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Learn
to Skate While Supporting Our School |
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If
you are currently enrolled or plan on enrolling in the Creative Skate
program, mention your child is a student at Horace Mann; we receive 10% of
the tuition price. You can still
enroll for the current session. The
next session begins in November. The Creative Skate Program is at the
Fessenden Rink on Sundays. For more
information log on to www.creativeskate.com |
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Free Walking Ends November 2008 |
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The
tour led by the knowledgeable volunteer docents includes Arboretum history
and topics of seasonal interest. 11/1
(Sat) at |
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Learn to Skate Sign Up Now |
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Program begins November
15th through most of March every Saturday at Fessenden rink at |
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New 617-964-3424 |
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February Vacation:
Medieval Mayhem Travel
back in time with us as we create art worthy of kings and queens. Spend the
week painting, drawing, sculpting, and having fun! Students in grades K-5
will attend four art classes throughout the day, as well as a snack time,
lunch, and recess. Saturday Drop-In Art Stop
by the New Birthday Art Parties Celebrate
your child’s birthday with a unique art experience! We provide a talented art
instructor, a space for art and a space for refreshments, and 7 possible
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Freaky Fat Loss PUMP-kin Workout |
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1st
Annual "Freaky Fat Loss PUMP-kin Workout" to benefit the Boys and
Girls Club, |
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Setting Limits Communication Between
Parent and Teen |
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"Setting Limits----Communication Between
Parent and Teen" is the first in a series of discussions about teen
issues slated to be broadcast on local cable TV. The guest speaker is Rich
Catrambone, Prevention/Intervention Counselor at |
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Navigating the
Rocky Road of Adolescence |
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Featuring Michael Jellinek, MD, Chief of Child
Psychiatry at |
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Cash In The
Trash |
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A Public Forum on Reducing Solid Waste and
Increasing Recycling and Savings presented by the League of Women Voters of |
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Classifieds
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PIANO INSTRUCTION: Berklee & New England
Conservatory graduate with 25+ years teaching experience has several openings
in studio. Beginners Welcome. Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory,
sightreading from a patient, caring teacher. Gloria Jasinski, phone:
617.566.9704, email: piano566@comcast.net HIP HOP CLASS: For 6
year olds - Newton Armory - SUPERHEROES ROCKIN’ TUMBLE CLASS: ALL BOYS Hip Hop and Gym class held Mondays 1:00-2:30
/Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 for ages 2.9-4.9 at The Joanne Langione Dance Center
35 Border St West Newton Ma 617-969-8724 www.jldancecenter.com. November 10th-December 15th Spanish for kids: Through
Theater, Games & Dance your kids will learn Spanish in a fun way…
pretending, playing, dancing & laughing. Join MULTICOLORES! Winter Season
open for registration (Jan-Mar 2009). Mondays ages 8 – 12(+) & Fridays
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