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Community Corner Week of 6/21/17
THIS WEEK
complete the survey on the superintendent!
By Fri., 6/30 To help inform its annual evaluation of the Superintendent, the School Committee invites Brookline community members to share comments and reflections on the Superintendent’s performance. Please complete the online form that was emailed to all Brookline parents and staff. Thoughtful, candid responses, all of which will be kept confidential and will be shared with the public and full School Committee in aggregated summary form only, would be appreciated. If you would prefer to complete a paper form, please download it from the PSB Website, https://www.brookline.k12.ma.us/Page/517. ______________________________________ Brookline Music Program This program connects Brookline middle school kids with Brookline High School musicians for FREE music lessons Sign up for lessons now or beginning in the fall. For information and/or to sign up, visit https://brooklineteencenter.org/brookline-music-program/. ______________________________________ Health Care Reform: Navigating Uncharted Waters Wed., 6/21 6-9pm @ Brookline Senior Center, 93 Winchester Street, Brookline The 21st annual public health policy forum will be moderated by former Governor Michael S. Dukakis, and is presented by Friends of Brookline Public Health and Brookline Adult and Community Education. This forum is FREE and open to the public; registration is not required. 6–7pm Light Refreshments; 7–9pm Panel Discussion. The panel discussion will feature Monica Bharel, MD, MPH, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Public Health; Jennifer Child-Roshak, MD, MBA, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts; Jon M. Kingsdale, PhD, Associate Professor of the Practice, Boston University School of Public Health and Dr. Swannie Jett, Brookline Director of Public Health and Human Services. For more information contact: Brookline Department of Public Health 617-730-2300 or www.brooklineadulted.org. COMING SOON
Corner Co-op Nursery School open house
Sat., 7/8 10am-noon @ 1773 Beacon Street, Brookline (entrance on Dean Rd.) Celebrating its 45th year, Corner Co-op invites you to meet staff, parents and students at the summer open house! Corner Co-op nurtures children's natural need to learn and grow through a dialogue-centered process. We regard play as an essential medium of learning. Ages 2 years 9 months to 6 years. Flexible schedule options. Devoted staff. Nut-free school. Contact us for more information at 617-738-4631 and visit us online: www.cornercoop.org and check us out on Facebook. _____________________________________ BROOKLINE CELEBRATES “INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA” Sat., 7/15 12-3pm @ Cypress St. Park Come enjoy a summer afternoon with the family in the park as we raise Inclusion Awareness within Brookline. There will be food, lawn games, adapted sports, such as goalball and sensory soccer, and a DJ table for you to try! All activities will be accessible to all ages and abilities. The event is being co-hosted by the Brookline Office on Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations and Brookline Recreation with support from the Perkins School for the Blind Outreach Program. For more information, please contact Caitlin Haynes at chaynes@brooklinema.org or 617-730-2345 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discover-the-possibilities-tickets-35011226521. _____________________________________ Brookline Community Foundation's 2017 Fall Community Grant Cycle Submission deadline Fri., 8/25 With roots that go back to the 19th century, the Brookline Community Foundation (BCF) is the only foundation that addresses the needs of Brookline as a whole. Today, BCF shines a spotlight on community needs, inspires philanthropy, and awards strategic grants to build a more vibrant, engaged, and equitable Brookline. To support this mission, each year BCF seeks proposals that address the various needs and opportunities in the community, encourage collaborations and partnerships, and strengthen the community and local non-profits. Please refer to the RFP (https://brooklinecommunity.org/grants/fall-grant-guidelines) for information on specific funding priorities for this cycle. Funding decisions will be made mid-December. Proposals will be accepted through the online grants management system (https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=brookline). OTHER INTERESTING STUFF
RISING 9th GRADE PARENTS – join the after the prom party (ATPP) team! Looking for a fun way to get involved in the High School next year? Join the After the Prom Party (ATPP) team and help out with one of the most exciting and anticipated events of the year. For 27 years, this BHS tradition has kept our kids safe and off the roads on one of the most dangerous nights of the year. It is also a great way to meet other BHS parents, work with the class deans and get involved at the High School. We are actively looking for parents who may be interested in working with other seasoned veterans and help with the planning and organization of next year’s event. Our planning committees, include: communications, decorations, food, prizes, fundraising, logistics and volunteer outreach. To learn more about the ATPP, please visit http://bhsaftertheprom.weebly.com/ or contact Joanne Liautaud, 312-961-0388 or email joanneliautaud@hotmail.com.
_____________________________________ VOICES BOSTON CHILDREN’S CHORUS Do you have a child that loves to sing? Join VOICES Boston children’s chorus for our 2017-2018 season! With singing at its core and training in dance and drama, VOICES Boston changes the lives of children, building confidence, discipline, leadership and a love of music that will last a lifetime. We have ensembles for singers grades K-8 and rehearse at the William H Lincoln School in Brookline, MA. VOICES singers perform a wide range of repertoire, from classical to world music, gospel to new music and present an opera every year. Throughout its history, VOICES Boston has collaborated with internationally known ensembles including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Lyric Opera, Boston University Opera Institute, Boston Baroque, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras and Boston Early Music Festival. To sign or just learn more about the program, visit www.voicesboston.org or contact Kathryn DiMaria (857-366-0034, kdimaria@voicesboston.org) or Nina Pelligra (617-735-0012, npelligra@voicesboston.org). _____________________________________ BROOKLINE WARRIORS YOUTH VOLLEYBALL CLINIC 8/14, 8/16, 8/21 & 8/23 6-8:30pm @ Schluntz Gym, Brookline High School Attention girls and boys entering Grades 6-9! No previous volleyball experience required! This clinic will focus on learning and improving volleyball skills and fundamentals using individual instruction and game-like play. The program is run by experienced coaches and current BHS volleyball players. Cost is $160/player. To register, please email Girls Varsity Coach Erin Deneen at brooklinegirlsvolleyball@gmail.com. _____________________________________ ASA HOOPS CAMP! ASA Hoops is celebrating it's 20th year offering camps in Newton and surrounding communities. Our camps are for boys and girls ages 7-16 and offer a positive environment in which to improves one’s skills. Camps are offered from 6/26 to 8/24 and can be found at: www.asahoops.com/camps. For questions please contact: Coachb@asahoops.com. _____________________________________ BCF Scholarship Fund for Brookline High School Bo Winiker and the Rotary Club of Brookline have raised over $100,000 with over 300 donors for the BCF Scholarship Fund for Brookline High School!!! The endowed BCF Scholarship Fund is a collaborative effort between BCF, the Town of Brookline and BHS to increase the amount of financial support available to BHS graduates pursuing two- or four-year higher education or postsecondary training programs. The BCF Scholarship Fund for Brookline High School will help to grow that pool of funds so that more students can receive those critical dollars that can make access to college a reality. This year, Brookline High School seniors Reeham Choudhury and Ndanu Mutisya will receive scholarships from the BCF Scholarship Fund for BHS. _____________________________________ Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative Survey B-PEN is asking all parents to complete a short survey about attitudes and practices around underage drinking. (Go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SAPCParent) B-PEN is part of the Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative (SAPC), which works with Brookline, Belmont, Watertown and Waltham to prevent teen drinking and other drug use. Research shows that addressing underage drinking also reduces the risk that youth will go on to misuse other substances. Your input will help us tailor education and outreach. Thank you for helping us keep our youth safe! ______________________________________ FAMILY-TO-FAMILY FREE EDUCATION PROGRAM This free 12-week course led by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is for family caregivers and friends of individuals with serious brain disorders, such as major depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. The series of 12 evening classes (beginning Tuesday, September 19 in Brookline) includes information on medications, coping/communication skills, problem solving, self-care, community resources, and more. The course and all materials are FREE for participants. For more information and to register, please contact Mary Harris (617-620-4583 or maryharris1985@yahoo.com). ______________________________________ HONOR A TEACHER! The Brookline Education Foundation has kicked off its end-of-the-year Honor a Teacher campaign. Please consider making a donation of any size to acknowledge a teacher, specialist, administrator, librarian, nurse, or coach. Honorees will receive notification from the BEF of your gift. Our faculty and staff greatly appreciate the recognition, which supports grants in all our schools, ranging from PreK to 12th Grade. Tell our special teachers how important their work is! Visit www.BrooklineEducation.org/honor to donate. ______________________________________ CELEBRATE SPRING AND GET READY FOR SUMMER! Check out Brookline Recreation’s Spring and Summer offerings at http://www.magazooms.com/HTML5/Brookline-Recreation-Department-Program-Guide-Spring-Summer. For the beloved summer concert series, schedule, visit http://files.constantcontact.com/c31714df001/10d3ac29-0c44-4a7f-8603-321ae1881c0e.pdf?ver=1496695664000. ______________________________________ New Parent Update on “Teens & Parties” Brookline’s latest community Wellness Summit gathered Brookline Schools staff, administration, parents, students, health experts, police, and community members to explore current trends in risky adolescent behavior and brainstorm strategies. One of the goals was to examine the culture of teen socializing, especially with regard to the pervasive use of alcohol and marijuana. The new “Parent Update on Teens & Parties” sheds light on current trends, strategies and action plans in Brookline, one of which is this new parent tip sheet, “A Basic Guide for Hosting an Alcohol-Free Teen Party.” For parent update: http://www.b-pen.org/uploads/2/9/2/9/2929884/teens___parties.pdf For Guide to Hosting an Alcohol-Free Teen Party - http://www.b-pen.org/uploads/2/9/2/9/2929884/party_guide_rev_2.pdf. ______________________________________ Clinton Path Preschool SUMMER PROGRAM 2017 Flexible dates from 7/10-9/1 @ 58 Irving Street, Brookline For 3-5 year olds, this play-based program incorporates Multiple Intelligences Theory while honoring every child's needs. Come play with us as we learn and have fun through music, math, nature, language and exploration. Visit www.clintonpathpreschool.com for more information. ______________________________________ Summer at the Brookline Arts Center! Get those creative gears turning at the Brookline Arts Center this summer! Our popular ArtVentures program for ages 5-11 features many STEAM-based themes each week. Blast off into space, discover your inner paleontologist, explore the barrier reefs, have an Amazon adventure and more! Older artists can dive head first into a specific medium by enrolling in one of our many Intensives. Intensives are offered for ages 10-12 and 13-17 and include instruction in pottery and wheelthrowing, jewelry and metals, graphic novels, photography, surrealism, mixed media illustration and more! To view all summer programs, visit http://www.brooklineartscenter.com/classes/summerclasses. ______________________________________ Brookline HIGH SCHOOL Summer School 2017 7/5-8/4 8:30-11am & 11am-1:30pm @ Brookline High School BHS Summer School offers many review and enrichment courses that are available to rising 6th-9th graders, as well as credit earning electives for rising 9th graders! Courses are offered to all Brookline students and non residents. Take a class with a friend from another school! Tuitions vary by class. For more information, visit http://bhs.brookline.k12.ma.us/summer-school.html and register online at www.myschoolbucks.com. ______________________________________ Brookline SmartSummers 6/29 – 8/25 Brookline SmartSummers is a summer enrichment program for children ages 5-13. Open to Brookline residents and non-residents, we offer a wide variety of educational programs that meet from one and two weeks at a time. In addition to having lots of fun, children will learn new skills, make new friends, and spend time inside and outdoors. Programs include science, computers, arts, puppetry, theater, and more. For more information, visit http://www.brooklineadulted.org/smartsummers/SmartSummers2017.shtml. ______________________________________ brookline youth fund grantees The Brookline Community Foundation (BCF) has awarded $50,000 in grants through the Brookline Youth Fund, a donor-advised fund at BCF. This year’s grantees include 9 organizations making a difference for youth and their families in Brookline: Boston Mobilization; Brookline Arts Center; Brookline Early Education Program; Brookline Interactive Group; Brookline Recreation Department; Emerald Necklace Conservancy; Girls’ LEAP; Science Club for Girls; and The City School. To learn more about the Brookline Community Foundation or to support youth through the Brookline Youth Fund, visit www.brooklinecommunity.org. |
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