LINCOLN-ELIOT WEEKLY BULLETIN
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
THIS WEEK…
| Fri. Sept. 19 – Fri. Oct. 3 | Meadow Farms Gift Wrap Fundraiser | |
| Wed. Oct. 1 | Picture Day…say cheese! | |
| Thur. Oct. 2 | First Full day of Kindergarten (Group B) |
UPCOMING EVENTS…
| Mon. Oct. 6 | First Full Day of Kindergarten (Group A) | |
| Tues. Oct. 7 | K Field Trip- Honey Pot Hill Orchard, Stow, MA | |
| Wed. Oct. 8 | 9:00-10:00 | K Fire Prevention Program9:00, 9:15, 9:30 |
| Thurs. Oct. 9 | 9:00-12:00 | Gr. 3 Field Trip, Arnold Arboretum |
| Fri. Oct. 10 | 8:35-9:15 | Parent & Principal Coffee- Growth Mindset |
| Mon. Oct. 13 | NO SCHOOL | Holiday: Columbus Day |
TUESDAY PIZZA AT L-E…
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 Susanne at susanneg4@hotmail.com to order!
Proceeds benefit the 5th Grade 2015 Graduating Class…We appreciate your support
NCE at L-E…
Looking for an affordable, conveniently located, after-school activity for your child? Newton Community Education is offering the following classes AT LINCOLN-ELIOT this fall: Lego Machine Power & Robotics (Thursdays, Grades 2-4), Actors Studio (Wednesdays, Grades 1-5), and a new class called Science Lab (Thursdays, Grades K-1). We will also be offering Spanish Club for Grades K-5 at Lincoln-Eliot. NCE offers many other weekday afternoon classes like Mixed Media, Sports Jam, Wicked Gross Lego Imagineers, Lego Machine Power & Robotics, Chess, Fencing, Pottery, and Archery at other nearby Newton schools. For your middle schooler, check out our Flag Football program or the new Game Design class. Looking for something different? Create special memories by taking a class with your child(ren); try one of our single-meeting Family classes like Cranberry Picking, Mosaic Jewelry, Crab Catching Adventure, Duckybots, or Soccer Tots for toddlers (6 Saturdays). And don’t forget our adult classes! NCE offers many opportunities to do what you love or try something new. Visit newtoncommunityed.org for a complete listing of our fall classes or to register. Or, give us a call at 617-559-6999.
FUNDRAISING…
- The Meadow Farms Gift Wrap and Gift Catalog Fundraiser is September 19th to October 3rd !
Meadow Farms is a local MA based, family owned and operated company that offers a variety of Wrapping Papers and Accessories, Seasonal Items and Gifts for the Home
Meadow Farms offers tons of FABULOUS PRIZES based on the number of items that you sell! From cool bracelets and sunglasses to amazing electronics like Chromebooks and iPads – Even selling one item gets you a prize!!
Check out the link at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rlu0vmz1fhvpozx/AACoR31usHY2D-V3-REOtdLXa/Meadow%20Farms%20HQ.mp4?dl=0
Brochures go home on September 19! Choose the “Ship to Home” option and get your items even faster!! Every purchase makes a difference…so start shopping!! Questions? Contact Carly Semerjian at carly3380@gmail.com
- The Annual L-E Halloween Dance is happening on Friday, October 24, 2014 from 5-8pm in the Gym. We are looking for volunteers to help with this event. Please contact Carol at carolandnoah@comcast.net if you can help out! More info on this event will be forthcoming.
- 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. Check for labels on the following products: BIC, Campbells, Dannon, Emerald, Glad, Pace, Pepperidge Farm, Pop Secret, Post, Prego, Spaghettios, Swanson, V8 Beverages, and Wolfgang Puck!Don’t forget to register you Stop & Shop card for the Stop & Shop A+ Rewards! Great News! If you registered your card last year, it will re-register automatically! If you are new to the program, just 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…
- PIANO LESSONS: Gloria Jasinski Bachelor of Music in Composition from Berklee College of Music, Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory. 30+ years teaching experience. Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreading. Build a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring instructor. Beginners especially welcome. Have a positive and successful learning experience. Phone: 617.566.9704, email: piano566@comcast.net
- The Maestro Musicians Academy is now taking students for the fall semester of 2014! Expert lessons in Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Trumpet, 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. FREE TRIAL LESSON for all students who get in touch with us by September 18. We are Parent tested, Child approved!Contact Artistic Director Daniel Broniatowski, D.M.A.(857) 756 5230. http://www.maestromusiciansacademy.com
- Newton Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteers Are you someone that believes that all children have the right to be “Safe, Strong and Free?” If so, then join our dynamic team of trained CAP volunteers who are committed to teaching children in the Newton Elementary Schools the skills that they would need to stand up for themselves if faced with a situation involving verbal, physical or sexual assault. We are now accepting applications for the 2014-2015 school year. The next multi-session training begins on October 18th. 19 Continuing Education Credits available for MSWs. For more information or an application, please visit our website at http://www.ncscweb.org/programs/familyservices/cap or email Gail Sommer at gsommer@ncscweb.org.
- Newtonville Village Day & Jazz Festival, September 28 Bullough’s Pond Fair: 9 :00am – Noon
All are invited to the second annual Bullough’s Pond Fair located on picturesque Bullough’s Pond in Newtonville. Bullough’s Pond Fair: 9:00am – Noon
Sponsored by the Bullough’s Pond Association, there are free activities for the whole family to enjoy.
- Newtonville Village Day & Jazz Festival: Noon – 5pm Walnut Street, between Washington Street & Otis Street
Discover Newtonville, and all its merchants and businesses that will open their doors to welcome neighbors and visitors! Once again, Walnut Street in Newtonville will be closed to traffic and transformed into a lively street fair. With two sound stages, a Roaming Railroad for kiddie rides, 100 craft booths and informational stands, an Open House at the Norumbega Fraternity Lodge of Masons featuring a bounce house and carnival games and fun activities for kids, there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy. The Senior Center Sound Stage features a talented line-up of jazz musicians, sponsored by New England Jazz Productions. The Austin Street Sound Stage will also delight the crowds with an afternoon of performances by local dance studios, martial arts demonstrations and local young musicians. For more information, visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org or call 617-796-1540
- Gala Concert September 28 for 3rd annual Roman Totenberg Young Musicians String Competition The winners of the 3rd annual Roman Totenberg Young Musicians String Competition held in memory of Professor Roman Totenberg , will appear in Concert at the Newton Cultural Center at City Hall, 1,000 commonwealth Avenue, Sunday, September 28 at 2:00pm. Students competed in five age categories and ranged in ages from 8 to 18. Violinists Daniel Stepner and Markus Placci served as judges. Stepner has been the Artistic Director of the Aston Magna Festival and is a Professor of the Practice at Brandeis where he has been the first violinist of the Lydian String Quartet since 1987. He is a founding member of the Boston Museum Trio and has served as Concertmaster of the Handel and Haydn Society for 24 years.
Markus Placci has performed in solo concerts and recitals throughout Europe, the United States, South America and Asia and since 2009 has been on the Violin Faculty at The Boston Conservatory.
Sponsored by the Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs, and Newton Community Pride, the Competition was founded by Dr. Vera Rubin, who was a student of Roman Totenberg and became a dear friend. The Totenberg daughters Jill, Amy and Nina Totenberg (NPR Supreme Court reporter) has applauded Dr. Rubin for founding this event to honor their Dad. “We Totenberg sisters cannot think of a better example of our father’s legacy than this competition. Mr. T., as he was known so enjoyed young people, and they kept him young, even in his 101st year.” “We can almost hear him saying, “Hurrah to all of you, … and don’t be nervous. Consider this an experience!, a wonderful experience.!”
The first prize winner of the Senior Division (ages 16-18) will receive a full sized violin valued at $18,000 made by renowned American violin maker Nikolai Tambovsky. Also appearing will be Zlatomir Fung on the cello who placed 1st Place with Distinction at last year’s Competition. Tickets are $10.00 at the door, $5.00 for students and elders. Visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org for tickets and more information.
- Paddy’s Road Race Sunday October 19th: Paddy’s Road Race, The Shillelagh Shuffle, will take place on Sunday October 19th in West Newton. The race is committed to youth fitness and offers both youth field races as well as a 1K (.62) mile. This is a great local opportunity for students to train for their first road race. The Youth Field Races & Kids Festival includes medals for all finishers, commemorative #1 bibs for all participants, inflatables, face painting and more. This races cater to ages 1-12. The 1K Youth & All Abilities Race caters to youth 14 & under and athletes with disabilities of all ages. All participants in this race receive a t-shirt, medal and timed results. The 3M race is capped at 2,500 participants this year. The race and post-race BlocktoberFest has all the touches of Ireland including bagpipes, Irish step dancers and shillelaghs. The race is even giving away two tickets to Ireland this year.
This West Newton tradition supports the Athletes Unlimited program, one of the largest community-based therapeutic recreation programs for people with disabilities in all of New England. Many athletes from the program participate in this road race making the Shillelagh Shuffle truly an inclusive and unique event. To register or for more information go to www.paddysroadrace.com or call the Newton Parks & Recreation Department at (617) 796-1527.
- *Flute lessons* Flute lessons in Newton! Na’ama Lion is accepting new students to her studio.
Na’ama is on the faculty at the Longy school of music and has over 20 years of teaching experience. She is also an Oak Hill and NSHS parent. All levels, beginners welcome. Introductory lesson free! 617-244-4974 ornaama.lion@longy.edu*Flute ensemble* Parents and teachers! do you play flute? have you played flute in the past? An
adult flute ensemble is forming right here in Newton! Great music in all styles for multi flutes and flute choir. Director Na’ama Lion has over 20 years teaching experience, including directing flute choirs. A minimum of 3 people is required to start the group. Time and frequency of rehearsals will be determined by members of the group. Questions? please e-mail me: naama.lion@longy.edu.
- Basketball Clinic at the JCC: Children ages 5-10 can learn the rules of the game, ball handling, passing, shooting and defense at an eight-week basketball clinic at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center (333 Nahanton Street) in Newton. Run by recreation specialist Pete Sylvester, the clinic will take place on Sundays,October 19-December 14 from 4-6pm. Cost is $320. Register online at www.bostonjcc.org/register or contact 617-558-6456 or sports@jccgb.org. The clinic is open to the entire community.
- ActiveMinds Tutoring, LLC: Your source for in-home tutoring. Effective, Personalized and Convenient. All grades/all subjects, including test preparation. Sign your child up today for academic success! Call: (617) 663-5700 during business hours, or (617) 227-2225 Eve/Wknds. Please visit our web site at www.activemindstutoring.com.