LINCOLN-ELIOT WEEKLY BULLETIN
WEEK OF JUNE 16, 2014
THIS WEEK…
| Wed. June 18 | Celebration Day | |
| Thur. June 19 | 9am | 5th Grade Step Up Ceremony |
| Thur. June 19 | 1st Grade Classrooms | Bug Lady |
| Fri. June 20 | 12pm Dismissal | Last day of school! |
PHOTOGRAPHS…
L-E mom and photographer, Isabel Roeder to wonderful photos of our Mosaic Dedication Ceremony. Check them out at: http://zaza.smugmug.com/School/MOSAIC-LINCOLN-ELIOT-SCHOOL/i-JCDG6G9
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.
AMAZON CLICK-THROUGH…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. $429.86 has been raised to date rom Box Tops, and another round of items were ordered for the Main Office with our Coke Points! Check for labels on the following products: BIC, Campbells, Dannon, Emerald, Glad, Pace, Pepperidge Farm, Pop Secret, Post, Prego, Spaghettios, Swanson, V8 Beverages, Wolfgang Puck
DONATIONS…
Matching Funds: Does your employer match the funds contributed by its employees to charitable contributions? If so, consider contacting your Human Resources department to see whether your company would apply matching gift benefits to donations made to Lincoln-Eliot school!
COMMUNITY NEWS…
Boston College Lady Eagles Soccer School Come join the Boston College staff and team at our summer clinics! The focus of the summer clinics is to provide fun and development at our incredible facility at BC for young ladies ages 6-14. We offer 2 sessions this summer: Summer Session 1, June 24-27 and/or Summer Session 2, July 21-24. The clinic runs from 9am-3pm and cost 295$ per clinic. Visit www.bcwomenssoccer.com for more information.
Call Y3K TUTOR IN YOUR HOME today, when schoolwork goes the wrong way! Our many years of experience in teaching and educational consulting has developed the right way to motivate, the right way to teach, be understood, and be remembered. We tutor special ed. such as ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s, Autism, Executive Function, and gifted. We also tutor regular ed. and test preparation. In addition to academic subjects, we teach children organizational skills, homework coaching, study skills, and time management. All subjects and ages are taught. Parents can now receive 25% off the first lesson. Call 781-492-8700 or log on to http://www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com
PIANO INSTRUCTION – Flexible summer scheduling makes now an ideal time to try piano lessons. Berklee & New England Conservatory graduate with 30+ 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.
A Public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 7:00 PM, second floor, NEWTON CITY HALL before the LAND USE COMMITTEE of the BOARD OF ALDERMEN for the purpose of hearing the petition below. Members of the public are encouraged to communicate their views on this petition to the aldermen during the hearing.
GARDEN REMEDIES/697 WASHINGTON STREET TRUST petition for a SPECIAL PERMIT/SITE PLAN APPROVAL to operate a Registered Marijuana Dispensary and to waive two parking stalls; to allow parking in the front setback; and to exceed the allowable horizontal projection of a secondary sign at 697 WASHINGTON STREET, Ward 2, NEWTONVILLE.
For questions, please contact Ward 2 Alderman Emily Norton at enorton@newtonma.gov. If you are unable to attend the hearing, or would like comments to be distributed to the all the aldermen in writing, please send an email to David Olson, City Clerk at dolson@newtonma.gov.
Experienced & Reasonable Writing, Math and ISEE/SSAT Tutor, Newton
Laura Marks, 617-244-0011, Lsmarks@outlook.com
Summer sessions booking soon. Please contact for rates, references and more information.
“I am flexible enough to work with any busy kid’s schedule. My young students have fun with me, enjoy learning, and gain confidence as they master the material.” ~Laura
CHILD ASSAULT PREVENTION [CAP] PROGRAM Helping to keep Newton children SAFE, STRONG & FREE since 1991 Now seeking Volunteer Prevention Specialists for the 2014-2015 School Year 16 Continuing Education Credits available for MSWs
The CAP Program relies on trained volunteers to teach elementary students simple strategies to reduce their vulnerability to verbal, physical and sexual assault. Volunteers work in teams, led by an experienced team captain. Training is provided. This year’s training begins October 18th. Volunteer commitment is 4-6 hours per month, for one school year. For more information and to set up a screening interview please contact Gail Sommer, Director, 617.969.5906 x 143, or gsommer@ncscweb.org. Visit our websitewww.ncscweb.org for more information.
FREE KITTENS – Anyone looking for a new pet? They are 5.5 weeks old and 1 is black, 2 are black and white, 2 are grey with darker grey stripes. All are very healthy and happy. Contact Nadya at 617 922 7428 or Galina at 617 388 6878. Ps. Names are Masha.,Misha, Tanya, Santi and Caillou.
Treasure Hunt: Congratulations on finishing another year of school! Don’t miss Newton’s 1st End-of-School Treasure Hunt, June 20th – June 30th. Start at Green Planet Kids where you pick up your Treasure Map and Clues. Solve the clues, search the map, and travel around the city collecting free Treasure! Giveaways include free pizza, stickers, ice cream, shoelaces, tacos, little toys, bookmarks, candy, bike lights… even a toothbrush kit! Presented by Newton’s favorite Kid-Friendly businesses and organizations. For Kids ages 3 -12.
Bring in some schoolwork – we’d love to see an essay, math test, report card, art project, or anything else that you’re proud of! Visit www.lifeinnewton.com for more details.
Register for K-5 Summer Soccer Fun at Cabot Field: REGISTER ONLINE
Meet new friends and have a blast while learning and developing skills with coaching from Be Ahead of the Game.
Children will be broken up into groups based on age, grade, and ability. They will practice proper techniques through drills, small sided games, and scrimmages. All games and drills will be age appropriate and are sure to improve skills.
These clinics will be a great opportunity to have fun, learn and meet new friends in a “no pressure,” non-competitive environment.
Clinics will be conducted for children entering grades K-5 in the fall from Monday through Thursday with Fridays reserved as rain dates.
| Dates | Pricing |
| Session 1: August 11-14
Session 2: August 18-21 Session 3: August 25-28 |
$180 per session
$160 2nd sibling $140 3rd sibling 4th sibling only $10 |
| 8:30am – 12:30pm
(Fridays reserved for rain make-ups) |
$15 one-time registration fee per family
|
Newton Boys & Girls Club: Many of you have decided to join us at camp this summer and we are thrilled to have you back. We are having our annual Introductory Parent’s Meeting next
Tuesday night at 6:00 PM in the learning center and we hope you will come. With our move to The Cove Playground there are some changes on the horizon and we would like you to meet our new Camp Director, Les Whitham. This is also a great time to turn in the required medical forms so that your kids are all set on the first day.
If you have signed up for camp someplace else, we wish you a safe, enjoyable summer. If you have not made plans, we have space available in all sessions and there is even some financial aid available for those who qualify. Come on down the Club or register today at www.newtonbgc.com by clicking HERE. You can also simply fill out an online financial aid application for free and I or Les will reach out to you to discuss your needs.
Spaulding FREE Health Promotion & Injury Prevention Fair
Putting Prevention into Practice
Musical Entertainment, Activities for Kids
Saturday July 12th
1-4 PM
RAIN OR SHINE!
Spaulding Rehab Hospital
300 First Avenue
Charlestown, MA
The Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council is sponsoring a survey to gather neighborhood input about the upcoming Zervas School expansion project.
To fill out a very brief survey, please go to http://bit.ly/NH-school-survey
Or call 617-340-9262 for more information or to get a paper copy.
You can see the latest project plans (from June 4) at http://zervas.projects.joslinlesser.com/download/presentations
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Steven Feinstein at sfeinstein@newtonma.gov