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Weekly PTO Bulletin 


Have news or events to share? Email us at driscollbulletin@gmail.com by Thursday at 5pm to submit. 

Important This Week:

EARLY RELEASE MOVIE REGISTRATION OPEN now through Friday, March 31! Register via this link now through 03/31/17.  FAMILY ID MOVIE SIGN UP HERE Movie line up can be found here. Sign up early as space is limited: Volunteer for one movie and get all 4 for free!!! Please choose the volunteer option when registering. For any questions, please contact PTO Movie Chair, Nadine Hartman driscollptomovies@gmail.com
PTO OPEN FORUM: Monday, April 03, 6:15 PM in the Cafeteria with childcare, and pizza supper provided. Topic: Updating the Driscoll Field and Playground.  RSVP HERE.  Presentation, and Q & A with David Pollak, former Driscoll parent, and Vice Chair of the Brookline School Committee, and Chair of it's Capital Committee. To clarify some details of timing, here's a rundown: 6:15 pm arrival, and pizza supper. If you're bringing your children, you can feed them and check them into childcare. 6:45 pm head to the Driscoll theater. The presentation will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. Questions? Email Alice Speck


Driscoll News: 
 
THANK YOU: to our teachers, administrators, volunteers, and visiting artists for making Arts Equinox amazing!
BROOKLINE TALKS PRESENTS Nurturing Sexually Healthy Children & Teens in Today's World with Deborah Roffman on Thursday April 6th at 7 pm in the Runkle School Multi-Purpose Room. Deborah Roffman - a master teacher, author and consultant to schools, parents & children - will discuss five universal needs of  children and teens as they grow toward sexual maturity, and the five corresponding roles for adults. Click here for free registration.
SCHOOL-WIDE SUPPORT FOR MATEO GOLDMAN AND ONE MISSION: beginning today, Driscoll will be collecting donations for One Mission: Pediatric Cancer Charity which supports the medical communities, families and children who have been diagnosed with cancer. One Mission is near and dear to the Goldman Family and Driscoll is honored to give back in Mateo’s name to support their mission. Read all about this effort, and learn more about Mateo's progress HERE. 


Community News:
 
 
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 6:00 PM in the Walsh School Committee Room, 5th Floor, Town Hall.
BROOKLINE SEPAC HOSTS EVENING TALK WITH STUDENT SERVICES DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT, SAM ZIMMERMAN For Brookline High School Parents and Guardians of Students with IEP’s and 504’s. An opportunity to hear what’s going on in Special Education at BHS, future plans and ask questions. Monday, March 27, 2017. MLK Meeting Room. 7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m. No reservations, 8th grade parents welcome, light refreshments served. 

Activism in Massachusetts Cities and Towns- Methane Gas LEAKS: Wednesday March 29, 7-9pm  Dr. Nathan Phillips, Professor, Earth and Environment, Boston University; Audrey Shulman, Founder of HEET.  With 300 unprepared Methane leaks, Brookline is the second leakiest town in the Commonwealth.  Gas pipeline leaks are mobilizing active citizens at the town level across the Commonwealth. Hear about what is being done to identify and mitigate the worst gas leaks.All Saints Parish, 1773 Beacon St., Brookline.   Sponsored by Brookline Mothers Out Front.


MIDDLE SCHOOL MONDAYS: Has your middle school student been to the Brookline Teen Center for Middle School Mondays?  We've got a bunch of new programming coming up this spring, including yoga, parkour, aerial silks, cookie making, and gardening.  Check out our middle school programming page for a complete list.


SPORTS GEAR EXCHANGE: Drop off your gently used sports gear March 7th-28th at: Heath and Lawrence School. Monday-Friday 7:30-8:00am & 2:30-3:00pm. Kirrane Aquatics Center: M-F 12-8pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 11am-3pm. We are ONLY accepting: Basketballs & Soccer Balls. Cleats & Shin guards . Skis & Snowboards. Softball & Baseball Gloves Lacrosse sticks. Tennis Racquets, Hockey & Field Hockey Sticks. All donations are tax deductible. The seventh annual Climate Week 2017 is a collaborative production of Climate Action Brookline and community partners. For details and a complete Climate Action Week schedule visit www.brooklineclimateweek.org Gear Collection. Take home the above used sports gear with an optional cash donation! Saturday, April 1, 2017 10:00AM - 2:00PM. Pierce School Cafeteria. Visit brooklinerec.com or call 617.730.2069 for more information.


SALARY NEGOTIATION WORKSHOP Created for working women, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Work Smart is an interactive workshop that teaches women to evaluate, negotiate, and articulate their worth confidently in the job market. The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations will host the AAUW Work Smart salary negotiation workshop on Monday, April 3rd from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Department of Public Health’s Denny Room, 11 Pierce Street. The event is free, but please RSVP here. For more details, please contact Chris Chanyasulkit.

Brookline celebrates National Public Health Week April 3 – 9, 2017. 

Highlights:
April 4, 2017. 
It’s Easy Being Green At Home. Chemical-free cleaning products and makeup. Create samples of cleaning products to test at home. Learn about chemicals in cosmetics; how to read makeup labels. 3:30-5:00pm Brookline Main Library, Hunneman Hall, 361 Washington Street, Brookline Village.
April 4, 2017. TB: A New Look at an Old Problem. Kelly Holland, MD, Family Physician, Lynn Community Health Center; Patricia Iyer, MSN, RN, Mass. Dept. of Public Health TB Control and Prevention Program. CEUs: Nurses, EMTs, RS, REHS, CHOs. 7:00-8:30pm Brookline Main Library, 361 Washington Street, Brookline Village.
Other Events: 
April 3, 2017. Movie Night: Contagion. “Healthcare professionals, government officials and everyday people find themselves in the midst of a worldwide epidemic as the CDC works to find a cure.” Q&A session with Dr. Dori Zaleznik. 6:00pm Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library 330 Homer St., Newton, MA.
April 5, 2017. The Other Talk. Parents, Caregivers – How to talk to college-bound students about  alcohol and drug use. Speaker from Caron’s Student Assistance Program; Caron Adolescent Treatment Center. 7:00-8:30pm Brookline High School, MLK room. 
April 6, 2017, Health & Methane Gas Leaks. History of the Methane Gas Leaks Movement. Presentation by Mothers Out Front, Brookline. 7:00-8:00pm Brookline Department of Public Health, Denny Room, 11 Pierce St., Brookline, MA.
April 8, 2017. Brookline Rabies and Microchip Clinic for Pets. Rabies Vaccine: $15. Microchip: $15. Pet must be with person 14+ years. On leash or in carrier.  9:00am-Noon,  Town Hall Lobby, 333 Washington Street, Brookline, MA. For further Information: Lynne Karsten, 617-730-2336; lkarsten@brooklinema.gov 
 


Classifieds: 

Brookline Youth Wrestling Clinic - Boys & Girls Welcome - Grades 3-8.  Saturday April 08, 2017 @10-11:30AM – BHS Shulntz Gym  Come join the Brookline High Wrestling Team & Coaches for an introduction to the world's oldest (and toughest) sport.  The sport of wrestling will introduce your child to many important values that they will carry on throughout life.  Listen to stories from prior athletes and parents of current wrestlers.  Wrestling teaches children confidence, hard work, sacrifice, responsibility and accountability just to name a few.  Varsity wrestlers and coaches will be conducting a FREE clinic and demonstration of this wonderful sport.  The children will be put through a short warm-up and fun workout.  Then your child will learn some basic wrestling rules and apply easy to learn techniques in a safe and fun environment.  Please click on the link to sign up for this event.  Dress: T-Shirt, Shorts and wrestling shoes or sneakers. Free T-Shirt for the first 60 kids. Families welcome to watch this community event.  For additional information, please contact: bhsgrapplers@gmail.com
$5 Dog Walking! Please let me walk your dog! I am a Driscoll sixth grader seeking dog walking experience. I can walk your dog before or after school and on the weekends. I am reliable, punctual and obsessed with dogs. Text is the best way to reach me.  617 899 0567

Brookline Arts Center’s SPRING CLASSES enrolling now! The BAC is offering some exciting classes this Spring! Some examples of classes include Creation Station for ages 3-4, Art and Culture for ages 5-7, and Mixed Media Illustration and Clayworks for ages 8-12. We also have great classes for teens and adults, including Expressive Photography  and Jewelry & Metals for ages 13-17, and various 2D and 3D classes for adults. To register and view all classes, visit WWW.BROOKLINEARTSCENTER.COM

SmartVacations April 2017: offered by Brookline SmartVacations for students ages 5-12. From April 18-21, choose a vacation filled with arts and crafts, gym time, computer skills, and theater games. Visit http://ow.ly/d25C309W3b6


8th grade babysitter available: Hi I'm Aoife, I'm in 8th grade and I'm available for babysitting. I'm reliable, energetic and dedicated to my work. I am very flexible with time and am available any days of the week. Contact me for more information at 03aoifekelly@gmail.com
Barre3 Brookline is opening March 30th!  Experience a full body functional workout with ways to adapt to suit your body.  Get a sneak peak of the studio and try a FREE class and complimentary child care (with reservations)  during our Grand Opening celebration - March 30th through April 2nd. Reserve a spot: http://bit.ly/2nBgUFg

Musical offerings from Sarah Cantor's early music studio:
Driscoll Baroque band- Monday and Tuesday after school
Open to instrumentalists ages 9 and up
Come play baroque sonatas and trio sonatas.  Open to violin, viola, cello, recorder, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and piano. Driscoll dance band-(AKA The Giggle Monsters) Monday and Tuesday after school 
Irish jigs, klezmer music, English country dance and international folk dance tunes. Wind, string, brass and keyboard players are welcome to come play the rock and roll music of yesteryears. 
Recorder lessons and ensembles Professional recorder player and early music specialist offers recorder lessons and ensembles for children and adults ages 8-102. Offered in Washington Square by Professional recorder player and Driscoll parent.
visit www.cantornote.com to read descriptions of adult ensemble offerings. E-mail cantornote@icloud.com to schedule a free trial class
MIND YOUR MANNERS (GRADES 2-4): The 8-week etiquette program for grades 2-4 covers topics such as improving social and communication skills, projecting confidence, combating shyness, strengthening self-esteem and leadership skills, navigating friendships, resolving conflict, understanding social cues, basic manners, table manners, inspiring a positive attitude and much more! Mondays, 4/24 - 6/19, 4:30pm to 5:30pm. 1309 Beacon Street, 3rd Floor Brookline, MA 02446. The fee for the 8-week program is $449. For more information and to enroll visit theetiquetteacademy.org or call 617-608-3920.
Creative Arts at Park (CAAP) – Theater, Dance, Visual Arts, Writing, Music, Sports, Video, and more! 2017 Session: June 26th - July 28th, 2017, M-F, 9am - 4pm. Ages: 7 – 15. Creative Arts at Park provides young people with the opportunity to explore a full range of visual and performing arts and sports under the guidance of professional artists and teachers. Students create their own schedules for the 5-week session, with each course culminating in a final project or performance that is presented on the last day of camp at our Arts Festival. Please visit www.creativeartsatpark.org or call our Executive Director, Kippy Dewey at 617-274-6065 for more information!
BU BASKETBALL: Coach Joe Jones and the BU basketball staff welcome boys ages 7–18 to the sixth-annual Coach Jones Basketball Clinic. Campers will be divided by age and skill to receive training from our highly qualified coaching staff, in order to ensure that each camper has a meaningful and fun experience. This year we will be having two sessions of our day clinic. The first session will take place June 26–29 and the second session will be July 31–August 3. Both sessions will be held at Case Gymnasium. Visit our website for more information or to register.
Writing and Organizational Coach for grades 8-12: My family and I recently relocated to Brookline, so I’m delighted to introduce my well-seasoned writing and organizational services to this new community. I work one-on-one with students on essays, research writing, and creative writing. I also help those struggling with homework organization and task management.  I’m available for both school year and summer sessions. For more information, see my website: BuchbinderWriting.com or call (617) 735-7277.
COOKING FUN: For those children who love to eat and make many different food, In Home Cooking Fun is a great class for this Summer.
In Home Cooking Fun is a week long class starting June 26th through July 28th.
For more information, please contact InHomeCookingFun@gmail.com or 617-383-9848.
ActiveMinds Tutoring, LLC:  Your source for in-home tutoring.  Effective, Personalized and Convenient.  All grades/all subjects, including test preparation.  Sign your child up today for academic success!   Call:  (617) 227-2225 or Email: info@activemindstutoring.com.  Please visit our website at www.activemindstutoring.com.
VOICES BOSTON: We invite you to join VOICES Boston, Brookline’s premier children’s chorus, for our annual Sounds of Spring concert on Saturday, April 8th at 3:00pm at First Parish in Brookline! This eclectic concert will feature works from around the world! Featuring all five of our ensembles of ages 5-14, pianists Anat Hochberg and Katie Barr, and conductors Dan Ryan and Steven Lipsitt, this concert will be a true musical celebration.  You can purchase your tickets by following this link: http://www.ticketstage.com/T/VOICESBOS For more information about performances or auditions, visit www.voicesboston.org or contact: Kathryn DiMaria, Executive Director
 
 



Upcoming Events
(more calendar links here)

MARCH
30


8:15-9:15 am in the library

MARCH
31


8:10 am

APRIL
03


6:15 pm: supper
7:00 pm: presentation

APRIL
5


12:40 pm



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Principal's Corner

3/27/17
 
If you tried to write me an email last week, you received an auto-reply informing you that I was at the Race Equity and Leadership in Schools conference, hosted by the Harvard Graduate School of Education.  I attended with the PSB leadership team, including senior staff and all principals.  Although it was hard to be away from Driscoll for a few days in a row, especially during Arts Equinox, the time was well worth it.  
 
The goals of the conference were the following:
 
·       Deepen [our] understanding of why this work on race, equity, and leadership matters and explore the changes needed to ensure a more inclusive future;
·       Understand the many causes of individual, institutional, and systemic racial inequality, past and present;
·       Identify concrete strategies for building inclusive institutions and build your toolkit to teach it, model it, and practice it.
 
Through listening to speakers, conversation, and reflection I do feel like we worked toward a deeper understanding of the importance of explicit race and equity work and we did have time to consider the changes needed to be more open and inclusive.  I appreciated an opportunity to further my own understanding of individual, institutional and systemic racial inequalities.  And, I most certainly walked away with concrete strategies for moving forward.  Though a week is never enough time to grapple with these critical issues, it’s a start.
 
Among the most memorable sessions for me was Karen Mapp’ssession on family engagement.  The moment she began to speak and share her thoughts on family engagement my wheels were turning about how I could bring this important work back to Driscoll in the form of improved family engagement--rethinking Open House, supporting parents in thinking about how to support learning at home, making sure our expectations and standards for students are clear, etc. etc. etc.  I look forward to sharing these and other important ideas with you, with our PTO and I hope you’ll see some of the impacts soon. 
 
I’m so proud to be from a district where there was a significant investment in this work.  
 
My Best,
 
Heidi
 



 

 

 

















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