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Have news or events to share? Email us at driscollbulletin@gmail.com by Thursday at 5pm to submit.
Important This Week:
PTO SPOTLIGHT: We've added a new section below where we will feature a Driscoll community member each week. This person may be a PTO member, parent, teacher, Driscoll staff, or administration. If you know of someone you'd like us to feature, please email driscollbulletin@gmail.com, and we'll be in touch with details. You'll be able to see the featured community member here on Monday's in the Bulletin, on Facebook, and on the PTO website: driscollpto.org.
Driscoll Events
Alice In Wonderland- Our eighth grade play workshop will be on February 23, 2016 with try-outs on February 24, 2016 in the theatre after school. This week we will have an audition sign up form and scripts available on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. ( More detailed information to come this week)
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION:
See Principal's Corner for details on activities planned for each grade level.
Thursday February 11th in the Driscoll Theater
Grades K, 2, 4, 6, 8 at 8:30-9:15AM
Grades 1,3,5,7 at 9:45-10:30AM
Driscoll News
NO BULLETIN NEXT WEEK: There will be no Bulletin next week, 2/15, during February Break. If you'd like to submit for the following Bulletin 2/22, please submit by our Thursday deadline at 5pm on 2/18. Enjoy the break!
HELP DRISCOLL WIN: Check out, share and Like this short video on Facebook staring Mr. Youkilis. Driscoll school would like to expand our science curriculum and the minds of our students with a Grove Aquaponics system. Please help us win by visiting Facebook and searching for #GrovesinSchools, watch, share and Like the Driscoll video. http://on.fb.me/1nXq6UM
Driscoll School is now a donation site for the Brookline Food Pantry! As food insecurities are on the rise in Brookline, the pantry has had more visitors than ever and needs help from the community. Please consider picking up a few non-perishable items or toiletries the next time you are at the store and drop them off in the designated bin by the Driscoll office. A volunteer will collect the items and deliver them to the Brookline Food Pantry. Thank you so much to all the Driscoll community members who have donated so generously already. We have collected over 350 items already! Thank you!! For more information about our donation site, please email debbiekleiner@yahoo.com. For more information about the Brookline Food Pantry, please visit brooklinefoodpantry.org.
TRUMPETS MISSING - 1.serial number V86213 (found on the back of the instrument) please check your child's trumpet to make sure he/she has correct one. Send any leads/information to Ryan.katie@comcast.net. Thank you.
Community News
SAVE THE DATE! Parent Network for Brookline’s LGBTQ Students
March 1, 7-8:30 p.m. Brookline Public Health Department’s Denny Room
On March 1, B-PEN hosts its second Parent Network meeting for parents whose students identify as LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning). This second meeting will feature guest speaker Dr. Greg Fenton, a Brookline parent of two who specializes in primary care for adolescents, LGBT Health, and HIV/AIDS Care at Fenway Health. If you are unable to attend and would like to be part of the network, contact Hope Schroy (617-713-5155, hope_schroy@brookline.k12.ma.us). If your child would like to speak to someone, they or you can contact Jorge Membreño in Room 149 (617-713-5149, jorge_membreno@brookline.k12.ma.us.)
TEEN CENTER BENEFIT: Saturday, March 5th at 6:30 pm at the Brookline Teen Center. A gala with dinner, cocktails, teen entertainment, live auction and after party. For more information, visit the BTC website gala page.
INTRODUCING INNOVATION AT BROOKLINE HIGH SCHOOL
Parents are invited to join BHS teacher Sam Dickerman at the VineRipe Grill the evening of Monday, February 29th. Sam will talk about his special projects as the 21st Century Fund's first ever Innovation Fellow, and then he will lead a workshop on how parents can use technology tools like Naviance and Canvas to help interface with the high school. Visit www.bhs21stcenturyfund.org for more information, or contact Stacey Zelbow ( stacey_zelbow@brookline.k12.ma.us)
PARENT NETWORK GROUP FOR PARENTS OF TEENS WITH SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL ISSUES
On Feb. 23, 7-8:30 p.m. at Winthrop House (Baldwin School Building, 490 Heath Street) B-PEN and Family Advocate Hope Schroy are initiating a Parent Network for parents whose 6th-12th grade students are having social/emotional issues. This initial meeting is just to give parents an opportunity to connect with one another, learn about available resources, and discuss what might be helpful going forward, such as additional services, speakers, advocacy, etc. What do you need, and how can we help? Join us for this confidential, non-judgmental Parent Network gathering. For more information, contact Hope Schroy ( hope_schroy@brookline.k12.ma.us )
School Food & Nutrition Policy Community Forums Feb. 9.
Are you aware that the school wellness policy for the Brookline Schools is being updated? Are you interested in shaping the food culture in the Brookline schools? Parents, students, and faculty and staff are invited to:
· Learn the results of the 2015 Brookline schools food and nutrition environment survey
· Contribute to the vision of a healthful school culture including school meals, foods throughout school, and food literacy
Community meetings will focus on the nutrition and food culture portion of the wellness policy.
Please join members of the Brookline Schools Wellness Committee and participate in this important discussion!
February 9, 2016 8:30 am – 10:00 am Brookline High School MLK Room 115 Greenough St.
PTO Spotlight:
PTO Q & A with outgoing PTO Co-chair Lakia Rutherford:
(with photos on driscollpto.org)
Q: Tell us about your family.
A: I have 5 children, Destinee (14 years old) 8-1, Darius (11 years old) 5H, Darin (9 years old) 4W, Danielle (2 years old) and Daniel (1 year old).
Q: Tell us how you came to serve as PTO Co-Chair?
A: About 6 years ago I was appointed as the METCO liaison for the greater Brookline METCO K-8 Family group, which awarded me a seat on the PTO Board. The Treasurer at that time was looking for a Co-Treasurer, it was to be minimal work, deposit checks and record activity. I figured I could handle it.
The following year I moved into the treasurer role, I was then asked if I would be interested in serving as a Co-Chair, which I have done for the past 3 years. I have enjoyed representing the parent body while pushing for programs that support our children and teachers in a manner that promotes mutual respect.
Q: Tell us what we should know about the PTO and how it helps Driscoll.
A: The Driscoll PTO is a great organization that provides developmental, educational and recreational activities and events for the Driscoll community as well as the greater Brookline community. Being a part of the Driscoll community you often are unaware that not every school has a Science Solstice or an Arts Equinox, yet our PTO year after year works hard to ensure that these traditions live on as a testament to its dedication to ensure that our children receive a well-rounded education.
Q: Do you have advice for the next PTO Co-Chair?
A: Any person willing to sit on a board with a group of energetic and motivated, well intentioned individuals will need to be prepared to work hard as a team, actively listen and agree to disagree, yet always keep in mind that all of the hard work is for the children.
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February Vacation: Look for enriching classes and programs for children at Brookline SmartPrograms, hosted by Brookline Adult & Community Education. Classes range in topic and length and meet evenings, weekends, and during vacations. Classes are open to everyone. http://www.brooklineadulted.org/smartprograms/
PHOTOGRAPHER NEEDED for an event on March 12: excellent amateur or professional. Please get in touch if you are a photographer and are interested, or if you have a recommendation. Bette Phimister: bphimister@comcast.net, or (617) 817-8743.
EXPLORE JAPAN BRINGS JAPAN TO YOUR HOME THIS SUMMER: The Explore Japan Program is a unique opportunity for your entire family to learn about another culture and have a fun and free activity this summer. During Explore Japan local families host visiting Japanese students while their children attend daily Japanese culture workshops and go on exciting Boston area fieldtrips. For families who host a Japanese visitor during the program one child can attend Explore Japan for FREE! That is a two-and-a-half-week program, 9AM - 4:00PM, Monday - Friday, including admission and supervision on afternoon field trips – for free. The Explore Japan Program welcomes students ages 8-18 from all Eastern MA communities. Space is limited so apply today! Learn more at www.americanlearning.com or by emailing explorejapan@americanlearning.com.
Corner Co-op Nursery School – Celebrating our 44th year! A unique opportunity to participate in your child's formative years and create an extended family with others. OPEN HOUSE: 7-9PM, February 23 & March 31. Meet staff and parents. Slideshow and discussion (7:30-8PMM) 1773 Beacon Street, Brookline
(Corner of Beacon and Dean Rd, entrance on Dean Rd We nurture children's natural need to learn and grow through a dialogue-centered process. We regard play as an essential medium of learning. Ages 2 years 9 months to 5 years. Flexible schedule options. Devoted staff. Nut-free school. Contact us for more information at 617-738-4631 or visit us online: www.cornercoop.org and check us out on Facebook.
Our ArtVentures program for children blends fun with learning through a balance of structured projects, creative expression and play. We promote artistic exploration while developing technique and critical-thinking skills. Each theme is explored through a variety of mediums and imaginative projects. Students have three breaks during the day to explore our beautiful park, play on the connecting playground or participate in a game with their peers. Our week-long program culminates in an art show designed to showcase and celebrate each child’s artistic accomplishments
Animated Art! Explore multiple ways to create characters and tell stories! Children create scripts, characters, costumes, comics, flipbooks and experiment with stop-motion animation. Classes meet from 9:00am-4:00pm, with extended day options available.
Intensives | Ages 10-12 & 13-17
Intensives offer students the opportunity to explore artistic mediums of their choosing in both a focused and fun environment. Classes encourage individual artistic exploration as well as introduce and develop techniques and skills for each medium. Each intensive is lead by a professional working artist in their field. Intensives include hands on learning in Pottery and Wheelthrowing, Jewelry and Metals, Cartooning and Comics and Hand Sewn Art.
Classes meet from 9:00am-2:00pm or 3:00-6:00pm with a 30 minute lunch or dinner break and one snack break.
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