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Every Tuesday
After school Front/Back Lobbies
Ongoing
Tonight Horace
Mann Auction March 30 – April 9 MCAS Tuesday, March 31 Full
Day of School Wednesday, April 1 Early
Release Saturday, April 4 Talent
Show Friday, April 10 Good
Friday - No School Next Edition: From Joe’s Desk Continue… |
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Dear
Families, We have much to celebrate here at Horace
Mann. In case you haven’t heard, our
own Diana Guzzi has been named the
new principal of the If that isn’t enough, good fortune has
continued to shine on Horace Mann. Jenny McGowan, our inclusion
facilitator, has announced that she and her husband are expecting their first
child in early September. This news is in addition to knowing that our
learning center teacher, Lucy Couture
is planning for the birth of her twins in late May. The new babies join Ms. Couture’s husband
and son Gus as the family quickly expands.
Both Ms. Couture and Ms. McGowan plan to return to Horace Mann
following their leave. And we don’t
think there’s anything in the water! Dogs and School – We all love our
pets. It’s not unusual to see children
running up to pet the newest puppy, kitten or guinea pig. As much as we love our pets we need to be
cognizant of their impact on others around us, particularly the children in
our school. We do have students who
are allergic and/or have fears surrounding animals. Animals are not allowed in the school
building without prior consent by the building principal. All pets need to be leashed at all times in
and around the school. Finally, when
bringing your pet to pick up your child at the end of the day, please keep
your distance from the entry doors. If
in the back, please stay at the playground fence. In the front, please stand near or behind
the flagpole. Following these simple
rules will help ensure a safe environment in and around our school. Thanks. Auction – Tonight is the school
auction and I hope to see you there.
The Auction Team has spent long hours gathering a wide variety of
items that everyone would be happy to receive. I’m aware that this is a challenging time
financially for all of us, but I wanted to put in one last push to encourage
you to attend and bid on some of these wonderful items. The school auction is the one significant
fundraiser dedicated to all the school projects for the upcoming year. All the Creative Arts programs, significant
new technology including an updated desktop computer in each classroom and
additional laptops for the portable carts, playground upkeep, especially the
wooden structure which is beginning to show its age, library materials,
Fitness for Life support and teacher supplies are all funded through PTO
funds raised at the School Auction. In
some ways, the monies raised this year may be more critical than the past to
keep these programs going. So, please
stop by, have some food, socialize with friends and neighbors and make a
purchase to help out the school if you can.
Your support is appreciated. |
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From the PTO |
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Thank You, the Auction Committee! |
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As Newsnotes goes to press, A Night for the
Stars, the PTO auction, is a day away. This biggest fundraiser of the school
year will benefit Horace Mann students for years to come. And it’s happening
thanks to the creativity, dedication and tireless effort of the Auction
Leadership Team: Jennifer Connley, Lisa Difelice, Nancy Landry, Patty McCabe,
Craig and Linda Ross. The PTO officers would like to thank the Leadership
Team as well as the Auction Committee that they put together—the room parents
and other parent volunteers who stepped up in countless ways to pull off this
much-anticipated event: Sue Amatucci, Anne Banks, Kathy Baron, Margaret
Briand, Sheri Calcagni, Barbara Connerney,
Diane Claflin,
Michelle Curran, Noreen Grady,
Pam
Greene, Kim Hiltz, Lori Howley, Jessica Johnston, Sandy Malec, Stefania
Maloney,
Rose
Mariano, Julie Minkin, Jacqueline Mullowney,
Gina Mulvaney, Emily
Norton, Cathy Proscia-Simmons,
Kate
Slocum, Karen Solari, Betsy Spensieri, Susan Sprich, Susan Tuozzolo, and Mari
Young. Thank you also to the parents
and staff who donated their goods and services for auction. This fun and exciting event is a true
testament to the talent and generosity of the Horace Mann community. |
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Planning for Spring and Beyond |
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The auction isn’t the only fun event this spring.
We have lots more in store: the Talent Show, the Spring Book Fair,
International Night, and Fitness for Life, as well as exciting spring
classroom activities. As we head into the latter part of the school
year, the PTO starts planning for the 2009-2010 school year. And since our
terms as officers end in June, along with many committee chair’s tenures, we
hope many of you will consider getting involved in new ways to continue our
PTO’s tradition of supporting the Horace Mann students, faculty, staff and
community. Watch for details in the
next issue of Newsnotes. Brian, Marcia, Lisa and Jeff 2008-09 PTO Officers. |
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The Walking Bus Is Ready To Start Up Again |
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In conjunction with a grant received by the Newton
Public Schools, Horace Mann is participating in Safe Routes to School, a
program offered by MassRIDES, the Commonwealth’s travel options service of
the Executive Office of Transportation. The Massachusetts Safe Routes to
School program promotes walking and/or bicycling for school trips, to improve
the environment around school, and improve the health of children, while
making it safer. Your children can gain a sense of freedom, have fun, and
establish a healthy lifestyle! But we need walkers and parent “bus drivers” to
guide the walkers along the different routes.
If you are interested in having your student(s) participate or if you
are interested in being a parent “bus driver,” please fill out the form that
was already sent home and return it to your student’s classroom teacher by
Monday, March 30, 2009. If you have
any questions, please contact Miss Hart, Horace Mann’s Walking Bus liaison,
via e-mail at Lisa_Hart@newton.k12.ma.us. |
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Horace Mann Talent
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The date is coming up fast and we hope that all
entrants are busy perfecting their acts!!!
For a practice run-through, please attend ONE of our OPEN REHEARSALS: Tuesday
March 24 at Ticket to the show is $5.00 at the door. Come and see the variety of amazing talents
that our students have! Questions?
email Stephanie Rogers at Stephanie_Rogers@comcast.net, or Marybeth
Denucci at denuccifam@rcn.com |
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Donation Needed 4th & 5th Grade Social Action Committee |
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We’re doing a collection
drive for a local organization that helps |
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From
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State House
Rally to Protect Education
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Join us at
Stand for Children’s State House Rally! Do you believe
ALL children deserve a quality education, and they can’t afford to wait? If
so, please join the Newton Chapter of Stand for Children, the statewide
education advocacy group, at our State House Rally on Tuesday, March 24, from
Times are uncertain,
and we need to make sure legislators know children and schools are a priority
no matter what. You’ll have a chance to hear from education reform leaders,
community members, and advocates, as well as help deliver thousands of
postcards to legislators, showing your community’s support for our public
schools. If you believe in preventing further education cuts, spending
smarter, encouraging reforms, and improving public education for all children
in For more
information and to register, visit www.stand.org/ma/rally. There will be
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Critical Choices for
Newton, 2009 and Beyond |
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A series of discussions based on the Citizen Advisory
Group's findings, each focusing on one aspect of Newton's city finances: School Cost Structure March 24th 7-9pm at
the Longyear Museum 1125 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill (rt. 9 at Dunster
Road); Municipal Cost Structure April
6th 7-9pm, Longyear Museum, Capital Infrastructure May 4, 7-9pm at the Newton
Free Library, 330 Homer Street; Performance Management/Renewing Newton June
3rd 7-9pm at the Newton Free Library.
Refreshments at 6:45.
Co-sponsors: The PTO Councils, The Newton Free Library, The Newton
Tab, Newton Interfaith Clergy Association, Green Decade Coalition,
Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce, Waban Improvement Society, The Chestnut
Hill Association, Stand for Children.
For details and directions: www.lwvn.org. Contact: info@lwvnewton.org
or 617-964-0014. |
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Children Literacy Day Saturday March 28, |
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Newton Community Partnerships for Children &
Quality Full Day Kindergarten Grant are Sponsoring a Literacy Day at the |
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Sponsored by the Green Decade/Newton, contests
are open to all students who live or go to school in http://www.greendecade.org/energycontestinfo.html. |
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Supporting Music in Newton Schools |
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You are invited to a meeting on Tuesday March 24
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Lyme Disease Lecture April 2nd
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Missed
Diagnosis: Learn how to recognize Lyme Disease...often mistaken for ADD,
chronic fatigue, OCD, bipolar or other common maladies. How Lyme Affects Our
Children’s Lives and Impacts School Performance. The potentially devastating consequences of
undiagnosed or misdiagnosed Lyme Disease are the focus of an evening
featuring two top Lyme Disease experts.
Newton South Auditorium, speakers: Dr. Leo Shea III and Dr. Sheila
Statlender. |
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NCSC April Vacation Week Outdoor Skills Program April 21-23 |
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Looking for something fun for your child to do
during April vacation week? |
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April Vacation
Program www.newtoncommunityed.org |
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Newton
Community Ed offers several activities for April vacation: Lego Robotics for
kids in grades 3-5 on Tuesday afternoons at Newton South for 8 weeks starting
April 14. Domino Physics for kids ages 7 and up, Create a TV Show for kids in
grades 5 and up, Basketball for kids in grades K-3, Twist and Shout for kids
ages 3-7, Moonshot and Splat 2 for kids in grades K-5, and Babysitting for
kids ages 11 and up and more. Registration for summer programs for kids from
pre-k through high school is open. They are all listed under "KS"
for course ID on the website. For more information or to register call 617-559-6999. |
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Club Invention Program Registration Is Ongoing |
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Focuses on brain-powered activities and powerful
projects that enhance creativity, teamwork, and inventive-thinking skills. For
children entering grades 1-6. Newton teachers lead the curricula each day
aided by enthusiastic counselors, and Judi Fitts returns as the director. The
program features a low staff-to-child ratio, with one staff member for every
eight children. Register for one or both weeks: July 6-10 and/or July 13-17.
Camp hours are 9-3:30, and morning and extended day program is also
available. Fee of $275 includes all materials, snacks and a T-shirt. Register
through Newton Community Ed at www.newtoncommunityed.org or call
617-559-6999. |
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Single Parent Support Group |
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Workshop for single parent. Guest speaker: Tod
Gross. Topic: Building A Life Outside Parenting. Location: Register via email: newtonccc@gmail.com to attend
or send your information to Newton Child Care Commission and Fund, Dinner will be provided. Child care onsite is
available. Visit website: www.newtonchildcare.org for more information. |
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Sleeping Beauty By Tanglewood Marionettes |
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Will come to the Newton Cultural Center, 225
Nevada Street, Newton, Sunday, April 5 at 2:00 PM. Advance tickets: $8, at
Door: $10 - 617 796-1540 or 617 527-8283. This classic tale begins in King Felix's great
hall for the christening of Princess Aurora.
The party goes awry when the wicked witch arrives and curses the
little princess. Will the curse come
true? Will someone with a true
heart" appear? |
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Rabies Clinic |
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The Newton Health and Human Services Department
will be sponsoring a rabies clinic on the following dates: Saturday, April 4 - 9:00- |
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Theatre Ink Present “Anything Goes” March 19-22 At |
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All are invited. March 19th, 20th,
and 21st at 7:30pm, and March 22nd at 2pm at Lasker Auditorium, Newton North
H.S. Ticket prices: $10, $14 &
$16. Purchase ticket online at
www.theatreink.net or at Cabot's Ice Cream on 743 Washington St. The age-old
tale of boy-meets-girl and the complications that ensue intrigue every
audience. This show is an amusing story wrapped around one of Cole Porter's
magical scores. Terrific Porter songs
include "It's De-Lovely," "Friendship," "I Get A
Kick Out Of You," "All Through The Night," Anything
Goes," "You're The Top" and "Blow, Gabriel, Blow." |
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Garden City Kindergarten Soccer Program Spring Registration |
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Spring program starts April 11th thru June 6th. Each Saturday, the
kindergartners meet from 9:30 - 10:30 at Burr Elementary school in
Auburndale. During the first half of each session, the kids do activities and
play games that teach some soccer skills. During the second half of each
session, the kids play a scrimmage against another team. Fee is $60, and all
players will receive a t-shirt, team photo, and trophy. To register visit http://www.franklinpto.org/forms/gcks2008.pdf.
Email bmrooney95@aol.com
for more information. |
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The Newton Food
Pantry |
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The pantry is having difficulty meeting the growing needs of hungry
families in Newton and together we can make a difference! Collection boxes have
been placed near the front and back doors of the school. If you are willing
and able, please help. Hunger cannot wait and there are families who need our
help. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. |
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Spring Fling March 28 |
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Opening remarks by NPR's Tom Ashbrook.
Eight local authors will be honored:
Alex Beam, Andre Dubus III, Jack Dzamba, Xujun Eberlein, Mitali
Perkins, Solomon Schimmel, Frank Shirley and Jake Tedali. Jazz, Hors d'oeuvres, desserts and a silent
auction. Tickets: $100. Mail checks to 'Spring Fling', Newton Free
Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton 02459.
To order tickets on-line, preview the auction, become a sponsor or get
more info, go to www.newtonfreelibrary.net or call 617-796-1407. |
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Classifieds
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Donna Stanger Photography and Video: Award Winning Photographer with several years
experience. Call 617-304-1819 to schedule an appointment or email donna@donnastangerphotography.com.
For more information visit www.donnastangerphotography.com. Speech & Language Therapy: Home based service for children ages 2-18 located
in Newtonville. For more information, email
Erin Cooper at erin@cooperspeechtherapy.com
or visit www.cooperspeechtherapy.com Y3K TUTOR IN YOUR HOME: We tutor special ed. such as ADD, ADHD,
Asperger’s, Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, and gifted. We also tutor regular ed. and test
preparation. All subjects and ages are
taught. Parents can now receive 25%
off the first lesson. Call 781-492-8700
or log on to Y3KTutorInYourHome.com Birthday
Art Parties at the ActiveMinds Tutoring, LLC: Your source for in-home tutoring. Effective, Personalized and
Convenient. All grades/all subjects,
including test preparation (MCAS, SAT, SSAT...). Sign your child up for academic success and
receive 1 free lesson by May 1.
Call: (617) 663-5700 during business hours, or (617) 227-2225 Eve/Wknds.
Please visit our web site at www.activemindstutoring.com. |
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Editors:
Michelle Curran, Kathy Baron, Lauren Paton, Gina Mulvaney, Susanti Sugianto, Millicent
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(617) 559-9510 Call-Back Line
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