Constellations:   South Shore Stars newsletter    May 2012
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IN THIS ISSUE
2012 40 Under 40 Awards
Afterschool News
Volunteer Days
High School Program News

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Seeking Nominations for

3rd Annual  

Stars 40 Under 40 Awards!

Stars is now accepting nominations for its 3rd annual "40 Under 40 Awards" recognizing emerging South Shore leaders who are making a difference in business and the community.

 

In order to be eligible for consideration, nominees must live or work on the South Shore and be under the age of 40 by August 1, 2012. The emphasis is on leadership potential in business, government, the arts, education, human services, health care or public service. An individual's community involvement will also be considered.

Link to Nomination Form


 Nominations must be received by June 30, 2012. Honorees will be selected by an independent panel of judges, with the 2012 "40 Under 40" award recipients announced in August. Awardees will then be honored at a gala reception to be held September 28 at Siros at Marina Bay in Quincy.

 

 

Stars Afterschool News

 

Trophy
Alexcia Bailey hoists the trophy to celebrate her win in the final elimination round at the Stars Robotics Rally on March 21st. The Weymouth Afterschool Stars team earned the right to display the trophy at their afterschool program until the next robotics rally.

  

   

 

 

Randolph Extended Day Stars Running Club

On Saturday, May 12th, under a cloudless bright blue sky, 420 runners and walkers participated in the 2012 William Pasquantonio Memorial 5K Road Race.  The Randolph Extended Day Stars running club came out in force!

Stars to hold Early Childhood Fair May 19

 Early Childhood Fair Flyer  

 


A baby animal petting farm, music activities, games and crafts are just a few of the activities that will be available at Stars' Early Childhood Fair, to be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday May 19 at St. Mary's School Auditorium, 30 Seton Way, Randolph.

Geared to families with children age 8 and under, the Early Childhood Fair will feature storytelling, healthy snacks, movement activities and door prizes as well as parent resources for keeping kids safe and healthy.
 Safe SummerToddler & bunny

 

 

Volunteer Days
Thank you to our winter/spring Volunteer partners:

 

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
Su Joun - Weymouth Afterschool Stars Robotics Coach
Nolan Kelly - Randolph High School Stars Student Mentor
MILTON ACADEMY GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM
Volunteer Landscaping Crew - Randolph Preschool
STATE STREET
Global Volunteers - Playground Clean-up at Weymouth & Quincy
SPIRIT OF STATE STREET
Early Head Start Curriculum Kits
 

Volunteer mentors worked with students in our after school programs; volunteer crews raked away winter's debris from our playgrounds and assembled dozens of curriculum kits for our Early Head Start family child care homes.

 

Many, many thanks for all your hard work!

Spirit of State Street 2.12
The Spirit came out in force to help us assemble curriculum kits.
 
Students help with the wheelbarrel tasks.
State Street at WPS
State Street volunteers helped with a spring spruce-up at Weymouth Preschool
RHS STARS Showcase Digital Media Projects

Trojan War stop motion animation project
Stop Motion Animation project depicting the Trojan War

Video production, digital photography and culinary skills were just a few of the talents on display when the Randolph High School Stars program presented its annual Spring Showcase on Wednesday May 2 at Randolph High School. The showcase spotlighted the many activities and projects completed by students participating in the Randolph High School Stars program.

Funded by a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant, the out-of-school time program provides academic support and enrichment activities to academically at-risk students in grades 9 through 11.  

 


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Administration office:
200 Middle Street
East Weymouth, MA  02189
(781) 331-8505  

 

Mission Statement:
Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth programs, using a family support approach, that enhance the development of children from economically and culturally diverse families through collaboration with parents, schools and communities.