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The Runkle NewsNewsletter published weekly by the Runkle PTO Submissions by Wednesday, 12:00 pm to [email protected] main phone number: (617) 8794650 Absence line: (617) 8794249 Website: www.runkle.orgNewsletter Editors: Amy Bacon, Nafeeza Hafeez, Shalini Kasida
Issue: #2112
THE PTO ANNUAL FUND 2012-2013 The PTO Annual Fund needs support from Runkle families who have not yet contributed! We need 89 families and $9K to reach our goals of $55K and 65%participation. Remember, the money raised supports every child at Runkle in a variety of ways. Your contribution of any amountSchool, and Our Community. You can give online at http://www.runkle.org/ptoannualfund/ or by leaving a check in the PTO Annual Fund box in the main office. Thank you,Your PTO Annual Fund Co-ChairsJen Reed and Julie Heuberger
PTO MESSAGE OF THE WEEK: Join us for coffee with Brookline's new Food Services Director on Tues. @ 8:05 a.m. Not too late to bring books on Mon.for Runkle Book Swap--on Wed. afternoon!
From the PTODear Families,
Our annual Ice Skating Night took place on Saturday at Larz Anderson Park. The evening was a lot of fun despite the cold weather. Thank you to KunTeeChang for organizing this wellattended event and warming us with the mulledcider! This event, free to attendees, was paid out of donations to the RunklePTO Annual Fund.
This Week's Events Parent Informational CoffeeAlden Cadwell: Brookline Food Services DirectorTues., Jan. 2989 a.m.Cafeteria
Museum of Science Traveling
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Sincerely,
Sandy CostelloEmily DolbearShalini Kasida
PTO CoChairs
Please include your child(ren)'s last name and the total number of books withyour bag or box. Students will get a credit for the number of donated booksto trade for other books at the Swap. We are also in need of volunteers. Please sign up via this link from Sign UpGenius: here
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact KirstenLockwood, [email protected], Vicki Klein, [email protected], andDyan Bhatia, [email protected]
Star Lab (Grades 1 & 5) MOS for InfoTues., Jan. 29
Runkle Book SwapWed., Jan. 302:306 p.m.MultiPurpose Room
Runkle Girls' BasketballWed., Jan. 30 Lawrence@Runkle Runkle Boys' BasketballWed., Jan. 30 Runkle@Lawrence Dropin Art Club (Grades 68)Thurs., Jan. 31 2:303:30 p.m.Art Room K2 Morning MeetingFri., Feb. 18:10 a.m. MultiPurpose Room Report Cards IssuedFri. Feb. 1Grades 68
RUNKLE PARENT COFFEE:Come to the Cafeteria to Meet Our BrooklineFood Services Director!
Do you have questions about the new lunchguidelines? The new food services director, Cadwell, will be joining us on Tues., Jan. 29, a
for an overview of the Brookline School Food Services. He will bebringing snacks, so please join us! Organized by the Runkle PTO
201314 Registration for Kindergarten
Runkle Kindergarten Registration will take place in Runkle School, MartinSleeper Library on:Tues., Feb. 5, between 8:15 9:45 a.m.Wed., Feb. 6, between 8:15 9:45 a.m.
New and existing Runkle Families with children starting Kindergarten inSept. 2013 are required to register their children. forms and instructions by clicking here
Children are not required to attend.
Call Beatrice Moyer in the main office on 6178794650 with anyquestions.
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PARENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TreasurerThe Runkle PTO is seeking a new treasurer. Ideal candidate will understandQuickBooks, do annual filings with IRS, post financial transactions, reconcilecheckbook, and write checks as needed. This job can be completed on yourown schedule (evenings, mornings, whatever works for you). [email protected] for more information. Understanding DisabilitiesIf you would like to volunteer for the following upcoming units, or learn moreabout it, please contact Valerie at [email protected]
Intellectual Disabilities on Friday, February 15
Runkle Book Swap We need volunteers to help sort books and help out at the Book Swap. If you'reinterested, please sign up HERE, or contact Kirsten Lockwood,[email protected], Vicki Klein, [email protected], and DyanBhatia, [email protected] for more information.
Annual Runkle Bingo Night: Friday, Feb. 8. Since this event is staffed and run by Runkle families, we need volunteers todonate desserts. We need a minimum of 5 parent volunteers per class. Thereare time slots of an hour or fortyfive minutes starting at 4:30 p.m. To viewvolunteer opportunities and to sign up go HERE.
Bingo Night 2013February 8, 2013
6 pm8 pm Hello Runkle Parents, This fun game night is for all Runkle children and their families. Everyone canplay BINGO for a chance to win a wide array of prizes. There will be pizza, water, and desserts for sale. Since this event is staffed and run by Runkle families, we need volunteers todonate desserts and/or your time to make it a great and fun night. We need aminimum of 5 parent volunteers per class and we will happily take more!There are time slots of an hour or fortyfive minutes starting at 4:30 pm. The5:45 to 7:00 pm time slots require the most help! For volunteer opportunities, please go HERE.
The next BEF Information Session for Teachersis on:Mon., Jan. 28. 3:154:00 p.m.
Runkle School Martin Sleeper Library.
For further information, go tohttp://brooklineeducation.org/grantsawards/apply
(Special Education Parents Advisory Committee)Wednesday, January 30 at 7 pm in the Multipurpose Room
An evening of information and networking with Amy Weinstock, parentand advocate. The Massachusetts Autism Insurance Law (aka ARICA). Go here for more information.
CLASSIFIEDS Please note: The Runkle Newsresearched and are not responsible for the services, products, and/or requestsmade in these ads. Weekend HelpWeekend babysitting, help with homework, Spanish or French tutoring, Iam available Saturdays anytime, and Sundays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. I am aBHS ninth grader, Runkle alumni, greacontact [email protected] Brookline High Student AvailableI am certified in CPR and First Aide and babysitting. I am experiencedand flexible. Contact Information: 6175498444 [email protected] Ballroom Partner Looking for a ballroom partner for a 11 years contact [email protected]
Math Tutoring ServicesExperienced Northeastern University Honors Graduate (BS inMathematics) is eager to help students with subjects such as Arithmetic,Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, and Achievement Tests(SSAT, PSAT, SAT I and SAT II, MCAS, ISEE, and GED). Eachsession tailored to your needs. Sessions start at $15.00/hour. For more
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Thank you and please do not hesitate to contact us if needed,Karla Schallies, Bonnie Hatzieleftheriadis, and Jayne Bennett Friedberg [email protected] or 6179351336.
From the PrincipalDear Families, THANK YOU! I would like to thank Maria Marrero and Fred Lown for organizing this year'sAdult Poetry Night for the greater Runkle Community in conjunction with thePTO. We are hoping that this will once again become an annual tradition! Thank you to all of our poets and poetry enthusiasts for joining this event. Have a wonderful week! Sincerely, Vanessa C. Beauchaine, Ed.D.Principal
From the SuperintendentMassachusetts 20122013Parent Involvement Surveyhttp://www.MAparent1.com
We encourage you to participate in the Massachusetts Department ofElementary and Secondary Education (MADESE) 20122013 ParentInvolvement Survey (http://www.MAparent1.com ). This anonymous, online survey should take about 10 minutes to complete.MADESE surveys school districts to evaluate how well schools are partneringwith parents to promote your involvement in your child's education. Parents inBrookline are being surveyed by MADESE this year. Here in Brookline, we will use data from the survey to strengthen and improveour parent involvement efforts, so your participation in the survey is important.We thank you in advance for your time.If you don't have a computer at home, please stop at the school office forassistance in using a school computer. Your local public library also has free,public computer access. An informative letter from MADESE and some additional details about thesurvey have been posted on the district's website: www.brookline.k12.ma.us in the District Announcements Section.
From the NurseFlu Shot Is Still Available! It's not too late. Appointments Available! 2013 Brookline Seasonal FluVaccine. Open to all adults, seniors, children (6 months or older) Please callBarbara Westly, Public Health Nurse, 6177302320 to make an appointment fora flu shot.
information or to set up an appointment, please contact: Jeff Weinsteinat 6172773106 or [email protected]
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From the ClassroomMath Problem of the Week Wire LengthIn the diagram, the rectangular wire grid contains 15 identical squares. Thelength of the grid is 10. What is the length of wire needed to construct the grid?
Last Week's Problem:How Tall Was the Tree?Lightning hit a tree onefourth of the distance up the trunk from the ground andbroke the tree so that its top landed 60 feet from its base, thus creating atriangle. How tall was the tree before it broke?
SolutionApproximately 84.85 feet tall.Let h be the height, in feet, of the tree before it fell. Then (h/4)2 + 602 = (3h/4)2,so h2/16 + 3600 = 9h2/16.Solving for h reveals that h2/2 = 3600, so h = , and the original height of thetree equals , or approximately 84.85 feet. From Eric Lass 7/8th Grade Math TeacherSee http://www.lassmath.com for other problems from Mr. Lass.
From the CommunityBrookline Climate Week 2013Sat. Jan. 26 Sun. Feb. 3Brookline's third annual Climate Week coming . Climate Week features dozensof events and displays across town. Visit the websitewww.brooklineclimateweek.org for details and a downloadable map/schedule.Join us to learn what artists and experts have to say and ways to take steps toa greener future. Highlights Include:Brookline Reads 2013Thursday, January 31, 7 pm, Hunneman Hall, Main Library.Climate Action Brookline is partnering with The Public Library of Brookline toproduce Brookline Reads, a community reads together. The book selection is
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The Dirty Life, A Memoir of Farming, Food and Love by Kristin Kimball. Learnmore about Kristin and her husband and their quest to feed their localcommunity at http://www.kristinkimball.com/essexfarm. Special Author event. WE NEED BOOKS!! Brookline High School's Annual ReadIn Day.BookTake Center on January 30th. Books may be dropped off at the HS lobby until January 28th.We are seeking donations of gently used books for teens, young adults/adultsfor our If you have books to donate but are finding it difficult to get to BHSplease contact [email protected] or [email protected] so much for helping us encourage reading in our schools! Brookline Asian American Family Network (BAAFN) Lunar New YearCelebrationSat., Feb. 2 3:305:30 pm. at the Korean Church of Boston, 32 Harvard St.,Brookline, MA. For more information, see the flyer here or visit the websiteat http://brooklineasianamericanfamilynet.weebly.com/index.html The Pajama Game: Brookline High School MusicalFeb. 6th at 3:30 p.m.Feb. 7th9th at 7:30 p.m.Roberts/Dubbs AuditoriumAdmission $7 for students, $10 for adults (8th graders free)The dangers of a workplace romance are explored to hysterical effect in thisromantic comedy (from the creators of Damn Yankees). Conditions at theSleepTite Pajama Factory are anything but peaceful, as sparks fly betweennew superintendent Sid Sorokin and Babe Williams, leader of the uniongrievance committee. Their stormy relationship comes top a head when theworkers strike for a 7 and a half cent pay increase, setting off not only a conflictbetween management and labor, but a battle of the sexes as well.
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