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Cabot School PTO e-Jabberwock
Issue 5 January 15, 2008 
Editor: Liz Lehrer

       Respect for self and others            Lifelong learning                 Commitment to school and community

Cabot School Contact Information 

• Main Office: 617-559-9400                        • CASP: 617-964-2749

• Gym: 617-559-9407                                    • Food Service: 617-559-9021 or 559-6315        
• Inclusion Facilitator: 617-559-9409           • Nurse: 617-559-9404

• Library: 617-559-9406                                • Psychologist & Social Worker: 617-559-9405

• Call Back/Safe Arrival: 617-559-9390 Call by 8:20 a.m. to report tardiness & absences

Cabot School website       www.newton.k12.ma.us/cabot/

Cabot School PTO             www.cabotpto.org

Newton Public Schools     www.newton.k12.ma.us/

 Calendar

January 15, 2008

Jabberwock Publication 2007-08 Issue #5

January 15, 2008

School Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM Override Budget Presentation  Ed Center

January 17, 2008

School Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM Override Budget Bass Presentation -  Ed Center

January 21, 2008

Martin Luther King Day, NO  SCHOOL

January 22, 2008

Affinity Group 12:30 pm

January 22, 2008

School Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM Override Budget Bass Presentation - Further Review Ed Center

January 23, 2008

Understanding our Differences Grade 3 1:00 - 2:45 PM

January 24, 2008

Winter Concert  10:45am & 7:30pm

January 28, 2008

School Committee Meeting, 7:30 PM Review of Allocation Budget at Day Middle School

January 31, 2008

Creative Arts & Sciences Grade 2 Chinese Ribbon Dancer

February 1, 2008

Progress Reports sent home

February 2, 2008

Cabot Family Dance (snow date 2/10)

February 2, 2008

PTO "Campaign for Cabot" ends

February 5, 2008

School Council Meeting 5:00 - 6:45PM

February 6, 2008

Creative Arts & Sciences  Grade 3 Rob Aptaker -Way of the Wampanoag

February 7, 2008

Early Release, 12:30 PM Dismissal

February 8, 2008

CASP Art Show 7- 9:00 PM

February 9, 2008

Cabot Connecting Families Bowling, 2-4 PM (Snow date 2/10)

Please check the website www.cabotpto.org for an updated calendar at anytime.

  PTO Pen

Please mark your calendars for the fun upcoming Cabot Events we have planned for the whole family. The Annual Cabot Family Dance will be held on February 2, 2008 and the Cabot Connecting Families Bowling Day will be held on February 9, 2008!  Come join us and have some fun, while catching up with other Cabot families!!

We wish to extend thanks to all the families who have so generously participated in this year’s Campaign for Cabot.  So far 35% of families have participated, please help us reach our goal of 100% participation.  Every child benefits from the programming and services the PTO provides.  Please do your part – no matter what your level of giving, we are grateful and will put it to good use! Don’t forget to get your donation in by February 2, 2008  to be entered into the raffle to win an Apple iPOD shuffle, (to be raffled off at the Family Dance). Congratulations to Angela DiLeo who won the IPOD Shuffle we raffled off in December! 

A word on traffic around the school – thank you to so many of you who have placed the safety of our children as your first priority.  All of our patience is tested when the weather affects our travels – and we all have a common goal: to bring our children to and from school in a safe environment. A few specific reminders:

Þ    Do not block driveways; all of our neighbors must be able to access their own driveways at all times. This is common courtesy and we ask your help in this matter.  

Þ    Bridges Avenue is a one-way street at all times, going from Cabot Street toward Norwood Avenue.  This is a new designation this year.  Please do not turn down Bridges Avenue from Norwood Avenue

Þ    Please pull all the way to the top of the Blue Lane to let your child out. When cars stop at the Kindergarten wing to allow students to get in and out of cars, and there are lots of spaces in front of them, it causes gridlock and does not allow for a successful use of the blue lane.

Þ    When waiting in your car in the blue lane, please do not pull up on the sidewalk.  Although the intention is to make more room for the cars to pass by, it leave little to no room for the students walking on the sidewalk.  We need to keep the sidewalks clear for the pedestrians.

Þ    Please do not drop students off on Bridges Ave.  Cars are not expecting it and this is not safe.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us! 

Mary Kathryn Fallon                              Archana Vahalia

PTO co-President                              PTO co-President

   Recent Events at cabot

Technology Committee
The PTO Technology Committee utilized part of their $15,000 budget to purchase speakers for all the classrooms.  These speakers will enable teachers to hook up to their laptops, desks and LCD projectors, making teaching whole class lessons on the internet, such as with Brainpop ( a program provided by PTO Enrichment Grant funds). Thanks to the PTO  Technology Committee, Lani Gerson and Brenda Doucette, Instructional Technology Specialist for Angier, Cabot and Pierce Schools.

Library Clean-Up! 
Thanks to a great group of very enthusiastic volunteers, the library was cleaned-up last Friday. We listened to music, straightened books, and did a lot of small tasks (putting labels on donated books etc).  Thanks go to Anya Bassett, Sandy Connors, Faith Witte, Gail Harris, Emily Hess, Jen Hyde, Kate Johnson, Andrea Plotkin, Don Stanton, Lisa Svensson, Margaret Wazuka.  And of course, our fearless leader, Lani Gerson!  

 Upcoming Events at cabot

Cabot Family Dance

Save the Date! Saturday, February 2nd from 7:00 to 9:00pm is The Cabot Family Dance, to be held at Bigelow Middle School. DJ Marc Lacatell (aka Grade 2 teacher) is back by popular demand. A great time to be had by all!  This is a free community building event sponsored by the PTO – bring along the whole family!

Refreshments will be provided by families. If your last name starts with A to F bring fruit/veggies and
dips, G to L desserts, M to R cheese and crackers and S to Z sparkling water and lemonade. Please remember no nuts!!

If you are interested in helping out the night of, have song suggestions or want to lead us in a dance or
two please contact Julie Lindstrom (juliezlindstrom at comcast.net) or Suzy Enyeart (srenyeart2 at yahoo.com).  At the event, the Social Action Committee will be collecting non-perishable food items for the food pantry in Newton.  
See you with your dancing shoes! 

Bowling with Cabot Connecting Families

It's that time of year again!  Come bowl with your Cabot friends on Saturday, February 9, from 2:00 – 4:00pm at the annual Cabot Connecting Families winter event.  Eat Ron's delicious homemade ice cream and participate in a fun family activity.  Ron's Gourmet Ice Cream and Bowling is located at 1231 Hyde Park Avenue in Hyde Park (Cleary Square) and is an easy commute from Newton.  $6.50 per bowler (to cover our costs) entitles you to 2 strings of bowling and shoes.  Look for the flyers posted at Cabot for more info, or call Mary Heney at 617-244-4888, or email her at mheney at gmail.com.

School Committee FY09 Budget Discussion

The School Committee will begin discussions on two versions of the FY09 School Budget tonight, January 15, 2007 (Override Budget) at the Ed Center at 7:00pm. and on Monday January 28, 2008 (Allocation Budget) at 7:30pm at Day Middle School.  These meeting are very interesting as they relate to your child(ren)'s education and the public is welcome to attend.

Override Budget - Because of the upcoming override vote, the School Committee will be reviewing and debating two budgets for FY09. The first is called the Override Budget and will be reviewed in January of 2008. The first meeting is tonight, January 15, 2008.  This budget will reflects what the school department programs and services will look like with the additional funds available if the override passes. Click on to the School Committee website to see the guidelines for the override budget. http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/schoolcommittee/budget/budget09.html

Allocation Budget - The second budget is called the Allocation Budget. This meeting will be held on Monday January 28, 2008 at 7:30pm at Day Middle School.  Please join us at this meeting, there will be a group of Cabot Parents attending.  This budget will reflect what the school department programs and services will be with the revenues available without a tax override.  Click on to the School Committee website to see the guidelines for the non-override budget.

http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/schoolcommittee/budget/budget09.html

The Newton PTO Council and Newton PTO’s invite you to a special evening:

METCO In Massachusetts - A Significant Work In Progress

February 26, 2008  7:00 pm

Mason Rice Elementary School - 149 Pleasant Street, Newton Centre

Featuring Susan Eaton,  Research Director, 

Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice,

Harvard Law School

•         Explore the history and founding purpose of METCO.

•         Understand METCO’s evolution over the years.

•         Learn the benefits of the program for students from Boston and from the suburbs. 

•         Discover new research findings on the benefits of diverse learning environments.

•         Examine Massachusetts’ efforts in a national context.

Susan is author of several books, The Children in Room E4: American Education on Trial, The Other Boston Busing Story: What's Won and Lost Across the Boundary Line, and co-author, with Gary Orfield, of Dismantling Desegregation: The Quiet Reversal of Brown v. Board of Education 

Special Thanks to Angier Human Differences Committee for organizing this event.

The date has been set for The National Mythology Exam! Grades 3,4 & 5 

It will be given on Wednesday, February 27th for all the students that have already signed up for the exam.  All of the questions are based on information found in d’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths, New York: Doubleday and Co., 1962.  We have copies of this book in our library.  Grades 3 and 4 will answer 30 multiple-choice questions based on material from pages 1-62 and pages 186-187.  Grade 5 will answer 30 multiple-choice questions based on material from pages 1-62 and pages 186-187.  They will also answer 10 multiple-choice questions based on THESEUS.  Grade 5 students must also study pages 148 – 157.

Save the Date-Cabot Fair 08'

Mark your calendars for the exciting Cabot Fair 2008!  Saturday May 3,  10-3 p.m. // Creative games,  Distinctive foods, Cool amusement rides, Excellent ponies, Awesome baked goods, Super karate, Great yard Sale and more...ALL day fun!   If you would like to get involved please contact event co-chairs :Deb Klein at deb.klein at approachgroup.com or Laura Dreese at tiggermack at aol.com.  

  Volunteers Needed

Invention Invasion Volunteers 

Interested in helping out with a fun and exciting PTO program?  Only have a limited amount of time but you want to contribute?  Then we could use your help.  We are looking for a parent volunteer to help us with the Annual Invention Invasion. The Invention Invasion is a fun evening where Cabot students present an “invention” that they have designed.  This year it will take place on Tuesday, March 18th.  You don’t need to be a scientist.  All you need is a desire to help!  Contact Vicki Gartland (vgartland at comcast.net) or Karen Jauregui (kjauregui at repligen.com) if you are interested.

Jabberwock New Format on the way and Editors Needed!

We know that the Jabberwock has been a bit difficult to read since we switched it to a Word document.  With the help of our talented webmaster, Mie-Yun Lee, we are researching programs to make the Jabberwock more readable and user friendly.  We are also in need of 2 new Jabberwock editors for next year.  This is a great opportunity to have some first hand knowledge of what is going on around Cabot, get to know many of the faculty and PTO chair people and help out your school with this invaluable newsletter.  The responsibility will be shared by 3 individuals, so you will have to edit only 3 or 4 issues per year.  This is a great opportunity for someone interested in getting involved, but it can be done in the comfort of your own home. If interested, or if you have any questions, please contact either Mary Kathryn Fallon, marykathf at aol.com or Archana Vahalia, auvpto at aol.com. Thanks! 

CABOT BROADCAST

Concerns from the Food Service about late lunch menus

We are finding many menus are being returned late to the schools.  When this happens, the Elementary Office cannot process them in time to order your child(ren)’s lunch.  Your child(ren) then end up in the kitchen where he or she is given whatever we have available, and in turn a bill goes out to you.  This process ends up causing frustration and at times an unhappy student.  Please adhere to the cut-off date that is stated on your menu.  Thanks!  And please visit our website:  http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/foodservices/ 

Out of District Policy Statement 2008

Out-of-District placements for students who wish to attend a school in Newton other than his/her district school are limited.  Such placements are made on a space available basis only.  Newton families, as well as members of Units A, B, C, D, E, NESA, Custodians and Boston parents of students participating in the METCO Program, should call the Attendance Office at 617-559-6030 for information.  Students who receive acceptance for Out-of-District placement must remain in the school selected or file for out-of-district placement at the appropriate time.  Applications for the following school year must be submitted on forms, which are currently available in the Attendance Office at the Education Center. If necessary, a lottery will be implemented to determine the order in which placements will be made.  Completed applications, signed by the in-district principal, can be submitted no earlier than January 2, 2008 and no later than April 30, 2008.  Applications submitted after April 30, 2008 will not be included in the lottery.  Hand-delivered applications will only be accepted from the parent or legal guardian.  Application forms must have the 'Reason for Request' section completed in order to be considered.  Class size in a given grade, in a given year, in a specific school, may preclude any placements including siblings. Parents will be responsible for transportation. Tuition Free Enrollment is limited to the per pupil cost of regular education.   

Newton Community Ed classes at Cabot
Registration is now underway for winter classes through Newton Community Education. Coming up at Cabot we have Knitting on Wednesdays, and Chess on Fridays. We also have Lego Robotics and Babysitting at North, Create a TV Show at NewTV, and Fencing at Bigelow. We have many exciting Saturday classes for adult-child pairs: Hand Percussion Workshop, Valentine Gift Making, Meals in Minutes 2, and the ever-popular Chocolate Connection. We also have Indoor Soccer at Burr for kids ages 2 and up, and many more weekday classes at schools throughout Newton (see our website for the complete list). You can sign up for our winter and spring vacation programs now as well. And if there's a high schooler in your family, we now offer Fencing for high school kids. For more information or to register, call our office at 617-559-6999 or visit our website at newtoncommunityed.org. Our summer flyer will be coming home soon. If you need info now, call 617-559-6995.

Newton Community Ed is part of the Newton Public Schools. When you support our program, you support our schools. 

FUNDRAISING

Campaign for Cabot

We wish to send a heartfelt thank you to all the families who have supported the PTO by contributing to this year’s Campaign for Cabot.  So far 35% of families have contributed, so we are requesting that those of you who have not yet made a contribution please consider supporting our largest fundraiser of the year.  No matter what you contribute, please help us reach our goal of 100% participation.  We need everyone to contribute, either large or small to help us meet our financial goal of $29,000 this year to pay for all the wonderful programming and support the PTO provides.  

Box Tops

Please keep brining in Box Tops and place them in the bright pink box in the front lobby. The Cabot PTO received a check for $355.37 for our most recent submission.  Thank you to all the families who brought in Box Tops and the ten families who shopped on-line through the Box Tops Marketplace website.  Please keep brining in the Box Tops and remember to start your on line shopping at: http://cabotpto.org/shop/index.html

Questions: contact Isabelle Thacker, 617/795-2332, isabelle at thackers.net

GIFT WRAP

We had a very successful gift wrap sale this year.  The PTO rose over $8,000.  Thank you all for selling and buying gift wrap to support the PTO.  

The top 5 gift wrap salespeople were:

Bennett Kaplan

Henry Johnson

Teddy Robertson

Julia Kadis

Jacob Bettencourt

SOCIAL ACTION

Please Bring Your Newton Food Pantry Donations to The Cabot Family Dance

The Social Action Committee will be collecting non-perishable food items for the food pantry in Newton at the Cabot Family Dance on February 2nd.  The Newton Food Pantry has a particular need for the following foods:   Canned fruit, meals in a can (stews w/ meat, beef ravioli, spaghetti and meat balls, etc.), canned vegetables (especially peas and beets), and peanut butter  

Please donate "regular" size jars/bottles of food, which are about the 14-16 ounces; the family size/extra large cans are too large to store on the Food Pantry shelves.  If you have any questions about donations, please contact Isabelle Thacker (617/795-2332 or isabelle at thackers.net) or Sue Klapisch (617/332-2922 or sklapisch at yahoo.com

Think Recycle

Please keep brining in your old cell phones and used laser and ink jet cartridges and place them in the big green box in the front lobby.  The PTO will ship them off to be recycled properly.

Questions: contact Isabelle Thacker, 617/795-2332, isabelle at thackers.net

Reaching Out to Our Somerville Neighbors: A School Destroyed by an Overnight Fire 

As some of you may be aware, on December 9, 2007, the East Somerville Community School, a public K - 8 public school in Somerville, MA was destroyed by an overnight fire. While no one was injured, the school building was damaged beyond any kind of immediate repair. The students and teachers have all been moved to three different locations around Somerville. Most of the school computers, equipment, and other resources have to be replaced.  

Our contact in the Somerville public schools has indicated that one of the best ways for interested folks to support the restoration of a safe, enriching, and high quality learning environment for the displaced students is to attend the SPS' upcoming benefit, being sponsored by the Somerville Chamber of Commerce.  It will take place on Thursday, January 17th, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn at 30 Washington St. in Somerville.  There will be live entertainment by a dance band and a blues band, a free appetizer buffet from the best local restaurants, and best of all, the knowledge that your participation will help the displaced students and teachers.  Admission is by donation of any amount, although a $25 donation is recommended.  Checks made out to the Somerville Public Schools will be accepted at the door. For more information, please contact Meredith Marks at the Somerville Chamber of Commerce at (617) 776-4100 or at Meredith at somervillechamber.org 

Holiday Gift Drive to The Second Step

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Community Service Gift Drive for Second Step.  All of your generous gifts made the Gift Drive a great success.  We filled our lists of assigned gifts and we had many extra gifts donated to fill the needs of additional families.  Also, thank you to all of our volunteers that came and helped collect and check in gifts in the Cabot School lobby, and to the teachers for distributing the flyers back and forth to their classes.   Because of all of you the Gift Drive was once again a great success!  The PTO thanks Rose Coppola-Flynn for all her effort and time spent organizing this gift drive. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

SNEAKER REMINDER

As Physical Educators, we want your child to reach their goals, learn and have fun in a safe environment.  This summer the gymnasium floor was sealed to protect the wood. 

In order to ensure that your child obtains maximum benefit and participation in their Physical Education, Health and Wellness classes, we need to reinforce that all students wear sneakers for every PEHW class throughout the year.  We also need to maintain the quality of the gym floor.  Boots, shoes, sandals, Crocs and other footwear are unsafe for your child to wear in this physical environment and may also damage the floor surface.   

Again, your child will be required to wear sneakers in order to participate in Physical Education, Health and Wellness classes.  If they fail to wear them to class, they will not be permitted to participate in any activity that day.  If the activity is such that we feel they may be safely involved, we will let them join in.  If unsafe footwear is consistently worn on PEHW days, we will send reminders home with your child.  If your child usually wears shoes or boots to school, please send their sneakers along with them in their backpacks. 

SAFE SNEAKER CRITERIA: 

•regular heels and soles only - no "high-heeled" or "platform" sneakers

•the laces and/or velcro should fasten sneakers securely to the foot (sneakers will not fly off feet while child is moving)

•soles are intact - no holes or rips

•"hiking boots" do not qualify as sneakers - hooks damage equipment, floor and students

•sneakers should adequately fit your child's feet 

Physical Education, Health and Wellness Schedule 

Kindergarten – Mondays and Thursdays

First Grade – Thursdays and Fridays

Second Grade – Tuesdays (2S, 2W), Wednesdays (2M, 2L) and Fridays (all 4 2nd grades)

Third Grade – Tuesdays (3V, 3VE, 3T) Wednesday (3B)  and Fridays (ALL)

Fourth Grade – Mondays and Wednesdays

Fifth Grade – Mondays and Wednesdays 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dana Bennett or Sharon Foster

Jump Rope For Heart

Our school is participating in our 5th annual Jump Rope For Heart program in physical education class. This is a very special community service program to help raise funds for the American Heart Association. We’re joining the fight against our nation’s number 1 and number 3 killers – cardiovascular disease and stroke. Every student at Cabot school will participate in jumping rope for the month of January in P.E. class. Your student will bring home an American Heart Association envelope to collect donations for this cause from family and friends. However, I ask that your student not go door to door or ask strangers for donations. If your child receives any cash donations please convert those to a check prior to turning in the collection envelope. All checks should be payable to the American Heart Association. The deadline for your student’s collection envelope to be turned into Ms. Bennett is January 31, 2008. Last year as a community we raised $5,839.61 we received a portion of this to buy physical education equipment. This year our goal is 6,000!!!

Jump Rope For Heart is a fun event that helps our children understand the importance of community service and physical activity while helping save lives. Our efforts truly make a difference!

COMMUNITY NEWS

Annual Camp Fair 

Tuesday, February 5, 2008 2-7PM War Memorial Hall, Newton  

City Hall snow date 2/7/08 Come meet the Camp Directors learn more about the  

various camps & clinics and swimming facilities 

"Think Outside the Bottle" with Deborah Lapidus, Corporate Responsibility International
Monday, January 28 at 7 pm
Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium 

Is the availability of clean water a human right for all people, or is it a commodity to be bought, sold, and traded in a global marketplace? Join us for a screening of the award-winning documentary Thirst and a talk by Deborah Lapidus of Corporate Accountability International's Think Outside the Bottle Campaign .  Ms. Lapidus is a National Organizer with Corporate Accountability International, a membership organization that protects people by waging and winning campaigns that challenge irresponsible and dangerous corporate actions around the world. All ESS events are held at the Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium, at 7 pm, usually on the 3rd Monday of the month, January through June.  For more information about the series, contact 617-965-1995 or http://www.greendecade.org/environmentalspeaker.html. 

Ice Skating

Registration is open for the winter session classes start January 18, 2008 at local  

MDC IceSkating Rinks. Go to: http://actiivityreg.com  click: Mass click: Newton Parks  

& Recreation From the drop menu select skating lessons or call NPRD 617-796- 

1500 for ages 4 1/2 through Adults 

Puddlestompers February Vacation ages 3-6

 Nahanton Park $45/day Tues. - Fri 9- 12noon. Limited enrollment register TODAY 617-1525. 

Funtastic Fridays

Exclusively for fifth graders:, Feb 1, March 7, April 4 & June 13, 2008.  7 - 9PM at the Hyde Community Center.  

Kids Korner Pre-School 

Registration open call 617-796-1500. (Newton Parks and Recreation). 

“Flu: What You Can Do, Caring for Someone at Home” 

Wednesday, February 13th 7:30-8:30 pm at the Newton Free Libarary, 330 Homer Street.  The program includes information about preparing for seasonal and pandemic flu, how to care for someone who is ill and how to prevent the flu from spreading.  Speakers will be from the city’s Health and Human Services Department.  Info at 617-796-1360. 

ALTERNATIVE BASKETBALL CLASS 

For girls in grades 4 - 6 who like a quieter pace.  Fun, upbeat class for those girls who need support on motor-planning or who have been too timid to try regular basketball.  Mondays 5:30 - 6:30 starting in January at the Hyde Community Center.  Call Susan for details:  617-527-0663.

Think Spring!  Think Softball!  

Newton Girls Softball has begun online registration for the Spring season. The program is open to all girls in grades 1-8. Players of all skill levels will have a rewarding experience. Go to www.newtongirlssoftball.org for details about the Spring season and the ongoing Winter indoor clinics. Register before January 31, 2008 to avoid a late fee. 

Newton Girls Soccer Spring 2008 Registration is ongoing for Kindergarten through grade 9.  Intramural games are played Saturdays April 5 through June 7th.  For grades 2-9 there is also a weekly practice.  Scholarships available.  Register online at www.newtongirlssoccer.org, click on ‘Registration’.

Kindergarten Soccer Program #1:  Kindergarten Spring Soccer 2008 – Registration Now Underway.  

For children starting kindergarten or 1st Grade in fall ’08.  Co-ed program started in 1993.   Designed for fun and to turn out children confident in the basics of the game.  Teams are typically organized by elementary school, so this is a great opportunity to meet other families from your school and give your child a chance to make friends before starting Kindergarten.

Saturday Drop-In Art at the New Art Center

Parents can drop off their children or stay and create art together from 10AM-11:30AM on Saturday mornings. A different project and theme each week! Grades K-5. No pre-registration required, $15 cash/check. Upcoming Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, March 1, 8, 15. For more information call 617-964-3424 or visit us online www.newartcenter.org 

February Vacation “Aussie Adventures” at the New Art Center

It’s snowy and cold in New England, but in Australia it’s summertime! Take a break from winter with us as we create art inspired by the land “down under.” February 19-22, 2008, 9AM-3:30PM. Students grades K-5 attend 4 classes daily, including drawing and painting, ceramics, sculpture, and activities taught by our talented art instructors. For more information call 617-964-3424 or visit us online www.newartcenter.org 

April Vacation “Seuss on the Loose” at the New Art Center

Bring on the Sneetches, Thing 1 and Thing 2, Yertle the Turtle, Red Fish and Blue! Just leave the Grinch at home as we spend the week creating art inspired by the wacky worlds of Dr. Seuss. April 21-25. 2008 9AM-3:30PM. Students grades K-5 attend 4 classes daily, including drawing and painting, ceramics, sculpture, and activities taught by our talented art instructors. For more information call 617-964-3424 or visit us online www.newartcenter.org 

The Underground Railroad, from Newton to the End of the Line

The Newton Free Library will present this three-part program on Thursday, February 21 at 7:00PM.  Sheila Sibley, Education Manager at the Newton History Museum, will give a talk on Newton’s connection to the Underground Railroad.  A quartet of Berklee College of Music voice students will sing Walter Robinson’s song about Harriet Tubman.  And Jacqueline Tobin, author of the new book From Midnight to Dawn, will speak about its story of fugitive exslaves on the last leg of the Underground Railroad from Detroit to free black settlements in Canada.  Free admission.  For information, call the Newton Free Library at 617-796-1360. 

An Afternoon of Award-Winning Music with David Polansky.  

Polansky's popular "Animal Alphabet Song" has been featured in national radio broadcasts.  Friday, January 18, 2008 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm at the Hyde Community Center, Newton Highlands.  Tickets $8 in advance, infants under 1 year admitted free.  Reserve at 617-964-3310 or asosland at icfi.com or send a check by January 14th payable to 'Bowen Cooperative Nursery School', 96 Otis Street, Newtonville, MA 02460, ATTN:  Barbara Cleary.

NewKids Girls Science Club
Registration is underway for the winter session of Newton Community Education. In addition to the classes listed in our NewKids flyer which has gone home in all your kids' backpacks, we've added a science club for girls, run by "Wicked Cool for Kids." This class is offered at Zervas on Wednesdays and Peirce on Thursdays, starting the week of February 25, right after February vacation. In this class kids will create their own bath and beauty products using chemistry. They'll make their own lip
gloss, lotions, soap, bath salts, and fizzy tints. They'll also dig deep into the world of geology and make a beautiful rock display, then learn to make crystals, and select polished stones to make jewelry. The class is for kids in grades 1-4. Tuition is $120 for this eight-week session.

Please visit our website at newtoncommunityed.org for the complete listing of our winter classes. Or you can call us at 617-559-6999 for information or to register. Our summer program is now complete and a flyer will be coming home soon. Call 617-559-6995 for details.

Join Friends, Neighbors and Educational Leaders at the 2008 Winter Dinner Series.
The Newton Schools Foundation’s 2008 annual fundraiser "The World At Our Fingertips" is an opportunity for you to travel the globe through hosted dinners at restaurants and homes across the villages of Newton – while supporting great education in Newton. Taste delicious cuisine crossing
diverse regions and engage with many wonderful and varied guest speakers.

The Winter Dinner Series runs from February 1st - February 10th and benefits the Newton
Public Schools.  Details on specific dining options, date, time and contribution levels can be found at www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org, by email @ nikki_shearman at newton.k12.ma.us or by calling the Newton Schools Foundation office at 617-559-6120.

"Daddy King" 

As told by storyteller Sumner McClain, will be presented on Sunday, January 20 at 1:00 PM at the Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street, Newtonville.

The journey from childhood to adulthood as only a father could see it, brings a living, breathing Martin Luther King to life.  His feeling, hopes and dreams infuse a new meaning of the man and his work.  Fee:  $5.00  Call 617 527-8283

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