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Nov. 18, 2008 
 Directories
 
Dear Day Families,
 
The 2008-2009 directories are finally here and have been sent home in your child's backpack. If you are a 6th grade family or have purchased a directory, please check with your child if you have not received your directory.
 
There are a limited number of extra directories available for sale for $10.00.  These are offered on a first-come first-served basis.  If you would like to purchase a directory, go to www.daypto.org  and either download a dues form or order and pay online.
 
And the Winners are...
 
Congratulations to the Indigo, Sapphire, Red and Emerald teams who have all won an ice-cream Sundae party from the PTO for reaching over 50% participation in the PTO!
 
Community News
 
The Newton North High School Music Department proudly presents this year's Harvestfest concerts!
 
November 19 and 20th at 7:00 PM
Lasker Auditorium, Newton North
 
Harvestfest I - November 19
North's choral ensembles including Concert Chorale, Tiger BeBop, the Jubilee Singers, and the Family Singers. This concert will involve many student accompanists and even dancers!  
Harvestfest II - November 20
The North Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble.
Tickets are available at the door for $5. Please join us to celebrate our students' music!  

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Presentation: Navigating the Rocky Road of Adolescence

 "Navigating the Rocky Road of Adolescence," a free presentation open to the public, will be held on Thursday, November 20th from 7:00 - 8:30 PM in the Shipley Auditorium at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.  Presented by Michael Jellinek, MD, Chief of Child Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and President of Newton-Wellesley Hospital, this event is sponsored by the Newton PTO Council, Newton Special Education Parent Advisory Council, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, and Project INTERFACE at WarmLines, a subsidiary of the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology.
 
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"Setting Limits----Communication Between Parent and Teen"

In the spirit of many popular  PTSO meetings,  NewTV is presenting a show entitled, "Setting Limits--Communication Between Parent and Teen."  The guest speaker of the first show is Rich Catrambone, Prevention / Intervention Counselor at Newton South High School.  He will answer many questions that are really important in beginning that dialogue with your teen and with other parents.  The series is appropriate for parents of children of all ages, including middle-school age.

This is the first in a series of discussions about teen issues.  We hope that you will watch it and communicate back to us your questions and comments.

This NewTV broadcast can be seen Thursday, November 20, at 5 p.m. on cable channel 26 (Comcast), 3 (RCN), or 32 (Verizon).

Questions?  Laurie Mokriski     lmokriski@rcn.com

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Newton Safe Routes to School Task Force

The Newton Schools Safe Routes Task Force, of which your school is a member, is asking elementary school parents to complete the following on-line survey to better evaluate the barriers parents face when deciding how their children will arrive and leave school each day.  The survey will take less than 5 minutes.  This results will be shared with your school. and will allow the Newton Schools Safe Routes Task Force to advocate for appropriate changes in City policy and infrastructure on your behalf.  Thank you for your assistance.

Click on the link below to enter the survey.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=erJHg6CQ_2fJ8SfRAofO2rhg_3d_3d  

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 School Committee Budget Discussion
 
On Monday, November 17 the School Committee met in a special session to continue working on the FY10 budget guidelines.
 
Further discussion and an opportunity for public comment will occur at the next meeting.
 
Monday, Nov. 24th
7:30 PM in Education Center located at 100 Walnut St.
 
Draft of FY10 budget guidelines
 
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Celebrate Newton!
 
Sunday, Dec. 7th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Newton South High School
 
Seventh annual citywide PTO Holiday Craft Show that benefits the Newton Schools Foundation for teacher grants.
  
50+ Community artists and crafters! Live Music! Raffle! Children's projects! Lunch Cafe! $2 per person / $5 per family.

 
 

 
Sincerely,
 

Suzanne Barrow, Benita Danzing, Marion Golin
The Day Middle School PTO