TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON:
Save the Date / Volunteers Needed: The Teacher Appreciation Luncheon is planned for Tuesday, June 16^th (12:30pm-2:30pm in the Cafeteria).  We need volunteers to help with set-up, serving and clean up, as well as donations of side dishes (ie. salads of any kind), drinks and desserts!  Cash donations to purchase supplies are also welcome.  Food/Drinks can be dropped off in the office all morning on June 16^th or can be brought to the cafeteria at noon.

If you have questions or can help, please contact Andrea Hemment at ahemment@gmail.com or Miriam Alandydy at mealandydy@comcast.net.  Thank you!

NEWTON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION “HONOR THY TEACHER PROGRAM
Honor Thy Teacher was started 18 years ago as a way for parents to honor teachers by supporting our schools through NSF’s innovative programs. Teachers who are honored by the program receive a personalized letter informing them of the honor, school principals and Superintendent Fleishman receive notification of their teachers honored, and the teachers’ names are published in the Tab newspaper.  It’s also a great way for families to show their appreciation for faculty and staff while still adhering to the Newton Public Schools gift policies.

Honor Thy Teacher is a great way for families to recognize the important work our teachers are doing, and it is an important source of funding for NSF’s programs to enhance the quality of education in the Newton Public Schools. This year, NSF funding has enabled Newton schools to launch and expand numerous innovative programs and initiatives including responsive classroom training at the elementary level, a sustainable energy generation curriculum at the middle school level and the Green Trail and AP United States History Summer Academy at the high school level. For more information on NSF and the programs we fund please visit www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org.

For more information on how you can show your appreciation of a Lincoln-Eliot Teacher see the attached letter and click on the link to NSF website. http://www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org/honor-thy-teacher

LINCOLN-ELIOT PTO COUNCIL
The L-E PTO is looking for 8 parents to join the PTO council. The PTO council will meet, at an agreed upon time, 6 times throughout the school year and act as a steering committee to lead the direction of PTO community events and decision-making.

We are looking to comprise the council of a diverse group of families to represent the many interests of the Lincoln-Eliot community. If you are interested or have any questions, please send an email to the Principal Marcia Uretsky (marcia_uretsky@newton.k12.ma.us) on or before Friday May 22, 2015.

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INTERNATIONAL NIGHT WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 4^TH FROM 5:30-7:00.
International Night is a celebration of the many cultures and backgrounds of our families. The night consists of informational tables about our various cultures, a talent show by the children and parents, and an international Pot Luck dinner. We hope to see all our families attend this end of the year celebration. More details to follow.

SAVE THE DATES…

COMBINED PTO & SITE COUNCIL MEETING- TUES. JUNE 2 (8:20-9:15 AM) IN THE CAFETERIA. This final meeting of the school year will introduce the new Site Council and PTO Council. The Site Council will report out on this year’s projects and accomplishments. The PTO Council will present the budget for next year and outline the functions of the new PTO Council.

TITLE I FAMILY MATH MORNING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10^TH

FINE ARTS NIGHT
THURSDAY JUNE 11^TH 6:00-8:00 PM (All school art exhibit and Gr. 4 & 5 Concert. See attached flyer.)

GRADE 5 GRADUATION CEREMONY
JUNE 24^TH 10:30 AM

Fundraising

Ms. Krieger, Grade 2
My Project: Classroom Supplies Set Students Up For Success!
Total Cost: $611

Give to my classroom by May 23 and your donation will be doubled thanks to DonorsChoose.org. Just enter the code SPARK on the payment page and you’ll be matched dollar for dollar (up to $100).

My Project: I want to make sure my students have the materials they need to succeed, so I just created a request for my classroom at DonorsChoose.org: Classroom Supplies Set Students Up For Success!.

 I am requesting classroom supplies that will help to keep our classroom organized and will help students develop strong work and study habits. Many of these supplies will be used during language arts. For example, stand up display boards and clipboards help students organize their materials during note-taking when conducting research. Having crates to store these boards in will create an organized classroom environment. Additionally, a 3 shelf binder storage system will allow students to have a designated area to store their writers’ toolkits which they use each day for writing. All of these materials will foster student growth in regards to both academics and independence as they learn routines for properly storing and caring for these items.

You can support Ms. Krieger’s Project by linking to:
http://www.donorschoose.org/josie.krieger

Mr. Raisner, Grade 2
My Project: Interactive Projector
Total Project Cost: $1945.00
$1529.00 TO GO

My Project: Having an interactive projector will allow my students to use this technology as a tool for their learning. The work that’s projected on the board can be moved around and manipulated. For example, when learning about geometry, students will be able to transpose shapes on top of each other. Using an interactive projector is a 21st century skill for students. Several upper grade classrooms have this technology available to them. Getting them used to it now will help them in the future. 

You can support Mr. Raisner’s Project by linking to:

http://www.donorschoose.org/raisner

GRADE 5 ONLINE AUCTION …
Please support our fifth graders by participating in the online auction. Your support will help fund the Crossroads for Kids Camp Program at Camp Wing in Duxbury. This 3 day camp trip is the culminating activity for Lincoln-Eliot fifth graders. It is an experience they talk about for years to come.

https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/browse.action?auctionId=239736268

GRADE 5 BERTUCCI’S FUNDRAISER…
Eat out on Tuesday May 19^th at the local Bertucci’s (275 Centre Street) and Bertucci’s will donate 15% of your order to the Grade 5 Camping Trip! A flyer with a coupon will be going home with the students.

AMAZON SHOPPERS…
With the upcoming holiday season, don’t forget to access amazon.com through the PTO website. Our school receives up to 10% of all purchases simply purchased through this link.

Labels for Education will be ending this MAY. April is our final push for labels.
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! With your support, office supplies were just ordered for Donna McLoughlin!

STOP AND SHOP:
Thank you to Diane Collins for organizing our Stop & Shop A+ Rewards Program. The total to date that L-E families has earned is $1,733.10! This is a wonderful source of revenue for L-E since it comes from dollars our families spend anyone on weekly groceries. If you have signed up, please keep using your card. At this point in the year, registration is closed to new members.

COMMUNITY NEWS…

NEWTON’S FESTIVAL OF ARTS PROGRAM- STRIKE A CHORD- LIVE MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY
Celebrating Newton’s Musical Talent
Saturday, May 30^th from 10:00-4:30 PM RAIN OR SHINE

TUTOR
Experienced tutor available this summer! Elementary level-reading, writing and math. I am retired from the Wellesley Public Schools and live and tutor in Newton. My approach is highly motivating for your child. Please contact Haralie Alpert, M.Ed., M.S. at (617) 630-0608; haralie@gmail.com. References available.

GRADE 3 RECORDER PERFORMANCE: Tuesday, May 12, 8:45 – 9:15 AM.
Grade 3 parents, please join our Music Teacher Ms. Nelson and the L-E Third Graders to see what our third graders have been up to all year and their introduction to instrumental music through the recorder. The performance will be held in the cafeteria.

 LINCOLN-ELIOT PTO COUNCIL:
The L-E PTO is looking for 8 parents to join the PTO council. The PTO council will meet, at an agreed upon time, 6 times throughout the school year and act as a steering committee to lead the direction of PTO community events and decision-making. We are looking to comprise the council of a diverse group of families to represent the many interests of the Lincoln-Eliot community. If you are interested or have any questions, please send an email to the Principal Marcia Uretsky (marcia_uretsky@newton.k12.ma.us) on or before Tuesday May 22, 2015.

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INTERNATIONAL NIGHT WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 4^TH FROM 5:30-7:00 THIS YEAR.
International Night is a celebration of the many cultures and backgrounds of our families. The night consists of informational tables about our various cultures, a talent show by the children and parents, and an international Pot Luck dinner. We hope to see all our families attend this end of the year celebration. More details to follow.

SAVE THE DATES…

• COMBINED PTO & SITE COUNCIL MEETING- TUES. JUNE 2 (8:20-9:15) IN THE CAFETERIA. This final meeting of the school year will introduce the new Site Council and PTO Council. The Site Council will report out on this year’s projects and accomplishments. The PTO Council will present the budget for next year and outline the functions of the new PTO Council.
• FAMILY MATH MORNING- JUNE 10^TH
• GRADE 5 GRADUATION CEREMONY- JUNE 24^TH 10:30 AM

CLASSROOM NEWS…

UNDERSTANDING OUR DIFFERENCES PROGRAM
Understanding our Differences, a disabilities awareness curriculum, is delivered to all Newton students in grades 3-5 by parent volunteers.   All Lincoln-Eliot parents, regardless of your child’s grade, are invited to participate in this dynamic program.   In Spring, 2015 we will be delivering the following units:

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

Grade 4 (Intellectual Disabilities):            Thursday, May 14, 2015               12:45 – 2:45 p.m.

There is a 2 hour time commitment on the day of the unit and 30-60 minutes to train for the unit at your convenience with on-line materials.

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@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY NEWS…

NEWTON’S FESTIVAL OF ARTS PROGRAM- STRIKE A CHORD- LIVE MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY Celebrating Newton’s Musical Talent

Saturday, May 30^th from 10:00-4:30 PM RAIN OR SHINE

SPACE CAMP…
Summer Program for Academic and Creative Encounters

SPACE Camp is a four-week summer enrichment program for students entering kindergarten through students entering ninth grade. SPACE is a terrific opportunity for students. We offer two programs – an upper school (entering grade 5-entering grade 9) and a lower school (entering kindergarten-entering grade four). During the upper school program, students are given the opportunity to become involved in program courses of their own choosing. During the lower school program, students are assigned to age appropriate groups. They will work with staff members in art, music, science, movement, games, recreation, drama, and other enrichment activities.

This summer we will be located at: F.A. Day Middle School

Please visit our website below for more information, or email us with any questions!

http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/spacecamp
SPACE@newton.k12.

WALK AND BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY:
Join the Lincoln-Eliot Families on Wednesday, May 6^th for Walk and Bike to School Day!

LINCOLN-ELIOT SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL: The Lincoln-Eliot School has one family member open seat on our School Site Council beginning next school year.
Positions on the Site Council are two-year terms with half the council elected each year. The School Site Council is an equal group of parents/guardians and teachers plus one community member who convene monthly to work on issues of school improvement.  The council meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 8:30-9:15 AM in the main office. The Site Council is an advisory committee that oversees building and community projects. We are very interested in bringing on members to represent the diverse community that comprises our school.

If you are interested in participating on the School Site Council, please send an email to the Principal, Marcia Uretsky (marcia_uretsky@newton.k12.ma.us) on or before Tuesday May 22, 2015.

WEDNSEDAY, MAY 6^TH IS DESIGNATED AS NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSE RECOGNITION DAY.
Since 1972, a day is set aside to honor nurses for the work they do to contribute to the well-being, academic success, and life-long achievement of children in the educational setting. School nurse day falls each May during the birthday week of Florence Nightingale, the founder of nursing. This is not a day of giving gifts, but rather, a day of recognizing Newton school nurses for their important contribution to our students. Lincoln-Eliot is very fortunate to have Nurse Heather Gagnon caring for the children and faculty of Lincoln-Eliot School.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL NURSE? CHECK OUT THE MAY NEWSLETTER FROM NURSE HEATHER GAGNON (ATTACHED).

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NEWTON SERVES:
Did you notice this week how beautiful the school grounds look? That is because of the hard work and community involvement of Lincoln-Eliot families. Thank you to L-E parents Amy Pollack Howard and Nora Zizlsperger for organizing Lincoln-Eliot’s Sixth Annual Newton Serves Day. Thank you to the many L-E families who came to school to help that day. We laid new fiber chips on the playground and weeded and mulched all the beds. We also began to spruce up the space between the two buildings in the front of the school. It is our goal to turn this space into a beautiful courtyard for families and friends to gather. Watch for more to come!

SAVE THE DATES:

Grade 3 RECORDER AND VOCAL CONCERT- MAY 12TH
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT- JUNE 4^TH
FAMILY MATH MORNING- JUNE 10^TH
GRADE 5 GRADUATION CEREMONY- JUNE 24^TH 10:30 AM

2015 Newton Schools Foundation Honor Thy Teacher

May 4-8 is Teacher Appreciation Week. Say “Thank You” to the exceptional teachers and staff who motivate, educate and inspire your students to be the best they can be by participating in the Honor Thy Teacher campaign. Newton Schools Foundation created this special program for parents to honor teachers by giving a gift in their name. You may also choose to honor a special education aide, a fine arts or music teacher, or a coach or counselor who has touched your child’s life. Suggested donation is $25 per teacher/staff member.

NSF celebrates Newton Public Schools teachers and staff by:

• Notifying honored teachers and staff of your gift
• Sharing honoree names with the Superintendent and Principals.
• Listing all honored teachers and staff in the Newton TAB

You can make your donation on line at www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org or by mailing your donation to Newton Schools Foundation, 246 Dudley Road, Newton, MA 02459.  Please include the names of teachers and/or staff at which school that you are honoring.  Flyers will be going home in elementary school backpacks in the next week.

Newton Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises funds to enhance the quality of education in Newton’s public schools.  All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

CLASSROOM NEWS…

 From Mr. Rota: Connecting Physical Education to Your Family…

On Wednesday, May 6, Lincoln-Eliot will participate in the Massachusetts Walk and Bike to School Day.  This day is promoted by the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School.  This is a great way to connect fitness and health and PE lessons to your children and family.

The purpose of this day is to learn about safe choices when being active and to promote fitness and wellness.  This year in Physical Education, your child has learned many important lessons about fitness and exercise.

Currently, 2^nd -5^th graders have been focusing on jumping rope (a challenging skill as well as great fitness activity). Earlier in the winter we had a fitness unit where students learned about and practiced strength exercises and cardiovascular endurance. Throughout the year, students have improved their fitness by learning many exercises, and lots of hard work.  Ask your children about what they are learning in PE, so they can teach you, which makes their learning stronger. I hope to see many of you walking and biking to school on the morning of May 6.

UNDERSTANDING OUR DIFFERENCES PROGRAM
Understanding our Differences, a disabilities awareness curriculum, is delivered to all Newton students in grades 3-5 by parent volunteers.   All Lincoln-Eliot parents, regardless of your child’s grade, are invited to participate in this dynamic program.   In Spring, 2015 we will be delivering the following units:

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

Grade 3 (Blindness):                                       Monday, May 4, 2015     10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.               

Grade 4 (Intellectual Disabilities):            Thursday, May 14, 2015               12:45 – 2:45 p.m.

There is a 2 hour time commitment on the day of the unit and 30-60 minutes to train for the unit at your convenience with on-line materials.

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@gmail.com.

FUNDRAISING…

NOW HAPPENING! OTIS SPUNKMEYER COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER
It’s time for the Otis Spunkmeyer® Cookie Dough Fundraiser!

Order delicious, ready-to-bake Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, brownies and pretzels.
WHEN: Monday, April 27^th through Friday, May 8^th. 

When purchased, Meadow Farms Fundraising will donate a portion of the proceeds back to L-E! http://www.meadowfarms.com/otis-spunkmeyer/

Questions?  Contact Carly at carly3380@gmail.com

GRADE 5 ONLINE AUCTION …
Please support our fifth graders by participating in the online auction. Your support will help fund the Crossroads for Kids Camp Program at Camp Wing in Duxbury. This 3 day camp trip is the culminating activity for Lincoln-Eliot fifth graders. It is an experience they talk about for years to come.

https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/browse.action?auctionId=239736268

GRADE 5 SAVERS CLOTHING DRIVE…
While cleaning out closets for spring, please save outgrown clothing and unwanted items for the Fifth Grade

Savers Clothing Drive on May 16^th. Proceeds to help fund the Grade 5 Camp Trip.

GRADE 5 BERTUCCI’S FUNDRAISER…
Eat out on Tuesday May 19^th at the local Bertucci’s (275 Centre Street) and Bertucci’s will donate 15% of your order to the Grade 5 Camping Trip! A flyer with a coupon will be going home with the students.

AMAZON SHOPPERS…
With the upcoming holiday season, don’t forget to access amazon.com through the PTO website. Our school receives up to 10% of all purchases simply purchased through this link.

RAFFLEPALOOZA to Change…
After much deliberation it has been decided that Rafflepalooza will be done as an online auction this year instead of an evening event. More details to follow.

Labels for Education will be ending this MAY.
April is our final push for labels.  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! With your support, office supplies were just ordered for Donna McLoughlin!

STOP AND SHOP:
Thank you to Diane Collins for organizing our Stop & Shop A+ Rewards Program. The total to date that L-E families has earned is $1,733.10! This is a wonderful source of revenue for L-E since it comes from dollars our families spend anyone on weekly groceries. If you have signed up, please keep using your card. At this point in the year, registration is closed to new members.

DONOR’S CHOOSE:

Mr. Raisner, Grade 2
My Project: Interactive Projector
Total Project Cost: $1945.00
$1529.00 TO GO

Having an interactive projector will allow my students to use this technology as a tool for their learning. The work that’s projected on the board can be moved around and manipulated. For example, when learning about geometry, students will be able to transpose shapes on top of each other. Using an interactive projector is a 21st century skill for students.

Several upper grade classrooms have this technology available to them. Getting them used to it now will help them in the future.

You can support Mr. Raisner’s Project by linking to:
http://www.donorschoose.org/raisner

COMMUNITY NEWS… 

2015 COACH JONES’ SUMMER BASKETBALL CLINIC AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY June 29^th to July 2^nd for boys age 7-18 and girls age 12-14.
The Joe Jones Basketball Clinic is a four day experience that will focus on the fundamentals of basketball through station work and competition, with strong emphasis on shooting, ball handling and individual offensive and defensive skills.  Our camp will stress the importance of fundamentals, smart decision-making and hard work while having fun along the way.  Campers will be divided by age and skill level to ensure that each camper has a meaningful experience.  All campers will receive one-on-one coaching from members of the Boston University Men’s Basketball Staff as well as from members of both the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams. http://www.coachjonesbasketballclinics.com

SPACE CAMP…
Summer Program for Academic and Creative Encounters

SPACE Camp is a four-week summer enrichment program for students entering kindergarten through students entering ninth grade. SPACE is a terrific opportunity for students. We offer two programs – an upper school (entering grade 5-entering grade 9) and a lower school (entering kindergarten-entering grade four). During the upper school program, students are given the opportunity to become involved in program courses of their own choosing. During the lower school program, students are assigned to age appropriate groups. They will work with staff members in art, music, science, movement, games, recreation, drama, and other enrichment activities.

This summer we will be located at: F.A. Day Middle School

Please visit our website below for more information, or email us with any questions!

http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/spacecamp

From Newton Community Partnerships for Children and Families…

Upcoming Events…..

Annual Brain Building Literacy Fair,
Saturday, May 2, held at Family ACCESS, 492 Waltham St, 10:30am to 12:30pm, ages 0-7

Dads’ & Kids’ Night,
Tuesday, May 5, held at West Suburban YMCA, Newton, 6:30pm to 7:30 pm, ages 3-8

Food, Family, Celebrate picnic
for families who are in need of resources, Thursday,      May 14, held at Creative Start Playground, 5:30pm to 7:00pm

All Events are FREE

Starting on April 29, 2015, Lincoln-Eliot 5th Grade will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique items to bid on to raise money for our organization – and the more items we have the more money we can raise, so we’re asking for your help.

The auction will run from April 29, 2015 to May 10, 2015, with proceeds going to Lincoln-Eliot 5th grade camping trip. The trip is a once in a lifetime experience. All the 5th grade students at Lincoln-Eliot will spend 2 nights at an overnight camp with their classmates before they move on to middle school. Amazing memories and great friendships!

https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?auctionId=239736268

It’s time for the Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough Fundraiser!

Order delicious, ready-to-bake Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, brownies and pretzels.
When purchased, Meadow Farms Fundraising will donate a portion of the proceeds back to L-E!

WHEN: Monday, April 27th through Friday, May 8th.

Look for the Meadow Farms flyer in your child’s purple folder, or get a sneak peak at the flyer:
http://www.meadowfarms.com/otis-spunkmeyer/

Questions?  Contact Carly at carly3380@gmail.com

All proceeds benefit the L-E PTO!

Join us this Sunday, April 26th fro 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (RAIN OR SHINE)

Show your Lincoln-Eliot Pride and join us in Lincoln-Eliot’s 6^th Annual Newton Serves Day.

At the end of each school day, Lincoln-Eliot families gather to meet one another and let their children play in in the butterfly garden or in the “courtyard” in front of the school. In the playground, friends meet to run and climb. These are places where you see Lincoln-Eliot families connecting and friends laughing and playing.

Help us spruce up Lincoln-Eliot’s exterior spaces and playground. We will be spreading mulch, raking, weeding, preparing the butterfly garden, planting some flowers and getting our playground ready for the warm weather.

Come join us for 1 hour or for the morning.

Parent workers are needed, as well as kids willing to roll us their sleeves!  Everyone can pitch in.

For more information, contact arpollack2@yahoo.com or noraziz@gmail.com

Do you need extra support with your child care expenses?http://thenewtonpartnership.org/what-we-do/child-care-fund/

The Newton Partnership, Inc. awards financial assistance for child care to income-eligible families residing in Newton or for children who are currently enrolled in Newton Public Schools. To qualify, the child care provider must be licensed and recipients will be determined by lottery.

Click here to download the scholarship application for use from July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016.

Important Information for Applicants
Child Care Scholarship Funds must be used for child care coverage provided by alicensed provider(s) between July 1, 2015–June 30, 2016. $1,000 Scholarships are awarded to income eligible families residing in Newton or for children who are currently enrolled in Newton Public Schools.

Find out more about scholarship income-based eligibility here.

Important Dates
Deadlines must be strictly observed.

May 15, 2015: Deadline for completed applications including all required documents to be submitted for lottery eligibility.

May 18, 2015: Child Care Scholarship Lottery Drawing

May 22, 2015: Letters are mailed to all applicants; Scholarship recipients will be sent instructions for next steps.

June 22, 2015: Deadline to return completed Parent/Guardian and Provider documents to The Newton Partnership, Inc.

Submitting Your Application and Supporting Documents

By mail:
U.S. Postal Service postmarked by deadline date.
The Newton Partnership, Inc.
Child Care Scholarship Fund
246 Dudley Rd
Newton, MA 02459

By hand:
All pages, together in an envelope or paperclip, delivered to the HHS Office by 5 p.m. on deadline date.

The Newton Partnership, Inc.
Child Care Scholarship Fund
c/o Health & Human Services (HHS) Dept. City Hall
1000 Commonwealth Ave
Newton, MA 02459

Come help with one of the biggest fund raisers for Lincoln Eliot, RafflePalooza.  You can help us out by signing up for one (or more) of the sessions below, we are looking for:

6 people to set up on  at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 
6-8 people for sales for kids portion 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
8 people for sales for adult portion 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm 
8 people for clean up 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Email susanneg4@hotmail.com to sign up, make sure you include the times you are able to help.

There is still room available for April Vacation Week. A fun filled week with daily themed activities and 3 field trips are being offered. Field Trip sign ups are available at The Club. $50 for the week or $15 per day. Contact Les at lwhitham@newtonbgc.com for Scholarship information.Click the link below for full details or contact the Club at (617) 630-2066

April Vacation Schedule

Spring Sports Update

Free Baseball Clinics
Starting Friday, May 1st, The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club will be offering 15 members free baseball clinics.

Click Here For Information

Sign up with mike at mdoran@newtonbgc.com
Free Football Clinics
The Mount Ida College Mustangs Football Players will be running Football Clinics every Tuesday, Starting March 28th, from 2:00-3:30pm for Club Members.

Contact Mike at mdoran@newtonbgc.com for more information
Alumni Basketball
Calling all Club Members, Past and Present!!! Starting April 30th, The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club will be offering Community Basketball every Thursday, from 6:30-8:30 pm, Through the Newton Community Partnership.
Yoga Classes
The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club and Michael Massey, Certified Yoga Instructor, Are offering Free Yoga Classes to Club Members.

Sign up with Mike at mdoran@newtonbgc.com
Girls Lacrosse
The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club and Beaver Country are looking for 10-15 Girls to run a Free Lacrosse Clinic

If you are interested, contact mike at mdoran@newtonbgc.com for more information and to sign up

Headfirst Summer Camps is an award-winning national camp organization located in Brookline, MA.  As the official partner of the Red Sox, they’ve run Red Sox Baseball Camps since 2011 and this summer are bringing multi-sport day camp for camper’s ages 5-13 to the campus of Hellenic College from July 13-August 3^rd.  With over 16 years of experience they know how to run the safest programs, create the most compelling curriculum and hire the best staff. If you want your children to thrive in an engaging environment where they’re able to try new things and make new friends, enroll at headfirstcamps.com before it’s too late.  They are currently running a special PTO discount of 25% which will expire May 1^st 2015.  Please enter the code NPS25 at checkout to get 25% off.

Multi-Sport Camp is for young campers of all ability and experience levels who are interested in engaging and exploring a variety of sports, rather than focusing on one in particular. The Multi-Sport program is built on Headfirst’s approach of “effort over results”, and on foundational team skills of leadership, sportsmanship and collaboration.  Each morning, the staff arrives at camp with one goal: to create the Best Day Ever. Every Day.

Click here to watch the camp video or visit our website at www.headfirstcamps.com and learn more about Headfirst Multi-Sport Camp at Hellenic College.  Have questions or want to talk to a team member? Contact them anytime at 617-449-4972 or info@headfirstcamps.com.