SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Monday, September 8
School Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 11
PTO Meeting – 5:30 p.m.
Monday, September 15
Broadband Information Meeting – 7 p.m.
Friday, September 26
All-School Assembly – 2:15 p.m.
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IN THE SCHOOLHOUSE
In the opening meeting with the entire U28 staff, Superintendent Bob Mahler spoke of education being about loving relationships. As a new member of the Leverett community, his message was particularly thought-provoking for me. From my very first visit in Leverett, I was struck by just such relationships. Teachers here are amazingly dedicated to their practice and the children. The children in this building are incredibly caring for each other. And parents and community members care deeply about the school and everyone in its midst, furthering the school’s capacity and commitment to foster learning that is truly focused on the ‘whole child.’
I am so impressed with the way that families have reached out to new members of the school community, particularly in the preschool and kindergarten. During the preschool and kindergarten gatherings, I have heard parents offer to explain how to locate new places or resources, or speak of the rituals and traditions that are such a rich part of this school, putting the new parents at ease.
And, speaking of new community members, I want to make sure that everyone knows about some new and relatively new members of the Leverett staff. In the cafeteria , Tabatha McLellan has joined Molly in the kitchen. School Psychologist Bethany Politylo is now at LES four days a week. Lauren Croce is the Special Educator for grades three and four, and we welcome Martha Guilmette as the paraeducator in our kindergarten.
New beginnings are so much about establishing new and caring relationships. As we move beyond the excitement of the opening days of school, I look forward to seeing those many loving relationships within LES grow and flourish.
-Margot Lacey
SPOTLIGHT ON . . .
The School Committee will meet on Monday, September 8th, at 6:00 p.m. in the school library. An agenda for the meeting is attached to this Post, and all interested members of the community are welcome to attend. A copy of the approved minutes of the May meeting are also attached to the Post.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS
Attached to this week’s copy of the Post, you will find a letter and registration form from Brian Bender, our Instrumental Music teacher, announcing the start of this year’s program, offered to students in Grades 3 - 6. This is a fee-based program and lessons take place after school in the music room on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Brian at [email protected].
SCHOOL DIRECTORY
n the directory and would like to send it home next week. I have not received the pink school directory permission forms from a dozen or so families. PLEASE SEND IN THE FORM, OR YOUR FAMILY MAY BE LEFT OUT OF THE DIRECTORY. Thank you!
-Marilyn Putnam
TOO MANY FRIDAY POSTS?
If your family is getting more copies of the Post than you need, please call Marilyn at 548-9144 or e-mail [email protected], and let me know which of your children should bring home the Post. Thanks!
PTO NEWS
Leverett Community Interview of the Week
Scout Greenwood
Grade 4
by Maria Konieczny Grade 4
Tell us something great about your summer.
I went to Cape Cod (the ocean) for a week.
What do you like about Leverett School so far?
My teacher, Ms. Paglia-Baker.
PTO Update
•Dean's Beans Coffee order forms are in today's Post. The money raised from these monthly coffee orders helps fund PTO activities.
• The first PTO meeting is next Thursday, September 11th, at 5:30 pm. Bring a bagged supper and the PTO will supply drinks and dessert. Some items on the agenda are: possible community events this year, a math night, and teacher appreciation. Hope to see you there!
SUBSTITUTES
ERVING SCHOOL UNION #28
(Erving, Leverett, Shutesbury and Swift River Schools)
is increasing its pool for
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS (Music, PE, and Art), AIDES and RN’s
All grades Pre-K – 6
Please visit our website at www.union28.org for a substitute application and CORI form and send with a resume to:
BettyLou Mallet
ERVING SCHOOL UNION #28
18 Pleasant Street
Erving, MA 01344
(413) 423-3337
[email protected]
~ EOE ~
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
(Items listed here are not school sponsored)
Piano Studio of Daphne Bye: Daphne teaches piano out of her home in Montague Center. She specializes in helping children learn quickly which, in turn, feeds their momentum and joy of learning. Ask her about her integrative approach to Suzuki education that creates strong musicians who love the process, read well, and play beautifully. Ages five and up.
DESE and Suzuki certified, with degrees in both piano and music education from McGill University, Daphne has over 30 years of joyful experience teaching piano.
Reserve a spot now for this coming school year:
[email protected] 413-834-0597
Mucho Gusto Spanish with Laurie Davidson: New classes this fall for older children and new locations! Please visit
www.muchogustospanish.com for full fall schedule
•for ages 0-5 Songs, circle games, creative movement, stories
•for ages 6-8 Games, stories, drama, poems, songs, art projects, and bookmaking
•for ages 9-11 All of the above with emphasis on conversational Spanish and literacy.
For more info or to register, email Laurie at [email protected] or call 413-367-9608
New classes:
Tuesdays at Artspace in Greenfield, Sept. 9 – Nov. 18
3:30-4:15 for ages 9-11
4:30-5:15 for ages 6-8
Wednesdays at Second Chances Kids' Consignment Shop in Amherst, Sept. 17 – Nov. 19
9:15-9:50 and 10:00-10:35 for ages 0-5 with caregiver
10:45-11:25 for ages 3-5 with caregiver
Friday afterschool in Amherst, location TBA
new group forming - email Laurie for more info
FROM AMAR FULLER: It is with great excitement that I invite you to a wonderful evening with Dr. Brian Clement. Brian has been a driving force of inspiration to me in my personal journey toward optimal health and my work as a Health Educator of the raw and living foods lifestyle. It gives me great pleasure to host him here in the Valley to share his charismatic enthusiasm, and tremendous knowledge and expertise with my community.
** The first part of the Q & A following the lecture will be exclusively for raising children in a healthful way!!!
He will be presenting at the beautiful Montague Retreat Center on Friday September 12th 7 - 9:30 pm.
Please save the date, as this will be a very inspiring lecture titled:“ Tools to Realize Complete Life Transformation”
Come and learn about living foods, physical and spiritual transformative qualities. Learn how to feel a deep sense of Freedom, Confidence, Fulfillment and Love. Dr. Clement will provide the tools to understand ourselves and to bridge the gap between how we act and how we would like to act. Come prepared with your own personal questions, and Dr. Clement will save time to answer them following the lecture. There will be a bazaar of lots of wonderful health oriented vendors selling their wares. If you are interested in vending at this event, please contact me.
TICKETS: $15 in advance $20 at the door (group discounts available) You may purchase tickets directly from me: call 413.548.9841 or email [email protected]
To Purchase Online use this link :
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lecture-with-dr-brian-clement-tickets-12206011509
Dr. Brian Clement, author, international lecturer and director of the renowned Hippocrates Health Institute, will explore the Institute’s fifty years of helping people to heal themselves. Among Dr. Clement’s many contributions are “Living Foods for Optimum Health”, “Longevity”, and Lifeforce”, which Dr. Colin Campbell called “One of the most important books ever written on nutrition”. One of his newest books “Supplements Exposed” will change America’s perceptions about nutritional supplementation. “Killer Clothes”, newly released, will explain how seemingly innocent clothing choices endanger your health. Dr. Clement has also written, “Killer Fish”, and a 3 Volume Series, “Food is Medicine”. He is first and foremost a devoted husband and a caring father of four
Traveling Rubarb Circus: Former Leverett students Lucia Mason, Jackson Blaine, and Bella are in this circus production, along with a bunch of other kids. Their circus troupe is completely led by kids between the ages of 8 and 17, and they do it all!
Tickets Now Available for Look! At the Montague Mini-Mart. You've waited a year and now it's here! Tickets are now available for the The Traveling Rhubarb Circus' 2014 show, Look! This year we will use fabric, trapeze, floor acrobatics and a brand new lyra to illustrate the story of the stars and Cassiopeia's stolen crown!
When?
Friday September 12 -- 6:30 PM
Saturday September 13 -- 3:00 PM
Saturday September 13 -- 6:30 PM
Sunday September 14 -- 3:00 PM
Where?
2 North Street, Montague, MA 01351
Tickets won't last long so get 'em while they're hot!
See you soon!
Enrolling now! At TheCenter in Amherst, children spin stories from movement using classical and modern dance techniques. Sister duo Ashley and Caddy Carlisle combine their years of dance training with a special approach to teaching that gets kids reading, writing and dancing; connecting, collaborating and creating. It’s a holistic approach to dance. Classes beginning on September 18 for children ages 5 through 14, in downtown Amherst. For more information, visitwww.thecenterdance.com or email [email protected].
The Fall session of Herbal Girls will begin soon for Fifth and Sixth Grade Girls. We have fun learning wild edibles, foraging and making delicious treats, making herbal medicines and other herbal products. A highlight of this session will be dying wool with natural dyes and making a felted bag. Wednesdays afterschool dates are September 17, 24, October 1,15 and possibly the 22nd if there is interest. Tuition is $35/session with a $15 materials fee for the entire package. Contact Jean Bergstrom for details and to register at [email protected] or 367-2842. Space is limited, so register soon.
The Enchanted Forest: A Non-scary Halloween Event
"Sounds of the Night" Friday & Saturday, October 24 & 25,
5:00-8:00pm. Come to the Hitchcock Center for a magical treat! You will be led along our pumpkin lit forest trails where creatures will emerge to share their stories. This year we will meet nocturnal critters whose sounds fill the night. Fun for all ages!
Adult: Members $10 / Non-members $12
Children: Members $5 / Non-members $8
Under 3 years free
Registration required, please call to sign up for a walk time, space is limited. Call: 256-6006
If you would like to put a notice in the Community Bulletin Board section of the Friday Post, please submit notices to be published no later than Thursday at noon. The easiest way to do that is by e-mail to [email protected]. Flyers for non-school sponsored events can be attached to the Post. They must contain a disclaimer “This is not a school-sponsored event” and a sufficient number of copies (125) should be provided to the office by the end of the school day on Thursday.
