News and Notes

PTO NEEDS YOU!

• PTO Leadership Elections
  • All leadership positions are open.Please forward nominations, questions or comments to the Nominations and Election Committee via Chris Deister.
  • Information Tables will be setup this week in the lobby,

LAWRENCE HIGHLIGHTS

• 2016-17 Year Book Now On Sale!
  • Limited quantities available. Order now while supplies last.Books will be available for distribution in classrooms for the week of June 12th.

    Books are priced at $20.

    Recommended for grades K-7. For 8^th grade special edition contact Mrs. Alper.

• Lawrence Musical Performance Today!
  • Lawrence welcomes George W. Russell Jr. and Co. to perform for K-4 on Monday, May 15 at 9am & 10am in the Auditorium.
• Lawrence Used Book Fair
  • Monday, May 22 through Wednesday, May 24 from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM each day.  This is the last week to donate books for the sale.  We need volunteers to help organize the books on Wednesday, May 17 and Thursday, May 18 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.  Dinner will be served.  If you can volunteer to help set up the book sale or sell, please contact Karen Stern.
• Understanding Our Differences and Similarities (UOD+S) program needs you! 
  • Workshops in fourth grade are held on Thursday mornings until June 1.  Contact the Co-Coordinators, Denise Baumann or Angela Stone.
• Lawrence School PTO 1 Mile and 5K Family Fun Run
  • Sunday, June 4th, 2017. Come join us for the 5th Annual Lawrence School Family Fun Run, a morning of healthy exercise, nutrition and fun for the whole family. Register before May 19th to guarantee receiving your T-shirt on Race Day.
• Lawrence 4th-8th Grade Spring Band Concert
  • Tuesday, June 6th, 2017, 7pm in the Lawrence Auditorium.

THANK YOU

• To Florrie Ives, Susie Souza, Kirsten Alper, Jaime Carrillo and Zoe Kovel for planning and running the remarkable LSA program again this year.
• To Jennifer Tulipini, Chris Deister and Harold Price for helping School Council to run a smooth election.  Thanks to all of you for participating.
• Do you have someone to thank? Email us at lawrenceschoolpto@gmail.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND TOWN?

• Established Professional Co-Working Networking Event
  • Fantastic established co-working space free networking event Wednesday, May 17, 5:30-7pm at WorkSwell Collaborative, 1 Holden St., #218, Brookline Village (across from entrance to Town Hall).
• BEF Celebrating Teachers
  • May 16 at Newbury College at 3:30 p.m. Celebrating Teachers is a wonderful reception at which the BEF announces the year’s teacher, collaborative, and systemwide grant recipients.
• Brookline School Committee Meeting
  • Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 6:00 PM in the Walsh School Committee Room, 5th Floor, Town Hall.
• BHS Crash Course: The Unofficial Guide to BHS
  • Thursday May 18 at 6:30 – 7:30 in the BHS cafeteria, Peer Leaders and their advisors will host all 8th grade students in the year’s final BHS Crash Course: The Unofficial Guide to Brookline High.
• Driscoll School 8th Grade Musical Production of JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
  • Friday, May 19th @ 6:30pm, Saturday Matinee, May 20th @ 2:00pm. 64 Westbourne Terrace, Washington Square. Tickets: $10.00 each.
• Mayfair 2017 @ Heath
  • Saturday May 20, 2017 11am – 4pm (Rain Or Shine) at Heath School, 100 Eliot St.Bungee Jump, Inflatables, Carnival Games, Touch A Truck, Food & Crafts, And More! Over 30 Activities!

    Come Enjoy A Full Day Of Fun With Your Family!

• Tween Author Fest
  • Saturday, May 20th, 2:00-4:00pm at Brookline Library, Brookline Village. Meet 5 local tween authors: join us for snacks, crafts and an author panel!
• Professional Education Event for Adults
  • Monday May 22 at 5:30-7:30pm, BU Photonics Ctr / 8 St Mary’s St Boston.”Close The Sale” Workshop w Expert Jeff Hoffman & Brookline Chamber.
• Driscoll School Spring Fair
  • May 24th from 4-8pm. Fun for all ages! Come join us as the Driscoll School grounds are transformed into the beloved annual Spring Fair. Enjoy Amusement Rides, Petting Zoo, Touch a Truck, Face Painting, Henna, Food and MUCH more.
• Brookline’s AAPI Celebration
  • May 24 at 6pm, Town Hall, 5th Floor, School Committee Room, 333 Washington Street.  Brookline Celebrates Asian American Pacific Heritage Islander Month!
• Social Justice 101: A workshop
  • May 25 at 4:15-5:45PM. Come to a Social Justice workshop for Middle Schoolers at the Brookline Teen Center.
• Brookline Literacy Partnership Game and Book Drive
  • Now until the end of May at 115 Greenough St (BHS) in the Atrium.The Brookline Literacy Partnership, a social justice club at BHS, is hosting a game and book drive to benefit students at the Mather School in Dorchester.
• Be The Parent You Want To Be! workshop
  • May 30 and June 3 at the Brookline Teen Center.Foster positive relationships, reduce challenging behavior, and raise skillful, empathic kids.
• Clinton Path Summer Concert & Festival
  • Sunday, June 4, 3-5pm at St. Paul’s Church, 15 St. Paul St. Balloon animals, magic, treats, auction & Vanessa Trien!
• VOICES Boston Registration is OPEN!
  • Join VOICES Boston children’s chorus for our 2017-2018 season!
• Job Posting: Administrative Coordinator at Brookline Chamber of Commerce
  • Brookine Chamber of Commerce is hiring a part-time Administrative Coordinator.
• Brookline Community Foundation Announces Brookline For All Grants
  • A new discretionary grants program to provide responsive and timely support to Brookline’s most vulnerable community members.
• Brookline Community Foundation Supports Opportunities for Local Youth
  • This year, BCF awarded $50,000 in grants to 9 organizations through this fund.
• Brookline Music School Summer Programs
  • June 26- August 25. Perfect neighborhood destination for families looking for a fun-filled learning experience during the Summer school break. Choose from a diverse selection of arts activities for all levels and ages. Located at 25 Kennard Road.
• Tee Off at the Brookline Public Library
  • Saturday, June 17th from 12:00-4:00pm.  Mini-golf at the Library is back again! This year’s theme is Star Wars!
• BHS Girls Basketball Clinic
  • June 26 to 29. For girls entering Grades 3 to 9 at the Brookline High Schluntz Gym.
• The Brookline Ballet School
  • Spring and Summer programs and classes are now open for registration!
• Summer Children’s Theater Program
  • Spend your summer singing, dancing, acting, and having fun!
• West Roxbury School of Dance Summer Camp
  • July-August 2017, West Roxbury School Of Dance: 49 Corey St.Summer Camps for Ages 5-10
• Brookline SmartSummers 2017
  • Children, ages 5-13, will learn new skills, make friends, and spend time inside and outdoors. Programs include: science, computers, arts, theater, and more. June 29 – August 25, 2017 at BHS and Lincoln School.
• ActiveMinds Summer Tutoring!
  • Your source for in-home SUMMER tutoring to stay sharp!
• HomeBASE Now Enrolling for 2017-2018!
• Summer Tutoring by Daniel Lipton
  • Summer Enrichment and Support: Experienced Tutor Available! At Public library or student’s home.

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Newsletter Editors:

Harold PriceEditor-in-Chief

Nora RenthalDeputy Editor

Nagmeh AnsariPTO President