LINCOLN-ELIOT WEEKLY BULLETIN

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

THIS WEEK…

 UPCOMING EVENTS…

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 19^th to October 3^rd !

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 19^th: Paddy’s Road Race, The Shillelagh Shuffle, will take place on Sunday October 19^th 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.

LINCOLN-ELIOT WEEKLY BULLETIN

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

THIS WEEK…

 UPCOMING EVENTS…

PTO MEETING…
Please join us for the next PTO meeting of the year on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 8:00am in the Music Room.  The agenda includes Open positions, Principal and building updates, and Upcoming events.  Childcare provided in the Cafeteria.  All are welcome…please join us!

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 offeringSpanish 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 Designclass.  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 19^th to October 3^rd !

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
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! 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…

• 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

• Destination Imagination: Last year, 80 students from nine different Newton Public Schools participated in Regional and State competitions. Come to one of our “DI Info Nights” to find out more about enrolling your child in a life changing experience.

Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 from 7:00-8:00PM Zervas Elementary Library (30 Beethoven Avenue)

Wednesday, September 10th, 2014 from 7:00-8:00PM Burr Elementary Cafeteria (171 Pine Street)

Monday, September 15^th, 2014 from 7:00-8:00PM Cabot Elementary Cafeteria (229 Cabot Street)

Wednesday, September 17^th, 2014 from 7:00-8:00PM Memorial Spaulding Auditorium (250 Brookline Street)

Monday, September 22^nd, 2014 from 7:00-8:00PM Horace Mann Elementary (687 Watertown Street)

The Destination Imagination program encourages teams of learners to have fun, take risks, focus and frame challenges while incorporating STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), the arts and service learning. DI students learn patience, flexibility, persistence, ethics, respect for others and their ideas, and the collaborative problem solving process.

• 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

• REMINDER: Sept 11^th Public Hearing on Newton’s CPA Grant Guidelines

Please share your questions and suggestions for revising Newton’s CPA Funding Guidelines &Proposal & Project Handbook (proposal requirements) at a public hearing on: Thursday, 11 September 2014, 7 pm, City Hall Room 209

The Guidelines & Handbook are both linked to the Guidelines & Forms page of the program website, www.newtonma.gov/cpa.

Suggestions will also be accepted in writing until 16 October 2014, preferably by email toaingerson@newtonma.gov. The Community Preservation Committee will vote to finalize any revisions in November 2014.

• 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 training begins the week of 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.

• 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 tohttp://www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com

• Reading Tutor: Certified Reading Specialist with M. Ed in Reading Education, 15+ years experience, trained in Lindamood, Phono-Graphix, & O.G.  I specialize in creatively remediating students  who read at or below a 2nd grade level. Age 5 to 7 only.  Exc. ref’s. Free assessment. $40.00 per hour. Formerly employed by “The Learning Lab @ Lesley.”

Birdsongviolin@gmail.com (617-323-4709)

• The Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education (NewtonPAC) will meet on September 17, 2014 for a session for the parents and guardians of any child with special needs.  We will have a dessert potluck (contributions welcome!), with time for networking and getting to know each other, and we will plan the PAC’s meetings and events for the 2014-2015 school year.  Come and meet other parents of kids with special needs in a relaxed, informal setting!

Date: September 17, 2014

Time: 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Place:  Room 210 at the Education Center, 100 Walnut Street
Any questions, or if you’d like to sign up to bring a dessert, feel free to email Eileen Sandberg, PAC chairperson, ateileen.sandberg.newtonpac@gmail.com.  Thanks!

• Too Busy to Cook? The best answer to the age old question..What’s for dinner??

Too Busy to Cook LLC is a personal chef service that provides delicious, fresh, healthy, home-made meals that are prepared in your own kitchen. My service is for families and individuals that place a high value on their time and want healthy, high-quality choices for dinner.

Your family’s tastes direct what is on your customized menu.  I cook, package &label the meals in your home. Visit my website http://2busytocook.com  or emaileileenrielly@gmail.com  at 617-309-0454.

• YogaBox FREE Open House
  What: Join us for the launch of a new fitness class: YogaBox! It combines strengthening, conditioning, stretching, core work and cardio for a fun and time efficient workout. We will be using the heavy bag, boxing gloves and wraps, and a yoga mat. You do NOT need to know how to box OR do yoga. Please bring a yoga mat and boxing gloves and wraps if you have them. You can also borrow boxing gloves from Nonantum Boxing Club.
  Where: Nonantum Boxing Club at 75 Adams St
  Who Is Teaching It?: Dawn Davis for Yoga and Marc Gargaro for Boxing
  When: Tuesday, October 7th at 9 am until 10:15 am (75 minutes)
  Cost: FREE for this open house!

Classes will run Tuesdays at 9 am to 10:15 (30 minutes of boxing followed by 45 minutes of yoga for a total of 75 minutes). Special promotional pricing: $75 for 5 classes (never expires and can be applied to any other class at Nonantum Boxing Club including Heavy Bag and Boxygen). Classes are otherwise $20/drop in.

Questions: Contact Marc Gargaro at 617.340.3700 or info@nonantumboxingclub.com. More here: http://ilovenewton.com/yogabox-open-house/

• The Get Real Campaign is heading up a team for the 16th Annual Samaritans 5K Run/Walk for Someone Else’s Life and Family Fun Festival to be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 in Artesani Park in Brighton, MA. It would be really great if we could get a strong showing from Newton. There is a $25 per person registration fee.There is no fundraising minimum. It’s more of an awareness event. We have t-shirts for the first 30 or so participants and could make more if needed.

The link for the Get Real Campaign team is

http://give.samaritanshope.org/site/TR/Events/General?pg=team&fr_id=1040&team_id=2230

• 2nd Annual Forgirlsake Women’s Doubles Tennis Open :  Have fun playing tennis while supporting a worthwhile cause!  Saturday Sept 27, 2014 at theNewton North High School Tennis Courts.   Welcome all women’s doubles players in the 3.0/3.5/4.0 play range; enter with or without a partner (organizers will match up single entrants)  Register here:  http://forgirlsake.org/tennis.html
  To benefit Forgirlsake.org, a Newton-based 501(c)3

• Registration Open for 3^rd Annual Family Book Event with Author Rob Buyea
  Understanding Our Differences will hold its 3^rd Annual Family Book Event on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Newton South High School Auditorium.  The featured author is Rob Buyea, who will talk about and sign his popular, award-winning middle grade novel, Because of Mr. Terupt.  The book follows the stories of seven 5th grade students, their insightful new teacher, and his impact on students of all abilities. Admission is free for children and NPS teachers and staff. Requested donation at the door is $10 for adults. Online registration for this author conversation and book signing is required and is now open at:http://www.understandingourdifferences.org/mrterupt/
  For more information, contact us at info@UnderstandingOurDifferences.org.

• Child Passenger Safety Week is September 14-20. September 20, 2014 is National Seat Check Saturday.  In Honor of this day the Car Seat Technicians from the Newton Police Department will be performing installations and inspections for all parents, grandparents etc., who would like their child carseat inspected. There is no fee and there will also be a handful of free carseats available for families in need. The Installations and Inspections will be performed on Saturday September 20th from 8am -11am at the War Memorial Drive located at Newton’s City Hall.

National Child Seat Check Saturday:

Date: Saturday September 20, 2014;  Time: 8am – 11am;  Where: Newton City Hall, War Memorial Drive

• INDIAN FOLK FESTIVAL AND BAZAAR Sunday 21st. Sept, 2014 Noon-4.30pm

On the back Lawns of Newton Cultural Center at City Hall; 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton.

(Rain Location inside)

Gourmet Indian Food, Arts, Crafts, Music, Dance, DJ, Henna, Cricket, Carrom, Traditional Clothing, Kite flying and more!!!

• A brand new theater company has just been started in Newton.  The Newton Nomadic Theater’s mission is to bring high quality, simply staged, reasonably priced, theater productions to unusual performance spaces in all the villages of Newton.  The first production, Faith Healer by Brian Friel,  will open on 9/26, 9/27 in Carriage House Violins in Upper Falls.  The following weekend (10/3, 10/4) the production will move to Lower Falls for two nights at Gregorian Rugs.  The final weekend (10/10, 10/11) it will move to the chapel of the First Baptist Church in Newton Centre.  All tickets are $20

We’re delighted to be bringing our first production to three Newton villages.  We’re aiming to become a permanent part of Newton’s cultural landscape and we’re looking forward to bringing future productions to all of Newton’s villages.  To do that, we’ll need the community’s help to spread the word.

For more information or to purchase tickets go to http://NewtonNomadicTheater.org.   Please join us for a night of wonderful live theater … and please tell your friends.

• Cub Scouts for Boys in Grades 1-5 Does your 1st to 5th grader like to discover new things?  Take part in unique experiences?   For 80+ years, Cub Scouts have been having the time of their lives making new friends and learning new things in an environment designed to help them embrace challenges and celebrate achievements. Hiking, astronomy, wood crafts, derby car racing, museums, camping on a professional baseball field…definitely not the ordinary. For more information about joining a Cub Scout Pack near you, please email NewtonBoyScouts@me.com or call Pat at (617) 922-3970.

• Guinea Pig Needs Home!  We have a sweet-natured 2-year-old guinea pig who is need of a loving home.  We can’t keep him due to allergy issues in our family and he really needs someone who can give him all the affection he deserves.  Guinea pigs are excellent pets even for younger kids since they are calm and very docile.  We will provide you with the cage and ALL supplies!  If you have room for a sweet little animal needing a new family, please e-mail Alicia Matos at aliciamatos17@gmail.com or call 617-290-8994.

• Could your first through sixth grade child benefit from the consistent, caring friendship of a Newton teenager?   Newton’s One to One Program has an enthusiastic and responsible new group of high school juniors & seniors from Newton North and Newton South High Schools. If you would like the opportunity to have your child matched this academic year with a “Big Brother/Sister”, please call or email Nancy Holczer, Program Director by the end of October for more information. Sooner is better through.  Please leave a message when calling 617.559.9460 with your name, address, and phone number or email info to Nancy at Nancy_Holczer@newton.k12.ma.us

LINCOLN-ELIOT WEEKLY BULLETIN

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

THIS WEEK…

 UPCOMING EVENTS…

PTO MEETING…
Please join us for the next PTO meeting of the year on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 8:00am in the Music Room.  The agenda includes Open positions, Principal and building updates, and Upcoming events.  All are welcome…please join us!

NOT A “GOODBYE”…

Dear Lincoln Eliot Community,

This is not good-bye! After twenty-one years as the P.E. teacher for the Lincoln Eliot School, it is time for a change. I have accepted a new position in Newton as a traveling support P.E. teacher and A.P.E teacher.

This move is bittersweet for me because I love the Lincoln Eliot community so very much. Over the last two decades Lincoln Eliot has been my home and family. It is hard to think of not seeing my kids every day. Oh, how I will miss them. I have many bonds and connections that have been made over the years and they will remain intact even though I will no longer be the L.E. Physical Education teacher. They stay with me because you are all in my heart. I am so very grateful to my colleagues and to the families of Lincoln Eliot for all the life experiences and lessons that I have learned over the years as they have shaped who I am today.  I thank you.

However, as I move on professionally, I told you this is not good-bye.  A big part of me will remain at Lincoln Eliot. Her name is Sarah. They say it takes a village and I can’t think of a better neighborhood for my girl to go to school. I know I leave her in loving and caring hands and I am proud and happy to be a Lincoln Eliot parent.  So as a parent, I invite you to join me in welcoming Mr. David Rota, as the new P.E.H.W. teacher of the Lincoln Eliot School. I am sure that he will come to love Lincoln Eliot as much as I do!
All the Best,

Ms. Susan J. Marble

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 offeringSpanish 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 Designclass.  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.

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

• Fall session band classes for the Plugged In Band Program in Needham begin the week of September 22.  The registration deadline for fall session band classes is September 8.  Registration for private lessons is ongoing.  Plugged In is a nonprofit youth rock band program in Needham teaching young musicians ages 8-18 throughout Massachusetts about using music to create positive change in the world.  For more information, please call 781-956-4281 or visit www.pluggedinband.org.

• It’s not too late to register for Newton Mustangs Football and Cheer.  Go to http://www.newtonmustangs.org  to register!

• Be a HERO and run, walk or volunteer for the West Suburban YMCA’s Angino Fall 5k!

Join the Y in your best HERO costume on Sunday, September 14^th at 9:00am.  Cash awards will be given to the top male and female runners along with awards for the fastest family, fastest team, fastest runner in costume, fastest runner 12 & under, best overall costume, best group costume and hardest costume to run in!

We hope you’ll rise to the occasion like the super heroes we work with every day in our community.  Proceeds will benefit our Annual Fund and we will award a scholarship to a Super Senior from Newton North and Newton South!

Please contact Casey Friend at caseyf@westsuburbanymca.org or log onto www.westsuburbanymca.org/roadrace for more information.

• The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton’s Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament will be at Highfields Golf & Country Club in Grafton, on Friday, October 17, 2014.  Players will enjoy a great day of golf, lunch, and an awards ceremony.  There will be player prizes, raffles and more! This is a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones, and we hope to see you there.

Date: Friday, October 17, 2014
Times: 9:00 AM Registration; 10:00 AM Shotgun; 12:30 PM Lunch
Location: Highfields Golf & Country Club; 42 Magill Drive, Grafton, MA
Cost: $125/player

Your support will benefit the Club that we all hold dear to us. Please consider joining us or perhaps sponsoring this event, and help ensure that we may continue our mission of inspiring and enabling young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. To confirm your support, please complete and mail in this brochure or contact me at:(617) 630-2066 or dmarangoly@newtonbgc.com.

• Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014 “Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis: How to Prevent and Handle Severe Allergic Reactions” Speaker: allergist Curt Moody, MD 7:00 p.m. at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.  Free. For info, call the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America – New England Chapter at (781)444-7778

• The Innovation Institute is the leading academic science and engineering enrichment program for grades K-12 in Greater Boston. It offers young people wonderful opportunities to learn in depth with talented scientists, engineers and educators. During the fall, The Innovation Institute offers courses ranging from computer programming (Python) and science of renewable energies to neuroscience and engineering immersion. Special H.S. Seminar: At the Biomedical Frontiers (fall term only) covering the latest research in areas ranging from 3D printing applications to cancer therapeutics. Amazing opportunity!  After school and weekend classes start Sept 10. Winter and spring break intensives also available. Some useful links:

About Us    *    Fall Schedule    *    Course Descriptions    *    Tuition    *    Registration
Online Enrollment    *    To learn more, visit theinnovationinstitute.org or call 617 340-9907.

• Bowen Cooperative Nursery School Open House is on Monday, September 29, from 7 PM to 8 PM. Applications will be accepted starting Tuesdaymorning, September 30 at 7 AM. Bowen Coop in Newtonville is a small, warm, nurturing school that caters to children from 2.9 to 5 years of age. It is especially unique in that it has a Pre-K program designed especially for children who will not be attending kindergarten in the fall. The class sizes are small with the 3-day and 5-day group having a child/teacher ratio of 5:1. The school itself has a great facility with it’s own playground and kitchen. It is also nut-free with an allergy aware environment.

Open slots for Bowen Coop’s Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2014/2015 year. Whether your child’s birthday falls after the kindergarten cut-off or you simply would like them to have a year of pre-k with a more focused curriculum, the Bowen Pre-K program prepares children for the new academic and social challenges ahead. Pre-K offers a developmental, hands-on approach with a strong focus on literacy and at least a 7:1 child/adult ratio.

Please contact Director, Nina Tebaldi at (617) 332-3923 or you can always visit http://www.bowencoop.org for more information.

• Newton Community Preservation Committee – Public Hearing on Funding Guidelines, 11 September 2014 On Thursday, 11 September 2014 at 7 pm in City Hall Room 209, Newton’s CPC will hold a public hearing to solicit suggestions for revising its current grant guidelines, online from Guidelines & Forms on the program website,www.newtonma.gov/cpa. Suggestions will also be accepted in writing until 16 October 2014. For assistance contact Alice E. Ingerson, Community Preservation Program Manager, at aingerson@newtonma.gov or 617.796.1144.

• KIDS’ KARATE–Free Trial Classes Friday, Sept. 26 , 5-6:00 p.m. or Saturday, Sept. 27, 10-11 a.m., at Lasell College. Girls and boys, entry ages 1st thru 5th grades. $79 per 7-Week Session. For more information, please see kids-karate.org or leave message at (617) 527-8052.

• High Holiday Services open to the Community and sponsored by the Sunday School for Jewish Studies.  Hebrew School Open Enrollment for Toddlers to Grade 7  The Sunday School for Jewish Studies invites you to share in the tradition of observing the High Holy Days together at Newton SouthHigh School.  Open to the community at no charge, we offer both children and family services led by Rabbi Jethro Berman.  No tickets are required.  Please join us for:

Rosh Hashanah Morning Services on Thursday, September 25, 2014.  Children Service at 9:30.  Morning family service at 10:30;   Kol Nidre Service on Friday, October 3, 2014 at 7:00pm;  Yom Kippur Morning Service on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 10:30

Please call 617.264.8855 or visit www.SundaySchoolforJewishStudies.org for additional information about services or to obtain registration information for our Sunday Hebrew School classes for children Toddlers to grade 7.

• The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton is now accepting 2014-2015 membership applications. We offer affordable, enriching, and fun after-school programs for young people ages 6-18.

We will be open for members on the first day of school on, Tuesday, September 2, 2014.  As a special treat,Fresh City will be donating healthy snacks for Club members to enjoy – a great, fresh start for the school year!  Please note that we will be closing at 6:00 PM during the month of September. Extended hours until 9:00 PMwill begin on Monday, September 29, 2014. We are now open for walk-in registrations, and membership applications can be downloaded by clicking here. Or, why not handle your registration online?   It is quick, easy, and you can pay using any major credit card. Register online today at: www.newtonbgc.com.

• All That Jazz Dance Studio is still accepting registration for the 2014-2015 school year!  Proud winner 4 years in a row of best dance studio for kids in Newton, Needham and Wellesley, as voted by the Readers Choice Awards. Classes start at age 2 for boys and girls and are offered 7 days a week.  We are located in the heart of Nonantum in a brand new State-of-the-Art facility!  Please call Newton native and current resident Miss Deb Lifson Vogel for more information: www.allthatjazznewton.com; missdeb@allthatjazznewton.com; 617-641-0784

• Newton Community Farm Fall Education ProgramsThe fall educational programs at Newton Community Farm are now open for registration.Join us for our final gardening class of the year or choose from a number of cooking and home brewing classes. For families, our popular Fall Farm Sprout program returns, this year running through to December and if you have a budding chef in your midst, why not join us for Kids Farm Cooking?For more information and to register please visit our website atwww.newtoncommunityfarm.org/education  (Preregistration is required for all of our programs).

• FALL 2014 AAU GIRLS BASKETBALL – Calling all Metro Boston area girl basketball players looking to play competitive basketball and improve their skills.  Through hard work, education and fun, we aim to foster a competitive attitude while inspiring young girls to love the sport in a respectful, safe and positive environment.

Tryouts are Sunday, September 7th, 2014, at the Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton St. Newton, MA. 02459.

3rd/4th Grade: 9:30AM-10:30AM; 5th/6th Grade: 11AM-12:30PM; 7th/8th Grade: 1PM2:30PM.

**ALL PLAYERS MUST BRING A BASKETBALL   AND  A COPY OF THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATE**

For more information or pre-registration contact: Rudy Crichlow, Jr: 617-406 8304, rudy@masscommanders.com; or Keith Lezama: 617- 307-8294, keith@masscommanders.com.

• The Newton Freelance Players are beginning their fall session September 8th for new students, September 15th for returning troupers, at 3:30 at the Grace Church 76 Eldredge Street. All interested children ages 8-12 are encouraged to join! The Troupe will produce one original musical and have several performances in various locations around Newton. Visit our website or call for enrollment information. http://Freelanceplayers.org  617-524-7045.

• Academic Tutor/Executive Function Coach Available, K-12:  Laurie Friedman provides tutoring in math, reading, writing, study skills, organization, time-management, motivation, executive functioning, and ELL. BA from Oberlin College, MAT from the University of Chicago, and MBA from Simmons College. Certified in elementary education, middle school math, and high school English. Laurie has taught at local schools for over sixteen years, including: Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, The Chestnut Hill School, Underwood School, and Landmark School. Laurie is a Newton Corner resident whose children attended Cabot, Bigelow, Day and North. See www.linkedin.com/in/friedlaur for credentials. Laurie can be reached at 617-335-9970 or by email at friedlaur@verizon.net.

LINCOLN-ELIOT WEEKLY BULLETIN

WEEK OF JUNE 16, 2014

THIS WEEK…

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.

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