Important Announcements from Happening Publications Newly Published, April 2010: Healey School Newspaper Happening at the Healey  …Spring 2010 (free read on-line) vol. 8 no. 1 click on either of the two buttons labeled (“Happening at the Healey page 1”) which brings you to the TOC. 4 items available, full-text. and… Happeningnow!everywhere ALSO now available–the brand [...]

Oops, I knew I forgot something in my newsletter: Somerville Adult Evening School Registration April 13, & 15, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Somerville High School Main Office 81 Highland Ave Register for Somerville Adult Evening School courses including Drivers Ed (Meets Tuesday and Thursday nights.) The 5-week session only costs $75 with some courses requiring [...]

On March 18, Dr. McKay and I attended a meeting offered by Mass DESE’s Office of Strategic Planning, Research, and Evaluation. The STA President also attended this meeting. The meeting was held before funding recipients in the first round of RTTT competition had been announced. At the time, 41 states had applied for RTTT funds [...]

a press release from Somerville Public Schools: 181 Washington Street • Somerville, MA 02143 NOTICE OF VACANCY FOR THE 2010 PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Total Positions Available: Teachers: 8 positions Paraprofessionals 9 positions Counselor 1 position Teachers Preferred Qualifications:
Early Childhood License
Experience teaching in Early Childhood Paraprofessionals Preferred Qualifications:
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From Nicole Viele: “OPEN VOLLEYBALL GRADES 7 to 12 Tuesdays – Healey School Gym Gym Entrance in back corner of school 6:30pm  to  8:30pm March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 27, May 4 ****FREE TO ALL STUDENTS GRADES 7 to 12**** (Must live in Somerville) For further information, contact the Recreation Office at 617-625-6600 ext. [...]

The Somerville High School Club Crew Team is looking for 8th-graders interested in participating this spring season. An informational meeting will be held in upcoming weeks for all interested participants. Questions/Comments/Concerns? Contact the Coaches: Amanda Foley- Amanda.E.Foley(at)gmail.com Nate Dias- Blueskatr456(at)hotmail.com

Here are some of the things I will be doing for schools this week: Monday, Feb. 22: 6pm Personnel Subcommittee meeting 7pm School Committee meeting of the whole Tuesday, Feb. 23 2:45 Winter Hill School PTA 5:30 OneVille meeting 6:30 PDS meeting (I thank them for all their help in my campaign!) Wednesday, Feb. 24 [...]

Labeled Disabled, a film by Maggie Doben, will be screened at the Kennedy School Cafetorium at 6:30,  January 19, 2010 Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Kennedy School PTA

Thoughts go out to my many neighbors of Haitian origin or descent. I pray any friends and relatives are okay. The Boston Globe compiled a great list of resources for those who want to help from Boston.

A local business has some toys/gifts for needy Somerville children. Let me know privately (email christine (at) rafalforward4.info) if you know a family who might need Christmas gifts. I can put you in touch with a contact person. They will want to know the gender and age of each child.