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Pick-up Time Changes Due to MCAS
Tuesday, March 31st 3:00pm
Wednesday, April 1st 12:30 Early Release
In order for Massachusetts to administer the MCAS consistently to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, there is a schedule change for Newton schools on Tuesday 31st and April 1st. Instead of Tuesday being a normal 12:30 early release day, all Ward School students will stay in school until 3:00pm. On Wednesday April 1st, all Ward students will be released at 12:30 for an early release day. Please disregard the typo in the ForWard in Ms. Peller's letter that also mentioned March 4th. |
 International Night
Wednesday, March 4th
5:45- 8:00 pm
Ward Gym
Don't miss out on this yummy, fun Ward School tradition! Kids get 'passports' to travel to over 20 different country booths, including Armenia, Cambodia, England, Greece, Guyana, India, Italy, Morocco, Sweden, and Turkey! Families bring a dish to share & $5/person ($20/family). Don't let the dish keep you from coming- takeout from your favorite ethnic restaurant works great! We can still use volunteers to stamp passports. Questions or to help-out: Marla Libraty - dlibraty@hotmail.com or 617-795-0181. |
 Looking for Summer Fun?
As part of the March 15th Bingo Fundraiser we will be holding an auction specific to local summer programs- Check out some of the great offerings!
Beaver Country Day Camp -- A two week session. Good for a child between 3-12. Must be used the first session which runs from June 29th through July 10th. Value $1110. Minimum bid $500.
Chestnut Hill School Camp -- A two week session. Good for a child between age 3-14 (they have a teen program). Must be used either session I which runs June 22nd - July 3rd or Session IV which runs August 3rd - August 14th 2009. Value $990. Minimum bid $450.
Meadowbrook Camp -- A certificate for 2 weeks of camp. Good for any child in K-6. Must be used July 27th - August 7th. Value $1100. Minimum bid $500.
JCC Sports Camp -- Good for any week. Ages vary with programs. Value approximately $400. Minimum bid $200.
Child Membership at the YMCA. Age 6 months to 13 years. Provides member rate discount to their camp programs as well as access to member only benefits. Costs vary with camp. Value $120. Minimum bid $50.
Create-a-Cook Camp. $100 toward enrolment in a summer program. Valid weeks of June 15th, June 22 and August 31st. Minimum bid $50.
If you are interested in one of the items but cannot attend bingo night, please let us know and we will arrange for a proxy bidder.
Let's make this event a success! We have several other camps and enrichment programs considering giving but we need some help following up. Let Beth Coomber know if you can help coomber@rcn.com or (617) 417-6886.
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 Issues Facing Ward 7
Sunday, March 8th
8:00 pm
Join Ward School parents and district alderman for a discussion of issues facing Newton, our schools, and our district. The event will be moderated by Marc Laredo, Chair of the Newton School Committee. Please RSVP to mpeckler@hotmail.com.
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Mark Your Calendar
Thurs. 3/12
12:30 Early Release
Thurs. 3/12
5:45 Math and Technology Night
Sun. 3/15
4:00 pm BINGO Night at Bigelow
Fri. 3/20
PTO Meeting- Everything Your Want to Know About MCAS
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