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 jabbbereditor@gmail.com or place a hard copy of your message in the Jabberwock mailbox in the main office.
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| Calendar |
September 2008
September 23 Cabot Community Supper, 5 p.m. Cabot Field
(rain Date 9/25/08)
September 29 1st Full day for Group A Kindergarten
September 30 Rosh Hashanah, NO SCHOOL
October 2008
October 2 1st Full day for Group B Kindergarten
October 3 All School Bus Evacuation Drill
October 7 Sally Foster Gift Wrap Fundraiser Ends
October 7 PTO Council meeting, 5-7 p.m.
October 8 International Walk to School Day
October 9 Yom Kippur, NO SCHOOL
October 13 Columbus Day, NO SCHOOL
October 14 School Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
October 14 PTO coffee and meeting, 8:40 a.m.
October 21 Jabberwock Publication 2008-09 Issue #2
October 23 Early Release Day, 12:30 p.m. Dismissal
October 28 School Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
October 28 Affinity Group 12:30 p.m.
October 28 Child Assault Program (CAP) at Horace Mann
7:00 p.m.
October 28 CASP Haunted House and bake sale
4 - 5:30 p.m. Gym
October 31 Wellness Day
October 31 Halloween UNICEF Collection
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| Principal's Message |
All of the Cabot staff and a significant number of parents took me up on my offer to meet and talk about the school. In virtually every conversation, I have been impressed with how positive this community is about the Cabot School. Here is what I have discovered so far after almost three weeks of school:
Cabot fulfills the three C's (civility, cordiality, and collegiality)
The collective social development of the students is extremely important to the staff and to you, the parents, and that commitment shows itself in how children behave in the common areas: hallways, playground, and even how they interact with me, the principal.
Children are engaged in the classroom as they practice routines, both academic and behavioral which will prepare them for deep learning and complex thinking as the school year unfolds.
I believe that the staff and you, the parents, both in action and interaction, embody our core values: respect for self and others, commitment to school and community, and life-long learners.
This year our staff, in particular is dedicated to a concept called "professional learning communities." Teams of teachers will meet regularly to work collaboratively in an ongoing process of collective inquiry and reflection in order to achieve better results in the classroom. In simpler terms, teachers will now have the time to examine and hopefully improve not only their teaching but the learning which goes on in the classroom. To this end, our work will be shaped by four essential questions about learning:
What is it we expect our students to learn?
How will we know when they have learned it?
How will we respond when they don't learn it?
How will respond when they already know it?
Please take a look at the following cartoon. In its simple, yet profound way, it reveals the essential dilemma which we at Cabot face every day. 
I look forward to providing you with updates on how our professional learning communities are doing and how you as parents can become partners in the process. In my non-hierarchal status, I am enthusiastic about learning along with my colleagues at Cabot in our professional learning communities.
James Swaim
Principal
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| PTO Pen
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It is hard to believe that the fall has already begun. The school year is off to a very smooth start. The faculty and students are busy and look happy. Walking through the school you get a sense of all the hard work that is going on.
Back to School Night was a great success; it was nice to see many new faces in the hallways.
With the help of parent volunteers, Picture Day went smoothly and brought smiles to many faces.
The PTO is busy organizing many special events to enrich the Cabot experience this year, from planning the impressive Creative Arts & Sciences programs, to compiling the Cabot directory, to planning the fun filled Cabot Community Supper. Speaking of the supper, please join us tonight from 5-7:00. All Cabot families are welcome to bring a picnic dinner or purchase pizza. Look for posters around the school; lots of activities are planned. Come and hang out with your Cabot friends--and make some new ones!
We want to acknowledge and thank everyone for following the Blue Zone rules at drop-off and pick-up time. We appreciate your efforts in walking, parking a little farther away, or taking the bus to school. Safety of children and adults is our main concern. Please remember that Wednesday, October 8, is International Walk to School Day. There are many citywide initiatives to encourage everyone to do a little bit more walking that day.
Finally, we hope you were able to join us at our first PTO meeting last week. We had a good turnout of about 30 people, many new parents. Minutes of the PTO meeting will be posted on the website shortly.
Please be aware that many programs at Cabot are possible because of parent involvement, so please, this year, consider volunteering at least eight hours of your time in your child's classroom or at school events. It is always inspiring to see the efforts of so many dedicated volunteers - thank you.
Again, welcome back! We are looking forward to a successful and productive year.
Archana Vahalia Sally Brickell
PTO co-president PTO co-president
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| From the Nurse |
 Head Lice Information
Back-to-school means new beginnings, shared summer vacation stories and sometimes, shared head lice! Please partner with the school nurse to prevent the spread of head lice. Check your child regularly for:
- Lice eggs (called nits) - These look like tiny yellow, tan or brown dots on the hair shaft close to the scalp. They may look like dandruff but they cannot be removed by shaking or brushing the hair.
- Live lice - These are tiny, wingless insects about the size of a sesame seed, usually light brown but, can vary in color. They cannot jump or fly but they move very quickly and shy away from light.
- Scratching of the head - this is due to bites from the lice and may not start right away
- Small red blotches on the scalp
Head lice are spread through direct, person-to-person contact, or through contact with an infested person's personal items. Children should be encouraged not to share hats, scarves, brushes, combs, or hair ties to prevent spreading head lice. Diagnosing and removing head lice requires patience. Regular shampoo will not get rid of lice. If you suspect your child may have head lice, contact the school nurse for advice and information. Additional information is available in the School Health section of the Health & Human Services website at http://www.ci.newton.ma.us/health/index.htm
Emergency Preparedness: Ready or Not?
September is National Preparedness Month, highlighting a great time for families to take steps toward becoming more prepared. The prepared family has two important pieces in place: a kit and a plan. Having a kit means having food, water, first aid supplies and tools that might be needed during an emergency. Having a plan means having a written list of important phone numbers and a place the family can meet up if members are separated. If you're just starting to develop your kit and plan, checklists are available on the Health & Human Services Department website at www.ci.newton.ma.us/health/index.htm or through your school nurse. If your family already has a kit and a plan, September is a great time to check your supplies for expired items and review phone numbers for any changes. Whether it's a hurricane, flood, fire or familiar New England snowstorm, having a kit and a plan will help make your family more prepared.
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Upcoming Events at Cabot
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 Tuesday, September 23 @ 5:00pm
Cabot Community Supper
Join us for this great annual Cabot family event. Come along with the whole family and enjoy the evening with the Cabot community. Remember to send in your pizza order forms (found in the PTO Welcome Packet) to ensure we have enough pizza. Tickets will be on sale at the event. Pizza and an array of delicious desserts will be available for purchase as well as a variety of school merchandise such as Cabot T-shirts, caps etc.
There will be hip-hop, capture the flag and other activities to keep you entertained throughout the evening. All proceeds benefit the Cabot PTO and help support the PTO enrichment activities for Cabot students.
The dessert table at the community supper needs you! After pizza, we'll offer an array of desserts including brownies, cookies and cup cakes. If you'd like to bake or contribute a dessert, please bring it to school at drop-off or at pick-up. The rain date is September 25th.
Wednesday, October 8
International Walk to School Day
International Walk to School Day is Wednesday October 8, 2008. Cabot will be joining schools from 42 countries around the world to celebrate. In the U.S., 5,000 schools from all 50 states are scheduled to participate.
We are requesting you make an effort to walk to School on Wednesday, October 8th. If walking is not feasible, try to car pool or walk to the school bus instead of driving, or take a walk around the school or the field to participate.
Walk to School Day was established in the United States in 1997 by the Partnership for a Walkable America. Canada and Great Britain already had walk 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.
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Volunteers Needed
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Bakers Needed for Community Supper
Calling
all bakers! The dessert table at the community supper needs you!
After pizza, we'll offer an array of desserts including brownies,
cookies and cup cakes. If you'd like to bake or contribute a dessert,
please bring it to school at drop off in the morning or pick up time.
Library Volunteers Needed
Calling all Library volunteers! Thank you to everyone who has already
signed up to volunteer in the library. It is a wonderful way to help
the school, your classroom and your child. We are still looking for
volunteers, so if you are interested, please email KB Spector at kirstblan@yahoo.com
with your name and child's class.
Newton's Child Assault Prevention (CAP)
Each
year CAP volunteer Prevention Specialists present 125 workshops to
students in Newton's kindergarten, second and fifth grade classrooms.
Working in teams of 3, we teach Newton children that they have the
right to be Safe, Strong and Free with their friends and peers, with
adult strangers, and with those who are trusted to take care of them.
Using simple and age appropriate language we address bullying, stranger
safety, and sexual assault by known persons. We are looking for parents
who are interested in becoming volunteer Prevention Specialists. Please
join us. The next training (24 hours) will begin the week of October
13. We will be offering a series of 3- hour morning and evening
training sessions. CAP volunteers include parents and other community
members who are interested in child safety, and who can contribute 6
hours per month for one school year, October - May. For more
information about this training, please call Gail Sommer, (617)
969-5906, ext. 143 or by email, gailns@aol.com or gsommer@ncscweb.org.
CAP is a program of the Newton Community Service Center. Visit our
website to learn more about CAP and other NCSC programs, www.ncscweb.org.
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| Cabot Announcements |
 Contacting Cabot Office
We
are sure you know how busy the Cabot Office is all day long, running
the school while assisting the faculty and students. While assisting
with any special circumstance is always accommodated, we ask you to
please refrain from contacting the office for scheduling requests, such
as playdates or alternative pick-up plans to relay to your child on a
particular day.
Most teachers use email as a means of communication if you need to inform them of something, as well as a take-home, bring back folders. These methods are usually quicker and less disruptive than calling the office to take a message to be placed in a mailbox. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Call Back/Safe Arrival at Cabot School
What do I do if my child will be absent or late from school? The Cabot Safe Arrival/Call Back Program helps ensure that children arrive safely at school each morning. If your child will be absent or late, call 617-559-9390 between 6:00 pm the night before and 8:35 am on the day of absence. Speaking slowly and clearly, leave the following information: Your name, your child's name, teacher's name and grade, and date and reason of absence or tardiness. You should call in each day of sickness. If you know ahead of time that it will extend beyond one day, please leave that information on the phone message.
Cabot Directory
Every year the PTO produces a Directory containing an entry for every Cabot family and class lists. This Directory is an invaluable resource for keeping in touch with other parents and arranging for play-dates. Please fill out and return the directory form. If you are a returning family please take a moment to check your entry in last year's Directory & email CHANGES ONLY to Jenny at jenny@seckler.com.
School store open
The school store is now open every Tuesday from 8:10 to 8:30am. We carry pencils, erasers, sharpeners, folders, rulers and other school-related items. Proceeds from the school store go to the fifth graders to offset the cost of their yearbook, t-shirt and community service project. Over the course of the year, every student will receive a 50-cent certificate on his/her birthday to spend at the school store, so be on the lookout. Thanks to the PTO for funding the birthday certificates and keeping alive this grand Cabot tradition! Contact: Karen Lumino, 617-630-5073 or family@swain.name.
Box Tops For Education
As we have all heard, Cabot's student population is growing. The greater our number, the more food we eat and the more items we buy. Box Tops for Education wants to reward us for that, so let's accept the offer! CLIP the Box Tops logo when you see it on products from General Mills, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Ziploc, Kleenex and others. Save your clipped Box Tops and place them in the bright pink Box Tops collection box in the lobby at school. Clipping Box Tops is a great way to encourage your kids to support Cabot. Click here to see a list of participating products: www.boxtops4education.com/Downloads/Global/products.pdf Last year 5 people in the Cabot community did their on line shopping through the Box Tops Marketplace. There are many more of us who shop on line. Please take a moment to register with the Box Tops Marketplace and watch Cabot start earning some "free" money! When you shop online, start at the Cabot PTO website (www.cabotpto.org/shop/index.html) and it will prompt you to register with Box Tops. You only have to register one time, and then each time you shop on-line, start at the Cabot PTO shopping link and make sure you login and a portion of your purchase will be donated to Cabot. Box Tops has partnered with over 60 online stores (including Land's End, Target, Oriental Trading Post, Kodak Easy Share and many more). Tell your kids' grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends to sign up to support Cabot. It's really an easy way to earn money for all of the programs that the Cabot PTO sponsors. How wonderful that you can support Cabot by doing things you already do: eat and shop! Happy clipping and shopping!
Sally Foster Gift Wrap Kick-Off
Cabot PTO's annual gift-wrap sale has started and runs through October 7th. This is one of the biggest fundraisers for the Cabot School PTO and a great time to stock up on quality gift-wrap paper for the holidays and other occasions throughout the year. Share the catalog with your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers. Remember that you can get friends and family from out of town to order on-line. Just go to the seller section at www.SallyFoster.com and enter your child's information. Then enter the e-mail addresses of your friends and family. They don't even need to remember the Cabot account number (0249978). It's easy, and your child can earn prize credits. Any questions, contact Kate Johnson at kate@textreviews.com.
Walking School Buses
Cabot, along with the City of Newton, has made a commitment to decrease traffic congestion around the school by increasing walking, bus ridership, car pools and alternative parking areas. We had great success last year with these initiatives. We have been tracking the improvement and found some encouraging news:
Spring Spring Increase/
2007 2008 Decrease
Walk to school 27% 37% 10%
Take school bus 8% 11% 3%
Drive to school 64% 48% -16%
Other 1% 4% 3%
Total 100% 100%
Thank you Cabot Community for making a commitment! Walking to school and bus ridership increased by a total of 13% and car traffic reduced by 16%! The increase in the 'other' category was the formation of a few carpools that also helped to alleviate traffic congestion.
Of course, it is our goal to reduce traffic congestion even further. We request that you consider the following suggestions when planning your travel to school:
- When driving, consider parking on near-by streets and walking. For example, East Side Parkway, Winchester Road, Westchester Road, Clarendon Street and Withington Road all have ample parking and are very convenient to the school.
- If you are eligible, take the school bus!
- Make a commitment to walk to school! Join the walking school bus - right now we have 2 routes: one from the Surrey Road area and one from the Morse Road area.
- Start a walking School bus of your own. Do you live in an area where there are lots of Cabot students? The City has provided us with a map of all households and we can help you identify those families which may be on your route. Walking school buses have many benefits other than traffic reduction, for example, it encourages students to stay fit and healthy, learn safe pedestrian skills and start the day alert, not to mention that for every 100 children to walk instead of being driven, approximately 35,000 pounds of pollutants will be kept out of our air!
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Community Announcements
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 The Newton Food Pantry
The Newton Food Pantry, located in the basement of the Waban Branch Library, is still going strong despite the closing of the branch libraries. It serves over 200 families in our community, providing a 3-day supply of nutritionally balanced, non-perishable foods once a month. TO DONATE: Please bring non-perishable food and household/hygiene items on Wednesdays between 9:30-11 a.m. Go to back basement door next to parking lot. TO RECEIVE: Please come on Wednesdays between 1:30-3 p.m. TO VOLUNTEER: Contact Jackie Colby at 617-527-2394. Middle Schoolers and older welcome. If younger, please have adult to accompany.
WISH LIST: cereal, meals-in-a-can, canned fruits, peanut butter, canned tuna and meats, spaghetti or meat sauces, canned vegetables, coffee/tea, juice, macaroni & cheese, jams & jellies, soups, toilet paper, laundry detergent, dishwashing soap, hand soap, toothpaste & brush, shampoo.
Newton Community Ed Classes
Registration is now underway for fall classes through Newton Community Education. Classes offered at Cabot include Knitting (Wed.), Wicked Cool Girls Science Club (Fri.), and Chess (Fri.). Additionally, we offer Lego Robotics at South (5th grade), Babysitting at North (5th grade), Create a TV Show at NewTV (5th grade), Exploring Nature at Crystal Lake (K and 1st grade), and Fencing at Bigelow (3rd - 5th grade) Saturday classes for adult-child pairs include Arboretum Tour, Stargazing, Meals in Minutes, and the ever-popular Chocolate Connection. We also have lots of Saturday sports options for kids ages 2 and up, and many more weekday classes at schools throughout Newton. For more information or to register, call our office at 617-559-6999 or visit our website at www.newtoncommunityed.org.
The 3R's: Rhymes, Rhythms, Routines, Fall 2008
The Newton Parks and Recreation Department is offering this fun and interactive recreational class where children will sing. chant, rhyme, listen to stories, and complete an art activity. The classes are designed to provide children with opportunities to learn early literacy skills, experiment with age appropriate art materials, and socialize with peers. This class is for children 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Classes are held at the Burr Park Community Center on Saturdays from 9-10:30a.m. or 11-12:30p.m. beginning Oct. 4. The fee for this 10 week session is $170. For more information please call 617-796-1525.
Learn to Skate Classes
Bay State Skating School is offering Learn to Skate classes for children (ages 4 and a half & up) and adults. Classes for all levels begin as early as Oct. 5. For more information call (781)890-8480 or visit www.baystateskatingschool.org
Turtle Lane Playhouse Fall Production
Turtle Lane Playhouse is pleased to announce its fall production, "Falsettos". "Falsettos" runs from September 12 - October 12 at Turtle Lane Playhouse, 283 Melrose St., Newton MA 02466. Shows run Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets are $25.00 and $27.50 and may be ordered online at www.turtlelane.org or by calling the Box Office at 617-244-0169, Monday -Friday from 11am to 5pm. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to the AIDS Action Committee.
Astrid Lindgren Event on October 5, 2008, 2 - 4 PM
The Scandinavian Living Center, 206 Waltham Street, West Newton is inviting all elementary school age children in Newton to come play games based on Lindgren's books, story telling, learn about the author, Pippi Longstocking and other characters. Parents are invited to enjoy the festivities while accompanying their children. Astrid Lindgren book prizes will be raffled off.
Sunday School for Jewish Studies
The Sunday School for Jewish Studies is now accepting registrations for grades K-7 for the 2008-2009 school year. The Sunday School provides a liberal, egalitarian approach to Jewish education in classes held Sunday mornings at Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill. The curriculum includes Hebrew, Jewish holidays, traditions, ethics, Bible stories, contemporary history and music. Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation is available but not required, and students may enter in any grade. Interfaith and nontraditional families are welcome. High Holiday services sponsored by the Sunday School are open to the community and no tickets are required. For additional information about the Sunday School for Jewish Studies, please call 617-264-8855 or visit www.sundayschoolforjewishstudies.org
Tour a Local Charity
Join Cradle to Crayon's Community Outreach Manager, Josh Nespoli, on a tour of the Giving Factory at Cradles to Crayons in Quincy on Thursday, September 25 from 7-9pm. You'll have a unique opportunity to meet and hear from other members of the Newton community involved with C2C, current C2C staff members, and one of C2C's social service partners. Please drop Mr. Nespoli an email at newton@cradlestocrayons.org to let him know if you can make it or call him at 617.471.8417 x107.
Bowen Cooperative Nursery School
An Enrollment Open House for Bowen Cooperative Nursery School will be held on Wednesday evening, October 1st from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. All parents who are interested in enrolling their child in preschool for the 2009-2010 school year are welcome to attend. Bowen Cooperative Nursery School is located at 96 Otis Street in Newtonville. We offer a child centered, play-based curriculum for children ages two years, nine months through age five in three stimulating and creative classrooms. Enrollment for Fall of 2009-2010 begins October 1. For more information, please call us at 617-332-3923 or visit our website at www.bowencoop.org.
Auditions for Heath Freelance Troupe
The Heath Freelance Troupe, a musical theatre ensemble for children ages 8-12, is holding auditions on September 25th. The Troupe rehearses on Thursday afternoons at the Heath School in Chestnut Hill. The production will open in January and then tour the community. Drama games, improvisation, dance, and singing are part of the rehearsal process. A professional director, musician, and choreographer staff the company. The program is tuition based. Some financial assistance is available. Auditions are by appointment. To schedule an audition or for more information, call 617-232-1175 or visit www.freelanceplayers.org
Boys and Girls Club 5th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament
Friday Sept. 26, 8:00am Shotgun. Putterham Golf Course, Brookline. Meal and Ceremony afterward at Sons of Italy Hall. $100 per player includes green fee, cart and dinner. Information and registration at 617-630-2066.
Get Lit 2008: A Literacy Event for Teens
Thurs., Sept. 25 at 7pm, Union Street Bar & Grill, 107 Union Street, Newton Centre. Forget what you've heard about the decline of teen and general literacy. This special evening will pull both kids and their parents away from their flat-screen TVs for a unique author/ schmoozing event. Sponsored by JFL Media, JBooks.com and JVibe, a magazine for Jewish teens. For more info visit www.JBooks.com/getlit or contact Adam at marketing@jflmedia.com.
Newton's One to One Mentoring Program
Could your child, ages 6-11, benefit from the consistent, caring, friendship of a Newton teenager? Newton's One to One program has an enthusiastic new group of high school seniors from Newton North and South. If you would like the opportunity to have your child matched this academic year with a "Big Brother/Big Sister" please call Nancy Holczer, program director at 617-559-9063 by Oct. 20. If we aren't there, please leave a message on the answering machine which includes your name, address, and phone number. You can also email the info and any questions to Nancy_Holczer@newton.k12.ma.us A program of the Newton Public Schools since 1972.
Kids Lego Robotics
There is still space in this popular class offered by Newton Community Education. We have a Tuesday section and a Friday section (not on Thursdays as originally advertised). The class meets at South at 3pm on Tuesdays and at 3:30 on Fridays starting the week of September 22. The cost is $185 for 14 sessions, and the class is open to kids in grades 5 and up. For more information, call NCE at 617-559-6719 or visit at www.newtoncommunityed.org. Space is available in many of our other classes for kids as well, so be sure to ask us or peruse the course catalog on our website.
Call For Newton Crafters, Artists and Volunteers
The seventh annual Celebrate Newton! Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival will take place on Sunday, December 7th at Newton South High School. For the past six years, this PTO-Council/NSF-sponsored event has attracted shoppers and spirit from across the city, and this year's event promises the same! The day will feature artists and crafters with ties to Newton along with live music, onsite craft projects, a raffle, cafe, author signing and more. If you are interested in participating as a crafter or volunteer, please contact Sara at saracoen3@aol.com or 617-558-3695. All proceeds benefit the Newton Public Schools via the Newton Schools Foundtion. See www.perugi.com/newton for more details.
Horace Mann Family Fun Run & Walk
Come walk or run with your family on Sunday, October 5. Certified 5K Run and Walk, Kids Dash, & Duck Race. Registration begins at 8:30am, events begin at 10am. 5K Run or Timed Walk: $20 race day. Untimed Walk & Dash: $10 race day. For more information visit www.horacemannroadrace.com or contact hmroadrace@yahoo.com.
New Pre-school Program at Burr Park
Saturday mornings for children 18 mo.- 3 yrs. with an adult of their choice. 10-week series begins 10/4. Class times 9-10:30 or 11-12:30. Space is limited, sign up now! Cost is $170. For more details visit www.ci.newton.ma.us/parks or call 617-796-1525. Please let your neighbors with young kids know!
Ice Skating Lessons
Lessons offered at local MDC rinks for ages 4.5 - adults. Info and Registration online at www.activityreg.com. Click: MA. Click: Newton Parks & Rec. Under menu, click on programs. From the drop down menu select 'Skating Lessons Session I'. Starts 10/10/08.
Funtastic Fridays
Funtastic Fridays are back! These social gatherings for Newton's 5th graders feature a DJ, games, music, pool, and snacks. Admission $6. 2008 dates: 9/19, 10/17, 11/21, 12/19. 7-9pm at the Hyde Community Center. Sign up for a fast pass at fevercoach@aol.com.
Women's Volleyball
Mondays 7-9pm at the JCC, Nahanton St., Newton Center. Free clinic 10/20 & 27. Individuals and teams welcome. League play November - March. Call Judy Dore, League Director, at 617-796-1525
Saturday Drop-In Art at the New Art Center
Need something to do on Saturday mornings? Stop by the New Art Center for our Saturday Drop-In Art class. Parents can either drop off their children or stay and create art together. A fun and exciting art project each week! Saturdays 10-11:30am, $15 cash/check. Class meets: Oct. 4, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, Dec. 6. Call for more information 617-964-3424 or visit us online www.newartcenter.org
Birthday Art Parties at the New Art Center
Bored of just cake and balloons? Celebrate your child's birthday with a unique art experience! We provide a talented art instructor, a space for art and a space for refreshments, and 7 possible themes to inspire your party. Call for pricing and more details 617-964-3424 or visit us online at www.newartcenter.org
An Improv Show
Oct 2nd through the 4th at 7:30 pm at Newton South Stage at NSHS. Tickets: $8. Recommended for age 13+. Info at www.southstage.org or call 617-559-6594
Parent's Advisory Council for Special Education
The Newton Parent's Advisory Council for Special Education announces the first meeting of the 2008-2009 year. "A Conversation with Stephen Shore" on Monday, October 6, 2008 at 7:30pm at the Education Center, 100 Walnut Street, Room 210. Light refreshments and networking from 7:15pm to 7:30pm. For more information, visit www.newtonpac.org or email info@newtonpac.org
Kids' Karate - Free Trial Class
Friday, October 24, 4:45-5:45 p.m. or Saturday, October 25, 10:00-11:00 a.m.. Cost per 7-Week Session: $79 for once-a-week or $99 for twice-a-week. Beautiful space at Trinity High School, Washington and Adams Streets. Free uniform if continue. For more information, please leave message at (617) 527-8052 or see kids-karate.org
Become a Foster Parent
You have the power to change a child's life. Dare Family Services is a private, nonprofit social services agency that specializes in providing intensive foster care to children/teens that have been abused or neglected. Foster parents are needed in all areas to provide homes for local foster children while they go through the healing process and try to just "be a kid". If you have a desire to help a child in need of a family, please call Janelle at (617) 628-3696. You have nothing to lose by finding out more information, but the children have so much to gain. Dare...to make a difference!
Children's Performance at Newton North HS
The Children's Performing Company of Australia will be performing the "Silver Donkey " at Newton North High School on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 8:00pm in Lasker Auditorium. The musical features 57 students from Melbourne and surrounding communities. The ages of the actors range from 10 to 19. Admission is free and all are invited.
A Salute to METCO - 5th Annual September Gathering
All METCO families, friends and alumni are invited on Saturday, September 27th, 6-8 pm, Franklin Park Zoo, Beech Grove Pavilion. Zoo entrance: Giraffe Gate only after 6 pm - rain or shine, free Zoo admission after 6 pm, refreshments. Come hear Senator Dianne Wilkerson, speak on "Building Power through Community". Information: 617-427-1545 ext. 11 or salute@METCOinc.org.
Newton Community Preservation Program
Fall 2008 Public Hearings on Future Funding Priorities
The Community Preservation Committee invites the public, community groups, elected officials, and City commissions & departments to suggest and discuss long-term priorities for funding of:- 24 September, 7 pm - Community Housing, City Hall Room 209 (2nd floor)
- 22 October, 7 pm - Historic Resources, Newton Free Library Auditorium
- 19 November, 7 pm - Open Space & Recreation, City Hall Cafeteria (Lower Level)
See details, including statement of goals for these hearings and a list and map of all projects funded to date, at www.ci.newton.ma.us/cpa Contact: Alice E. Ingerson, Community Preservation Program Manager, 617.796.1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov
Morning Coffee - Local Chapter of Stand for Children
Stand for Children is a statewide children's advocacy organization with local chapters working on issues that pertain to all of us. Last year it focused a lot of effort on the Override, and this year there are new issues at stake, including opposing Ballot Question 1 which is on the November ballot to eliminate State Income Tax. If you are curious to learn more information and/or want to get involved in small ways or bigger ways in some of the many local and statewide issues, please join us for an information meeting. Two Cabot parents are helping lead our local chapter of Stand for Children and are hosting a morning coffee at the home of Liz Haas on Friday, September 26 at 9 am. If interested in the coffee or other information, please contact: Liz Haas, haas.joffe@gmail.com or Kate Dulit, kate.dulit@verizon.net
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Recent Events at Cabot
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 Acknowledgment Committee Welcomes Teachers and Staff
Cabot's teachers and staff were welcomed to the first day of school with breakfast foods served in the new teachers' room. Healthy snacks were offered to them on Back to School Night to keep them going for a long day! The Acknowledgment Committee expresses appreciation for teachers and staff in a variety of ways. Activities include providing food on various occasions, sending cards to acknowledge milestones, selecting small gifts, providing flowers at concerts, and hosting the annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon. - Sharon Dwyer and Ayako Samuels, co-chairs
Haiti Fundraiser
With the help of Social Action Committee, Kelly Philips, Vani Sayeed, Iman Sayeed, and 5th graders, the school supported the collection of funds and clothes for the people in Haiti who were affected by recent floods. A thank you note from Dr. Sad Sayeed:
"Sally - Thanks for the note and the PTO support. I am extremely proud to be a member of the Cabot community - the PIH staffers were so pleased by the amount of clothes we collected and are really grateful. More importantly, the children in Haiti will have more clothes and shoes to wear as soon as next week. We also managed to collect over $500 dollars from the school community, mostly in small dollar amounts. How wonderful!"
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 Trumpet Lessons
Talented trumpet teacher available for private lessons. Recent graduate of Boston University's Graduate School of Music with extensive experience in performance and teaching. I can come to your home for 30 or 45 minutes lessons that fit your busy schedule, at reasonable cost. Newton references available. Contact Jonah Kappraff: 862-205-9563; Jonah.kappraff@gmail.com.
All That Jazz Dance Studio
All That Jazz Dance Studio is still accepting registration for this school year. We offer classes in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Funky Jazz, Musical Theater Dance, and Modern for ages 2-adult. Classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for k-6th graders still have room! Classes are taught by experienced professional who love children and believe in making the process of learning how to dance fun. Please call Deb Lifson Vogel at 617-641-0784 or check out the web site at www.allthatjazznewton.com to find out more information and to register. Don't forget to ask Miss Deb about having your birthday party at All That Jazz!
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. Fall registration. Free sample lesson 9/23. Contact Marina Gorny: MDGorny@comcast.net or (617)527-4942 www.NewtonKidsLoveMusic.com.
FLUTE INSTRUCTION
Experienced, dedicated flute teacher welcomes students of all ages and levels. Barbara Nakazawa Flute Studio (617) 527-4413. barbara@newtonfluteteacher.com.
Newton MetroWest Basketball
Tryouts for the Newton travel basketball program begin on October 14 at Brown Middle School. For more information and a complete tryout schedule, see the Newton Metrowest website at www.eteamz.com/NewtonTravelBB or e-mail Ted Tye (girls teams) at tye@natdev.com or Lenny Gentile (boys teams) at lennypmgi@aol.com.
Registration for Newton Youth Hockey
Registration for our "Learn-to-Skate" program for 2008 - 2009 is now open at the organization's website: www.newtonyouthhockey.com.
Free Events at Joanne Langione Dance Center
- Fancy Nancy Dances Party for ages 2-5 on Sunday, Sept 28th from 1:00-2:30p.m.
- "Kidzhop" class for children ages 4-6 on Sunday, Oct 5th from 1:00-2:30p.m.
- Dress Up and Dance Party one for boys and another for girls ages 4-7 on Sunday, October 26th from 1:00- 2:30p.m.
For more information please call 617-969-8724 or visit www.jldancecenter.com
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