February 12, 2018
News and Notes
News & Notes
from the Lawrence PTO
THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone who came out for Family Skate Night last Friday! Special thanks to Ines Costa Diaz who helped to organize this amazing family event for the Lawrence Community.
LAWRENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Lawrence “Hearts for Arts” Valentine’s Day treat sale
- Please bring donations after school on Wednesday, February 14 in the main lobby. All donations accepted and benefits of all sales will go to support the Lawrence art program. Organized by the 5th grade. For questions, contact Amber Renthal, Julia Price and Lyanne Luu at HeartsforArts@lawrenceschoolbrookline.org
- Online Auction
- We are in the midst of putting together this year’s auction and need your help.
Click here for more information
- We are in the midst of putting together this year’s auction and need your help.
- Black History Month at Lawrence
- Help Celebrate Black History Month by creating a biography. Deadline to submit January 29th.
Click here for the Guidelines and Sample Biographies
- Help Celebrate Black History Month by creating a biography. Deadline to submit January 29th.
- Phonathon
- Thank you to everyone that has made a donation to this year’s phonathon, the PTO’s largest fundraiser. Our goal is for 100% participation from parents and caregivers. If you haven’t already done so, please click here to show your support with a donation. Click here to learn more about this important fundraiser and how funds raised make a positive impact on our community.
- Used Book Fair is May 21 – May 23
- Books are being collected in the lobby. Please donate. If you would like to help with this event, please contact Karen Stern at kqstern@gmail.com or Dana Greene at greene_dana@hotmail.com.
- International Night
- Spring Picnic, Thursday, June 7
- We are also looking for an Event Coordinator for the Spring Picnic scheduled for
Thursday, June 7 (Rain date: Tuesday, June 12th). Please contact ines1costa2dias3@gmail.com if interested.
- We are also looking for an Event Coordinator for the Spring Picnic scheduled for
- Maker Space Donations
- As part of populating the new ‘Makerspace‘, we would like to ask families if they could donate or purchase some needed seed materials/items throughout the month of November. Please take a look at our Amazon wish-list and contribute if you can: http://a.co/5ha62UE.
- “A Woman Who Inspires Me” Essay Contest
- Submit until 2/26/18. All 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade students who live in Brookline or attend a public or private school in Brookline are eligible to submit an essay that honors a woman who inspires them.
- Show Your Love for Brookline!
- The Brookline Chamber of Commerce is hosting HeARTi Gras – a celebration of Brookline arts and non-profit organizations with a Mardi Gras and Valentine twist, on Thursday, February 15th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm, at the Brookline Teen Center.
- Jarrett J. Krosoczka Author Talk and Workshop
- Thursday, February 15 at 3:30 PM in the Public Library of Brookline, Brookline Village. Hear creator Jarrett J. Krosoczka discuss the origins of his best-selling series Lunch Lady and lead a graphic novel workshop for fans.
- February Vacation Art Classes
- February, Tuesday 20-Friday 23. Brookline Arts Center February Vacation classes enrolling!
- Purim Carnival at Temple Ohabei Shalom
- Sunday March 4; 3:45-5:30 pm, 1187 Beacon St, Brookline MA 02446. Carnival games, magic & more – free admission! Costumes encouraged!
- Annual Science Fair, hosted by Devotion
- March 17 morning at Upper Devotion School, 194 Boylston Street. Students from K-8 can participate and are encouraged to do science projects exploring fun and exciting questions of interest to them!
- Brookline Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast
- Saturday, March 24, 2018,Brookline High Cafeteria. All You Can Eat Pancakes!
- NEW! Puppet Lab After School Program: Enrolling for Spring 2018
- Wednesdays March 28- June 6 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. Puppet Showplace Theater Now Registering for Puppet Lab After-School Program
- February vacation program OPEN
- 62 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA
- Mothers Out Front: “Green” House Fest
- April 8, 12-3pm. Looking for volunteers to host energy efficient home tour
- Writing & Organizational Coach for grades 8-12
- Private Writing & Organizational Coach serves students in grades 8-12
- ActiveMinds In-Home Tutoring
- Your source for IN-HOME tutoring. Effective, Personalized, and Convenient. All Grades/All Subjects, plus Test Prep (ISEE, SSAT, SAT, ACT) and College Admission Essay guidance. ActiveMinds helps accelerate your child’s learning and preparation. 617-227-2225 * info@activemindstutoring.com
- Observational Research Study for females 10-22 years old. 18 months; $550.
- Please follow the link to learn more and complete our Eligibility Survey or contact us at anebrainstudy@partners.org for more information.
- New Parent Update On Youth Mental Health: The Impact Of Alcohol & Marijuana
- According to the latest statistics from Brookline’s Student Health Survey, depression and anxiety among Brookline adolescents have never been higher. Read B-PEN’S new Parent Update here.
- Kindergarten Registration
- Comprehensive information and detailed instructions for registering for 2018-19.
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Newsletter Editors:
| Harold Price Editor-in-Chief |
Nora Renthal Deputy Editor |
Mike Blaney PTO Co-President |
