<font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hello folks, please find below this issue of Jabberlite. As always, this issue is full of information about many upcoming events and exciting news. We hope that you find it informative and useful. Please be safe (especially when dropping and picking up kids from school) and stay warm in this blustery cold weather.<br>
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<div style="clear: both;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a target="_blank" href="http://presence.webmail.aol.com/IM/?sn=auvpto&locale=en-us&pd=0" style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: lighter; font-size: 10px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><img src="http://presence.webmail.aol.com/mailsig/?sn=auvpto" align="absmiddle" border="0"></a> Archana Vahalia<br>
Cabot PTO Co-President<br>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><strong><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This issue contains information on:</span></i></strong></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Campaign For Cabot</span></strong></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Cabot Family Dance</span></strong></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Bowling with Cabot Connecting Families</span></strong></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Newton</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt;"> Parent Advisory Council Meeting</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt;"></span></strong></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt;">School Committee FY09 Budget Deliberations </span></strong></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Bike-a-Thon meeting</span></strong></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Newton School Foundation’s 2008 Winter Dinner Series</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt;"></span></strong></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Special METCO evening meeting</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt;"></span></strong></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Ariadne PTO Partners; and much
more….</span></strong></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><font color="#9999ff" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Calendar</span></strong></font></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Perpetua; color: black;">Affinity Group 12:30 pm</span></div>
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22, 2008</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Perpetua; color: black;">Straw Vote on Override Budget</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial;">January
23, 2008</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Perpetua; color: black;">Understanding our Differences Grade
3 1:00 - 2:45 PM</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial;">January
24, 2008</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Perpetua; color: black;">Winter Concert<span style=""> </span>10:45am & 7:30pm</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial;">January
28, 2008</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Perpetua; color: black;">School Committee Meeting, 7:30 PM,
Deliberation on Allocatioon Budget</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial;">January
28, 2008</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial;">Bike-A-Thon
Meeting,<span style=""> </span>7:30 PM,<span style=""> </span>Ed Center</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial;">January
30, 2008</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial;">Newton</span><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial;"> Parent Advisory Council
Meeting,<span style=""> </span>7:00 9:00 PM</span></div>
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1, 2008</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Perpetua; color: black;">Progress Reports sent home</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial;">February
2, 2008</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Perpetua; color: black;">Cabot Family Dance (snow date 2/10)</span></div>
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2, 2008</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Perpetua; color: black;">PTO "Campaign for Cabot"
ends</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial;">February
5, 2008</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Perpetua; color: black;">School Council Meeting 5:00 - 6:45PM</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial;">February
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Perpetua; color: red;">Early Release, 12:30 PM Dismissal</span></b></div>
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8, 2008</span></div>
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9, 2008</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Perpetua; color: black;">Cabot Connecting Families Bowling,
2-4 PM (Snow date 2/10)</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial;">February
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial;">February
14, 2008</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Campaign For Cabot is Coming to
a Close!!!</span></strong></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">This year’s campaign will be over
on February,2<sup>nd</sup>.<span style=""> </span>So far about
35% of families have contributed. Thanks to all the families who have
supported the PTO by already contributing to this year’s Campaign for Cabot.<span style=""> </span>Your contributions are very important, please
help us reach our goal of 100% participation. We are requesting that those
of you who have not yet made a contribution please consider supporting our
largest fundraiser of the year. <span style=""> </span>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. We will be announcing the total amount raised at the
Family Dance event on February 2<sup>nd</sup>.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Cabot Family Dance</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">On Saturday, February 2nd from
7:00 to 9:00 PM is The Cabot Family Dance, to be held at Bigelow Middle School.
DJ Marc Lacatell 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!<span style=""> </span>Look for flyers.
Refreshments will be provided by families.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">So 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!!</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">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 (</span><a href="mailto:juliezlindstrom@comcast.net"><span style="color: navy;">juliezlindstrom@comcast.net</span></a><span style="color: black;">) or Suzy Enyeart (</span><a href="mailto:srenyeart2@yahoo.com"><span style="color: navy;">srenyeart2@yahoo.com</span></a>.<span style=""> </span><b><span style="color: black;">See you with
your dancing shoes!</span></b><span style="color: black;"> </span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Bowling with Cabot Connecting Families</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">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 </span><a href="mailto:mheney@gmail.com"><span style="color: navy;">mheney@gmail.com</span></a><span style="color: black;">.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Alba; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Newton</span><span style="font-family: Alba; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> Parent Advisory Council Meeting</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Next
Newton Parent Advisory Council on Special Education meeting is on Wednesday
January 30, 2008, 7 – 9:00 PM in Room 318, Education Center,
100 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460.<span style=""> </span></span>The Newton PAC has a web site now at: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.newtonpac.org">www.newtonpac.org</a>; <a target="_blank" href="http://www.newtonpac.org/">http://www.newtonpac.org/</a>>
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John Passarini Ed.D. will speak on adapted physical education and inclusive
school environments that help all students to succeed. John has experience
working with students with a wide range of disabilities, including autism,
learning and physical disabilities. He was the National Adapted Physical
Education Teacher of the year in 2000 and was selected from 185,000 nominees to
be the Disney Outstanding Teacher of the Year in 2003. John grew up in Newton and attended Newton
schools with a learning disability. Although John was embarrassed by his
poor academic skills, he was supported by his good attitude, his friends and
strong athletic skills. In junior high he met an English and
Social Studies teacher who mentored him and helped him to progress
academically.</span></div>
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In 1970, John became a physical education teacher in Waltham
and then in Wayland, MA where he met Katie, a young woman with
physical disabilities who inspired him to focus on adapted physical
education. “Katie taught me that the human spirit has unlimited
potential. [She] taught me to be patient, to be confident, to be
hopeful.” John now teaches adapted physical education at Salem State,
Northeastern and Boston
University. His
website is <a target="_blank" href="http://www.johnpassarini.com/">www.johnpassarini.com</a>. For
more information, please email <a href="mailto:info@newtonpac.org"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">info@newtonpac.org</span></a>.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: blue;">School Committee FY09
Budget Deliberations </span></strong></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(70, 96, 121);">The Superintendent presented his Override Budget on January 15,
2008 and now the School Committee has begun its deliberations. This
budget reflects what school department programs and services would
look like with the additional funds available if the override passes.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(70, 96, 121);">The School Committee will review the Allocation Budget presented
by the Superintendent on January 28, 2008. The Allocation Budget reflects
what the school department programs and services would be with the revenues
available without a tax override.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(70, 96, 121);">The second meeting to discuss the Allocation Budget 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. The
Committee will take a straw vote on both budgets on February 4, 2008 and hold a
public hearing on February 6, 2008 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Day Middle
School auditorium. This is the chance for
the public to weigh in on both budgets. A final vote on the budgets will
be held on February 11, 2008. Click on to the School Committee website to
see the guidelines for the non-override budget. Click </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; color: blue;"><a target="_blank" href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Zy7bcyaEXUsIDev4Vqv8SP5T0ns4XAM_1ARQ8_wsSPb6NDN_aXYfsaMY3pD11FX-O45lfYVnSd2NWtPG1dioM3j8e0S8041B191RoXtu9jhwoEzsStfaHFlF91BWArUZjWFonTAPiwBJCjsT_-ZLOqjHfTEZtU9DjLW62q5gI5Ze7bJmMmf9O7Qnkxgg6veVkHfFAj2dx8FJJWPikV7efQ=="><span style="text-decoration: none;">Override
Budget</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(70, 96, 121);"> to review the proposed FY09 Budget.</span></div>
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<pre><span class="subject"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: olive;">Bike-a-Thon meeting – Rescheduled </span></b></span></pre>
<div align="left"><pre><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3"><span style="">The Bike-a-thon meeting is rescheduled for Monday, January 28th from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM in Room 206 at the Ed. Center, 100 Walnut Street.<span style=""> <br>
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</span>AGENDA - Introductions; Date/Time of the Bike-a-Thon; Route/Safety issues; Fundraising - 50/50 split; Sub-committees; Future Meetings; <br>
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And Items for next meeting(s.<br>
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They are hoping for bulk of planning work to be done between now and June with some minor details to be finalized in the fall. It will be fun to be <br>
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part of this all-Newton event that will, bring lots of people together AND raise money for Cabot and other schools! Jennifer Huntington </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Garamond; color: black;"><a href="mailto:granx4@gmail.com">granx4@gmail.com</a></span><span style="">.</span></font></pre></div>
<h1 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Alba; color: rgb(153, 51, 0); font-weight: normal;">Join Friends, Neighbors and
Educational Leaders at the 2008 Winter Dinner Series</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Alba; color: rgb(153, 51, 0);"></span></h1>
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">In just two weeks time the first of the Newton Schools Foundation dinners
will be held around town. Last year these wonderful events raised lots of money
that got distributed to the teachers in your schools so that they could plan
curriculum and buy equipment to<br>
provide even more exciting classes and subjects for your children.<br>
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</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Right
now we need people to buy tickets, take a table and get their friends to come,
and spread the word around town! Ticket sales are coming in, but we want every
dinner to be filled to capacity, and fun for everyone who attends! Here are two
restaurant venues that still have lots of space: <br>
Monday, Feb. 4 - Ariadne $150 per ticket<br>
Tuesday, Feb. 5 - Legal Sea Foods - $200 per ticket<br>
<br>
There will be lively speakers, fabulous food and welcoming hosts - so, please
if you can use this weekend to call friends and family and buy tickets, that
would be WONDERFUL. Your participation will help teachers! Jennifer Huntington
(chair of the Dinners Committee for the NSF) Home: (617)232-2310 Cell: (617)935-1727.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue;"><br>
The Newton PTO Council and Newton PTO’s invite you to a special evening:</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: blue;">METCO In Massachusetts - A Significant Work In
Progress</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">February 26, 2008 7:00 pm</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">Mason Rice Elementary School
- 149 Pleasant Street, Newton
Centre</div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><i>Featuring </i><b>Susan Eaton</b>, Research Director,
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice,</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">Harvard
Law School</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">•<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span>Explore the history and founding purpose of METCO.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">•<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span>Understand METCO’s evolution over the years.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">•<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span>Learn the benefits of the program for students from Boston and from the suburbs. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">•<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span>Discover new research findings on the benefits of diverse learning
environments.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">•<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span>Examine Massachusetts’
efforts in a national context.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">Susan is author of several books, <i>The Children in Room
E4: American Education on Trial</i>, <i>The Other Boston Busing Story: What's
Won and Lost Across the Boundary Line</i>, and co-author, with Gary Orfield, of
<i>Dismantling Desegregation: The Quiet Reversal of Brown v. Board of Education</i>
</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">Special Thanks to Angier Human Differences Committee for
organizing this event.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="">Newton</span></b><b><span style=""> Free Library Special Black
History Month Program</span></b><span style=""></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The
Underground Railroad, from Newton to the End of the Line</span></i><span style="font-size: 10pt;">, Thursday, February 21 at
7:00 pm. Learn about Newton’s connection to the Underground Rail Road,
hear a musical tribute to Harriet Tubman and an author talk on the newly
published book <i>From Midnight to Dawn, </i>which deals with the Detroit to Canada
end of the Rail Road.
We encourage ages 12 + and adults to attend. Info: 617-796- 1410 or check out
our online calendar at: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ci.newton.ma.us/library/Programs/calendar.html">http://www.ci.newton.ma.us/library/Programs/calendar.html</a>.
</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Ellen Meyers, Director
of Programs & Public Relations, Newton Free Library, <a href="mailto:emeyers@minlib.net">emeyers@minlib.net</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.newtonfreelibrary.net/">www.newtonfreelibrary.net</a></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Newton</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> Food Pantry Donations</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></strong></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">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 </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">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 <a href="mailto:isabelle@thackers.net"><span style="color: navy;">isabelle@thackers.net</span></a>)
or Sue Klapisch (617/332-2922 or <a href="mailto:sklapisch@yahoo.com"><span style="color: navy;">sklapisch@yahoo.com</span></a></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Invention
Invasion Volunteers </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">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 (</span><a href="mailto:vgartland@comcast.net"><span style="color: navy;">vgartland@comcast.net</span></a><span style="color: black;">) or Karen Jauregui (</span><a href="mailto:kjauregui@repligen.com"><span style="color: navy;">kjauregui@repligen.com</span></a><span style="color: black;">) if you are interested.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: green;">FoodPlay Student
and Parent Presentations </span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">Come and see a fun way in which your children learn about
healthy nutrition on<span style=""> </span>February 12, 2008. Underwood Elementary School Gymnasium 7:00 – 8:00
PM presented by Live Health and Nutrition Theater. This play will also be
performed at Cabot on Feb 8th for the 3rd & 4th graders.<b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Tahoma;"></span></b></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">FOODPLAY (K - 5th Grades) is an Emmy Award-winning live
theater show that combines fantastic feats of juggling, captivating <a target="_blank" href="http://foodplay.com/foodplay/foodplayFaq.html#foodplay"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">characters</span></a>,
music, magic, and audience participation with motivating health messages to
help children take charge of growing up healthy and fit. Addressing the major
nutrition, fitness, and self-esteem concerns affecting today's schoolchildren,
FOODPLAY provides kids with the practical tools they need to improve their
eating and exercise habits--all in a spirit of fun and celebration!<span style=""> </span>FOODPLAY programs are a great way to trigger
school-wide excitement and get everyone on board to work<font color="#000000" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> together to improve
the nutrition and health environment in schools and communities.</font></div>
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<pre><b><font color="#999900" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">New Fundraising Program Introduced - Ariadne PTO Partners</span></font></b></pre><pre><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Being parents we know the importance of your children's education. With this in mind we are participating in a new program<br>
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called <b>Ariadne PTO Partners</b>. We have signed up Cabot PTO for the <b>Ariadne PTO Partners </b>program and five percent every <br>
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purchase you make at Ariadne all year (even summer months) will be donated to the Cabot PTO. The first week of the month <br>
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we will receive a check from Ariadne . There is no limit to the amount that can be raised and this is good on any purchase in the <br>
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restaurant, lunch dinner, cocktails, private parties, even take out, catering and gift cards. You simply need to write CABOT on <br>
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your receipt and give it to your server and anyone can participate grandparents, aunts, uncles & friends.</span></font></pre>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: blue;">Jabberwock
Editor Needed</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">!</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">We are looking for an additional Jabberwock editor for the 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, <a href="mailto:marykathf@aol.com"><span style="color: navy;">marykathf@aol.com</span></a>
or Archana Vahalia, <a href="mailto:auvpto@aol.com"><span style="color: navy;">auvpto@aol.com</span></a>.
Thanks! </div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Croobie; color: rgb(0, 204, 255);">SPORTS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES</span><strong><span style="color: blue;"> </span></strong></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Think Spring!
Think Softball! </span></strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">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 <a target="_blank" href="http://www.newtongirlssoftball.org/"><span style="color: navy;">www.newtongirlssoftball.org</span></a> for details about the
Spring season and the ongoing Winter indoor clinics. Register before January
31, 2008 to avoid a late fee. </div>
<div><b style=""><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Community News</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="color: navy;">The Newton Youth Theater</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">Due to the incredible response to The Newton Youth Theater
classes sponsored by<br>
The Mayor's Office for Cultural Affairs, the Winter and Spring classes are full
with a<br>
waiting line. There are spaces available in the Summer classes for "Oklahoma" which begins
Monday, June 30 - Thursday, July 24. Call the Mayor's Office for Cultural
Affairs at 617 796-1540 or 617 527-8283 for further information.<span style=""> </span>Judy Anderson.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="color: navy;">Transitional Kindergarten Program – Bowen Cooperative
Nursery School</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">Bowen
Cooperative Nursery
School, located in Newtonville, has one remaining
space in its Transitional Kindergarten program for the 2007-2008 school year.
This program is for children who are 5 years old, or who are about to turn 5,
but who are not yet in Kindergarten. Bowen is also accepting applications
for the 2008-2009 year. We have programs for 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds,
as well as our Transitional Kindergarten program. We are a
child-centered, play-based school at which children can continue their social,
emotional, intellectual and physical development in a creative, safe and
exciting environment. For more information and to obtain an application,
please visit our website, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bowencoop.org"><span style="">www.bowencoop.org</span></a> <<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bowencoop.org/"><span style="">http://www.bowencoop.org/</span></a>>
or contact Barbara Cleary, Director, at (617) 332-3923.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Lost & Found Bin</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="3"><span style="font-family: Perpetua; color: black;">The Lost
& Found bin in the main lobby is getting full again. Please take a
look through and find those missing items of your child (ren). We will
empty the bin and donate the contents at the end of the month.</span></font></div>
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Newsletter Ad Policy: Pricing is .20 per word per issue. Send copy and
payment to Jabberwock, Cabot
School, 229 Cabot Street,
Newtonville MA 02460. Ads will not run until payment is received. The
Jabberwock is a monthly publication – you can pay for your entry to be in
multiple issues. Classified advertising is a service and publication does not
represent an endorsement by the Cabot PTO.</i></div>
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