So much for a major snowstorm to send us into vacation week… it certainly seemed like spring today!
We hope that everyone has a wonderful vacation! While you are relaxing, here are some things to think about:
We’re off to a great start in our Williams Technology Campaign!
Did you remember to send in your contribution?
As you know, the 2010 Williams School Technology Campaign launched this week, and we’re off to a great start! After a spirited evening of phone calling, we have raised $25,825 toward our goal of $75,000!
We hope to have every family at Williams participate in this drive to fund technology equipment for our kids; your participation is more important than the size of your gift. After just a few days, we are already at 24% participation!
Remember, new equipment purchased with early donations is already in the classrooms! Additional equipment will continue to be purchased as it is funded! We promise to put your contribution to work quickly!
If you want to make your donation during February break, you can do so online: www.williamspto.org/community/technology/
Questions? Brian Gorin (bgorin@rcn.com)
What talent will you share at “Cabernet and Caberet” on March 20th?
Our list of acts is growing… we have some music and magic on tap, but we still need you! So, grab a friend and start practicing your stand-up routine! How about an a capella group of kindergarten moms? Are there any dads who want to organize a barbershop quartet?
Whatever your talent, we need you to entertain at our spring event for the adults in the Williams community.
Contact Lauri Hoeffler (clhoeffler@verizon.net) to sign up!
Did you know that by clicking here, you could help the Newton Schools to win a grant to create a Mobile Algae Lab to teach Science and Engineering?
This innovative project is “a strategic partnership between Save that Stuff, Newton Schools, and MITSea Grant that will offer cutting edge science and engineering curriculum to schools throughout New England. The algae lab will engage students through an integrated curriculum of biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, economics and business of alternative energy.”
You can help to make it happen by clicking to vote once a day during the month of February; grants are awarded based on number of online votes.
Have you checked out the latest Community News Listings posted on the PTO website?
Coming up after vacation:
Do your kids use Myrtle Street to walk to school? On Thursday, February 25, the Newton Traffic Council will discuss the request for an evaluation of placement for a possible stop sign at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Seminary Avenue in Auburndale. This item will be on the agenda at 8:30 p.m. or later (meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. in Room 222 at City Hall).
Looking ahead:
February 15 – 19, NO SCHOOL, February Vacation
March 4, Online Auction opens for bids
March 20, 7:30, Cabernet and Caberet
Happy Valentine’s Day!
