Cabot Contact Info
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Main Office: 559-9400CASP: 964-2749
Gym: 559-9407
Food Service
In-house: 559-9412
Ed Center: 559-9015
Inclusion Facilitator: 559-9409
Nurse: 559-9404
Library: 559-9406
Psych/Social Worker: 559-9405 Call Back/ Safe Arrival: 559-9390
(Call by 8:20 to report tardiness and absences)
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Submissions for the next edition of the Jabberwock are due at 5 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Please email your contributions to us at jabbereditor@gmail.com or place a hard copy of your message in the Jabberwock mailbox in the main office.
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September 2009
September 23 Back to School Night/PTO Expo 6:15 PM
September 25 PTO meeting and welcome coffee 8:35 - 9:30 AM
September 27 Yom Kippur begins at sundown
September 28 Yom Kippur, NO SCHOOL
September 29 Cabot Community Supper, Cabot Field 5-7 PM
(rain date 9/30/09)
October 2009
October 1 1st Full day for kindergarten "B" students
October 3 PTO gift wrap fundraiser ends
October 5 1st Full day for kindergarten "A" students
October 6 School Council meeting, 5-7 PM
October 6 PTO Council, Ed Center, room 210 7:30-9 PM
October 7 International Walk to School Day
October 12 Columbus Day, NO SCHOOL
TBD School Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m.
October 21 PTO K-1 coffee, 8:35 a.m.
October 21 Papa Gino's fundraiser
October 22 Early Release Day, 12:30 p.m. dismissal
October 27 Affinity Group 12:30 p.m.
October 30 Wellness Day
October 30 CASP Haunted House 4:00-5:30 p.m.
10/31/2009 - 11/2/2009 Halloween UNICEF collection
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From the Principal |
From my perspective, what I saw as I stood in the front hall on the first day of school was how happy and energized both staff and children were to be back at Cabot after a long and hopefully happy summer.
This year the Cabot staff will continue their work as professional learning communities focusing on four essential questions:
- What knowledge, skills, and dispositions do we want our children to learn?
- How will we know when they have learned them?
- How will we respond when they haven't learned them?
- What will we do when they already know them?
At Back to School Night, you should get the answer to the first question and as the year progresses, the other three. In each room you should see three blue and white posters labeled Cabot Messages which help to address the issue of dispositions. For us at Cabot dispositions are the attitudes, values, and habits students bring to the learning process. Effective dispositions means students are ready, willing, and able to engage profitably with learning.
As far as accomplishing this, Cabot teachers teach children to believe in themselves and be confident learners. In other words, they teach a constructive theory of development and a growth mindset. To be consistent and develop a common language we have posted three important messages for our students. If they hear the same message in the same language every year at Cabot, it is sure to be internalized and practiced. I include my thinking on the value of these messages below each message. I hope you agree.
Think You Can, Work Hard, Get Smart
This underlines the notion of intelligence as something constructed, something one can build. It is an idea easily taught to young children: "If you believe in yourself, if you 'think you can', then you will be able to 'work hard' at what you are trying to learn. And if you really work, if you don't give up, you will learn. You will 'get smart'."
"Smart is not something you are, smart is something you get."
If development is understood by the child to be built up through the expenditure of effort, then the child is in control- the decision about becoming smart is in his or her own hands. Children are empowered and energized by the notion that they can choose to get smart. Instilling confidence that "smart is something that you can get," and training students in the techniques associated with getting smart should be primary objectives of education, at home and at school.
This school work I am asking you to do is important. I know you can do it. I won't give up on you.
Positive expectations and emotional support are powerful tools that adults can use to shape the confidence of children. The belief in the child expressed in this kind of communication is experienced emotionally. It is a gift, an embrace: "I believe in you, and I won't give up on you." Children need love and affirmation to grow confident and strong, and they respond to expressions of support and belief from authority figures. Building confidence must become a major objective of all instruction.
Our staff looks forward to seeing ALL parents at Back to School Night. Teachers have been preparing for this night since the beginning of school. They are very eager and excited to answer that first question (What knowledge, skills, and dispositions do we want our students to learn?) for you. By being there, you communicate and reinforce the same message Cabot wants to send to ALL students:
This school work we are asking you do is important. We know you can do it. We won't give up on you. |
PTO Pen
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 Make friends and learn about the PTO
- save these dates
As you're touring classrooms on Back-to-School Night this Wednesday, visit the new lunch room and take a spin around the PTO open house. Find out how you can get involved, meet other families, and support your child's learning at Cabot School. Also plan to attend our PTO meeting and welcome coffee this Friday, September 25, right after drop-off. We're expecting a crowd next Tuesday, September 29, at the Community Supper. Finally, if you're the parent of a kindergartner or first grader, plan to join us for a K-1 coffee on Wednesday, October 21.
Take the plunge!
Many programs at Cabot are possible only because of parent/guardian leadership, so please consider volunteering at least eight hours of your time this year, in your child's classroom or in other ways. We have tasks that can be done with small children, electronically, at night, by phone-although not all of these at the same time, and certainly not while driving! Email Sally or Lori (see below) so we can get you started.
Still time to pay your PTO dues
Thanks to the diligent efforts of Sandy Connors and her team, every family should have received a welcome packet. Please complete the forms and send them to the PTO via your child's teacher. To receive your not-to-be-missed Directory, please pay your dues today either by check or electronically; go to cabotpto.org for details. Thanks to the many who have already paid!
Welcome Committee hosts new families
Brenda Schwartz, Sandy Tise, and Jodi Vito, co-chairs of the Welcome Committee, ran a delightful first-day-of-school picnic for new families. Families had a chance to take in lots of information, meet each other, and tour the school. If you see a new parent/guardian standing alone on the blacktop, please continue the good work of this committee by introducing yourself.
Acknowledgment Committee makes teachers and staff happy
Under the leadership of Sharon Dwyer and Ayako Samuels, the Acknowledgment Committee is already hard at work. They welcomed teachers and staff with delicious breakfast foods on the second day of school, and they will be providing healthy snacks for the same crew on the afternoon of Back-to-School Night. If you'd like to join this rewarding committee, please email Sharon (jsordwyer@verizon.net) or Ayako (ayako.samuels@gmail.com).
Picture Day brings smiles
With the help of Ms. Driscoll and numerous parent volunteers, including but probably not limited to Mona Lisa Neville, June Ferestien, Jen Abbott, Jeanmarie Patriacca, Julie Lindstrom, Sandy Connors, Faith Witte, Margaret Wazuka, Ann Duvall, Sarah Hemphill, Rebeca Craig, Amy Fleischman, Jessica Peters, Julie Bourgoin, and Abbe Dalton, students were photographed outdoors on Picture Day. Thanks to all.
Feature your business in the Cabot Directory
We're looking for parents/guardians to sponsor the Cabot Directory, due out in October. Listing your company is a great way to bring in business and support Cabot simultaneously. We can even design something for you so end up with digital copy for other print advertising purposes. Contact Meryl Price (meryl@HealthPolicyMatters.com) or Moshe Sheier (moshe.sheier@mail.com) for specifics.
Welcome, or welcome back. We are looking forward to a fun and productive year.
Sally Brickell
Brickland6@rcn.com
PTO co-president
Lori Knowles
Loriknowlespto@gmail.com
PTO co-president
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| From the Nurse |
 Dear Newton Public School families:
The H1N1 (swine) influenza will continue to be a public health challenge in the upcoming school year. State and federal public health authorities believe that the disease will be easy to catch and will cause mild illness in most people. It is expected to continue to affect children more than adults. This makes influenza prevention and control measures particularly important in our schools.
New guidelines are in place to help prevent and control the spread of H1N1 influenza. We ask for your support by following these guidelines which will help to keep our students and staff healthy and learning this school year.
If your child is sick
Do not send a sick child to school. S/he will be sent home. Please call your child's school to report absence for any reason, especially for influenza-like illness. During this H1N1 influenza pandemic, school nurses will track illness in the schools, so it is important to know if your child's absence is due to influenza-like illness.
New 24-hour post-fever exclusion
Students, faculty and staff with influenza-like illness (ILI) may not return to school until they are fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine. Influenza-like illness means fever greater than 100.4 degrees F plus cough or sore throat. Other symptoms may include runny nose, body aches, headache, chills, feeling tired, and in some people, diarrhea and vomiting.
The 24-hour exclusion policy is a change from the seven-day exclusion period in effect during the spring. This guideline is similar to the policy for returning to school after other illnesses such as strep throat or seasonal influenza. The Newton Public Schools illness policy is found in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook available online at www.newton.k12.ma.us.com
Mask use & picking up sick children
Students and staff with influenza-like illness will be dismissed from school. In accordance with state and federal guidelines, face masks may be used in the school health rooms for people with influenza-like illness. Sick students may wear a mask until a parent/guardian arrives for pickup. This measure will protect other people who are around the sick student. Sick students will be isolated as much as is possible while waiting for pickup, so it is essential that parents provide current contact information and arrive promptly if called by the school nurse. Please make arrangements now should your child become ill during the school day for any reason. He or she will need to be picked up promptly and cared for at home for the duration of the illness. Consider stocking up on supplies such as a digital thermometer, fluids and fever-reducing medicine. You can find important information in Flu: What You Can Do, Caring For People at Home, a booklet that can be obtained in your school nurse's office or from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) website at www.mass.gov/dph/flu
Surveillance and school closure
School nurses will closely monitor absences every day. We will consider closing a school if the operation of the school is impacted because of significant absence among staff and students. This policy is based on federal and state guidelines intended to keep school buildings open and to continue the educational process as long as it is safe and reasonable to do so.
H1N1 vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expected to make recommendations this month about administering the H1N1 vaccine. The Newton Health & Human Services Department anticipates offering this vaccine to students and staff in accordance with the target groups established by CDC and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. More information about these target groups is available at www.cdc.gov/flu.
The H1N1 vaccine is expected to begin arriving in October and will continue coming until demand is met. It is likely two doses of H1N1 vaccine, given separately, will be required for full protection. This voluntary immunization will be free of charge and is expected to be offered at clinics after school and in the evening. Middle and High School students may be able to receive the vaccine during school hours. A signed parent/guardian consent form is required to immunize children, unless a parent or guardian is present.
Seasonal influenza vaccine
There is a different vaccine that is required to protect against the seasonal flu. It does not provide protection against H1N1 influenza. The CDC recommends that children 6 months through 18 years old receive seasonal influenza vaccine every year. Newton Public Middle and High School students will be offered the seasonal flu vaccine for a fee during the school day in October. More information about the seasonal influenza vaccine program and how to sign your child up will be provided by your school nurse, through email and posted on the city's website this month. There are many places to receive a seasonal flu vaccine in and around Newton. Visit www.newtonma.gov/flu to find nearby clinic locations.
Additional prevention measures
Influenza is spread primarily when an infected person coughs and sneezes. Frequent hand washing and avoiding touching the eyes, nose and mouth, helps to prevent catching the flu. School nurses teach children proper hand washing and cough/sneeze etiquette (into arm instead of hands). Parents can reinforce these good habits at home. Waterless hand sanitizer is available at schools. School staff will encourage frequent hand washing and use of hand sanitizers.
Where to find updates
Your child's school nurse is available to answer questions and clarify health information. Health department staff members are available to answer additional questions at (617) 796-1420. Local updates and links to detailed information can be found on the city's website at www.newtonma.gov/flu. Urgent information would be disseminated through Connect-Ed messages.
Commitment and collaboration
The Newton Public Schools and the Health & Human Services Department are working together to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff. This collaboration extends to the families of our students as we all strive to ensure that our schools provide a healthy learning environment for our children.
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Volunteers Needed
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About the Socail Action Committee and how you (and your kids!) can help! One of Cabot's core values is a commitment to school and community. The PTO's Social Action Committee (SAC) offers students and their families a way to put this value into action by organizing and promoting activities that benefit the community and local charitable organizations. This year, the committee is planning to continue much of the good work of years past including trick or treat for Unicef, a canned food drive before Thanksgiving, a holiday gift drive, and a collection of birthday party supplies for homeless children. We also hope to add a winter clothing drive this year and are open to any suggestions of new activities or charities to support.
Anyone can help! Whether you have 15 minutes of 5 hours of free time, you can get involved. This month, we are gearing up for Trick or Treat for Unicef and the donation of candy to Rosie's Place (Yes, they really do use it for special parties and treats for the children living in the shelter!) We will be meeting on Friday, October 23 at 9:30 a.m. to assemble the Unicef boxes for distribution to teachers and students. If you can't make this meeting, but would like to help, we also need help with the following:
Running off letter about UNICEF
Cut insert strips for boxes
Leave letters and boxes in teacher mailbox
Collect coins and turn to cash/check (two days of collection)
Collect Candy for Rosie's place
Bring candy to Rosie's place
Kids can: assist with collection and/or make posters to advertise the event.
So if you can help or have any ideas for this committee, please email Suzy Enyeart at srenyeart12@yahoo.com or Jen Abbott at fiveabbotts@hotmail.com Please see next month's Jabber for more ways to get involved!
Library Coffee - Library Volunteers
All are welcome to come to the Cabot Library on Thursday, September 24th from 8:30 - 9:30am to learn more about opportunities to volunteer in your child's library class. Volunteering in the library is a great chance to help out and to meet the children in your child's class. Questions, please contact Kate Johnson at kate@textreviews.com.
Understanding Our Differences
Cabot Needs Volunteers to help present this important Program throughout the year. Established in 1978 by parents of children with disabilities, Understanding Our Differences is a disability awareness program for the Newton Public School elementary schools. The program has remained committed to building an inclusive, accepting community for every child. Today six instructional units provide specific information and experiential learning activities related to:
* Blindness and Visual Impairment
* Deafness and Hard of Hearing
* Developmental Disabilities
* Learning Disabilities
* Physical Disabilities
* Chronic Medical Conditions of Asthma, Diabetes
and Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders
The curriculum combines interactive learning about disabilities with an emphasis on understanding and respect. It is constantly updated to reflect the latest medical information. The core message that every person is unique, that information about differences lessens discomfort, and that by bringing our shared human characteristics to light, we can counter attitudes that divide our communities.
Understanding Our Differences does far more than impart factual knowledge about disabilities. It creates recognition that we all share similar feelings, including the desire to be accepted and have friends. It is a classroom program with lessons that reach beyond the classroom, to inviting all kids to birthday parties and including everyone in games during recess on the playground.
Today, this nationally recognized, award-winning program is still teaching respect and tolerance to students in all 15 Newton elementary schools.
What We Need at Cabot:
- 1 -2 people to oversee the program at Cabot and be the liaison with the city.
- Grade level volunteers to help present the information during pre-determined Thursday's throughout the year. You will be given the material and guidance as to how t o succeed at these presentations.
Want to learn more or volunteer? We'd love to hear from you. Please contact either your PTO co-presidents, Sally Brickell at brickland6@rcn.com or Lori Knowles at loriknowlespto@gmail.com or contact Mary Kathryn Fallon at marykathf@aol.com. Thanks!!
Safe Routes to School
Do
you want our kids to be safe as they walk to school? Want to help them
grow up healthy? Do you have an hour a week to help make it happen?
Every
school in Newton has a Safe Routes to Schools Coordinator, to advocate
for their kids' walking safety. Unfortunately, Cabot's current
Coordinator is stepping down.
Safe Routes to School is a
federally funded program focused on helping kids develop safe and
healthy walking habits at an early age. Working with the city and the
commonwealth, the Cabot Coordinator enjoys a lot of latitude to develop
programs to encourage walking, works with school and city officials to
ensure the kids' safe walking environment, and supports ongoing walking
schoolbuses.
If you have about five hours a month, and would like to help kids walk to school safely, please contact matthew.cuddy@gmail.com to learn more about the empty Coordinator post.
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| Cabot Announcements |
 Gift Wrap is coming next week!
Cabot PTO's annual gift wrap sale will start next week on Tuesday September 22nd. This is a great time to stock up on quality wrapping
paper for the holidays and at the same time support Cabot School.
More details to follow.
Library Coffee
All are welcome to come to the Cabot Library on Thursday September 24th from 8:30 - 9:30am to learn more about opportunities to volunteer in your child's library class. Volunteering in the library is a great chance to help out and to meet the children in your child's class. Questions, please contact Kate Johnson at kate@textreviews.com.
Program Enrichments are back!!!
Money is available from the PTO for Program Enrichment grants to enhance our Cabot students' experience. Teachers, staff and parents are invited to apply. Find more information and application forms on-line at the PTO web site or in the main office Program Enrichments mailbox.
Applications are due back NOVEMBER 20th!! Get your requests in early!
Completed applications could be e-mailed to Heather Mehra at mehra217@comcast.net or dropped in the PTO Program Enrichment mailbox. Grants will be awarded in early December.If you have any questions, please feel free to email us:
Cindy Callaway at CallawayC@dnb.com
Heather Mehra at mehra217@comcast.net
Newton Girl Scouts
Third grade girls interested in joining Newton Girl Scouts this year, please contact Joanne Gatnik at jgatnik@comcast.net or 617-641-9968.
Open House for Cub Scout Pack 370
Thursday, September 24th, from 7-8pm at Second Church, 60 Highland Street, West Newton in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, please contact Robert Lakomski, robertlakomski@yahoo.com, 617-795-5956.
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Upcoming Events
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 Back to School Night
This is an evening for adults to visit the classrooms and learn about the programs at Cabot. Teachers make formal presentations about their expectations and the curriculum. We hope you can attend! The schedule will be as follows:
6:15-6:55pm K - Presentation in the Gym
Grades 1 and 2 - Presentations in Classrooms
7:00-7:20pm Entire School in Gym -
PTO Welcome, Introduction of Specialists, and Principal's Presentation
7:25-8:05pm Grades 3 through 5 - Presentations in Classrooms
September 29
Cabot Community Supper
Come gather for the Cabot Community Supper on Tuesday, September 29th from 5-7 pm (raindate 9/30) to celebrate the new school year while enjoying pizza, boogying down and capture-the-flag. The Supper will "go green" so please plan to bring your own beverage in a reusable container and consider walking. Please consider volunteering with set-up, serving, clean-up or donations of baked goods. Interested volunteers should contact sjacobs@bu.edu, gail@educationdesign.biz or jgatnik@comcast.net.
Wednesday, October 7
International Walk to School Day
International Walk to School Day is Wednesday, October 7, 2009. Cabot will be joining schools from 42 countries around the world to celebrate. In the U.S., 2,088 schools from all 50 states are scheduled to participate.
We are asking you make an effort to walk to School on Wednesday, October 7th. If walking is not feasible, try to car pool or walk to the school bus instead of driving.
Walk to School Day was established in the United States in 1997 by the Partnership for a Walkable America. Canada and Great Britain already hadwalk to school programs in place. In 2000, these three countries joined together to create International Walk to School Day.
Walk to School Day began as a simple idea - children and parents, school and local officials walking to school together on a designated day. It is an energizing event, reminding everyone of the simple joy of walking to school, the health benefits of regular daily activity, and the need for safe places to walk and bike. Schools focus on health, safety, physical activity and concern for the environment
Wednesday, October 7
Support Landscape Designers Who Helped with Cabot Community Park
Please come out and help support COGdesign who will be showcasing NYC public garden designer Lynden Miller at 6:00-8:00 on Wednesday, October 7th at One Financial Center, overlooking the Boston Greenway, in Boston.
COGdesign is a non-profit organization matching pro bono landscape designers with local community organizations. Through this program, local landscape designer Martha Gangemi developed a wonderful long-range design plan for the Cabot Community Park which is adjacent to the Cabot School and includes native plantings and incorporates K - 5 Cabot curriculum. The first phase of Ms. Gangemi's plan was implemented this past spring by a large group of Cabot School parent volunteers and other members of the community.
Ms. Miller will speak about designing, maintaining, and funding beautiful, four-season plantings for public places. Her garden projects in NYC have become urban oases with economic benefits and the power to transform the way people behave and feel about their city. She's a very inspirational speaker about the importance of beautiful parks and gardens in public places.
Lynden will sign her new book, "Parks, Plants, and People: Beautifying the Urban Landscape," after her presentation. There will be a catered reception and reduced on-site parking is available. For more information and to buy tickets in advance, visit: www.cogdesign.org.
Cabot School PTO will be one of the hosts for the event. Other hosts include Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, Arborway Coalition, Hope In Bloom, Boston Community Design Resource Center.
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Newton Public Schools Announcements
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CelebrateNewton!
is accepting applications for the eighth annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival. This juried craft show to be held December 6th at Newton South High School from 10 am- 4pm. The day will feature 60+ artisans with ties to Newton. The artisans in the show are Newton residents, teachers, parents, students and more. There will be live music, children's activities and food. This Citywide PTO-sponsored fair raises money for ALL Newton schools.
Visit our website: www.celebratenewton.com to download an application or email denjoseph@comcast.net. You may also call 617-243-0261 and speak with Denise Joseph, for an application. Final date for submission is October 1. Please know that at this point the jewelry category is full and other crafts are encouraged to submit.
Denise Joseph
denjoseph@comcast.net
Become a Newton School Volunteer!
Would you like to help a Newton elementary school student learn basic mathematics concepts? Adult volunteers are needed to tutors students in grades 2-5.
- Tutor once a week for 30-45 minutes.
- No teaching experience is needed.
- Tutors select their preferred school, grade, day, and time.
- Play special math games that reinforce skills and help students gain confidence.
- Training, Everyday Math books and learning materials, and ongoing support are provided.
For more information, please contact Ellen Bender @ 617.559.6131 or ellen_bender@newton.k12.ma.us
Newton Community Education
Registration is now underway for fall classes with Newton Community Education. Coming up at Cabot we have Mad Science on Wednesdays, West African Drumming and Pottery on Thursdays, and Chess and Girls Science Club on Fridays. Check out our family programs this fall (they include two kayak trips, Family Night Under the Stars, the returning favorite Chocolate Connection, Stargazing, and more), and our classes for older elementary schoolers, like Fencing at Bigelow; Robotics, Bio Lab, or Sewing at South; Archery at Day; Babysitting; and lots more. For younger kids as well as for soccer moms we have Saturday soccer, and for middle school siblings we have lots going on after school too. In addition we have a wide variety of classes at schools throughout Newton, and we welcome kids from all schools at all of our classes. For more information or to register, call our office at 617-559-6999 or visit our website at www.newtoncommunityed.org.
Newton Special Education
a guide to programs for preschool to grade 12
On Monday, September 21st and Monday, October 5th, Judy Levin-Charns, Ed.D., Asst. Supt. of Student Services will present and discuss the 2009-2010 program guide for special education. Staff
in leadership roles for the programs will lead the discussion. New this year, the meetings will take place on two nights, one for middle and high school families, the second for preschool and elementary families.
- September 21st is for middle and high school programs.
- October 5th is for preschool and elementary programs.
Both meetings are in Room 210 of the Education Center, 100 Walnut St, Newtonville. Meetings run from 7:30pm to 9:00pm, networking and refreshments begin at 7:15pm. Newton SpedPAC meetings are open to all people that are interested in learning more about special education. For more info, email info@newtonpac.org or visit our website, www.newtonpac.org
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 KEYS FOR KIDS piano
lessons. Small groups organized by age
(4-11). Outstanding
methodology. Experienced, certified
instructor.Proven
success.Keys for Kids goes beyond ordinary piano
lessons: it teaches well-rounded musicianship. Register now.Free demonstration classes 9/22 & 9/24.
Contact
Marina Gorny: MDGorny@comcast.net or (617)527-4942
www.NewtonKidsLoveMusic.com
All That Jazz Dance Studio is still accepting registration! Classes in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Funky Jazz, Musical Theater, and Modern for ages 2-adult. New this year: Ballroom Dance on Sundays from 5-6 (6th grade and up), Boys and Girls Hip Hop/BreakDance on Sundays from 4-5 (1st-3rd grade), as well as Sunday 6 week long workshops! Classes
are taught either by the Director, Miss Deb Lifson Vogel, or other
experienced teachers who believe in challenging students in a fun and
safe environment. Please call Deb at 617-641-0784 or check out our web site at www.allthatjazznewton.com. Save the Date: Sunday, Oct. 4th from 12:30-2:00, Free Fairy Princess Tea Party!!!
A Step Ahead Basketball is offering after-school classes in Newton: Mon, Wed & Sat. In edition to our weekly classes we will also be offering three fall clinics: Columbus Day, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving weekend. A Step Ahead has been operating in Newton since 1997 and is directed by Boston Latin boys head coach Brendan Smith. For more information please visit www.asahoops.com or contact Coach Smith Coachb@asahoops.com / 617-909-5990
Explore and More Learning - Located at Burr Park in
Newton Corner.
Small group after school tutoring program for K, 1 and 2 students
beginning September 22, 2009. 4-to-1 ratio; 8 students work with 2
teachers with Master's Degrees. Classes offered several days a
week. Also, morning drop-in play group
for 12 months through 4 years with adult. Visit www.exploreandmorelearning.com
for registration and more information. Contact Mary Beth DeNucci with any
questions 1-800-360-1821.
ELB Music Studio is accepting
new students in piano, violin, cello, chamber music. New England Conservatory
graduate & facultywith 25 years of teaching experience Young beginners as well as advanced students are welcome.
Performance opportunities, convenient location: Kenrick
Street, Brighton/Newton line (piano, cello) as
well as Cypress Street
in Brookline
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Community Announcements
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For information on the following topics please see today's Community Bulletin Board, sponsored by the Cabot PTO. It will be sent in a separate email.
- community meetings
- local activities for kids
- local events
- community resources
- other community announcements
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