F. A. Day

Book Fair Reminder – May 8th – 11th

Pto_Day — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:02:16 +0000

Can’t make it to the Day Book Fair in person? Support the PTO and your child’s teacher by purchasing a gift certificate to be used for the classroom. You can simply send the money to school with your child to purchase at the fair. The certificates must be used by Friday morning so be sure the buy them early to make sure they are delivered to the teachers in time.

DAY Book Fair May 8-11 2012 – PARENTS WELCOME ANYTIME!

Tuesday May 8 7:30 am – 2:30 pm

Parent Preview and coffee 7:30 am

Wednesday May 9 7:30 am – 3:00 pm

Thursday May 10 7:30 am – 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Friday May 11 7:30 am – 9:30 am

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DAY Book Fair Gift Certificate

Help support classroom libraries with a Book Fair gift certificate for your child’s teacher. This is a great way to show to thank the teachers who have made a difference to your children in school.

Kids Stuff Coupon Book Reminder

Pto_Day — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:16:23 +0000

OUR GOAL: New Salad Bar at F.A. Day – We Need your help!

Pto_Day — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:55:03 +0000

The Cinnamon Challenge

Pto_Day — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:17:58 +0000

Health and Human Services Department

Dori Zaleznik, MD, Commissioner

1294 Centre Street

Newton, MA 02459-1544

Telephone 617.796.1420 Fax 617.552.7063

TDD/TTY 617.796.1089

Parent Information: The Cinnamon Challenge

There have been recent reports of young people engaging in an activity called “The Cinnamon Challenge.” This practice is being promoted via social networking and in You Tube videos. The challenge involves an attempt to eat or swallow a tablespoon of ground cinnamon in under 60 seconds without drinking. This often causes coughing, choking, gagging, watering of the eyes and burning of the mouth and throat.

Dr. Karen Sadler, Newton’s School Physician, said the fad is dangerous, particularly for children with asthma or other respiratory conditions.

“For many kids this is probably just a game that would result in coughing and gagging, but others could inhale cinnamon into the lungs and require emergency care,” she said.

Another concern is an ingredient in cinnamon called cassia that may affect blood clotting, blood sugar levels, or worsen liver disease.

“I encourage parents to talk to their children about why this is an unsafe game,” Sadler said. “This is one of those hidden dangers children may be unaware of. We want all of our children to remain healthy and safe.”

Please call your school nurse if you have any concerns or questions.

Day Middle School Nurse Gayle Larson can be reached at 617-559-9140.

Run Leo Run

Pto_Day — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:33:33 +0000

Run Leo Run: Free Running Clinic with Newton Marathoner!

Marathoner and Newton South ‘11 graduate Leo Westebbe will lead a free running clinic for kids, teens and novice runners. The clinic is prime preparation for young and old alike running in the April 15 Heartbreak Hill Road Race. Join Leo, Charles d’Hemecourt from the Division of Sports Medicine at Children’s Hospital Boston, and local running experts in running stretches, drills and techniques, discuss nutrition, and take a practice run around the Newton North Track facility.

Families are welcome and participants should wear proper clothing and footwear for athletic activity.

When: Saturday March 31 at 1-3 p.m.

Where: Newton North High School Track and Field

Leo is running the 2012 Boston Marathon to raise money for the Newton Schools Foundation, whose mission is to support the Newton Public Schools. The NSF is currently raising funds to secure the technology, tools and teacher training to transform teaching and learning in Newton and prepare our kids for the challenges of tomorrow.

Support Leo’s effort and learn about how training for a marathon helped Leo turn his life around at www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org