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Driscoll Events
ECS Coffee: Thursday November 12, 8:15 am in the Driscoll Library. Join us to learn about the Enrichment and Challenge Support (ECS) program. ECS is undergoing changes following a rigorous and year-long review. Matthew Rosenthal, the new town-wide program coordinator, and Ellen Davidson, Driscoll’s ECS teacher, will address questions such as - What does a new and reformed ECS look like? How can it benefit your child? How can parents engage? Contact Lisa.Serafin@redgate-re.com or Aguseva@bu.edu with any questions. Hope to see you there!
NEXT WEEK: A Survival Guide to Parenting Teens and Tweens: An evening with author, speaker, and parenting expert Joani Geltman. Wednesday, November 18, 7:00-9:00 in the Driscoll School Theater. Second in a series from Brookline Talks, a new speaker series for parents. Sponsored by Brookline K-8 PTOs, the Brookline Education Foundation & the Brookline Community Mental Health Center.
Understanding our Differences: All grade 4 students participate in workshop called "Understanding Our Differences and Similarities". It was a fantastic experience for the students, teachers and parents, and we are seeking more parents to volunteer for the remaining three workshops. This week: 11/13/15, we will focus on the spectrum of hearing. November 19 will explore physical challenges, and the final workshop on 12/4 will examine intellectual challenges. There is no prior knowledge or experience required, and the time commitment is only about 2 hours. If you can help, please contact Kim Katz at kim_ktz@yahoo.com. Thank you so much!
Driscoll News
NO DASA classes this Tuesday and Wednesday due to Early Release Day and Veterans Day. Fall classes are coming to a close. Please refer to our calendar at: http://driscollafterschool.weebly.com/fall-15.html Monday classes finish Nov 16, Tuesday classes finish Nov 17, Wednesday classes finish Dec 16 (no classes 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 and 12/09), Thursday classes finish Nov 12. Registration for Winter session begins Thursday, Dec 17 at noon.
PTO Annual Campaign: The PTO spends roughly $100 per child from donations to fund our programs and events. Programs you know and love like Art Equinox, Science Solstice, Book Fair, Spring Fair, and so much more. The PTO also supports teachers as they continually keep instruction up-to-date. Our goal is for every Driscoll Family to make a donation by December 1, 2015. No donation is too small (or large). Give online at driscollpto.org. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Check out the Book Fair Poster! The winning entry of the Book Fair Poster Competition will be up around the school today! The winner will be announced over the morning announcements today. The Book Fair in the Driscoll Library is on NEXT WEEK, November 16-20. Opening times are: Mon to Thurs 7:30am - 3pm, Fri 7:30-2pm Come and do your holiday shopping and benefit the Driscoll Library too! A proportion of all sales goes directly to the Library to buy more books and electronic library resources for our kids.
Community News
BROOKLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHER CONTRACT UPDATE:
Did you know Brookline teachers worked on an extended one year contract last year and are working without a contract this year? Teachers and those who support the will be attending the Town Meeting on Tues. Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Brookline High.
• Teachers are working without a contract. They had a one year agreement that expired on August 31st of this year. It followed a 3-year agreement that expired on August 31st, 2014. They agreed to the one year agreement, which contained 2%-3% raises halfway through the year, while they continued to bargain last year and over the summer. They have not reached an agreement for a new contract and continue to bargain.
• The teachers' chief objective was to get some relief from the vastly increasing workload by limiting tasks that take time away from teaching and planning for instruction. They'd like to ensure that all teachers have adequate preparation periods.
• They'd also like a reasonable raise to help keep pace with inflation.
Here's the article form the Brookline Tab: http://bit.ly/1RSP7ZL
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 6:00 PM in the James F. Walsh School Committee Room, 5th Floor, Town Hall. Docket can be read here: http://bit.ly/1jkLf8G
Need information on Kindergarten in 2016-2017? The Office of Student Affairs will hold two information sessions for parents on Nov. 18 and Nov. 19 in Rm 103 in Town Hall, 333 Washington St. Beginning Nov. 30, families will be able to pre-register on-line via Registration Gateway and sign-up for an appointment in Jan. or Feb. to complete the kindergarten registration process.
MIT Science on Saturday: Saturday December 5th, 10:00-12:00, MIT Kresge Auditorium 48 Mass. Ave., Cambridge. FREE - open to all K-12 students, parents, teachers - just show up - presentation followed by hands-on activities. Topic: Nuclear Science and Engineering The next ones are: February 6, 2016 Rockets and Flight. March 5, 2016 Materials with Magical Properties. April 2, 2016 Circuits and Computers.
Classifieds
Trumpet players! Please check you have the correct instrument! Trumpet left by doorway near 4M cubbies, with name in blue duct tape "Leo Samuels" and book inside with name missing for 2 weeks. PLEASE return to main office. THANKS!
Help Wanted: Cricket Purchaser. I'm looking for a student to buy me crickets twice a month. The pay is $5.00 plus the cost of crickets. Must have parents permission, and you can put the crickets in with Rosie if you want. Thank you, Ms. Longmore 617-879-4251
Seeking 7th or 8th grader to look after our daughter after Kindergarten three times a week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, until 5:00 pm. The person would pick her up from Kindergarten, walk her home, go to the playground, play games at home, eat snack, etc. We live on Winchester Str. - 617 971 6132
Responsible 7th Grade Driscoll Student Available for Babysitting: I am a CPR certified 7th grader at Driscoll and love kids of all ages. I’m available Wednesday-Friday after school to walk your child home (assuming you live near Driscoll) or be with them until 5:30pm. I can help with homework, activities, etc. I’m also available for weekend nights (Sat/Sunday) as well as Sunday during the day. Please contact me at friedman.sophia@gmail.com or my parents, Daniel ( djfriedman@hotmail.com) or Emily ( efriedman@baupost.com).
Driscoll family looking for part-time nanny to help after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting in November. Responsibilities will include getting 5th and 9th graders to activities, running errands, and light housekeeping. Having a car is preferred. Contact Mila at (617) 460-0466 or mila_chun@yahoo.com.
Looking for after school nanny/babysitter: I am looking for a babysitter for my 6 and 9 year old daughters. On Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 to 6 p. Some Fridays afternoon as well.
You should help with home work, take them to activities, preferably with your car.
I would also like you to help with lights housekeeping: meal preparation, picking up toys, doing some laundry. Please contact Elena at elena.toschi@gmail.com
Furnished 3 bedroom home near Driscoll for rent from Jan-June 2016 : top floor of 2-family home on Corey Hill, fireplace, piano, additional sunroom, large yard, and garage. Walking distance to school, park, B and C lines, shops, and restaurants. For more information, please e-mail shazepol@yahoo.com.
Tutor: Patient and experienced, offering reasonable rates. Call
617- 366-7013 or e-mail at annebrosia@yahoo.com.
Gorgeous 4BR 2BA Contemporary home for sale, $1.225m. Perfect for a Driscoll family! Completely renovated in 2013, it's got a beautiful kitchen and baths, wide-open floor plan, great light, plus an awesome yard, patio, and 2 car parking. Ideal location just 2 blocks to Whole Foods and easy walk to Driscoll. Contact Mary at 617-935-9290 or mary.gillach.wg93@Wharton.UPenn.edu for more info, or go to 22cityview.com
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