Submitted by WardPTO News on Sat, 03/07/2009 - 12:30.
Issues Facing Ward 7
Sunday, March 8th
8:00 pm
These are difficult times Newton. Please join Ward School parents to discuss financial choices with Ward 7 Aldermen Lisle Baker (Chair), Sydra Schnipper and Verne Vance
come together 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.Join us at the home of Mindy and Max Peckler - 188 Franklin Street (corner of Franklin and Waverly- please use door at the top of the driveway by the garage)
Ward School teachers use innovative games and technology to make lessons come alive for Ward Children. School is not the same as when we grew up! Come see what your children have been learning. Bring the whole family for an evening of fun and games.
BINGO Night Fundraiser
Sunday, March 15th 4-6pm
Bigelow Cafeteria
Great Summer Program additions for the Bingo Night Auction! Be sure to check you summer calendar before bingo night so that you can participate in this wonderful opportunity to support Ward and plan for your kids summer.
Recently added items include ...
Harvard Tennis Academy - A $200 Gift Certificate towards a week of camp any time from June 29 - August 14, 2009. Good for any child over 4. Full and half day programs available. Costs vary by age. Minimum bid $100.
Energy Fitness and Gymnastics - One full week (5 days) of summer camp for one child. Good any session. Camp runs June 22nd through August 28th. Value $425. Minimum bid $200.
Also available ...
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.
Mark Your Calendar
Thurs. 3/12
12:30 Early Release
Thurs. 3/12
Math and Technology Night
Sun. 3/15
BINGO Night
Fri. 3/20
PTO Meeting- Everything you Wanted to know about MCAS