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ForWard
The John Ward Elementary School PTO Newsletter
October 13, 2008
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Dear WardPTO Notice,
Welcome to the latest edition of the Ward Elementary School Newsletter ForWARD.
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 Mark Your Calendars
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- Monday, October 13th -- Columbus Day, SCHOOL CLOSED
- Wednesday, October 15th -- Walking Wednesday
- Friday, October 17th -- PTO Meeting (8:35 AM)
- Saturday, October 18th -- Family Picture Day
- Wednesday, October 22nd -- Walking Wednesday (Awards Day)
- Thursday, October 23rd -- Playground Fun-a-thon, EARLY RELEASE DAY
- Saturday, October 25th -- Family Picture Day
Don't forget to order from Innisbrook and support our kids at Ward.
Last day for orders is Tuesday, October 14th!!
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From the Principal's Desk
Thank you for your overwhelming support of "Walk to School Day." Over 60% of our community took part by walking or biking to school. I hope you will consider joining other opportunities such as "Walking Wednesdays" throughout the year. Not only is it a terrific way to get some extra exercise, but it is a great way to meet other families.
A longstanding tradition at the John Ward School has been our annual "Halloween Hoot" sing-along led by our fifth grade Ward School Singers. This celebration will be held at 9:00 AM on Friday, October 31st in the Ward Gym. You are welcome to join us. We are asking all visitors to sign in at the main entrance and wear a visitor tag.
Please adhere to these Halloween guidelines:
STUDENT COSTUMES
- Students must carry their costumes to school. Students should be able to put their costumes on over their clothes for the sing-along. Keep costumes simple so children can dress themselves in their classroom.
- All costumes should be kid friendly; young children are easily frightened.
- All costumes should be school appropriate; children should NOT wear make-up or masks nor should they carry items that may be considered weapons.
- Parents may wear costumes but may NOT wear masks. We need to know who you are!
- Classroom teachers must know where each student is at all times. Please do not remove children from their class for photos or to help with costumes.
Thank you for your cooperation in making this a safe celebration.
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And Now a Word from the PTO
It was wonderful to see so many new and returning families at both Curriculum night and the Welcome Back Picnic. Both events were very successful thanks to the involvement of so many Ward families.
Hopefully you have also had a chance to attend or participate in one of the many other activities underway already. The visit to Ward by Bret Bataclan from the Smile Boston Project was enjoyed by a packed room of children. Thank you to Sherri Wolf and all the members of the Care Committee for arranging that program. It has also been wonderful to see the enthusiasm
and great spirit exhibited by so many children who have participated both in the Wednesday Walking School Bus, as well as other days of the week. Thank you to Karin Gavish and Maria Sullivan for getting us "moving" with that.
There are several important activities happening in the month ahead and we hope to have as many of you involved as possible.
This year's Creative Arts and Science season begins with the riveting performance given by the Promethius Dance Company on October 17th. Your children are sure to come home tapping their feet like you've never seen before!
On October 23rd; the early release Thursday, our children will have the opportunity to help improve their very own Ward School playground by participating the Fun-a-thon. All raised funds will go towards repaving the beloved, and highly used, wall ball area of the playground. Help your child get involved today!
(A special thanks goes to Joe Verdone, Dan Cotter, and Pierlugi Balduzzi, who took time over the weekend to help improve the beauty and safety of the playground by replacing some of the boards in high traffic areas.)
Do not forget to book your sitter so you can attend the new Mystery Dinner on Friday November 14th. Invitations will be coming out next week so be sure to check your child's backpack! We have some delicious sounding meals on the menu! This will be a great opportunity to socialize with other Ward families while raising needed funds for the various enrichment and other activities funded by the PTO. If you are interested we still need a few more homes to host. Please contact Beth Coomber comber@rcn.com or (617) 417-6886.
Also, Amy Broder has been working diligently with all our K through 5th graders in creating a special piece of art that they'll be very proud to give as a gift. You can expect to receive your Square 1 Art take home packages the last week of this month. Details will follow.
The next PTO meeting will be held following drop-off on October 17th. These meetings focus on upcoming events and happenings at the school and are a chance to share your ideas with the PTO, Principal Audrey Peller, and other Ward families. We hope to use the next meeting as a chance to see what topics people would like covered at future PTO meetings and how we can best use that meeting time. All are welcome.
Happy Fall!
Beth Coomber Batya Benmayor
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School News
School Publication of Out-of-District Policy Statement - 2008-09
- Out-of-District placements for students who wish to attend a school in Newton other than his/her district school are limited. Such placements are made on a space available basis only. Newton families, as well as members of Units A, B, C, D, E, NESA, Custodians and Boston parents of students participating in the METCO Program, should call the Office of Student Services at (617) 559-6025 for information.
* Students who receive acceptance for Out-of-District placement must remain in the school selected or file for out-of-district placement at the appropriate time.
- Applications for the following school year must be submitted on forms which will be available in the Office of Student Services (Room 215) at the Education Center beginning November 1st.
- If necessary, a lottery will be implemented to determine the order in which placements will be made. Completed applications, signed by the in-district principal, can be submitted no earlier than January 5, 2009 and no later than March 31, 2009.
- Applications submitted after March 31, 2009 will not be included in the lottery.
- Class size in a given grade, in a given year, in a specific school, may preclude any placements including siblings.
- Parents will be responsible for transportation.
* Tuition Free Enrollment is limited to the per pupil cost of regular education.
Fifth Grade Families: The Understanding Our Differences Program, a disability awareness education program, will take place in the fifth grade at Ward School on November 6th, January 15th and May 7th from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. This year we will present, Physical Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder. The program is organized and presented by parents, each program requires 5 parent volunteers. Please consider volunteering for one or all units of this program. It is an excellent opportunity to share time in the classroom with your child , but also to get to know other parents and students. Parent participation is the great strength of this program. Volunteers do not need teaching experience or a medical background. I would appreciate any time you can give to help us with the success of this program. If interested please contact: Adrianne at pasaahorn3@comcast.net.
Art Committee Volunteers Needed: Amy Broder still needs more Art Help. Every two weeks we need volunteers to help frame. It is simple, quick and easy. Please contact Suzin Osborne at: (617) 332-1665 or email at: suzin@purneydesign.com.
Make a Pledge for the Fun-A-Thon Fundraiser on Early Release Thursday, October 23rd 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM. Go to www.wardpto.org/funathon. Make pledge to support your child participating in fun fitness events while raising money for the pavement in the wall-ball/four square area (estimate to fix pavement is $4,300) Afterschool children may participate. Order pizza lunch.
Credit cards and paypal accepted go to www.wardpto.org/funathon to pledge.
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Newton News and Events
Newton School Committee: Current issues include a subcommittee investigating safety and security issues and policies at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. (A draft policy has been submitted to the committee and will be voted upon in November.) Additionally, long-range facilities planning (also long and short-term space issues, needs, and solutions) are being addressed, and an analysis of Newton's lunch program, which incurred a $1.2 million loss last year, is being initiated. For more information as it is available on these important topics, as well as information about meeting dates, agendas, and meeting notes, see: http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/schoolcommittee.
Alderman Ken
Parker is soliciting opinions on Education. If you are interested in
participating go to www.colsurvey.com/newton_education/survey.
Calling all Music Parents! Are you interested in networking with other music families throughout Newton? A Newton parent is forming a city-wide committee of parents/guardians of music students in grades K-12. Its mission would be to advocate for music in all our schools and also to provide a forum to share resources and information. Several nearby towns already have active parent music groups. This new committee can follow their models, or develop new ones. If you'd like to join this effort, please contact Lisa Rucinski, at lisa@rucinskis.com or (617) 965-0375.
CPC Public Hearing on Future Funding Priorities "Historic Resources" Wednesday, October 22nd, 7:00 PM: Please
attend and share your suggestions or comments about how Newton should
spend its community preservation funds. Check program website for
details and for a link to our 2008 COMMUNITY SURVEY. CALENDAR:
meeting details and contact information, frequently updated at
www.ci.newton.ma.us/cpa/committee/NewtonCP-calendar.pdf. Contact Alice
E. Ingerson, Community Preservation Program Manager, (617) 796-1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov.
Hemlock Gorge Reservation Annual Fall Spruce-up, Saturday, October 18th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM:
Sponsored by Department of Conservation and Recreation and The Friends
of Hemlock Gorge. Meet 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM at the parking lot of
Hamilton Place, Needham entrance (off Central Ave, Needham or off
Elliot St, Newton) Additional Parking available at the Mills Falls
parking lot. Spruce-up materials supplied and Refreshments provided
for all volunteers! Please dress appropriately for the work and
weather (rain or shine). For more information, call (617) 698-1802 or
go to www.hemlockgorge.org.
Washington Park Stroll - Sunday, October 19th, 2:00 PM:
Come stroll around Washington Park in Newtonville and learn about the
architectural and social history of the neighborhood. With passionate
community involvement, this area has undergone a recent restoration and
has just been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Meet
at the Washington Park greenspace in front of the New Art Center.
Sponsored by the Newton History Museum. Visit http://www.ci.newton.ma.us/jackson/calendar/index.asp for more information.
Newton Community Farm Third Annual Fall Festival, Sunday, October 26th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM:
The third annual fall festival is fast approaching, and it looks like
another great event, with our favorite blue-grass band, the Boston
Front Porch and the multi-talented Julia Priest, who will lead singing
and dancing. The Farm Education committee will host several
demonstrations including jelly and jam making, sprout growing, lacto
fermentation, and composting with worms. We will have farm tours for
adults, pumpkin decorating for children, and good food for all. We are
also planning a silent auction. Contact Sam Fogel at sam@fogel.com for more details or visit www.newtoncommunityfarm.org.
Women's Volleyball:
Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the JCC, Nahanton St., Newton Center.
Free clinic October 20th and October 27th. Individuals and teams
welcome. League play November - March. Call Judy Dore, League
Director, at (617) 796-1525.
Newton Girls Basketball Association (NGBA) for Grades 2 - 12:
Registration deadlines: Monday, October 20th for grades 2 - 8; Monday,
November 17th for High School girls. More than 500 players in this
recreational league, fun for both beginners and experienced players
alike. Pre-season clinics
for all, Sunday, November 16th and Sunday, November 23rd.
Scholarships available. Register now to avoid late fees. For more
information and to register: www.ngba.net.
All games on Saturdays starting December 6th, continuing into
mid-March. Grades 3 - 8 practices are one hour during the week (Monday
- Thursday). No weekday practices for Grade 2 and High School.
Newton Angino Community Farm's Annual Fall Harvest Festival:
Come join supporters of the farm on Sunday, October 26th from 1:00 PM -
4:00 PM for fun fall activities for adults and children. Take a tour
of Newton's only farm; decorate pumpkins; watch cooking, composting and
farming demonstrations; enjoy
live music; bid on wonderful silent auction items; and support the farm
when you purchase yummy home-baked treats and hot apple cider. The
farm is located at 303 Nahanton Street; please park on Winchester
Street. If you have any questions, please email newtoncommunityfarm@comcast.net.
Newton Tree Conservancy Fall Kickoff Event, Sunday, October 26th, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM:
Join us for kids' programs, exhibits and displays, tree plantings plus
Guided Tree Educational Walks in nearby areas. Speakers will include
Eric Seaborn, Urban Forestry Coordinator for the Commonwealth's
Division of Conservation and Recreation, Marc Welch, Director of
Forestry for the City of Newton, and Michael Dosmann, Curator of Living
Collections for the Arnold Arboretum. Co-sponsors include the Newton
Conservators, Newton Pride, and The Arnold Arboretum. For more
information: info@newtontreeconservancy.org. This event will be at City Hall.
A Pumpkin Patch, right here in Newton: The
United Parish of Auburndale is thrilled to announce its second annual
Pumpkin Patch. From October 11th through October 31st, the church
grounds will be covered with pumpkins big and small. Gourds, baked
goods and crafts will also be for sale. Don't miss this fun family
outing (and great photo op, too)! The Pumpkin Patch will be open
Monday through Friday from 10:30 AM -- 6:30 PM, Saturdays 9:00 AM --
6:30 PM, and Sundays 11:00 AM -- 6:30 PM. The UPA is located at the
corner of Woodland Road and Grove Street near Williams Elementary in
Auburndale. For more information, please contact the UPA at (617)
964-8516. We hope to see you there!
Newton Conservators Fall 2008 Walk Series: Each Spring and Fall, the Newton Conservators organize a series of walks to local open space areas. These walks are led by knowledgeable leaders and are free and open to the public. They normally last for an hour or two. Some events are for bicycle or canoe. These walks are a great way to get to know open space areas in Newton. All walks will meet at 2:00 PM unless otherwise noted. Some walks are weather dependent; please call the trip leader if in doubt. The current walk schedule can be found online at http://www.newtonconservators.org/walks.html.
- Ferns Near Hammond Pond, Sunday, October 19th, 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM: The Webster and Cohen Conservation areas, together with the MDC reservation, form a large wooded expanse that stretches from the shopping malls of Route 9 almost to Newton Centre. They extend on both sides of Hammond Pond Parkway and are home to at least 20 kinds of ferns and related plants. We will visit the southeast corner near the large Hammond Pond, and try to find about a dozen types of ferns. So late in the season some of them may not be looking their best, but a few are evergreens and will stand out more clearly as the other plants fade in the fall. Wear long plants to protect against poison ivy, but bugs should not be a problem so late. Meet at the trail entrance from the small parking lot at the southwest corner of Hammond Pond, between General Cinemas and the Hammond Pond Parkway at noon. Trip Leader is Don Lubin (617)254-8464. Visit www.newtonconservators.org for more info.
- Newton Cemetery Tree Walk Sunday, October 26th, 2:00 PM: The Newton Tree Conservancy is a new conservation organization, a private non-profit dedicated to provide better stewardship for Newton's urban forest and funds for tree plantings. (See articles in Fall, 2008 issue of the Newton Conservators newsletter.) Its kickoff event is at City Hall, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Part of the event is a guided tree walk through Newton Cemetery, home of large, century-old specimen trees. There will also be tree plantings and children's activities. Find details at www.newtontreeconservancy.org. Visit www.newtonconservators.org for more information.
- Oakdale Woods Walk Sunday, October 26th, 2:00 PM: The Oakdale Woods are typical of the many small open space parcels in the southern part of the city that were developed after World War II. This small space has been used by neighborhood children (including the tour guide), for winter sledding, acorn fights and informal camping for many generations and was left undeveloped due to its geological features, including a substantial deposit of Roxbury Puddingstone and glacial boulders, as well as a steep cliff running the length of the woods. Old maps going back to at least 1917 show a paper street continuing Oakdale Road through the woods, but for a combination of factors, the road was never built, and the land never developed. While walking through the woods, using old maps, Peter Kastner will talk about the development of the surrounding area and the specific geological formations that made the woods hard to develop and now make a wonderful, small conservation area. Meet at Oakdale Woods™ entrance (near old bottling shed) at the eastern end of Oakdale Street at 2:00 PM. Parking is available at the entrance. Trip leader is Peter Kastner (617) 244-6094. Visit www.newtonconservators.org for more information.
Newton Athletic Association (NAA) Basketball for Grades 3-12: Registration for grades 4-9 closes out October 15th with evaluation October 19th. For grade 3, the deadline is November 15th, and for high schoolers the deadline is early December. The league is actively seeking coaches. For information or to register go to: www.naabasketball.org.
Voting No on Question 1 -- Opposing the Repeal of the State Income Tax: Sunday, October 19th from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM: Newton League of Women Voters in partnership with Newton PTO Council will host a discussion forum at the home of Alderwoman Vicki Danberg 30 Chase Street Newton Centre. Speakers include: Senator Cynthia Creem and a representative from the City of Newton. For more information on the League position and how to vote on Question 1, please go to: http://www.lwvma.org/Action%20Alerts/2008BallotQuestion/2008%20Ballot%20Question%201.shtml
The Newton Food Pantry serves over 200 Newton families, providing nutritionally-balanced, non-perishable food and household/hygiene items. The need is growing. Donation wish list: Cereal, meals-in-a-can, canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, canned tuna and meats, spaghetti or meat sauces, coffee/tea, juice, mac and cheese, jam and jelly, soups, toilet paper, laundry detergent, dishwashing soap, hand soap, toothpaste/tooth brushes and shampoo. Donate at the Waban Branch Library basement Wednesdays between 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM. To receive, come Wednesdays 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM. Volunteers middle school age or older, please call Jackie Colby (617) 527-2394.
Become a Foster Parent! You have the power to change a child's life. Dare Family Services is a private, nonprofit social services agency that specializes in providing intensive foster care to children/teens that have been abused or neglected. Foster parents are needed in all areas to provide homes for local foster children while they go through the healing process and try to just "be a kid." If you have a desire to help a child in need of a family, please call Janelle at (617) 628-3696. You have nothing to lose by finding out more information, but the children have so much to gain. Dare...to make a difference! www.darefamily.org.
Help determine priorities for future funding of Community Preservation Projects. Newton's Community Preservation committee is holding a series of meetings to solicit ideas: October 22nd 7:00 PM at the Newton Free Library with the focus on "Historic Resources"; November 19th, 7:00 PM at the City Hall Cafeteria exploring "Open Space and Recreation". Details: www.ci.newton.ma.us/cpa. Alice Ingerson, Program Manager, (617) 796-1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov.
Newton Travel Basketball Tryouts:
Tryouts are scheduled for this month (October). Newton places at least
one team in each age group in the Metrowest Basketball League, which
includes 35 area towns. Players who live in Newton or attend Newton
schools through the METCO program are eligible. No pre-registration is
necessary. Games begin in December. For more information and a
complete
schedule, see the Newton Metrowest website at www.eteamz.com/NewtonTravelBB or email Ted Tye (girls teams) at tye@natdev.com or Lenny Gentile (boys teams) at lennypmgi@aol.com. All tryouts are at Brown Middle School.
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Community Classifieds
New Preschool Program at Burr Park: Saturday mornings for children 18 months - 3 years with an adult of their choice. 10-week series begins October 4th. Class times 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM or 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Space is limited, sign up now! Cost is $170. For more details visit www.ci.newton.ma.us/parks or call (617) 796-1525. Please let your neighbors with young kids know!
Ice Skating Lessons: Offered at local MDC rinks for ages 4.5 years - adults. Information and Registration online at www.activityreg.com. Click: MA. Click: Newton Parks & Rec. Under menu click on programs. From the drop down menu select 'Skating Lessons Session I'. Starts 10/10/08.
Funtastic Fridays are back! These social gatherings for Newton's fifth graders feature a DJ, games, music, pool, and snacks. Admission $6. 2008 dates: 9/19, 10/17, 11/21, 12/19. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Hyde Community Center. Sign up for a fast pass at fevercoach@aol.com.
Sew Easy: Sewing classes/camps for kids and teens. Enrolling now for the after school and Saturday Fall session! Visit seweasy.org or call (781) 453-2222. We are located at 908 Great Plain Avenue, Needham.
Create a Cook: Sign up now for our next session of children's and adult cooking classes at Create a Cook in Newton. Children's classes start October 27th and our new Adult classes start October 20th. Bring home dinner for your family! www.createacook.com 53 Winchester St. Newton Highlands (617) 795-2223.
Puddlestomers: Let us lead your children in discovering the beauty and wonder of fall during Puddlestompers Columbus Day and Veterans Day vacation drop-off programs. Activity will be based outdoors at beautiful Nahanton Park in Newton. For more information, please see our website at www.puddlestompers.com.
ActiveMinds Tutoring, LLC: Your source for In-home tutoring. Effective, personalized and convenient. All grades/all subjects including test prepartation (SAT, SSAT...). Sign your child up for academic success and receive one free lesson by December 1st! Contact us today at (617) 663-5700 or (617) 227-2225 evenings and weekends. Please visit our web site at www.activemindstutoring.com.
YOGA for Elementary and Middle Schoolers: Empower your children to learn how to achieve a strong, flexible body and calm, balanced mind, in this course designed to be FUN! Instructor: Liz Mansfield, certified by Yoga Alliance, RYT training with Prana Power Yoga, Newton and Karma Kids Yoga, NYC, Middle schoolers: Wednesdays, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Beacon Hill Athletic Club, 1089 Washington Street, Newton. Register NOW! Next Session: November 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec 3, 10, 17. $84/seven sessions. Bring water and a good attitude :)! Mats provided. Email lizmansfield@comcast.net or call (617) 799-9991 to find out more about classes for kids ages 7-10 too!
Bowen Cooperative Nursey School: An Enrollment Open House for Bowen Cooperative Nursery School's Transitional Kindergarten will be held on Thursday evening, November 13th from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM. All parents whose children will be turning five during the 2009-2010 school year are welcome to attend. Bowen Cooperative Nursery School is located at 96 Otis Street in Newtonville. We offer a balanced pre-kindergarten curriculum that fosters the development of early literacy and math skills within a nurturing, child centered setting. For more information, please call us at (617) 332-3923 or visit our website at www.bowencoop.org.
Director of Development for The Second Step, Inc. Position Available: The Second Step breaks the cycle of domestic violence by providing survivors and their children with services that empower them to remain free from abusive relationships through economic independence, social connections, and stable, affordable housing. Providing community based services, transitional housing, and a therapeutic Afterschool Program, The Second Step responds to individual needs, and helps families achieve their goals. For further information, contact Roberta Rosenberg, Executive Director, rrosenberg@thesecondstep.org or The Second Step, Inc., PO Box 600213, Newtonville, MA 02460. www.thesecondstep.org.
Farm Sprouts Programs for Kids and Parents: Collecting & Saving Seeds, Wednesday, October 8th, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Join Janet Springfield for some fun finding and collecting seeds from plants in the Learning Garden! Adult and preschooler pairs will share a group activity, then collect and save seeds to plant at home next spring! All materials provided. For more information, or to register, please email Janet at jjkas@aol.com. Cost $2/adult child pair. Additional information: (617) 916-9655 or www.newtoncommunityfarm.org. Meet in the Learning Garden at the Farm, 303 Nahanton Street, Newton. (In case of rain, class will be canceled).
Tutor: My name is Deborah Wyler. I am the mother of two graduates of Ward School. One is currently a 7th grader at Bigelow, and the other is a senior at Newton North. I am a former tenured English teacher at Brookline High School, as well as the former 7th grade Language Arts teacher at the Lawrence School in Brookline (under the auspices of Mr. Jim Swaim, Principal of Cabot). I am available for tutoring children in grades 3 through 8 in Language Arts. I have worked with elementary children over the years both in the public schools and as a private tutor. Please feel free to call or email to set up an appointment to meet if you are looking for academic support for your child. Thank you. Please email missdebw@comcast.net or call (617) 513 4298.
Teen Art Classes at the New Art Center: Register now for Teen classes at the New Art Center. There are currently two classes especially designed for high school students: Teen Portfolio on Wednesdays from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Figure Drawing on Thursdays 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Classes run until December 20th. Call (617) 964-3424 for more info or go to www.newartcenter.org.
Fencing, Lego Robotics and More: Registration is now underway for Fall classes. For middle schoolers there's Fencing at Bigelow on Mondays, Lego Robotics at South on Tuesdays or Thursdays, both Sewing and Yoga at South on Tuesdays, Create a TV Show at NewTV on Fridays, Digital Photo Fun and Babysitting both at North on Saturdays, and Dollars & Sense: An Adult Child Guide to Money on Tuesday October 14th at South. And if you have a high schooler, there's now Fencing for high school kids. Call Newton Community Ed: (617) 559-6999 for more information or to register, or visit the website at www.newtoncommunityed.org.
Tutor: Experienced Newton Middle School Math Teacher, with 25 years of middle school and elementary classroom teaching and tutoring experience, is accepting students. Call Russ at (508) 847-8282 or email russellahunt@yahoo.com.
Learn to Skate: Registration for Newton Youth Hockey's legendary "Learn-to-Skate" program for 2008 - 2009 is now open at the organization's website: http://www.newtonyouthhockey.com. Click on "Learn to Skate" for more information and "Register" to sign up your kids and pay online. This is a great program for kids to learn how to skate whether or not they have hockey aspirations. The program runs on Saturdays at about noon for one hour from mid-November into March at the Fessenden School rink. The program runs every week so missing sessions due to vacations or other activities is not a problem.
Loving, experienced Nanny available. Nanny lives near Underwood School. Mother/employer has decided to stay home after the birth of her second child, freeing up her nanny. The mother writes: "Our nanny, Martha, is wonderful and available for part or full time. She has raised 3 of her own children. She's loving, responsible, experienced, has fantastic references, hard working, funny, and my 2.3 year old son loves her. She's extremely reliable- has never been late-is always on time, is a great communicator-in both English and Spanish-and as a former Spanish professor, she has been teaching Owen a second language. She has easy access to public transportation. She enjoys taking care of babies and toddlers and she can help with laundry, light cleaning, some cooking, etc." Inquiries welcomed by the mother Priscilla: (617) 529.4714 or contact the nanny directly at marttasamaniego@hotmail.com or (857) 225.2675.
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ForWARD Submissions
Next deadline: Friday, October 24th for the October 27th issue
Please send articles to news@wardpto.org
The ForWard will now be distributed
electronically every other week instead of monthly as in past years.
On weeks when the full newsletter is not distributed This Week at Ward will be used to inform you of
dates and events in the upcoming week. We hope that a single email each week will help you keep track of
important dates and events.
The
Ward PTO, at its discretion and as space is available, may permit
announcements to appear in the ForWard from not-for-profit
organizations that offer a direct service to children/families in the
Ward community and from for-profit individuals or businesses that offer
a direct educational service to children/families in our community. The
Ward PTO may edit announcements and does not endorse any individuals or
business whose announcements are published.
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