Summer is fast approaching, and we know your summer planning has started! The goal of our camp is to provide the opportunities for our campers to engage in fun and educational experiments, while fostering their creative and athletic potential.  We love to see our campers grow, build new friendships and share new experiences with their peers.  Our day will be structured with both large and small group time with a variety of sports, crafts, experiments and free time.

We are committed to helping all children have a quality summer camp experience regardless of your families financial situation. We do have scholarships available on a limited basis. Please contact Les at lwhitham@newtonbgc.com for more information.

You can register online or download an application for printing by clicking here:
http://www.newtonbgc.com/summer-camp.php 

Camp will begin on June 29th!

New This Year – Cove Theme Days
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays our camp will meet at The Boys & Girls Club. We will then travel by bus as a group to the Cove in Auburndale. Each week we will experience a new theme. Campers will participate in special group activities, arts & crafts, sports and science. All of our activities will be based around our theme weeks Breaks for food, hydration, and relaxation are evenly spaced throughout. Our Camp Goes Swimming Every Day!

April Vacation is almost here!
April 20th the 25th 

The Boys & Girls club will be open from 9AM to 6PM for our vacation program. We will have lots of fun activities, field trips and in-house entertainment. for more information check out our brochure.

http://www.newtonbgc.com/2015-April-Vacation-Program.php 

Plowshares plays outside daily (weather permitting). All children need boots and snowpants to go outside.  There is not really any place to play on the playground that does not have snow at the moment.  As the snow melts, it will turn to mud and water, another reason to keep wearing those protective coverings.  Also, be sure your child’s belongings are all labeled.

PARENT CONFERENCES: Teachers are now holding spring parent conferences. If you have not yet scheduled a conference, please contact your child’s classroom teacher. 

RECESS: Please continue to ensure your children dress appropriately with coats, hats, mittens, snow-pants and snow boots. I have a feeling we will need boots through the spring as the snow melts and the playground is wet and muddy. J

UPCOMING PTO PROGRAMS:
We will need parent helpers for the upcoming PTO Programs at school:

1. Kindergarten Program: Emile Boon, author and illustrator. Tues. 3/17
2. Grade 4 Program: Rocks and Minerals, Discovery Museum, Tues. 3/17
3. Grade 1 Program: Amelia Earhart of Historical Perspectives, Fri. 3/27

Interested parents please contact elainesmithpurcell@gmail.com to get more information and the schedule.

RAISENR’S GR. 2 COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT:
Mr. Raisner’s Class is raising money for their pen pal class in Costa Rica. The La Paz School students are making eco bricks to build garbage cans for trash and waste. Money will go towards buying cement, paint, and chicken wire to build walls. To learn more about ecobricks, please visit this website: www.ecobricks.org.

Please bring bottles and cans to Room 318 through March 28^th. (See the attached flyer for details.

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.

Grade 5 (Autism Spectrum Disorders): Friday, April 17, 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 .

DONOR’S CHOOSE
Mr. Raisner, Grade 2
My Project: Interactive Projector
Total Project Cost: $1945.00

$1897.00 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… 

MAYOR’S STEM NIGHT
DATE: MARCH 30, 2015
LOCATION: Newton North High School Cafeteria

About Mayor’s STEM Nights:
Mayor Setti D. Warren has started a new event series with local STEM industry businesses featuring an interactive, participatory experience to spark Newton students’ interest in STEM. These nights are a time for our students to get their hands on the latest technology, hear from local innovators and get excited about all that STEM has to offer. Each evening will be a partnership with a local business in the STEM field and will involve a speaking program as well as an interactive workshop for young people.

In partnership with the Newton Public Schools, we are committed to reaching out to our most vulnerable populations including young women, minorities and low-income children and families in an effort to help bridge the achievement gap. By partnering with STEM industry businesses, the “Mayor’s STEM Nights” will provide students with an exciting, hands-on experience that will demonstrate the practical application of STEM beyond the classroom and help to generate interest in the many opportunities STEM offers.  Local innovators will also share their own stories about how they became interested in the STEM disciplines, what led them to their current career paths and answer students’ questions.

Event Schedule:

6:00pm – Public begins to arrive and food is available buffet style

6:30pm – Speaking Program

• Mayor Setti D. Warren
• Superintendent David A. Fleishman
• Employees of Featured Business
• 7:00pm Workshop/Interactive Portion
• 8:00pm   Wrap-Up and Conclusion of evening

Please contact Youth Services at youthservices@newtonma.gov with any questions.

(For more information, see the flyer in the flyer folder on the L-E website.)

FREE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM THROUGH NewTV.
Joe Garozzo, the Director of Educational Media at NewTV will be running a free after school program on Tuesdays in March (3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th) from 12:30 – 2pm for interested students.

Students will learn how to storyboard, write scripts and use video cameras to create music videos and public service announcements, which will then be aired on NewTV’s Education Channel after the class is completed. Enrollment will be capped at 12 students and will beon a first come, first serve basis.

To sign up, please contact joeg@newtv.org.

Boston Symphony Orchestra’s
DARTS SUMMER CAMP

2015 Days in the Arts Summer Camp 

The BSO’s popular overnight summer camp is now open for pre-application.  For more than four decades, the BSO has provided thousands of children throughout Massachusetts with an opportunity to participate in this multi-arts/creative writing overnight camp in the beautiful Berkshires.

Newton students currently in grades 5, 6, & 7 are eligible to participate in Week 6, JULY 27 – 31, 2015.  Only 15 students from Newton will be selected to participate by lottery.  Pre-applications with details about the program are available from the arts teachers in your school.

Pre-applications must be returned to the Fine Arts office no later than 4:00PM on Thursday, March 19^th, Newton Public Schools, 100 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460. Pre-Applications Now Available

MARCH 19^th DEADLINE, FOR PRE-APPLICATION LOTTERY

 Details and pre-application also available on the web

 http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/darts

Save the date for Spring into Swing
Jazz concert & reception featuring jazz vocalist Semenya McCord to benefit NPS Creative Arts & Sciences 2015–2016 programs.

April 10, 2015
7pm – 10pm
Newton South High School

Newton Public Schools’ Creative Arts & Sciences Concert Series performer, Semenya McCord, has been invited to present a very special concert for Newton parents, faculty, and friends. Limited tickets for this 21+ event go on sale February 23rd.

Look for flyers in February. For more information contact Stacey Moriarty at stacey_moriarty@newton.k12.ma.us

NEWTON LITTLE LEAGUE…
Registration for the 2015 Spring Season is Open!

Newton Little League baseball is for boys and girls, ages 4 through 12.

Beginners and advanced players- Everyone is placed on a team!

Register today at: www.NewtonLLBaseball.org

Outdoor Adventure Summer Program
The Outdoor Adventure Summer Program at Nahanton Park still has space available to those who are still looking for summer camp programs! Outdoor Adventure offers 2^nd-6^th graders a two-week outdoor environmental awareness experience.  Come spend time with us discovering the natural world, making new friends, fishing, canoeing, and playing fun games.

Monday-Friday: 9am-1pm, extended day available until 3pm

Session 1: June 29-July 10 (no camp July 3)
Session 2: July 13- July 24
Session 3: July 27- Aug. 7
Session 3.5 (grades 4-6 only): Aug. 10-14

For more information check the Newton Parks and Recreation Website at newtonma.gov/gov/parks/camps/ and register at activityreg.com

Nature Spotters

Spend select Saturdays exploring the river, searching for bugs, learning about local habitats and discovering nature.  Nature Spotters will take part in fun-filled activities including trail walks, nature games, crafts, stories, and much more.

March 21– Animal Tracking
April 25– From Seed to Seedling
Time: 2-3:15pm
Grades: K-5
Fee: $12 per class

Registration: activityreg.com

For more information about Nature Spotters call Newton Parks and Recreation at 617-796-1525.

Super Saturdays- GIVE US YOUR KIDS!
Need a night out without the kids? Bring your children (grades K-5) to Newton Lower Falls Community center for a fun, supervised Saturday night program from 6:00-9:00 pm.  We provide a popcorn/pretzel snack and entertain your children with games, crafts, and movies.

Super Saturdays is typically offered on the second Saturday of the month during the school year and will occur on the following dates:

March 14, April 11, May 9, and June 13.
$15 for individual registration and $25 for family. Register online to reserve your spot today at activityreg.com or just show up!

Party for a Purpose!
Saturday, April 11^th 8:00pm-12:00am,
Social Restaurant, 320 Washington Street, Newton

Help Keep Kids Safe!
Support the Child Assault Prevention Program (CAP)

Please join us for a fun filled evening to raise money and awareness for our children and community. Since 1991, CAP has been dedicated to building a community where children are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by taught skills, and protected by caring, supportive adults.

To purchase tickets or to make a donation please visit: www.capfundraiser2015.eventbrite.com

If you have any questions please contact Dan Demeo at 617-650-2864 or dandemeo@remax.net.

The students are out at 12:30.

We are enrolling for Plowshares Summer Program! …………

We are happy to announce that we are now enrolling for our summer program at Newton North High School!!  Our summer program is run by our experienced After School staff that will ensure your child’s day will be filled with fun!

Teachers plan activities based on themes through out the summer.   Besides the weekly indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, and walks to the library and nearby playgrounds, 1 or 2 day/week swimming lessons (at an extra cost) and daily free swim will be offered! We are looking forward to an exciting summer!

Important Information:

Dates: Monday, June 29 to Tuesday, August 25

Hours of Operation: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Tuition Rates: $370 per week (Two week minimum) 

Grades: Children entering K through 5th grades

Stop by the Plowshares office or visit our website plowshareschildcare.org for an enrollment form if you are interested in having your child join us this summer!

Mr. Raisner, Grade 2
My Project: Interactive Projector
Project Cost: $1945.00

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

The Lincoln-Eliot School Site Council and PTO have constructed a survey to learn how our PTO can best support and involve our families. Please take a few minutes and click on the link below to provide us with feedback so we can build a stronger and better supportive PTO for Lincoln-Eliot.

Thank you in advance for your time and thoughts.

http://preview.tinyurl.com/lepto2015