LINCOLN-ELIOT WEEKLY BULLETIN
WEEK OF MAY 26, 2014
THIS WEEK…
| Mon. May 26 | Memorial Day – No School |
UPCOMING EVENTS…
| Sun. June 8 | L-E Grounds | Spring Fair & Walk-a-thon |
| Mon. June 9 | L-E Music Room; 6:30pm | PTO Meeting |
L-E PIZZA TUESDAYS! From 12:15-1:00 at the Jackson Road Entrance; $2 per slice
Pizza is Popular and disappears quickly! Avoid disappointment and pre-order your Whole Pizzas by Mondays at Noon –$10.00 each.
Email Mairead- maireadt@comcast.net to order!
Proceeds benefit the 5th Grade 2014 Graduating Class…We appreciate your support!
THANK YOU…
Thank you so much to the entire L-E community for helping to celebrate and appreciate one another at International Night! We could never have this fun and festive evening with out the contributions of so, so many families and staff members.
What a lucky school community we are!
– The L-E International Night Organizers
DONATIONS NEEDED…
Pull Cans for Kids: Please consider donating your soda can tabs to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children “Pull Cans for Kids” campaign. Tab donations can be left in the “Box Tops” box located near the Main Office. From June, 2013 to January 2014, we collected 13,400 tabs. Keep up the good work!
FUNDRAISING…
SCRIPS: We know that you use the Scrips gift card order forms that come home in the purple folders, but did you know that you can enroll in ScripNow ? Sign up for ShopWithScrip.com. Enrollment code : 4BD94BF427534 or visit http://www.shopwithscrip.com/whatsnew/scripnowfaq.aspx for more information!
ScripNow!™ is the quickest way to purchase scrip for you or a friend. You can order for yourself or send an eGift in seconds for various retailers. ScripNow! can be delivered and used in minutes simply by using PrestoPay, or pay by check and the items will be released by your coordinator.
Using ScripNow! is simple:
- Visit the brand page of the ShopWithScrip ScripNow! retailer and click on the ScripNow! product choice.
- Order your ScripNow! and easily pay with PrestoPay, or by check.
- We will email you when your eCard is ready to be printed from your ShopWithScrip account. When sending an eGift, your recipient is emailed a secure link to a printable eGift that can be redeemed in the store or online.
- Remember, ScripNow! can be delivered within minutes if you pay with PrestoPay.
You can always give back to Lincoln-Eliot by using our AMAZON click through…Simply:
1. Open https://lepto.org
2. Click on the AMAZON link on the right hand side
3. Start shopping!
The L-E PTO will receive up to 10% of your purchases!
Don’t forget to bring in your Box Tops, Coke Points and your Labels for Education labels into school. This is an easy way to raise money for programs at L-E. Drop off boxes are located near the Main Office. $429.86 has been raised to date rom Box Tops, and another round of items were ordered for the Main Office with our Coke Points! Check for labels on the following products: BIC, Campbells, Dannon, Emerald, Glad, Pace, Pepperidge Farm, Pop Secret, Post, Prego, Spaghettios, Swanson, V8 Beverages, Wolfgang Puck
Check out the Month of May chance to win Bonus boxtops: https://www.boxtops4education.com/savings-and-promotions/sweepstakes/2014/hefty-springcleanup?nicam2=Email&nichn2=Core&niseg2=BTFE&nicreatID2=BTFE_05_14_2014
Double UPC Bonus Offer!: Take advantage of 2x the Labels for Education points with the Double UPC offer May 1-31/ Your school can earn up to 2,000 points. All participating deposits must be postmarked by June 16, 2014
Don’t forget to register you Stop & Shop card for the Stop & Shop A+ Rewards! We’ve already raised $3612.16 this year for L-E! You must re-register your Stop and Shop card each year to participate in the program. Log on to www.Stopandshop.com/aplus to register online. Our school ID is 05887. Or, dial 1-877-275-2758 to register your card over the telephone.
DONATIONS…
Matching Funds: Does your employer match the funds contributed by its employees to charitable contributions? If so, consider contacting your Human Resources department to see whether your company would apply matching gift benefits to donations made to Lincoln-Eliot school!
COMMUNITY NEWS…
The Maestro Musicians Academy is now taking students for the summer and fall of 2014!
Expert lessons in piano, violin, viola, cello, and voice
Locations at the Young Israel of Brookline in Coolidge Corner and the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association in West Newton
Perfect for children ages 4 and up.
Stellar faculty with emphasis on developing the potential of every unique student. We are Parent tested, Child approved!
Contact Artistic Director Daniel Broniatowski, D.M.A.
(857) 756-5230. http://www.maestromusiciansacademy.com
NCA Strawberry Festival, June 12th: Join us at the Newton Cultural Alliance’s Second Annual Strawberry Festival on Thursday June 12th from 5:30 to 7:30pm. The Strawberry Festival is being hosted by Alderman Vicki Danberg at 30 Chase Street in Newton Centre. Hats off to the NCA! Come celebrate our banner year with sweet strawberries, lovely libations and fun! Featuring a special performance by Newton’s own Americana band Waiting for Neil. Tickets are $25-$50. Please visit http://www.newtonculture.org for more information.
“Green Students, Green Newton, Green World”
Mon, MAY 19 at 7:00 pm at the Newton Free Library Auditorium, 330 Homer St, Newton
Come & learn more about how Newton’s Students for a Greener World are actively addressing environmental issues, including: achievements at Burr, Cabot, and Mason-Rice elementary schools; cafeteria recycling at Newton South High School; Greengineers and Enviro JAM at Newton North High School; and various other projects & programs including the recent the annual Newton Student Enviro Art Contest. Students for a Greener World are part of Green Decade Newton (GDN), which will also present our annual Environmental Leadership Awards to Nathan Phillips for his outstanding contributions, the High Performance Building Coalition for fostering sustainable pubic building projects, and Boston College for their sustainable practices on their campus.
There are still some openings for kids in grades 1 – 6 in the Newton Youth Players adapted summer production of the all time favorite hit ‘Annie’ inspired by the well-known comic strip. Based on Little Orphan Annie and her dog Sandy and their search for a family of their own in depression-era New York City. Popular songs include Tomorrow, It’s the Hard-Knock Life, Maybe and You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile. From June 30 – July 24, 9am – Noon at Newton City Hall, young actors work with specialists in drama, music, scenery design and choreography, culminating in a wonderful musical production.
Need a full day of summer activity? The New Art Center is now running a program in Newton City Hall from 1 – 3pm, from June 30 – July 17. An afternoon of visual arts, including collage, printing, 3D and inventions. Call 617-796-1540 for more information
MATH SUMMER EARLY BIRD Discount – Summer is a great time to catch up and get a Jump Start into the next year. Mathnasium Learning Center in Newton Highlands offers individualized math summer programs in a fun, relaxing environment. Spread your sessions throughout the summer or complete in a couple of weeks. Save $50 when you register by May 31 – www.mathsummer.com or Call us to schedule a Free Trial (617) 340-3665.
New Newton music school opens its doors this summer at Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association (GBCCA)
May 22, 2014 – The Maestro Musicians Academy is announcing the grand opening of its West Newton location on July 1. Specializing in instrumental and vocal music instruction, the music school serves ages 4-104. Instruments taught include violin, viola, cello, piano, and voice.
The Maestro Musicians Academy will kick off its first year at the GBCCA at 437 Cherry Street with a special Father’s Day Instrument Petting Zoo on Sunday, June 15 from
1-3 PM. This hands-on activity will allow children ages 4 and up to explore the instruments and hear faculty members play. RSVP to Daniel by June 13 at (857) 756-5230.
Music teachers at the Academy are highly trained professionals who love working with kids. According to artistic director Daniel Broniatowski, D.M.A., “music lessons provide the ideal creative growth-opportunity in our communication-deprived digital society. The Maestro Musicians Academy is Parent tested, Child approved, meaning that we strive to make every child and parent feel inspired in a positive, yet structured environment.” Throughout the school year, lessons run on a 16-week per term basis. Parents and adult students may find out more by visiting the music school’s website atwww.maestromusicians.com or by calling Daniel at (857) 756-5230.
All That Jazz Dance Studio is accepting Summer and Fall Registration for Dance Classes! We are located in the heart of Nonantum in a brand new State-of-the-Art facility. Classes start at age 2 and are offered 7 days/week. Please come to our Spring Open House on Wednesday, June 11th from 4:00-6:00 or call to arrange an appointment with Deb Lifson Vogel, the Director. All That Jazz is the Proud Winner 4 years in a row of Best Dance Studio for children in Newton, Needham and Wellesley as voted by the Newton Tab Readers Choice Awards! www.allthatjazznewton.com/ missdeb@allthatjazznewton.com/ 617-641-0784
Apartment Needed: The close friends of a former Lincoln-Eliot family are immigrating to Newton from war-torn Syria and looking for a 2-3 bedroom apartment to rent in the general vicinity of Lincoln-Eliot ASAP. They are lovely, responsible and kind people, who have ample income to rent. The L-E family is also willing to co-sign the lease for added peace of mind for the landlord. If anyone knows of an apartment, please contact Stefano Kotsonis at 617-833-0188.
Newton Boys & Girls Club: If you have not signed up for Camp, now is the time! We still have space available in all of our sessions for both ages 6-12 and our unique Teen Camp for ages 13 and up! Camp will begin on June 23rd!
Also, Arts Week is next week! The kids have been working hard to put on some great performances. Please come out to show your support!
- Wednesday May 28th @ 6:30pm: Proud to be Me
- Thursday May 29th @ 6:30pm: Teen Musical, Teen Beach Movie
- Friday May 30th @ 6:30pm: Talent Show
Kids ages 6-12: The goal of our camp is to provide opportunities for children to explore their creative and athletic potential while cultivating friendships and sharing new experiences with their peers. We believe we have achieved the perfect balance of free play, structured play, small and large group activity. We have done all of this while maintaining an impeccable safety record for over 50 years.
Teens ages 13 and up: Teens will get the opportunity to attend all Tuesday and Thursday field trips with the rest of the summer camp. During the afternoons on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, teens will get to hear from guest speakers from various career backgrounds including, Susan Tran of Channel 7 News, Phil Lipof of Channel 5 news as well as the opportunity to get an inside look at the Marriott Hotel and The Village Bank. Guest speakers will include people from the fashion industry, music and dance industries, the world of politics, the medical field and many more! Click here to see the current Teen Schedule.
Saturday, June 7th: Boot Camp at the West Suburban YMCA 276 Church St. in Newton 7-8am Come enjoy a workout with Underwood’s own Donna Tartaglino-Fahey and help support our Summer Mission Trip to Belize. Bring water and your enthusiasm!
Saturday, June 14th: Kids Carnival at the Newton Presbyterian Church playground at 75 Vernon St. from 10am – 2pm Come enjoy a day of family fun! There’ll be a bounce house, cake walk, face painting and LOTS of fun and games
COMMUNITY MEETING REGARDING PROPOSED MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY
Date: Thurs, May 29th, 2014
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Room 202, City Hall
Garden Remedies, Inc. has been granted a provisional license by the State of Massachusetts to open a medical marijuana dispensary at 697 Washington Street in Newtonville. They have asked the Ward 2 Aldermen to call a meeting so they can share their plans for the dispensary with the community. Dr. Karen Munkacy, the Chief Executive Officer of Garden Remedies, and members of her team will make a brief presentation and then will be available to answer questions. We will also explain the special permit process needed to approve this project.
If you cannot make it to this meeting but would like to be kept apprised of future meetings or any updates relating to this project, and/or would like to share feedback related to this project, please send an email to your Ward Alderman Emily Norton at enorton@newtonma.gov and she will ensure you are added to the distribution list for notification.