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Tuesday, June 9 School
Council Tuesday, June 9 Spring
Instrumental Concert Friday, June 12 D.A.D
Bye Bye Birdie Tuesday, June 23 Last
Day of School Final Edition: From Joe’s Desk (Continued) |
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Dear Families, PTO Board – I am happy to announce that Heather McCarthy and Karen Solari have agreed to step into
the role of PTO Co-Presidents. I have
spoken with other parents who have expressed interest in other PTO Board
roles and will publish them in the next edition of Newsnotes. I am so thankful to outgoing Co-Presidents Marcia Tabenken and Brian Zabin, Vice President Lisa DiFelice, and Treasurer Jeff Kolodney for their outstanding
service. With your financial
assistance through fundraisers like the school auction, the PTO has
successfully supported the technology drive so each classroom now has a new
iMac computer for student use, purchased a new sound system for the music
department, gym mats and equipment, extensive art materials, additional
library materials, and provided the entire teaching staff with annual
reimbursements for classroom expenses.
We can thank them, and all of you, enough. As you read this, please know that
none of this would be possible without our trusted Newsnotes staff, Michelle Curran leading the way with Gina Mulvaney, Susanti Sugianto,
Millicent Throughout the year, so many of you
help out in so many ways, this is my opportunity to say THANK YOU for all you
do to support the school by working on the Book Fair, Creative Arts, Fitness
for Life, Back to School BBQ, Science Night, Family Road Race, Pretzel Sale,
grant writing, field trip chaperones, Scout programs, library circulation,
and any others I may have missed for all you do to help our school thrive and
prosper. You don’t know how indebted we
are for all you do. Horace Mann Staffing – Next year, Horace Mann will continue to have 17
classrooms. I am in the process of
interviewing kindergarten candidates for that opening. In first grade, Melissa Chatfield will be
returning from a leave and Karen Sandison will move from grade 2 to grade
1. All other teachers are scheduled to
return to their current assignment. I
am pleased to announce that Nicole Quinn will join our staff as our inclusion
facilitator in the fall, replacing Jenny McGowan who will be out on maternity
leave. Ms. Quinn holds a Masters
Degree in Special Education from |
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From the PTO |
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Your PTO Dollars at Work |
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The Creative Arts and Sciences Program continues
to augment and enhance the Horace Mann learning environment, with a variety
of presentations for all grades.
Recently, the kindergarten classes had a visit from folks at the In addition, eight new desktop computers, paid
for with PTO funds, recently arrived in the classrooms. |
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Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Thanks |
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Thank you to Kathy Baron, hostess, and Betsy
Spensieri, coordinator of this year’s Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, as well
as the many parents who donated food and supplies to show appreciation to our
many dedicated and teachers and staff members who educate and nurture our
children throughout the year at Horace Mann. |
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Horace Mann Newsnotes Editors Needed |
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Do
you want to be involved in your child’s school, but don’t have a lot of time? Do you want to be the first to know what is
going on in school? Become a Newsnotes
Editor! The commitment for an editor
is minimal – 4 times a year, about 12 hours a year. Training will be provided. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and computer
with internet access required. Contact
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D.A.D
Presents: Bye
Bye Birdie Friday, June 12 |
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Day-After-Day 20th
musical productions presents: Bye Bye Birdie on Tickets on sale at the
door |
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SPACE 2009 July 6 - 31 |
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The Newton Public Schools 2009 SPACE Program is
still accepting applications for its summer enrichment program. SPACE runs from |
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Thru June 7 |
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Zambia Donations Needed through June 7th: Can your child bear to part with the 3rd
grade-issued recorder? Any other
musical instruments lying around?
School supplies, baby up through teen clothes, board games, frisbees,
soccer balls and other sports equipment are all needed. The First Unitarian Society is helping
"Communities Without Borders", and will deliver these supplies to |
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Meet the Robots! Sunday, June 7 |
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Join the Newton High School LigerBots for an
afternoon of science games and activities at the |
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Summer Ball Sign Up In Progress |
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The summer league
serves eligible boys and girls who were born on or between |
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Village Day in
Newton Highlands Sunday June 14 |
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34th Annual "Village Day" in Newton
Highlands is a community event organized by the Newton Highlands Neighborhood
Area Council and the |
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Murder Mystery
Theatre Fundraiser for Friday June 26 |
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Turtle Lane Announces a One-Night-Only Murder
Mystery Theater Fundraiser: This
special first-ever murder mystery theatre fundraiser is to be staged Friday
June 26th at |
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Summer Arts in
Action New |
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Our
popular children’s vacation arts program provides students with the
opportunity to try a variety of art mediums and develop new skills in a fun,
safe, and supportive environment! Ten art-filled weeks available: June
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Wed July 22 |
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Under the
Massachusetts Expanded Learning Time (ELT) Initiative, participating schools
are expanding school time to improve student outcomes in core academic
subjects, broaden enrichment opportunities, and improve instruction by adding
more planning and professional development time for teachers. The vision
behind the ELT Initiative is to reshape the American school calendar to
provide all students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for
full engagement and participation in the economic and civic life of our 21st
century global society. Founded on the
basic premise that the century-old school schedule is out of date, ELT seeks
to free public schools from the shackles of a calendar designed to
accommodate farm and factory schedules.
The event is open to the public.
More information at www.newton2020.org. Check website later for meeting location. |
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Classifieds
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Middle
School After School Program: The Newton Highlands After-School Program,
just for middle school children, is hosting Open Houses on Thursday, June
11th from JOANNE
LANGIONE DANCE CENTER 35 Border St Newton Ma Fall
Registration Open House June 10th 2:30-6:00.Come meet the Faculty, see our
spacious studios, and take a Free Demo Class! Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop
Classes: Ages 2-6 Chalk
Pond, Pre-ensemble
Program designed for elementary school students who like to
learn to play in a group, get familiar with different styles, and improvise/compose. All instrumentalists with one/more years. Hourly classes directed by an experienced
musician Tal Shalom Kobi. Registration
for next Fall is starting now. For more details please call 617-9654071 or go
to www.talmusicworld.com Y3K
TUTOR IN YOUR HOME We tutor special ed. such as ADD, ADHD,
Asperger’s, Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, and gifted. We also tutor regular ed. and test
preparation. All subjects and
ages. 25% off the first lesson. 781-492-8700 or Y3KTutorInYourHome.com ENGLISH
TUTOR for elementary age students and English Language
Learners. Licensed ESL teacher with
Masters in Education from LICE
AUNTIES is KIDS'
KARATE --Free Trial Class Friday, September 18, PIANO
INSTRUCTION - Berklee & New England Conservatory graduate
with 25+ years teaching experience. Beginners welcome. Build a high quality
musical foundation with a patient, caring teacher. Gloria Jasinski, phone:
617.566.9704, email: piano566@comcast.net ALL
THAT JAZZ DANCE STUDIO is now accepting registration for
the fall, as well as for our summer session: June 22nd-July 31st. Also offering dance camp intensive weeks
in July. Please call Deb Vogel at 617-641-0784, email her at
missdeb@allthatjazznewton.com or check out our website:
www.allthatjazznewton.com to find out more information and to register. SUMMER
MATH PROGRAMS: Experienced
tutor available this SUMMER! Elementary level: ActiveMinds
Tutoring, LLC: In-home
tutoring,all grades/all subjects, including test preparation (MCAS, SAT,
SSAT...). Sign your child up and
receive 1 free lesson! Call: (617) 663-5700 during business hours, or (617)
227-2225 Eve/Wknds. www.activemindstutoring.com. |
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