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Important This Week:.
PTO Full Board Meeting
The Driscoll PTO will be holding our final Full Board Meeting of the school year on Monday, June 3rd, from 8-9 AM in the Driscoll Cafeteria. We will be discussing the schedule of events for the 2019-2020 school year, open volunteer positions within the PTO (we are looking for help with DASA, Early Release Movies, and the Spring Fair), and more All PTO Board Meetings are open to anyone in the Driscoll community, and offer a great way to see what your PTO is doing for you. Remember, every Driscoll parent is a member of the PTO!
"First Tuesday" Coffee with the PTO with Mr. Kirdahy
Please join us on Tuesday, June 4th from 8-9 AM in the Driscoll Cafeteria for our monthly "First Tuesday" Coffee with the PTO. This month we will be hosting Mr. Jesse Kirdahy, our Educational Technology Specialist. Mr. Kirdahy will be discussing how our children interact with technology and the internet, and offer some "best practice" suggestions for websites, apps, games, and more. This discussion will be focused most on 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, but all parents are welcome.
From the Library
Summer reading is here! Beginning Monday, classes will start coming in to learn about summer reading expectations and to preview books from the summer reading lists to make lists of books they’d like to read this summer. Children’s librarians from the Public LIbrary of Brookline will join K-2 classes to share information about their summer reading program. Check out the Driscoll Summer Reading page here. Be sure to check out the link to the lists of New & Noteworthy books - they are fabulous! Want to preview some of the books in person? Pop into the library before school next week (open at 7:45). Here is the daily schedule: Monday: Entering 7 & 8 books, Tuesday Entering 4 & 5 books, Wednesday - Entering 6, Thursday - Entering 2 and 3.
We checked out 23,000 books this year! Checkout is now closed for student and family accounts. All library books are due back by Friday, June 7. If your child has lost a book, please send in payment asap. The check should be made payable to the Town of Brookline with your child’s name and library book in the memo line. Thank you for helping keep the library full of books!
Happy Reading!
Ms. Reid, Librarian
anne_reid@pbsma.org
Shrek Jr Performances
There are 2 evening performances of Shrek, Jr. on Friday, June 7, 2019 and Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 6:30pm in the Carol Schraft Theater. Tickets for the Friday and Saturday performances are $10.00. Families are strongly encouraged to buy their tickets for the play in advance at the main office to help ease traffic in the entryway on the evenings of the performances. All Driscoll students will have the opportunity to view a daytime performance on June 6 and 7, 2019.
Community News:
The School Committee will be meeting on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the Walsh School Committee Room, 5th Floor, Town Hall.
The docket for the meeting can be found at this link.
https://www.brooklinema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06062019-6964
Please note the following:
1) The Docket includes a Public Hearing on Coolidge Corner School Renaming Finalist Names. More information can be found on the PSB Website: https://www.brookline.k12.ma.us/domain/850
2) The School Committee will be hosting a gathering that afternoon in recognition of school staff with 30 years of service (5:30 PM in the School Committee Room). All are welcome!
Hope For Kids Project
My name is Nikky Agba, a former Driscoll parent. I am working with Hope For Kids, a project whose mission is geared towards helping to provide clothing to Kids and their families in villages in Nigeria, Africa. We are having a clothing drive from May until Dec. 15 and we ask that you consider donating your used (infants/children/adults) clothing, shoes, bags etc. We have a collection box in the hallway across from the "Lost and Found area". For further information please contact me at 617-566-4725 or email me at agbanikky@gmail.com
From the Brookline Education Foundation
Now is the time to Honor A Teacher! Make a gift to the BEF in honor of a teacher, coach, specialist, administrator, aide — any adult who has impacted your child’s school life this year. We will let them know you have acknowledged them in this meaningful and much appreciated way. Donating is easy. Visit brooklineeducation.org/honor for details.
Marijuana Road Show: Products and Paraphernalia” Follow-Up
With marijuana now legal for 21+, BHS Prevention/Intervention Team’s community awareness/education forum examined the culture of illicit marijuana use among teens, showing the variety and strength of marijuana-infused products on the market. BHS Peer Leaders opened with an original 10-minute video and offered additional insight on teen use. Click here for "The Bottom Line" follow-up and “Why Not Pot? Ten Talking Points for Discussing Marijuana with Our Kids.”
Viking Sports Village Miler is part of the Brookline Village Fair on Sunday, June 9th. The Viking Sports Village Miler is a 1-mile race planned collaboratively by the Brookline Extended Day Advisory Council, the Town of Brookline, and Viking Sports. Proceeds from the race will be donated to support after school programming for low-income and at-risk elementary school children in Brookline. Last year we had great turnout with around 250 Participants (adults, kids, strollers, grandparents), and we hope to have an even greater numbers this year! If the hyperlinks above do not work, here are the links to the Viking race page & the village fair:
Viking Website Registration - https://www.vikingcamps.com/run/
Village Fair - http://www.thevillagefair.org/
3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament
For the first time ever, we will be hosting a community based 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament for boys and girls in grades 5th-12th on Saturday, June 22, 2019. The proceeds of this tournament will benefit Steps 2 Success and their wonderful efforts in continuing to improve youths’ lives and helping them prepare for the future. If you would like to learn more about their organization, please visit their website. (http://stepstosuccessbrookline.org/)
There are limited team spots available for each age division. Also, aside from the double-elimination style tournament, there will be a 3-point contest, skills competition, silent auction, concessions, a DJ and some great prizes and giveaways to top finishers. We are extremely excited to be hosting this event. You don't want to miss out!
You can learn more or sign up at vikingcamps.com/3v3.
BEEP Picnic to Honor Vicki Milstein: June 15th, 11:30AM-1:30PM at the Coolidge Corner Playground (or, if it is raining, cafeteria)
3v3 Soccer Tournament
The Annual 3v3 Soccer Tournament is a fundraising event at Skyline Park for the Brookline High School Soccer Program. Teams compete in small sided soccer games against their peers and grades 1-8 are coached by boys and girls varsity players. This year’s event is Saturday June 22 nd (grades 1-8 teams) and Sunday June 23 rd (adult and high school teams). Teams registered before June 1 will receive an event t-shirt! For more details and to register: https://chestnuthillsc.sportngin.com/register/form/563413713
Exploring Gender Diversity Forum: The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations has scheduled an Exploring Gender Diversity Forum for Town Employees, Brookline Commission and Board Members, as well as any interested members of the public. The presentation and discussion will be led by Speak Out Boston https://www.speakoutboston. The discussion will be held on Wednesday June 19th from 2:30-4:30pm in Town Hall, Room 103. The event is free and light refreshments will be provided. Please contact Caitlin Starr at cstarr@brooklinema.gov or at 617-730-2345 to reserve a spot.
The Public Library of Brookline is pleased to announce the eighth annual Tee Off at the Library — this year with a renaissance-faire theme! On Saturday, June 15, visit the Brookline Village Library for a day of mini-golf, refreshments, dragons, and quests. There will be two sessions of Tee Off at the Library: an all-ages event from noon-4 PM and an adult (21+) event from 6-9 PM. Tickets for Tee Off at the Library are available at brooklinelibrary.org.
For more information, please call Lily Weitzman at 617-730-2370 or email lweitzman@minlib.net.
Open houses for K-12 Brookline students interested in FIRST robotics competitions
Brookline youth robotics team members will be demonstrating robots and explaining the FIRST robotics and leadership competitions at the Brookline Teen Center’s Maker Space! Teams compete solving science, engineering, teamwork, and leadership challenges that involve designing, building, and competing with robots. New teams are forming in Brookline. Interested in learning more? Have your child attend a session and fill out this survey: https://bit.ly/BrooklineRoboticsSurvey.
Rising grade 6-12 students: Monday, June 10 from 4-6 PM
Rising grade K-5 students and parents: Saturday, June 15 from 9-10 AM
Also, watch these videos on FIRST Lego League (grades 4-8): http://bit.ly/2vxcZzn, FIRST Tech Challenge (grades 7-12): http://bit.ly/2ISH31h, and FIRST Lego League Jr (grades K-3).
The 2019 – 2020 Season for Brookline Destination Imagination (DI) is open! Click HERE to register.
Brookline DI is an inclusive STEAM- based creative problem solving competition for students in grades K-12. Teams of up to 7 kids will choose to work on one of six challenges that will test their teamwork, project management and creativity skills. To learn more about the program, please go to the sister website for FAQs and a short intro video. Questions? Please email Matthew Miller at mmiller942@gmail.com
Classifieds:
The Driscoll PTO Bulletin will only publish classified ads from our students, parents/guardians and educators.
Babysitter Available: I am a rising (female) sophomore at Brookline High School looking for a babysitting job starting after August 3rd. I have had prior babysitting experience, love spending time with kids, and am CPR certified. I do not own a car, but live next to the train station, making a majority of Brookline houses accessible. If interested, please email me at risacove04@gmail.com.
Fenway apartment for rent. Our condo in the Fenway is available for rent starting September 1. Beautiful unit in a beautiful and surprisingly quiet location on Park Drive. Professionally managed building (no undergrads). Perfect for anyone working in the Longwood area. Click here for details (including our realtor's contact information), or feel free to contact me at anniemreid13@gmail.com.
Looking for a part-time nanny/babysitter:
Are your kids old enough to not need an afternoon babysitter anymore? Do you know a wonderful sitter who's looking for a job? We're looking for a sitter who can pick up our two girls from Driscoll, one is in the BEEP pre-K program and would need to be picked up at 12:15 and the other will be a 2nd grader and would need to be picked up at 2:30 and cared for until about 4:30pm, five days a week starting in September. We'd really appreciate any leads we can find from the Driscoll community. Please contact me at: lagurry@gmail.com
The House Of Colors offers a Summer Creative Arts Program:
We have 3 Weeks available for you to check out: https://thehouseofcolors.com/summer-programs/
SUMMER TUTOR AVAILABLE: Experienced classroom teacher, available for tutoring K-6 in all subject areas. Certified in elementary, reading, and math education. Contact Daniel at DtrL@aol.com for more information.
SUMMER @Japanese Math Academy
Ready for next year? Whether you are behind or want a head start, we have your back! We'll help you perfect your math skills and learn how to navigate the transition to the next grade. Sign up for a 3 week program. Both sessions cover the same content. All class sizes are up to 5 students.
Session 1: June 24th - July 12th
Session 2: July 15th - August 2nd
Grades 1 and 2 classes are 60 minutes and meet 2 times per week.
Grades 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 standard classes are 90 minutes and meet 2 times per week.
Grades 5, 6 and 7 advanced classes are 90 minutes and meet 3 times per week.
Middle School Boot Camp for Rising Grades 6 and 7
Booster Pack Programsfor Rising Grades 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Standard level students will learn how to leverage existing skill base for next year. Advanced level students will focus on analytical skill development.
Contact info@japanesemath.org 617-784-0726. Find the schedule online at www.japanesemath.org
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