LINCOLN-ELIOT WEEKLY BULLETIN

WEEK OF MAY 26, 2014

THIS WEEK…

Mon. June 2	4-6pm; Art Room	Mosaic Making for L-E Families
Wed. June 4	Kindergarten Classes	The Bee Lady visits L-E! (CASC event)
Thur. June 5	4th Grade Classrooms	“Exploring the Emigrant Experience” presentation (CASC event)

UPCOMING EVENTS…

Sun. June 8	L-E Grounds	Spring Fair & Walk-a-thon
Mon. June 9	L-E Music Room; 6:30pm	PTO Meeting

 

THANK YOU…
Understanding Our Differences is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with the Newton Public Schools to teach elementary school children an understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities in our schools and in our community.  Entirely led by parent volunteers, the curriculum focuses on teaching that we all have strengths and challenges and can be a friend or ally to someone by supporting those who are different from ourselves.  Students participate in six different units, one each fall and spring, during grades 3-5.

     The 3^rd and 4^th grade classes recently participated in the Blindness and Low Vision unit and the 5^th graders learned about Autism Spectrum Disorders.  Both units included an introduction to the disability, followed by participation in hands-on activities and a speaker presentation with time for student questions and answers.   Students are wonderfully engaged in these activities and eager to create a supportive, respectful community.
     Special thanks to the teachers and Principal Uretsky for their support and assistance, as well as participating parents – Miriam Alandydy, Debbie Berechman, Shaul Berechman, Samira Karachi, Cathleen Morrison, Petia Nikolova-Shea, and Mike St. Germain. 

 

SAYING GOODBYE…
After much deliberation I have chosen to leave Lincoln-Eliot at the end of the year and take a position at Horace Mann. I am excited and looking forward to the changes and challenges of working in a new health room and community. I have enjoyed working with the Lincoln-Eliot community and will especially miss taking care of the children who I have grown to love.

Thanks for all your support,
Elissa Matloff

 

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.

• 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:

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

 

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

 

FY16-20 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment Presentation and Discussion: Target Neighborhoods
   Please join Newton Planning and Development Department staff for a presentation and discussion regarding target neighborhood needs in Newton. This event is part of the Consolidated Plan process, which identifies needs in the community and determines a framework for the future use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds to serve low- and moderate-income persons through community development, housing, and human services activities in the City of Newton.  As part of the public engagement portion of the Needs Assessment, the goals of this event will be to present data relevant to the target neighborhoods and engage in a discussion on needs in Newton. Please share with your network to spread the word!

Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Pellegrini Park Community Center Gym, 11 Hawthorn Street, Nonantum
RSVP: E-mail jantonellis@newtonma.gov or call 617-796-1136 to indicate that you will attend

To learn more about other upcoming events, visit www.newtonma.gov/conplan. For more information, e-mail conplan@newtonma.gov or contact Alice Walkup at 617-796-1125. The location of this meeting is handicap accessible and reasonable accommodations will be provided to persons requiring assistance. If you need a special accommodation, please contact Alice Walkup at least two days in advance of the event: awalkup@newtonma.gov or 617.796.1125. For Telecommunications Relay Service dial 711.

 

EXPERIENCED PEER TUTOR – MATH/SCIENCE: 18 year old Belmont Hill graduating honor student available to tutor your Elementary, Middle, High School, or College son or daughter. Experienced childcare provider.  High performance tutoring in the following courses: All math courses through BC Calculus, including Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus/ AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics. Contact info: 617-549-0331 and smithan95@gmail.com

 

Volunteers are needed for Recycle Sticker Project!: Green Decade Newton, in collaboration with Newton’s Department of Public Works, is seeking numerous volunteers (16 years and older) to walk in pairs around Newton’s neighborhoods, while adhering “recycling education stickers” onto all residential green bins in the spring and summer months.  Maps will be provided and the work will be conducted primarily during the morning hours. The “Recycle Sticker Project” will help remind all Newton residents of the items that may or may not be placed in our green bins. Funding for the stickers has been provided by Green Decade Newton, Whole Foods Markets Newton and Waste Management. The goal is to raise awareness about recycling, not only to benefit our environment, but also to reap substantial financial savings on the cost of disposing the City’s trash.  Please contact https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10-iGc3IAcV3WX041uof0cUlBL6TDgnWeTQqcDpsh5-E/viewform to sign up.

 

KIDS’ KARATE–Fall Free Trial Classes–at Lasell College
Friday, Sept. 19, 5:00-6:00 p.m. or Saturday, Sept. 20, 10:00-11:00 a.m.. Girls and Boys, entry ages 1st thru 5th grades. $79 per 7-Week  Session, or $99 twice-a-week. Free uniform upon enrolling. For more information, please see kids-karate.orgor leave message at (617) 527-8052.

 

HIGHLANDS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM – just for middle school kids attending Brown and Oak Hill Middle Schools is taking applications for fall 2014. Transportation is arranged from the school to our great location in Newton Highlands / Hyde Community Gym with lots of fun activities. Arrange a visit or drop in during Open House week June 9-12^th from 5-6 pm. or this Sunday, June 1 from 5-6:00 pm. For more enrollment information contact Rochelle Acker at 617.999.4617 or highlandsafterschool@gmail.com or visit our website: www.highlandsafterschool.org

 

Each school year Newton South High School hosts up to 20 international students through Educatius International.  These students come from many different countries – Italy, Brazil, Chile, Norway, and China to name a few.  Visiting students go through an application process before they are selected- they are smart, mature, and passionate about intercultural learning opportunities.  Our international students bring so much to the hallways of NSHS and our Newton community.

Host families are to provide a warm and supportive home and family environment; students should become part of your family. We welcome any family (with or a without a high school student of their own) who is excited about this opportunity.  Educatius offers a monthly stipend of $700.00 for each student placed in their home and each family can host up to 2 students ($1,400.00).  Educatius also works with host families to match them with a student who shares the family’s interests and values.  Hosting a student can provide you with amazing opportunities and lifelong friendships. Open your heart and your home…share our unique community! Invite a NSHS international student into your home.  These students will be arriving for the September 2014 school year.  To learn more and apply to become a host family, please contact Jodi Del Razo at Jodi.delrazo@educatius.org or call her at 617-543-8626.

 

Urban/suburban UNITY FESTIVAL for economic justice on Saturday, June 7th, 1-5pm, at the First Baptist Church at 848 Beacon Street in Newton Centre. Youth and family program on Justice & Faith from 1-2pm. Various vendors,yard sale and action tables, food, speakers (including Lew Finfer from Raise Up/Massachusetts Communities Action Network), music (including the Newton Family Singers) and dance performances from 2-5 pm. Proceeds to benefit ABCD SummerWorks jobs for Boston youth.  This event is sponsored by Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries, First Baptist Church & Beautiful Korean Church of Newton, True Vine & Bethel Pentecostal Church of Dorchester, and Living Elevated Church of Brockton, and is made possible through a generous grant from Episcopal City Mission. For questions contact: unityfestival4justice@gmail.com

 

WATERTOWN, MA – Grease: School Version, June 20 at 7 pm, June 21 at 2 pm and 7 pm, June 22 at 2 pm. Charles Mosesian Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown. A Watertown Children’s Theatre musical production. Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Book by JAMES LAPINE, Presented through special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. Join WCT as we jump back to the 1950’s at Rydell High School. The Greasers and Pink Ladies will rock and roll all over the WCT stage as a cast of K-9^thgraders, including Newton’s own Rhea Beaupre, Emerson Benedict, Tucker Benedict, Nora Geffen, Kate Grabowski, Nisha Jha, Abigail Matthews, Myles Murphy, Miranda Newstadt, Nathan Persampieri, Audrey Piccin, Laila Plaster, Jacob Resnick, Ella Rohanna, and Liam Walsh, sings and dances to this  popular fifties musical! This version of the timeless classic contains the fun-loving music of the original, but edits some content to be more appropriate for young audiences. Saturday, 7 pm performance ONLY – come in your favorite Grease-inspired costume and be entered to win two tickets to our fall musical! Tickets are $14 and are on sale May 27th through WCT’s website at watertownchildrenstheatre.org or by calling Brown Paper Tickets 1-800-838-3006. For more information, visit WCT’s website or call 617-926-ARTS.

 

Newton Boys & Girls Club: There are a lot of exciting things coming up, including our Annual Awards Night which will be held on Tuesday June 3, 2014 at 6:00pm in the gymnasium.  Tickets are available at the front desk or can be reserved by phone.  It is a special day to acknowledge all the great work our kids do throughout the year, so we hope you will be able to join us for this wonderful celebration! Also, please note that the Club will begin closing at 6:00pm starting Monday June 9, 2014 as we gear up for our annual summer camp!
If you have not yet 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!

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 12^th:  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.

LINCOLN-ELIOT WEEKLY BULLETIN

WEEK OF MAY 5, 2014

THIS WEEK…

Mon. Apr. 28-Fri. May 9		Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough Fundraiser
Mon. May 5-Tue. May 20		MCAS Math & Science/Technology/Engineering
Tue. May 6	12:30-2:30pm	Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Wed. May 7		Bike & Walk To School Day

 

UPCOMING EVENTS…

Thur. May 15

5-7pm

International Night

 

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!

UNDERSTANDING OUR DIFFERENCES…

All Lincoln-Eliot parents are invited to participate in this dynamic program – be involved in the classroom
The Understanding our Differences curriculum is delivered to Newton students in grades 3-5 by parent volunteers. In Spring, 2014 we will be delivering two different units:   Blindness for 3^rd & 4^th, ASD (autism spectrum disorders) for 5^th.

At least six parents are needed on each of the following dates to help lead activities:

Grade 3:     Thursday, May 22, 2014              10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Grade 4:     Thursday, May 22, 2014              12:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Grade 5:     Tuesday, May 27, 2014                 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

There is a 2 hour time commitment on the day of the unit and a 1 hour training session at your convenience.
This is a wonderful opportunity to engage with our students in the classroom.  If you are interested in participating, please contact the L-E parent coordinators, Debbie Berechman, dberechman@gmail.com and Cathleen Morrison, ccanhc@yahoo.com. http://www.understandingourdifferences.org

 

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!

For more information, go to our support page.

 

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. $427.20 has been raised to date rom Box Tops, and 12 items were ordered for the Main Office with 18,318 of our Coke Points. We currently have 1,692 Labels for Education Points. 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! We’ve already raised $2517.95 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…
Guinea Pig For Adoption.  We have a sweet-natured almost 2 year-old male guinea pig that needs a new home.  Our kids have allergies which mean they cannot give the guinea pig the love and attention he needs.  We will include all the gear you need: a large cage, food bowl, water bottle, house, nail clipper, etc.  We would really like this little guy to go to a good home.  Please contact me at: aliciamatos17@gmail.com

The Wellness Warriors Dragon Boat Team is holding New Paddler Orientations. Exercise and support groups are so important in the fight against Cancer. The Wellness Warriors Dragon Boat Team combines both in a way that is fun and exciting. We practice together from May through August on the Charles River in Cambridge. We compete in races around New England. Man or woman, each of us has a common bond. We are Cancer survivors and caregivers. We are a floating support group and we are unique. We love to laugh, we love to paddle hard and we love being with each other. Awaken your own dragon and feel the power of pushing yourself in ways you never thought you could! The rewards are great. To learn more about the Wellness Warriors, visit www.wellnesswarriorsboston.org

 

Free Day For Kids: Its a FREE cookie decorating at L’Aroma  Cafe, next Saturday, May 10th (the day before Mother’s Day) 3pm to 5pm., no reservations or purchase necessary, open to all children. Six other businesses near us are participating, so kids would not only get a free cookie to decorate, they will also get a free kids popcorn from the West Newton Theater, free slice of pizza from West Newton Pizza, a free Silly Putty from Morning Silver Gallery, free craft making at Hipstich (reservation required), a $5- voucher against any purchase at Artitudes and a free lesson at Rhythmic Dreams

 

Kids FunFEST 10am – 5pm,Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 on Newton City Hall Green, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue.  Both days feature kiddie amusement rides and face painting.

On Saturday only, please come and participate in free themed arts and crafts activities to celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month.  We will be trying our hand at Indian Rongoli – making beautiful patterns on the pavement using colored rice flour, and decorating jute ‘flags’ , as well as origami.

On Sunday only is the craft fair, with many types of craft booths where you might be able to find a special treasure for Mother’s Day, as well as several food vendors. There are 3 Newton dance studios performing:  Star Dance School, Creative Dance Steps and All That Jazz; and a performance by the West Suburban YMCA Band!  Admission is free. Visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org for more information.

 

The Sunday School for Jewish Studies Open Enrollment
Once a Week Hebrew School for Grades 1 – 7
Once a Month Pre-K / Kindergarten Class and Free Family Toddler program

The Sunday School for Jewish Studies is now accepting registrations for the 2014-15 school year.  We are an independent school offering a once-a-week program for children in the greater Boston area for over 40 years.  Located at the Oak Hill Middle School in Newton, we provide a Jewish education for children and families with diverse traditions of Jewish observance.  Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation is available but not required, and students may enter in any grade.  Interfaith and nontraditional families are welcome.  For additional information, please visit our website at www.SundaySchoolforJewishStudies.org or call 617.264.8855.

 

WTP Invite’s You to Attend The Wizard of Oz and The Wiz! Wellesley Theatre Project (WTP) will present the musicals, The Wizard of Oz, The Young Performers’ Edition and The Wiz Thursday, May 8, Friday, May 9,Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11.  All performances will take place at The Sorenson Center for the Arts, 231 Forest St., Babson College, Wellesley. Tickets are priced $12 for adults and $6 for students and seniors, and may be purchased online by Clicking Here in advance, or at the door for $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.

 

Wellesley Theatre Project Is Now Enrolling For Summer! Join us for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr. or Pippin, the Musical this Summer!   Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr. for grades 2-12*, July 14 – August 2 with performances August 1 & 2. *(Waiting List Only).  Pippin, the Musical for grades 8-12, August 4 – August 23 with performances August 22 & 23. *(Waiting List Only). Click here for more information or to enroll.  Space is limited and registration is based upon the order in which applications are received. Please feel free to visit our website at www.wellesleytheatreproject.org or contact us at 781-235-1550 or info@wellesleytheatreproject.org with any questions.

 

At the Jackson Homestead:

Saturday, May 3, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM SPRING FAMILY FESTIVAL Welcome spring with hands-on family fun at Historic Newton’s inaugural Spring Celebration. Enjoy fruit tasting, crafts, and games on the grounds of the Durant-Kenrick House. Take a look inside the museum and learn about the three families that lived here over 300 years while playing games and exploring Newton’s past. Head over to the Jackson Homestead at 3pm to see a genuine Stanley Steamer steam-powered car being fired up! At Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Ave. Free.

Saturday, May 3, 2:00-4:00 PM STEAM CAR DEMONSTRATION AND LECTURE The Stanley Twins of Newton: Inventors of the Stanley Steam Car and More From photography to steam cars to The Stanley Hotel of Colorado, Sarah Stanley-great granddaughter of F. E. Stanley-and her husband Donald Davidson will lead you in an interactive afternoon of exploration. A 30 minute lecture giving an overview of the Stanley twins’ lives in Newton and elsewhere, their achievements and family will be followed by a demonstration of the “fire up” process of a Stanley Steam Car. (Rain date, Sunday, May 4, 2:00-4:00 PM). At the Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street.Free.

Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4, noon-5:00 PM NEWTON COMMUNITY WEEKEND Newton residents are invited to enjoy free admission to the museums. At the Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street AND the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue.

Saturday, May 10, 2:00 PM SCULPTURE WALK AND ARTISTS TALK Energy Necklace Stroll with the artists and hear them speak about their work at this outdoor exhibition of sculpture installations addressing sustainability by local artists. Themes include: reuse of familiar objects; use of green technologies and land use; and preservation of place. Sculpture-making activity for all ages hosted by Green Decade’s Students for a Greener World. Produced and curated by the Newton-based Energy Necklace Project by Susan Israel –www.EnergyNecklace.com. At the Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street. Free and open to the public. 

Saturday, May 17, 6:00-8:00 PM HOUSE TOUR PREVIEW PARTY The Preview Party celebrates the homeowners and the homes being featured on our 32nd Annual Tour. Join us for sumptuous hors d’oeuvres and fine wines and get a sneak preview of the homes featured on the Tour. Individual tickets $125 each by advance registration only. Sponsorship opportunities also available; buy tickets online atwww.historicnewton.org or over the phone at617.796.1450.

Sunday, May 18, noon-5:00 PM 32nd ANNUAL HOUSE TOUR Featuring private homes that highlight interior design, architecture, and historic renovation throughout Newton, the House Tour benefits Historic Newton’s programming. Advance sale tickets: $25 for Historic Newton members/$35 for nonmembers. Ticket prices increase $5 the day before the tour, so buy now and save! Buy your House Tour tickets atwww.historicnewton.org or by calling 617.796.1450.

 

Newton Youth Players: Registration begins this Thursday, May 1 at 7:00am for the Spring 2015 Newton Youth Players adapted production of the all time favorite hit ‘Annie’.  Inspired by the well-known comic strip, 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 a Hard-Knock Life, Maybe and You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.

Three casts, each limited to 20 students Grades 2-5 are available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Melisa Bernstein directs on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Judi Pava on Wednesdays. For more details and to register, go to Newtonyouthplayers.com.  For more information contact 617-796-1540.

 

Tuesday, May 13, 2014 “Food Allergies: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Science, and the Search for a Cure” Speaker: Henry Ehrlich, author of a new book about important groundbreaking research by allergist Xiu-Min Li, MD.
7:00 p.m., Newton-Wellesley Hospital (Shipley Auditorium)
Free. Pre-registration is not required. For information, call Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter, 781-444-7778.

Summer Sax Lessons & Coached Jazz Jams Newton South Grad, currently studying jazz saxophone at University of Michigan is available for saxophone lessons &/or coached jam sessions for all instruments.  All levels welcome.  Creative and fun environment. Reasonable rates and references available.  Email jazzfish@umich.edu or phone 617 797 3462

There will be a Zervas School Building Committee (ZSBC) and Design Review Committee (DRC) joint meeting on Thursday evening, May 22, 2014, at 6:00 in the Newton Education Center, 100 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460. Information about the project and an email signup is available at http://zervas.projects.joslinlesser.com.

 

Newton Boys & Girls Club
The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton’s 17th Annual Fashion Show, Fashion in Bloom, will be on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at Riverside Center in Newton, and our 31st Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, July 28, 2014, at Woodland Golf Club. Will you choose to strut or putt – or both?

There are also two great upcoming community events that we hope you will consider supporting as well. Participate in Success Under Stress, Part II of An Open Conversation: Lecture Series for Parents of Teens, on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library. Or run in theNewton 10k with a 5k chaser on Sunday, May 18, 2014, starting at Horace Mann Elementary School.

  

WATERTOWN, MA – Jungle Book, May 16 at 7 pm, May 17 at 1 pm and 7 pm, May 18 at 1 pm. Black Box Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown. A Watertown Children’s Theatre Black Box Series production. Adapted from the Mowgli stories of Rudyard Kipling by Vera Morris. Ticket sales begin on April 29th. Jump into a wild jungle adventure with Mowgli, Bagheera and all of their friends as they race to stop Shere Khan before it’s too late! An ensemble cast of 3rd-5th graders including Newton’s own Henry McPherson brings this children’s classic to life. For more information, visit WCT’s website or call 617-926-ARTS.

 

We want your used books! Please donate your gently used books to the Newton South High School Used Book Sale. Proceeds will benefit literacy initiatives in the NSHS English Department. Please note that this year we are not accepting children’s books, travel guides, textbooks, parenting/pregnancy/health books, and material inappropriate for high school students.

Drop off hours: Mondays and Thursdays now through May 15, from 7:15am to 8:15 am and 2:30pm to 3:30pm at the Eagle storage unit in NSHS parking lot (next to Goldrick House) and by appointment. Please contact Suzanne Freudberg to make arrangements.

Sale hours:
Tuesday May 20 7:30am to 2:30pm
Wednesday May 21 7:30am to 4:00pm
Thursday May 22 7:30am to 4:00pm
Community members welcome. No book dealers at the sale, please.

 

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

 

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 Child Assault Prevention Program  (CAP) is run through the Newton community service center (NCSC). We help keep kids safe by teaching them their rights to be Safe Strong & Free!
CAP has been endorsed by PTO’s around Newton for over 20 years. We teach in 14 out of the 15 elementary schools in Newton. Recently we received a $10,000 matching donation. Our goal for this fundraising event is to raise enough money to match the $10,000 and to raise more awareness for this important program.
“It’s a Party”  (Party for a purpose) is going to be a fun night out of dancing and socializing at the Social Restaurant / bar in Newton. There is one song request submitted with every ticket purchase. Everyone will get to take a CD home with the nights songs on it.  www.capfundraiser2014  is the site to make donations.

The annual BOWEN COOPERATIVE YARD SALE will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 9 AM to 2 PM, rain or shine, at St John’s Episcopal Church in Newtonville (96 Otis Street off Lowell Avenue, 617 332 3923, http://www.bowencoop.org). Find fantastic bargains on quality toys, games, puzzles, kids’ clothing, maternity clothes, Halloween costumes, household items, bikes, strollers, books, furniture and so much more. The sale is HUGE: 40+ families contribute! All proceeds support Bowen’s exceptional preschool programs. Here is our event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/536130743174520/

1st annual Asian, Pacific American Heritage Celebration
Exhibition and Film Festival in Newton

Newton celebrates Asian Pacific Heritage Month with a two part, month- long celebration beginning with an Opening Reception at Newton City Hall, Wednesday, May 7 from 7:00-9:00pm. The Reception features a photographic and art exhibition that reflects the richness and diversity of Asian cultures, Japanese Ikebana flower arrangement demonstrations and traditional Asian music, dance and martial art performances.

Continuing the celebration at the West Newton Cinema are four award winning films with Asian Pacific American themes inaugurating the 1st Annual APA Film Festival. Films start at 7:30 PM.  Films include: ‘Today’s Special’ on May 14; on May 15 its ‘Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful’;  on May21 ‘One Big Hapa Family’; concluding the Film Festival on May 22 is ‘Linsanity’.  Visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org to see more information on the films’ content and to buy tickets. Admission is free to K-12 Students, (space is LIMITED) – please contact lplaut@Newtonma.gov to reserve.  Discounted tickets for college students and seniors are $8 per ticket and $24 for all screenings. Regular admission is $10 per ticket and $32 for all screenings. Sponsors of the Festival are Newton Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs, Newton Community Pride, Asian American Business, Education, Arts & Culture Open Networks (“AA BEACON”) Boston Asian American Film Festival. Please call 617-796-1540 for more information.

 

​May 18th is the annual Newton 10k to benefit Dreamfar High School Marathon which challenges high school students to reach their full potential – physically, socially, emotionally, and academically – through a mentor-supported marathon training program.

New to the 10k this year is the 5k Chaser – a family-oriented 5k – whose participant proceeds will directly support the Playground Building Fund at Horace Mann Elementary. A great way to get the family together and support this important initiative to replace the aged wooden structure on Albemarle Street. Widely used by the entire Newton Community during events such as Albemarle Acres Summer Camp, Newton Little League and the Annual Newton 4th of July Fireworks as well as the students at Horace Mann – the large wooden structure, like so many others in Newton needs to be replaced – and we would love your SUPPORT! Please sign up today for the 5k and help to rebuild this important part of your community. https://racewire.com/register.php?id=3610     http://www.horacemannplayground2014.org

Tour de Newton June 15, 2014: Want to see the city from your bike? Register now at http://bikenewton.org/ Let’s show everyone how great it is to be from Nonantum.
When: June 15th, 2014 (Father’s Day)
Starts: 9am- Nonantum
Tour all 13 Villages and get a button to show your hard work. It’s 20 miles of fun!

 

Angier Project Update – Waban Area Council Meeting There will be an Angier Project Update meeting on Thursday, May 8th at 7pm at the Waban Library Center.  These meetings will be held regularly on the secondThursday of each month for the duration of the project.  The Waban Area Council will hold its monthly meeting immediately following at 7:30pm.  Please visit www.wabanareacouncil.com to view the agenda and learn more about issues of importance to Waban.

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

Waban Village Day- 10th Annual Sunday May 18 11-3pm and  Family 5K Fun Run 10am
Come join the fun on Sunday, May 18th for the 10th Annual Waban Village Day.  The Family Fun Run kicks off the day at 10am.  If you would like to pre register for the Fun Run, please go to  http://www.wabanimprovement.org/ .  Waban Village Day will have new rides, food, vendors, and wonderful music, including the The Newton South High School Jazz Combo.  Also preforming is Ed Harlow’s Original Gentleman, the Newton Family Singers and Waiting for Neil.  Come enjoy the rides, and the delicious food at our Waban Grilling Station and mingle with your community.  If you would like to help with Village there is still opportunities available.  Please contact Theresa Fitzpatrick at tabilel@yahoo.com if you (we gladly accept the help of students ages 11 and up) would like to help.