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Posted by eila a 6:58 pm on June 24, 2009
This Somerville ARRA Funding Watch is gleaned from the Massachusetts Area Planning Council's Municipal Resource Guide on the Federal Economic Stimulus,
Pending all final approvals, Somerville is in line for…
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Posted by clivia camara a 2:52 pm on June 23, 2009
On Monday the 22nd of June at 7:30 at the Somerville High School the School Committee approved the Welcoming Massachusetts pledge. All the members said “Yes” to the pledge with great enthusiasm…
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Posted by Marty Martinez a 8:00 pm on June 18, 2009
Come out to the next Progressive Democrats of Somerville Meeting!
When: Tuesday, June 23rd, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: VNA, 259 Lowell Street, Community Room
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Posted by Adam Sweeting a 2:31 pm on June 16, 2009
Please join us for a meeting of the Educational Programs Subcommittee on Wednedsay, June 17 at 7:30 pm in the School Department Central Office, 181 Washington Street. The main agenda item will be a discussion of the District's Middle Grades Initiative, which the School Committee has identified as one of its top priorities.
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Posted by Candy Leonard a 12:32 pm on June 14, 2009
The Friends of the Community Growing Center will be hosting an all-ages community sing along on Saturday, June 20th from 5-7.
We will be singing traditional and contemporary songs from a variety of genres - songs you know and love, songs you sung at camp, songs you'd want your kids to know, songs that don't have…
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Posted by Melissa McWhinney a 8:30 am on June 12, 2009
The message below was sent by Richard Saunders, Director of Music for the Somerville Public Schools. He is rightfully outraged by a bill currently being considered by the House of Representatives, (Bill H111)which would require school music department to sterilize instruments.
Here's a Globe article about it.…
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Posted by fberman a 7:34 am on June 10, 2009
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Posted by Linda Haviland Conte a 9:41 pm on June 6, 2009
I thought it was strange that Boston was closing schools. I hadn't heard of any cases in Somerville since that first lady that got it a couple of months ago. So, then when I heard of many absences at the Brown School, I wondered "What could it be?" Now the scuttlebutt from…
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Posted by Warren Goldstein-Gelb a 8:51 am on June 3, 2009
Please join The Welcome Project on June 7 for a graduation celebration for some special people from cultures and countries all over the world. These are the students in our youth language interpretation and adult language learners programs who have just completed a year's worth of learning as language interpreters and English language learners.
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Posted by Melissa Haber a 11:03 am on June 2, 2009
Sorry about the cross-posting, but:
as some of you may know, the Agassiz Cooperative Preschool has been trying to find a home in Somerville since losing its lease in Porter Square after 34 years. Amazingly, they have found a space on Summer Street (corner of Spring and Summer) and if all goes well with the…
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Posted by Linda Haviland Conte a 9:55 pm on June 1, 2009
Change for a 10 Spot
Wednesday, June 3, at Johnny D's from 8-11 pm
With a little help from our friends
We couldn't do our work without friends like you! Join us on Wednesday,
June 3, 8:00-11:00 pm at Johnny D's Uptown in Somerville's Davis Square
for Change for a 10 Spot.
Tickets are only $10, available in advance or at…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 6:47 pm on May 30, 2009
From a flyer of The Welcome Project:
Join us at the Welcome Project for our Graduation Celebration!
Show your support for our Youth Interpreters and Adult English Language Learners!
The event will be held on June 7th from 4-7pm
Mystic Activity Center
530 Mystic Ave, Somerville, MA
RSVP by email to Warren Goldstein-Gelb at WarrenGG(at)gmail.com
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 9:40 pm on May 28, 2009
From the
SPS homepage, entitled "A message from Tony Pierantozzi, Superintendent of Schools"
... The extent of the impact of the current financial crisis on fiscal year 2010 remains unclear. We do know that the impact of the revenue decrease at the State level will require creative solutions and difficulty in maintaining our services…
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Posted by Brian Renderos a 6:46 pm on
My life in school has been very fun so far. Mainly because my senior friends were around me and hanging out with me. Certainly I have more friends than them but I have more fun when I’m with them. But sadly,…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 5:33 pm on May 27, 2009
Celebrate student musicians in the Somerville Public Schools at the Spring String Fling on Thursday, June 4th. This free concert featuring student performers in grades 4-12 will begin at 7:00 PM in the Somerville High School Auditorium (81 Highland Avenue).
Instrumental music lessons are free in the Somerville Public Schools. To learn more contact…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 5:21 pm on
The Somerville Public Schools offers free developmental screenings for 3 and 4 year olds not yet enrolled in the public schools. The next screening date is June 24th. Screenings are free but must be scheduled in advance. Contact Mary Eisner in the Somerville Public Schools Special Education Department (mesiner(at)k12.somerville.ma.us) to make an…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 5:09 pm on
...about the proposed FY10 budget of the Somerville Public Schools? ...about art and music instruction in the public schools? ...about efforts by the schools to prepare students to succeed when they finish high school? These are the next three topics of discussion on the Superintendent's cable access television show, Our Schools - Our City, broadcast regularly on local cable channel 15.
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 9:49 am on May 15, 2009
Learn more about the recent trip to China taken by Somerville High School teacher Mark Quinones over April vacation week. Quinones visited one of the nation's largest trading partner as part of a teacher study team organized by Primary Source. Dr. Anne Foley, Principal of the John F. Kennedy School will take a similar teacher/study trip to China over the summer.
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 9:25 am on
You are invited to attend a public budget hearing on Wednesday, June 3rd at 7:00 PM in the Somerville High School Library (81 Highland Avenue) to discuss the proposed FY10 budget for the Somerville Public Schools.
Information about the budget development process is on the Public Schools website. Please visit
www.somerville.k12.ma.us. Click…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 9:22 am on
the Somerville Public Schools would be grateful for a letter of endorsement from you to include with our application to become an approved Supplemental Education Services provider with the Commonwealth. If we are successful in this application the district could potentially recoup up to $100,000 in elementary academic tutoring funds now distributed to outside vendors.
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 8:09 pm on May 13, 2009
As announced in the Somerville Journal :
What should happen with the former Powder House Community School?
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 7 Alderman Robert Trane invite all interested community members to a public meeting to discuss the Powder House Community School site at 1060 Broadway.
The meeting will take place
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Posted by Nick Jehlen a 11:53 am on May 3, 2009
I live outside Davis Square and every time I ride the T, I stop and look at the tiles that line the entrance to the station. I grew up in Somerville at the same time as many of the people who made these tiles, so I usually look for someone I know, and I often wonder what they're all doing today. …
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Posted by Alain Jehlen a 9:09 pm on May 1, 2009
This week, Craig Leach's media class at Somerville High broke into four groups to discuss their use of social media. In this class, Facebook reigns supreme. MySpace is losing out. YouTube is very big. Twitter hasn't caught on except for a few.…
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Posted by Dennis Fischman a 3:18 pm on April 30, 2009
With summer just around the corner and tens of thousands of young people entering the workforce in Massachusetts, Governor Deval Patrick has proclaimed May "Safe Jobs for Youth Month" to focus attention on preventing workplace injuries and deaths.…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 8:33 am on April 28, 2009
Somerville Public Schools wants to hear from you!
Please join community advisory groups on Strategic Communications or After-school programming
Call 617-625-6600 x6013 or Email gkinder(at)k12.somerville.ma.us.
Opportunities for virtual feedback provided for Advisory Group members who cannot attend meetings.
Everyone welcome!…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 10:04 pm on April 26, 2009
From Mark Niedergang... The Board of Aldermen and School Committee together will be holding a public forum on the FY 2010 budget this Tuesday, April 28th, at 7 PM in the Aldermen's Chambers in City Hall. This is an opportunity to get an update from the Mayor and the Superintendent of Schools on the City and School budgets for next year and to share your concerns, ideas, and suggestions about priorities and ways to make the FY 2010 budget stretch further.
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Posted by Linda Haviland Conte a 11:24 pm on April 25, 2009
The City will be hosting our first annual Shape up the Old Somerville Road Race, a 2.7 mile race/walk beginning and ending on the City Hall concourse. A children's "Fun Run" will begin from the concourse at 10:00 a.m., with the 2.7 miler beginning at 11:00 a.m. Following the race, there will be a Health…
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Posted by Linda Haviland Conte a 11:20 pm on
Mayor Curtatone and Ward 7 Alderman Trane invite all interested individuals to attend Somerville's Arbor Day celebration on Friday, May 1st at 10:00 a.m., at the West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powderhouse Boulevard. The event will include two tree plantings in front of the school grounds, as well as a brief ceremony acknowledging the renewal…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:53 am on April 22, 2009
The Somerville High School Art Fair starts on Wednesday, April 29th and runs through Friday, May 1st. Special opening reception will be start at 6:30 PM on the 29th. Student work is on display throughout the Atrium of the High School…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:52 am on
Autism and Special Education Law is the title of the Monday night workshop being hosted by the Somerville Special Education Parent Advisory Council and Massachusetts Advocates for Children. This event, hosted at the Kennedy School (5 Cherry Street), begins at 7:00 and is free and open to the public…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 9:16 am on
Somerville Open Studios will get a boost on May 2 and 3 with the addition of participants from of Somerville High School students in the PAL Program who will be displaying and selling hand-crafted jewelry and note cards from their booth at the Center for Arts at the Armory.…
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Posted by Linda Haviland Conte a 7:34 am on
There are new bloggers on the block and they've joined me at a 21st Century Club after school program at the Kennedy School. Students are writing about things that they find interesting, including the MCAS, sports, and Haiti. You can link to it here under Somerville Blogs in the right-hand column, or go to…
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Posted by Brian Renderos a 4:45 pm on April 17, 2009
My school, Lynn Classical High School, is not so good right now. The people who built the school built it on a swamp.
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Posted by Columbine a 9:24 pm on April 14, 2009
An all-ages fair of forward-thinking fun. Get your spirits up and your footprint down!
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 10:42 am on April 13, 2009
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 16th is the date of the Somerville High School Spring Concert, hosted beginning at 7:00 PM at Somerville High School (81 Highland Avenue). Student musicians will be showing off their accomplishments in ensemble performances led by the high school Music staff including Richard Saunders, Rick Romanoff, Rosemary Sears and Donna…
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Posted by Alain Jehlen a 11:42 am on April 4, 2009
If you could change Somerville High, what would you do? Craig Leach’s SHS media class opens a debate this week:
“
The kid” hates the lunches but loves the wide variety of teachers. "
AB1334" loves SHS but not the "busy work" and says there should be more useful courses.
Jeff Wairi wants school to…
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Posted by thekid a 3:38 pm on April 3, 2009
How would I change the school?…
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Posted by AB1334 a 3:35 pm on
Being as student at Somerville High School and seeing how things are run and the curriculum that is followed makes me think about how I would change if I had the chance. Although I love Somerville High, there are without a doubt many things that i would change. One of my pet peeves about school…
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Posted by Jeff Wairi a 3:30 pm on
The absolute first thing I would change about school would be the time. I would push back the time by a few hours. I think if students weren't half asleep for the first few classes of the day, the teachers would get a better performance from each student.
A more dramatic decision I would make to…
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Posted by aakash a 3:21 pm on
Day by day, our schools narrow our mind of being wide and free. "I'm bored", that is what teenagers say the most and me myself being a teenager think it is true. Things are getting boring nowadays. School was considered to be a second home once. There is a difference between a house and a…
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Posted by JasonCorey a 3:11 pm on
Education is great and I believe every person needs it. If I could change the way school is taught then I would. Most academic classes (english,history, math, etc...) are all basically alike and it just feels like every class is repeating. You take notes, you watch the teacher do something on the board, you go home and do…
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Posted by Spera01 a 3:07 pm on
If I was in charge of my school, there would be a few things that I would change. One thing that I would change would be to make school more interactive and fun. I would want to make each class different almost, since most classes usually involve taking notes and then doing work. I would…
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Posted by vanredgrave13 a 3:03 pm on
Currently i dont think anyone can say they like school. People think school is too boring because its all work and academics and what not. School can be more interesting if it has something to look forward to and thats what we should make. For one its the teachers that make school what it is…
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Posted by ratzabc a 2:59 pm on
my dream school is the best. a place where kids aren't criticized about what they read, their smartness, or even color. all classes are fun, meaning activities are played and planned, students have opportunities given to take the classes they choose. students can create the clubs they want, all of this is great but…
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Posted by BrAus a 2:48 pm on
"School is boring," and "I hate school" is what I often hear from friends. Honestly, I agree! Change the way we learn! Change the fact that what we study today will be forgotten after the test and that the three days of MCAS begins to fry our brains after the first session! We want to…
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Posted by Brian Renderos a 12:35 pm on
Some kids do well in school all their life, others are late bloomers, and some are strange as in they do well, then badly, then well again. I am one of those strange ones. Here’s my story.
~ Enjoy ~
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Posted by Adam Rich a 10:58 pm on March 31, 2009
Save Our Somerville is running a soccer tournament on Patriots' Day Monday, April 20th (pending permit approval, rain date of Tuesday, April 21st). The tournament will be held at Glen Park (Glen St. next to the Capuano School). Sign-ins for Middle School Teams will be at 8:30 AM. Sign-ins for High School and Adult Teams will be at 11:00…
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Posted by Brian Renderos a 4:46 pm on March 20, 2009
I wake up at 6 am. Then I go take a shower, get dressed, and then my cousin’s mom picks me up at 7 am to take me to school. When I reach my school, I talk to my friends and socialize until 7:45 am, when I go to my first class. School is over by now. School is okay. I like it because my friends are there. If they weren’t there,
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Posted by Joeb a 12:40 pm on March 15, 2009
On Friday I was a guest at the high school's Multicultural Fair. It was the most dramatic and most successful cultural event I've ever seen - beating everything from Lincoln Center to the MFA.
Dozens of cultures were brilliantly represented with music, dance, food and talk. The presentations were person-to-person, with teens talking with teens, reflecting…
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Posted by Alain Jehlen a 12:00 am on
Craig Leach's Somerville High School media and TV production students this week explained what they're learning and why the class deserves taxpayer support. And they posted "digital books" they created. Take a look!
"Jerry617" takes his
driver's license test with a state policeman who's a jokester. Haley's friend
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Posted by Nan Levinson a 5:43 pm on March 13, 2009
I've been meaning to show up here since last week when I read the posts by the Somerville high school students to thank you all for adding a genuine diversity -- and democracy -- of voices. Just a guess, but I'd bet most of us other posters are way past school age, which makes…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:41 am on March 12, 2009
Help the Department of Education assess the quality of district programs! Sign up to be interviewed as part of the District’s Coordinated Program Review taking place the week of April 27th. Call 617-625-6600 x6028 before April 3rd and ask to be put on the list of members of the public to be interviewed by the Department.…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 7:19 am on
Nutrition and Your Child @ Winter Hill Community School Library, 3/16, 6-8pm
preparing for the college admissions process @ SHS Auditorium, 3/23, 7-8:30pm
impact of family violence on learning workshop @ Kennedy School, 3/31, 7-8:30pm
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 7:17 am on
Students in the Class of 2009 at Somerville High School are invited to apply for any one of many college and technical school scholarships available through local scholarship funds.…
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Posted by pnm a 7:32 pm on February 27, 2009
On Wednesday of May 21, 2007 around 12:30 P.M, I decided to skip school and go home. It had been the worst day for me.…
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The following writings were submitted today by students in a media class at Somerville High School.…
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Posted by Soul a 7:55 pm on February 20, 2009
Somerville writer Doug Holder presents a workshop on the Small Press and Independent Publishing to Books of Hope youth and the community on Monday, Feb 23rd, 7-9 pm at the Mystic Activity Center, 530 Mystic Ave. The event features poet/performer C.D. Collins who'll be joining Doug for this lively reading, talk, and interactive creative exchange…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 9:32 am on February 19, 2009
Will your child be 3 by August 31, 2009? Are you interested in having your child be a typically developing peer in the Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECIP?)…
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Posted by Linda Haviland Conte a 1:26 pm on February 16, 2009
They wanted to publish under pseudonyms, so the following stories are by "Gori" and "Hector."
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 7:46 pm on February 11, 2009
Do any of these issues concern you?
Bullying? Child predators on the internet? Use of violence to solve problems?
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Posted by Linda Haviland Conte a 4:34 pm on February 9, 2009
The Foreign Language Study Committee Report will be presented to the School Committee this Wednesday, February 11th, at 7:00 PM in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of the SPS Administrative Headquarters, 181 Washington Street (in the Boys and Girls Club, enter from the rear and take the elevator.)
Also on the agenda of this School Committee…
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Posted by Columbine a 9:07 am on February 2, 2009
$80 for four days of fun! Breakfast and pizza included.
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Posted by Jennifer Lawrence a 3:24 pm on January 29, 2009
The days are lengthening and the sap will soon begin flowing. That’s right, it’s Maple Syrup Time! The Somerville Maple Syrup Project will be kicking off the 2009 season this Saturday, January 31st at 12pm!
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Posted by Jen Capuano a 12:58 pm on
I want to share with you a call I received this week from an 80-year-old Somerville woman. Olga is a retired math teacher who is recovering from hip replacement surgery. After hearing President Obama's Inaugural Address and his call to service, she picked up the phone, saying she was moved to "give back any way I can." Olga will be tutoring math at Somerville High School three hours a week. I know that there are many more Olgas in Somerville and beyond who are searching for meaningful ways to connect with and give back to their community.
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 9:23 am on January 28, 2009
Dear colleagues and neighbors,
At least three times a week I get email from members of our community offering advice on ways the website of the
Somerville Public Schools can be reorganized to better meet their information needs.…
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Posted by tinirella a 11:50 pm on January 25, 2009
Somerville Adult Evening School Winter 2009 Classes start the week of February 3.
Whether you long to learn to ice a cake like a pro, play an African drum, speak Portuguese, deliver CPR, design a web page, do your own home improvements, or simply cut your home energy costs, Somerville Adult Evening School has an affordable course for you. Weekly classes are held at Somerville High School and cover everything from mastering pastry dough to learning to create architectural plans with AutoCAD.…
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Posted by Warren Goldstein-Gelb a 11:33 pm on January 23, 2009
This event is an opportunity for Somerville youth and community partners to meet in person, build community, and discuss how Somerville can become a safer and welcoming place for everyone. At the event, our youth members will present personal stories, and sit in small dialogue groups with adults.
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 8:30 pm on
Learn more about the Unidos program at the February 3rd Open House/Tour at the Capuano Early Childhood Center (150 Glen Street). The Open House starts at 8:30 am.
Families of children who will be 5 by August 31, 2009 are invited to learn more about the Unidos program at this open house. Unidos is a bi-cultural/bi-lingual program where students in Grades K-8 learn core content in both English and Spanish.
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 2:10 pm on January 22, 2009
Click "Read more" to learn about:
- College Goal Sunday on January 25th
- Kindergarten registration paperwork help, January 26-29
- Bye Bye Birdie at Somerville High School February 6-8
- Student art on exhibit at the Nave Gallery
- Somerville Special Olympics Swim team
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 1:57 pm on
The Food Services Department is starting a Student Advisory Board in February to give students the opportunity to voice their thoughts about school meals. Students will meet with the Food Service Director and Nutrition Outreach Coordinator on a monthly basis to advise on the school breakfast and lunch program through the rest of the school year. All interested students should contact Charlotte Stephenson, Nutrition Outreach Coordinator, at (617) 625-6600 x6095 or cstephenson(at)k12.somerville.ma.us.
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Posted by Melissa McWhinney a 10:41 pm on January 18, 2009
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Posted by Melissa McWhinney a 10:38 pm on
I’m helping the School Department with publicity for College Goal Sunday, on January 25 at 2:00, in the Somerville High School cafeteria. Please pass this information on to students who could use some help completing the FAFSA financial aid form.
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Posted by Brian Renderos a 1:14 am on January 17, 2009
I want to tell you about Pintamos Nuestro Mundo (We Paint Our World), which is the youth group of
Centro Presente.…
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Posted by Paula Woolley a 10:43 am on January 13, 2009
The Benjamin Brown School, a Somerville public school located at 201 Willow Ave (corner of Kidder), will hold its Open House week the same hours as the rest of the district's schools, with the addition of open house hours on Tuesday, January 20th, starting at 8:30 a.m and ending at 1:30 p.m. Open House will continue Wed, Jan. 21, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and Thursday and Friday, Jan. 22 and Jan. 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 3:44 pm on January 8, 2009
The period after the December break is always a time of high activity in the schools. What follows is a list of events and activities which might be of interest to all residents, business owners and others across the city:
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:15 am on January 2, 2009
The Early Childhood Festival celebrates young children and families, and provides families with the opportunity to learn more about early childhood education programs and resources in Somerville. Hosted by the Early Childhood Advisory Committee (ECAC), an award-winning collaboration between the Somerville Public Schools and all of the city's early childhood programs...
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:09 am on
ECIP is an integrated early childhood program with a mix of standard and special education children ages three and four. Classes meet four days per week for 5.25 hours per day. There is one teacher and one paraprofessional in each class for a maximum of 15 children.…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 11:05 am on
Students who will be 5 by August 31, 2009 are eligible for free, full-day kindergarten in the Somerville Public Schools. Kindergarten registration begins in January! Registration materials will be mailed home to the parents/guardians of every age eligible child
born in Somerville.
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 7:31 pm on December 16, 2008
Pleasant Auto School and Somerville Adult Evening School have teamed up to provide a 5 week driver's education course for any teens or adults with a learner's permit. Students receive 30 hours of classroom instruction, twelve hours of Road Lessons, six hours of observation time.
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 10:55 am on December 12, 2008
Congratulations to Laxmi Spearing, Charlie LoBrutto, Sofia Carafotes and Lynn Soyring - all of whom won a gift in the raffle held at the All-City Elementary Winter Concert last night, 12/11, at Somerville High School. Raffle prizes were donated by Porter Square Books, Performance Music Center, and Target.
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 1:20 pm on December 5, 2008
Julia's drawing entitled Red Sails at Sunset by Julia J won third prize in Crayola's "Art of Childhood" online exhibit!
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 4:27 pm on December 3, 2008
More than 35 student actors, musicians, stage and costume designers, and production engineers are working on the 2009 Somerville High School production of Bye Bye Birdie. Scheduled to launch its three day run on Friday, February 6th, Bye Bye Birdie tells the story of Conrad Birdie...
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 8:30 am on December 1, 2008
The District is rich in activity throughout the early part of December. Highlights include...
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Posted by Dennis K. Fischman a 6:11 am on
I don't agree with his accusatory tone--I think most people voted for Obama with their eyes open--but Sam Smith has "listed nearly three dozen things that Obama supports or opposes with which no good liberal or progressive would agree." Most prominent among them to my perspective:
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Posted by Linda Haviland Conte a 2:43 pm on November 30, 2008
"Klass Klownz" auditions are open to any Somerville resident in Grades 7 through 9, and will be held Wednesday, December 10th at 6:00 p.m. in West Somerville Neighborhood School at 177 Powderhouse Boulevard. Performers should prepare a one-minute skit that can take the form of a funny song, an impression, or a parody of a TV ad or character. A CD player will be provided for those auditioners that have their own music.
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 2:06 pm on November 18, 2008
Spread Christmas cheer and support alternative education by buying a Christmas tree or wreath from Next Wave and Full Circle Alternative Schools, which provide high quality instruction in a therapeutic setting for up to 104 Somerville youth in Grades 6-12.
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Posted by pnm a 4:33 pm on November 14, 2008
When I play, I feel concentrated and sometimes nervous. I get motivated by my team mates. When I step on the field, I feel like everything around me is like a perfect dream. I can hear my heart beat.…
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 6:31 pm on November 9, 2008
Do you want to learn more about schools in Somerville? Did you miss the last forum, or want another opportunity to ask questions? Many of us have babies or toddlers and haven't had time to investigate our options yet. Some wonder whether we should stay inRead More.>>
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Posted by Brian Renderos a 5:24 pm on November 7, 2008
I like to play video games that have to do with music or creating music. Like DDR (Dance Dance Revolution): you play with a mat that has 4 arrows, one pointing up, down, left and right. On the screen, you press the arrows with your feet by dancing along with the music that you're hearing on the game. That is one music game that I love to play. …
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 8:04 am on November 3, 2008
No school on November 4th; Vocational Fair on November 8th; School Improvement Council Training on November 10th; Parent/Guardian Focus Group on Middle Grades Learning on November 13th; District-wide open house and information session on November 18th
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Posted by Linda Haviland Conte a 6:15 pm on October 26, 2008
There was another Long Range Planning meeting for the School Committee Thursday night. I won’t have a lengthy report this time because they got a late start and didn’t have handouts to help me out. The reason for the late start was the meeting for School Committee members from throughout Massachusetts with Education Commissioner Mitchell Chester beforehand. We were allowed to sit in on a little of that while we waited, and it was a bit interesting.
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Posted by John Teves a 11:38 am on
Somerville Youth Hockey Association provides an instructional level program for youth from ages 3-8 years old at Somerville's DCR Rink on Saturday mornings for the entire season. This is a great opportunity to put on a pair of skates and learn skating and hockey basics. There is no pressure to join a team, but children…
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Posted by John Teves a 11:37 am on
Join the Boston University Women's Ice Hockey Team as they host a FREE hockey clinic for girls 8th
Grade and under (because of NCAA rules, they can not be in high school yet)
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Posted by Paula Woolley a 9:35 am on October 22, 2008
More than most cities and towns, the city of Somerville and its public schools rely very heavily on state aid. In fact, this year, state aid makes up more than half (58 percent) of the Somerville schools' budget. This much-needed money would be cut drastically if Question 1 passes, eliminating the state income tax. According to one estimate by groups including the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, our schools could lose as much as 90 percent of its aid if Question 1 passes, and our city could lose 65 percent.
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 3:27 pm on October 21, 2008
Just in case you do not have time to read through all of the notices posted on the video bulletin board on local cable channel 16, here is a preview of some of the interesting events happening in the Somerville Public Schools. All events listed here are free and open to the public.
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 12:57 pm on
The Somerville Public Schools, inspired by the
long range goals set by the School Committee, is hosting a series of community discussions about the possibility of expanding available learning time through the
Massachusetts Expanded Learning Time initiative.
Please join the Superintendent for a community discussion on Saturday, October 25th from 10:00-11:30 AM in the…
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Posted by Linda Haviland Conte a 4:52 pm on September 27, 2008
Thursday night, amid the sounds of the stock market crashing down around us, there was an oasis of optimism in a most unusual place—a school committee meeting! The Committee was getting an overall update on progress toward our 5 long-term goals...
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Posted by John Teves a 3:35 pm on September 22, 2008
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Somerville Youth Soccer League invite all to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new James McCarthy Field located at the Michael E. Capuano Early Childhood Center on 150 Glenn Street / Wednesday September 24th from 3:30-4:30pm.
The ceremony will include a brief speaking agenda, ribbon cutting, and special guest New…
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 9:31 am on September 17, 2008
Regional news media continues to report on communities around the Commonwealth which are faced with financial squeezes that negatively impact local education. One way some communities manage the squeeze is by instituting or driving up extracurricular activity fees. In the Somerville Public Schools the commitment to providing equal access to important enrichment activities remains strong.
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 1:03 pm on September 12, 2008
There are several noteworthy events happening in the Somerville Public Schools in the upcoming weeks.
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Posted by molly kelleher a 9:08 pm on September 7, 2008
With test scores so low and not improving in so many schools, our drop out rates going up not down, and compassion and sustainability seemingly weak or hidden traits in American society (if not in the global community on a whole), it might be time to re-look the United States’ school system’s focus on standardized testing and the classroom climate and teaching styles which it necessitates.
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Posted by Linda Haviland Conte a 5:03 pm on August 28, 2008
There's been a fascinating discussion among Yahoo group members of Somerville-4-Schools. It started with a new parent complaining about back-to-school communications being lacking in some respects, but lead to some encouraging words from parent Melissa McWhinney (see below), and finally this great endorsement of the School Council's efforts at Somerville High by Joe Beckmann
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 10:07 pm on August 26, 2008
Crossing guards are posted at the following corners every school day to make help students safely walk or bike to school. Each corner is staffed from approximately 7:30-8:30 AM and again from 2:25-3:00 PM.
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 12:54 pm on August 14, 2008
The Somerville Public Schools is looking for businesses, non-profit partners, volunteers and community experts to work with us planning and running afterschool activity clubs for students in Grades K-8 across the City. This is why we are inviting you to an Afterschool Activity Club Bidders’ Conference hosted by the Somerville Public Schools on Thursday, September 4th from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM at the SPS Central Office (181 Washington Street – in the same building as the Boys and Girls Club).
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Posted by John Teves a 10:02 am on August 5, 2008
Hello everyone, Due to the overwhelming success of the initial sale of tickets to the October 4th Somerville Youth Soccer Family Night, the New England Revolution have made additional tickets available, so if you missed the August 1st deadline - no worries! Tickets are now available until August 29th!
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Posted by Gretchen Kinder a 9:59 am on
This is the question we will ask students of all ages at the
National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5th. Join us at the National Night Out begining at 5:00 PM in Foss Park - not just to be interviewed for TV, but also to enjoy an evening of family fun and a celebration of peace and community.
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Posted by Alain Jehlen a 12:54 pm on August 2, 2008
The
OPENAIR Circus is an amazing phenomenon with an improbable history. If you've got kids, take them
this weekend and think about joining. After this weekend, the next major performance will be in Boston's First Night parade.…
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Posted by John Teves a 10:46 am on July 25, 2008
Join The New England Revolution as they take on their eastern rivals D.C. United on WEDNESDAY AUGUST 20TH - Game Time 7:30PM @ Gillette Stadium. Sponsored by the New England Revolution Soccer Team and The Somerville Youth & Recreation Foundation
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Posted by John Teves a 10:15 am on
Please support our Somerville High School Soccer Team! Somerville Recreation Department is offering the following Soccer Clinics for the week of August 11th - August 15th @ Dilboy Stadium
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 6:03 pm on July 13, 2008
Just passing this along:
The city will be holding a meeting about Albion Park Monday, July 14th at 7:00 p.m. at the VNA Building, 259 Lowell Street.
SOS members will be at the event to support keeping activities for young adults and teenagers. There have been several parks such as Perry Park and the Kemp Nuts site…
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Posted by John Teves a 2:49 pm on July 11, 2008
The Somerville Youth Soccer League invites you to get revved up with the Revs! Come join the SYSL to kick off our fall season!
Somerville Youth Soccer Family Night!!!
REVS vs. Real Salt Lake
Saturday, October 4th @ 7:30
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Posted by John Teves a 2:47 pm on
REVS vs. Real Salt Lake, Saturday, October 4th @ 7:30 PM in Gillette Stadium, Parking is FREE, lots open at 5:30 PM, Enjoy Soccer Celebration before the game & Autograph Alley after the game!!! Payments due Aug 1st. Read on for ticket information...
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Posted by assistant a 1:07 pm on July 10, 2008
This is Joanna Stenning posting on behalf of Beyond the 4th Wall Theater and Creative Arts Studio in Central Square, Cambridge. We are excited to announce that we still have room for more participants in our upcoming summer programs for children and teens, and would love to open registration for these classes to the Somerville community.
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Posted by teenvoices a 10:08 pm on July 8, 2008
Come see the power of words and the power of girls join forces at Teen Voices’ annual Pens of Power Conference! Join over 100 Boston teens for a Saturday devoted to the power of the written word. Local female poets, novelists and journalists will lead exciting workshops and talk about what motivates them to write. Enjoy free lunch, prizes and beats from DJ D’hana.
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Posted by eila a 11:12 pm on June 26, 2008
The National Council on Disability (NCD) is gathering public input for a study of emerging issues and trends affecting the lives of people with disabilities. Information gathered will be used in the development of NCD's next annual progress report to the President and Congress, "National Disability Policy: A Progress Report," which is required by Section 401(b) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
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The Sunsetters are a group of preteens and teenagers who sing and
dance to Broadway tunes. Check them out at the fireworks celebration, June 26 at 6PM.
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Posted by Linda Haviland Conte a 4:45 pm on
Another of the city's popular family events, Family Fun Day includes a variety of activities for residents of all ages. Obstacle courses, games, watermelon eating contests, dancing, and a dunk tank are only a few examples of the day's events! Dunk the Mayor! Dunk your Alderman! Eat your weight in watermelon! Bring your children, your parents, and your friends.
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Posted by Victoria Petrosino a 10:38 pm on June 23, 2008
The Turbulent Tween Years
Communicating with your 8-13 year-old daughter
a facilitated discussion to help parents understand the unique challenges associated with growing up in today’s environment. Sponsered by Big Sister Association of Greater Boston.
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Posted by Pat Jehlen a 3:08 pm on June 9, 2008
Somerville families don’t have to run away to join the OPENAIR Circus. The Circus is offering its 23d year of summer circus workshops for children, teens, and adults. Classes will run June 24th through July 24th. Performances will be August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.under the big top at Nunziato Field near Union Square in Somerville.
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Posted by John Teves a 12:21 pm on
For those of you who may not know, Governor Patrick filed the environmental bond bill (H.4446) this past December. Open space for outdoor recreation (as we all know) is extremely limited in Somerville. These funds can be used to develop Foss Park into the Urban Oasis we so desperately need in Somerville. There is tremendous potential to significantly upgrade the park for all who utilize the area. We must maximize this critical moment by taking advantage of these opportunities.
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Posted by Alain Jehlen a 3:26 pm on June 1, 2008
When school's out, it can be hard to find enough good things for your kids to do.
Here's a local guide that several of us have put together.…
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Posted by assistant a 10:28 pm on May 31, 2008
Beyond the 4th Wall is dedicated to providing children and teens with an affordable outlet for theater, visual, and performing arts. Students ages 9-15 are encouraged not only to develop as performers, but also to build self-confidence, learn how to work as a team, and to practice creative thinking--and to have a GREAT time while doing so! We would like to invite children and teens from the Somerville area to participate in our Summer 2008 classes, camps, and events.
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Posted by Bill@SCAT a 10:12 pm on May 29, 2008
The Youth Media program at Somerville Community Television is hosting a free screening of short films shot by the youth members of THE NEXT GENERATION PRODUCERS. This screening will be at 6pm Tuesday June 3, at the Somerville Theatre in Davis Square.
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Posted by Ashland St a 4:11 pm on May 14, 2008
It seems that a good deal of energy and money could be saved if these lights were turned off during off-hours. Particularly the one on Spring Hill at Summer St. Lots of these lights blink, even in the Summer. Small and simple, but helpful…
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Posted by Mark Niedergang a 2:58 pm on May 7, 2008
Folks, This unfortunate series of events was extremely complicated and will be impossible to unravel and understand. This concert could have been a very positive event and the intentions of Centro Presente -- to promote support for immigrants and peace among youth -- are exemplary.
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Posted by Barry Rafkind a 3:30 pm on May 6, 2008
The following letter was released by Centro Presente yesterday regarding the cancellation of their hip-hop concert scheduled for Friday of last week at the Somerville High School.
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Posted by Linda Haviland Conte a 6:01 pm on April 28, 2008
It is one of our School Committee’s Long Range goals to consider extending the school day. There is a big push for this gathering on the state level as well, and schools are beginning to take advantage of grant money offered to give $1,300 per student for 300 hours of additional instruction/enrichment hours. I found…
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Posted by Dennis Fischman a 11:07 pm on April 22, 2008
Do you want to help set the direction for Somerville’s anti-poverty agency? The Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) is seeking candidates—and voters—for its Board elections, coming up the week of May 19th at two locations in Somerville.
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Posted by Alain Jehlen a 10:56 am on April 21, 2008
It's great that people have been responding to Linda Conte's post proposing a parent-made directory of summer camps and other summer educational activities.…
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Posted by Alain Jehlen a 9:00 pm on April 3, 2008
This speech about Somerville young people killed by drugs, made the front page of the Globe's City section. But publicity's not enough. What should Somerville do about it?…
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Posted by Linda Haviland Conte a 10:49 pm on April 1, 2008
Having toddlers kind of put the kibosh on my favorite summertime activity—reading at the beach. Still, when they would eventually exhaust themselves with swimming, shell collecting, and digging to China, we could stay on the beach a little longer if I pulled out some read-aloud material.…
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Posted by Alain Jehlen a 9:25 pm on January 30, 2008
Here's a fascinating forum on MCAS and what it really means on the ground level, inside our schools.…
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Is high-stakes testing "the civil rights issue of our time" or a strategy for avoid the hard steps we need to take to improve education? See what you think.…
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Somerville Teachers Association President Linda Vitiello (an elementary school teacher) tells a story about a child, a mural, and what paper-and-pencil tests don’t measure.…
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