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Important This Week:
PRINCIPAL COFFEE: January 25th, 8:15AM in Driscoll's Amy Neale Library. Topic: 2nd Grade Class Size & Implications of a Ninth School. Hosted by 2nd Grade Village Leaders. All parents welcome!
PTO MEETING: Full PTO Board Meeting on Wednesday, January 25 at 7:00pm in the Driscoll Cafeteria. Board meetings are open to anyone in the Driscoll Community. Only Board members may vote.
Driscoll News:
Great opportunity to co-chair the Early Release Movies program: Driscoll PTO is looking for 2 Co-Chairs to help with the Early Release Movies next year. The current chairs will be available to train interested parents in the spring, and one of them is going to stay on as a chair next year, to make sure there is a smooth transition. In this role, the Co-Chairs would assist with movie selection, hanging up flyers at school, and making and distributing the name tags of the attendees to the classroom teachers. On the day of each movie, with the help of our fabulous volunteers, Co-Chairs organize snacks, set up the movie rooms, monitor students during the movies, plus a quick clean up after all the fun. Having multiple Co-Chairs allows for all sorts of scheduling needs. All of our children and their families enjoy and appreciate these movies, so let's work together to make sure we can continue this tradition! Please contact Nadine Hartmann ( abujawdeh@hotmail.com) if you are interested.
Community News:
Please join the Brookline Parents Organization, BPO: on Thursday, January 26th at 7:00 pm in the Runkle School Cafeteria, 50 Druce Street, for its very first member meeting. Meet members of the BPO Board, listen to a brief summary of their thoughts on the current state and future of our children's schools, and share your own ideas and questions. This meeting is open not only to current BPO members, but also to anyone who is interested in learning more about the BPO. Please invite any friends or neighbors who are past, present or future Brookline public school parents. Brookline teachers are also welcome!
CHILDREN'S CLOTHING DRIVE The Brookline Commission for Women will be holding its 8th Annual Children's Clothing Drive at the Brookline Public Safety Headquarters, 350 Washington Street, Brookline. We will accept clean, wearable clothing and shoes for children ages newborn to teens. We’re also collecting financial donations, nonperishable food donations, toiletries, and diapers for the Brookline Food Pantry. Donations may be dropped off on Friday, February 10th from 8am-6pm & Saturday, February 11th, 2017 from 8am-11am. Questions? Please contact Casey Hatchett.
Overwhelmed with parenting? Need clarity on what’s really important? Join us at Temple Ohabei Shalom on Friday, January 27 to hear clinical social worker and local author, Carla Naumburg, speak about parenting in the present moment and how to use mindfulness for less tantrums and more peace in your family. Shabbat services begin at 6 pm, and Carla will speak at approximately 6:30. Stay afterward for savory snacks and a quick Q & A with Carla! Complimentary childcare is available with preregistration for children ages 6 and under. 1187 Beacon Street, Brookline MA 02446. Questions? Email ars@ohabei.org. Everyone is welcome!
SOUL WITNESS The Brookline Holocaust Witness Project. This documentary will be screened on Thursday, January 26 at 7:00 pm at the Coolidge Corner Theater, one day before International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The film features a collection of interviews of local Holocaust survivors conducted in the early 1990s. Following the film, Adam Strom of Facing History and Ourselves will moderate a question and answer period with writer, director and producer R. Harvey Bravman and Professor of English Emeritus at Simmons College Lawrence Langer on the making of the film and conducting the original interviews. Tickets to the special screening are available on the Coolidge Corner Theatre website. The documentary is intended for a general audience with an advisory for children under 13.
Celebrate Local Cuisine & Creativity at Art-i Gras on 2/9/17 at The Teen Center
The Brookline Chamber of Commerce is hosting "Art-i Gras" on Thursday evening, February 9th, at The Brookline Teen Center. We are shining a light on 3 local arts organizations: Brookline Music School, Brookline Arts Center, and The Puppet Showplace Theatre - with a Mardi Gras theme. Guests will enjoy live jazz, puppet performers, interactive art, and fun for foodies. Local restaurants bringing their spin on New Orleans fare include: The Paris Creperie, Otto, Michael's Deli, Rifrullo, Fugakyu, Brio, and The Vine Ripe Grill. Please note, this event is for grownups. Thursday 2/9/17 5:30 - 8:30 pm Tickets: www.tinyurl.com/chamberartigras
Looking for a way to get outdoors with your family and keep those New Year’s intentions to get healthy and stay fit together? Come join the Girl Scouts on Sunday, January 29th from 1:00-2:30PM at our Camp Cedar Hill for a Winter Fun Bash event featuring a winter hike through the camp property, warm hot cocoa, fun outdoor games, information about Girl Scouts, and even be entered to win a FREE week of camp for the summer! Please RSVP and direct your questions to Angela Scott, 617-352-0158.
SPEAKING FOR THE TREES Climate change and methane gas leaks from the natural gas distribution system represent an urgent threat to the trees of New England. Dr. Pam Templer will present the results of her research at BU on the current and future effects of rising temperatures on forests in New England, and Mr. Oladapo-Johnson will describe the Emerald Necklace Conservancy's efforts to reduce damage to trees caused by methane leaks. Thursday, February 9, 7 pm. Hunneman Hall, Brookline Main Library, 361 Washington Street. Refreshments will be served. This talk is sponsored by Brookline Mothers Out Front.
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SWIM LESSONS: With a focus on fun, safety, and progress, the Commonwealth Swim School launches its next session on January 22 at the nearby Simmons University pool. Using the proven SwimAmerica model, our lessons work towards the dual goals of making children safer in and around water and progressing towards joining a competitive team.
Challenger Baseball – Brookline: April 23 – June 11. Ages: 7 and Up. (Dates/Times subject to change) 2 days per wk. for 60-75 min. each day. Days/Time/Location: TBA. Baseball Fun for children with a wide range of abilities. No experience necessary, no limitation too great. Children with intellectual, physical, emotional and behavioral challenges can all enjoy being part of a team in this relaxed, supportive environment.Please register on the BYB Website - http://brooklineyouthbaseball.org/For more information regarding Sponsorship, Donating, Player Registration, Becoming a Volunteer or General Information please contact: Melissa - challenger@brooklineyouthbaseball.org
Leadership Workshop: Lumos Debate is running a 2-day Debate Workshop during school vacation Feb 21-22 and Feb 23-24. The class will be held from 10am-2pm. Your child will get to practice public speaking, critical thinking, and leadership in a fun environment! Grades 6-9. The fee is just $65. Register at: http://camp.lumosdebate.com/workshop/
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