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Contact info |
PTO Co-Prez
Principal
Gina Healy
617-559-9100
Office Fax
617-559-9103
Gayle Larson, RN
School Nurse
617-559-9140
Student Services
617-559-9123
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| Dear Day families, |
Here's hoping everyone is staying nice and warm during these cold winter days and nights.
The Day PTO has a lot scheduled in the next couple of months so please be sure to read the e-newsletter when you receive it.
Reminders:
School is closed next Monday, January 18th for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Next Tuesday, January 19th is the state's Special Senate Election. Don't forget to vote! |
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Day @ Night Volunteers Needed |
Would you like to help out with the Progressive Dinner but don't want to be a host? Volunteers are needed to help out with smaller jobs such as putting mailing labels on invitations. The Planning Committee can use your help even if you only have an hour to spare.
To lend a hand contact Phyllis or Susan at copresidents@daypto.org or call Susan at 617-630-5767. |
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Green Day on February 4th |
Come and learn about Day Middle School's carbon footprint, how sustainable agriculture works and how much oil is in a bottle of water!
On Thursday, February 4th, Day Middle School will be presenting its first Green Day. There will be exhibits in the library, speakers in the classrooms and maybe even games in the gym all designed to help us better understand our relationship to and impact on the earth.
We are in need of volunteers to help set up, staff exhibits and clean up. If you are able to help out please contact Ramona Hamblin . |
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Faculty Foul-Ups |
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Faculty Foul-Ups is scheduled for the afternoon of Friday, February 5th. For those of you new to the school, Faculty Foul-Ups is a Day School tradition in the form of a basketball shooting competition between members of the Day faculty. Students and staff submit guesses (for a small fee) as to how many baskets certain teachers will make, who will make the most, etc. Students with correct guesses get small prizes. Winning teachers also get prizes.
The Faculty Foul-Ups committee is in need of some parents who can spare a bit of lunch time any day between Monday, Feb. 1st to Friday, Feb. 5th to help sell "guesses" If you can help out please contact Lisa Conti. |
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Night of Comedy to Benefit Trevor Martinez-Tobin |
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Friday, February 5, 7PM
Legends Hall of Fame Grill
249 Lexington Street, Waltham Many of you know Trevor who is on the Azure team in 6th grade at Day. But you may not know that Judy Tobin, Trevor's legal Guardian and Grandmother, is currently in the hospital with a long and arduous recovery ahead of her. This fundraiser is to benefit Trevor, as he will require help to secure his hopes of staying at Day Middle school for the remainder of the year, along with other necessities in order to ease his time of transition. Please join your neighbors and friends for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy with two nationally-recongnized comediannes. Be prepared to laugh - they are funny, smart and ready to entertain you! Our two FABULOUS comediennes are:
The cost of the event is $30 per person. You can pay online through PayPal or at the door. To attend, or to help out, contact Marcy Rizzo. And thank you in advance! |
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Day @ Night Progressive Dinner |
Day's 1st Annual Progressive Dinner (aka Day @ Night) is coming up in early March -- and we need hosts! Do you enjoy cooking and entertaining people in your home? If so, then please consider signing up to be a host household for the Progressive Dinner. You get to choose your own menu and you can have a co-host to help you out if you'd like. The Progressive Dinner will be on Saturday, March 6th (snow date Sunday, March 7th). If you're interested in hosting a dinner or need more information please contact the PTO co-presidents at copresidents@daypto.org.
Invitations will be mailed out soon so watch your mailbox! |
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Paying for Your Child's College Education: What Middle School Parents Can Do Now |
Monday, March 15th, 7:00 to 9:00pm, Day Middle School library
(Snow date, March 22nd)
Neil Blicher, CFP®, financial planner from Baystate Financial Services, and Larry Dannenberg, founder, College Solutions, will give you a lay of the land towards financing a college education and tips about what you can do now to be better prepared. Come with questions or better yet, send your questions now to Allison Hausman and she'll make sure to pass them on so your concerns will be addressed.
RSVPs appreciated but not required to Allison.
Neil Blicher, CFP® has 15 years of experience in financial services. As a financial planner for Baystate Financial Services he provides comprehensive financial planning solutions to his clients. Prior to joining Baystate Financial Services Neil held several positions at Fidelity Investments including Managing Director for institutional clients and Vice President of Guidance Products. He holds a BA from Wesleyan University and a Masters degree from the Kellogg School of Management where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa. He is a Certified Financial Planner™, holds Series 6, 63 & 7 securities registrations and is licensed to sell life, accident and variable insurance.
Larry Dannenberg is founder of College Solutions and a frequent public speaker. Mr. Dannenberg helps families find the right college; the right fit for the student academically, socially and financially. He assists families with the complete college admissions and financial aid processes.
College Solutions has been helping families in the college admission and financial aid processes for 20 years. They specialize in helping divorced families, business owners, students with learning disabilities, as well as students that are exceptional, artists, athletes and the average student.
Prior to forming College Solutions Larry spent 20 years in high technology sales, marketing, R&D and M&A - reporting to various CEOs of Fortune 500 firms.
College Solutions sells no financial products nor are they associated with any financial services firms.
Disclaimer: The Day PTO does not endorse any individuals providing financial services, financial services firms or college assistance firms. Mr. Blicher and Mr. Dannenberg are invited to speak purely for informational purposes only. |
Warmly,
Archana, Phyllis, & Susan
Day PTO Co-presidents
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