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The Runkle NewsNewsletter published weekly by the Runkle PTOSubmissions by Wednesday, 12:00 pm to [email protected] main phone number: (617) 879-4650 Absence line: (617) 879-4249 Website: www.runkle.org

Issue: #8 November 2, 2009

Runkle PTO NewsletterFrom the Main Office

Dear Parents,

We have several vans that drop off and pick upstudents in the front of the school building eachmorning and afternoon. The right side of Druce

Street is a No Parking zone from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. I ask that wemake every effort to keep this area vacant, for the safety of all of ourstudents. Thank you for your support! Jim StoddardVice Principal

From the PTOThe Brookline Wellness Committee invites you to

Feet, Forks and the Fate of our ChildrenA presentation by Dr David Katz MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP

Tues., Nov. 3rd., 8:30-10 am, BHS auditorium Dr. Katz is a faculty member at the Yale University School ofMedicine, Director and Co-Founder of the Yale Prevention andResearch Center, and internationally renowned authority on nutrition,weight management and prevention of chronic disease. Dr. Katz, adynamic speaker, serves as a medical consultant to ABC News andis a featured columnist for O, The Oprah Magazine. A healthcolumnist to the New York Times and creator of: The NutritionDetectives Program, an innovative nutrition training program forelementary school students and their parents; and also ABC forFitness (activity bursts in the classroom), a physical activity programfor schools intended to distribute bouts of physical activity throughoutthe school day to cultivate fitness, dissipate restless energy, improvebehavior and concentration, and enhance academic performance.

Runkle School Nurse, Barbara Hedges,highly recommends this discussion.

Multiservice Eating Disorder Association

This Week's Events

No School:Professional Development DayTues., Nov. 3

Parent Coffee: Enrichment and ChallengeSupport (ECS) ProgramMon., Nov. 2, 8:00 amRunkle Library

First Grade Potluck DinnerSat., Nov. 7

Seventh Grade Potluck DinnerSat., Nov. 7

Parent Coffee:Learn More About Our Enrichment andChallenge Support Program

The Enrichment and Challenge Support (ECS)Program is sponsoring a coffee on Monday,November 2, at 8 a.m., in the Runkle Library. Dr.Diana Beck, Brookline's ECS ProgramCoordinator, and Debbie Mercer, Runkle'spart-time ECS teacher, will explain how the ECSprogram works system-wide and at Runkle andwill answer questions. Please come and learnmore about how this program operates and howadults can help.to take? Add a "Find out more" link to additional

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(MEDA)Presentation in 8th Grade Health Class

During the unit on eating disorders in health class, the 8th gradershad the opportunity this past Wednesday, Oct. 28 to listen to apersonal perspective by someone working at MEDA in Newton. Kristen spoke to the students about her own experience growingup in a family where one member had a disorder. She talked tothe students about her own struggles and presented importantinformation as well statistics and other facts about eatingdisorders. The students thought she was engaging andinformative.

Jennifer Schultz

This event was made possible thanks toparent's generous donations to the PTO Annual Fund.

Building Project Update

Brookline's Growing Public School EnrollmentA Presentation and Conversation

Sponsored by the Brookline Civic Association (BCA)Mon., Nov. 9th, 7 pm

Town Hall, School Committee Meeting Room, 5th floor Superintendent of Schools Bill Lupini will speak about theexpanding school-age population and possible ways to addressthe anticipated space needs of the School Community, startingwith the plans for the renovation and expansion of the RunkleSchool. The BCA invites Runkle Parents to attend.

Bond Authorization: It's Not Too Late to HelpSecure the Vote

To help ensure the bond authorization to pay for the Runklerenovation passes by 2/3 vote at Town Meeting don't forget to call oremail your town meeting members and Sign our e-petition!Without the authorization the project is at risk. All Brookliners May Sign our E-Petition The electronic petition in favor of securing the Runkle project bondauthorization at Town Meeting, now posted at www.runkle.org Tocomplete the signature, click the link in your confirmation email.

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Start Saving Milk & JuiceCartons!

This year our Gingerbread House decoratingactivity will take place on Friday, December11th.

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Call or Email Your Town Meeting MembersIf you're not sure who your Town Meeting Members are, here is alink to all TMMs and their contactinformation: http://www.brooklinema.gov/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=474&ItemId=94 For More Information About The RenovationIf you'd like more information about the project and the key issues athand before contacting Town Meeting Members, refer to the RunkleRenovation Key Points and FAQs document. Both are located onwww.runkle.org .

If you have any questions, please contact either of us, and thank youin advance for your help. Best Regards,Amy Hummel and Mini KolluriRunkle PTO Co-Presidents

Brookline Middle School Science FairSaturday, March 6, 2010

Sponsored by the Devotion School PTO

Needed: Parent liaison from Runkleto help coordinate with the Devotion PTO

Runkle School students in grades 6-8 are invited to participatein the Brookline Middle School Science Fair this coming March.The Fair qualifies students to participate in the regional andstate-wide competitions. Last year, for the first time forBrookline, students from Devotion and Pierce schools went onto the regional science fair to present their projects and didvery well. They hope to get even broader participation in thissecond year. Runkle Needs a Parent Liason. The parent liaison wouldassume an active role in promoting participation in the MiddleSchool Science Fair, identifying potential student participants,and coordinating activities with students. Anyone interested inbeing the school liaison for Runkle should contact PTOCo-Chairs Amy Hummel [email protected] or Mini [email protected] More about the Science FairThe Middle School Science Fair takes place within the context

school activity, please start saving your double-rinsed half-gallon milk and juice cartons.

The box for the cartons will be in the upstairslobby beginning Wednesday, November 4th.

We need 80 or more cartons,so start rinsing and saving now!

Understanding DisabilitiesProgram

Parent volunteers needed

In December, the 4th Graders will begin theUnderstanding Disabilities program, a town-wideprogram to raise awareness about people livingwith disabilities which focuses on four conditions:visual impairments, physical disabilities, hearingloss, and intellectual impairments. Each session isthree hours long and is held at the school. Parents are needed to help run the program. Even if you don't have a child in the 4th grade, weencourage and welcome your participation. Inparticular, if you know sign language, you wouldbe a vital part of the hearing loss session.

Please contact Susanna Stern, the UDPCoordinator at Runkle, to sign up to volunteer andalso for further information on dates/times ofvolunteer training sessions:[email protected] or by phone at 1-857205-1014.

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7th grade- Nov. 7Manika & Ram Srivastav78 Clinton Road

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of the larger Devotion Science Fair, but it is a separatecompetition. Only students in Grades 6-8 are eligible. Theapplication and criteria for science projects at the MiddleSchool level are distinct. The Middle School Science Fair has itsown judges, who are professional scientists with PhDs in theirfields, and no affiliation with the participating schools. Allprojects should be independent student work and not part ofany school project. Teachers may help, but are not required todo so.

From the CommunityGET SMARTwith the Brookline EducationFoundation'sALL NEW RAFFLE!Tickets now only $50. First Prize: 2010 "smart for" PassionCoupe or $10,000.Two Second Prizes: $500 giftcertificates to Landry's Bicycles.Three Third Prizes: $175 giftcertificates to Zipcar.

Proceeds benefit educators at all Brookline Schools.

Tickets for sale at Runkle Nov. 2-6th, in the upper and lower lobbiesboth before and after school or contact Beth [email protected], Christina Suh [email protected], Linda [email protected], Jennifer Shapiro [email protected]

Macbeth at Brookline High SchoolBHS Roberts/Dubbs Auditorium, Nov. 4, 3:30 pmand Nov. 5, 6, & 7 at 7:30 pmBHS kicks off the performing arts season with a brand newproduction of Shakespeare's Macbeth. But as in Shakespeareshows past, this is the Bard with a twist. Without spoiling thesurprise, imagine the brooding Scotsman on Wall Street, where,according to director Mary Mastandrea, "the corporate sharks areout for blood and the witches are MAD wo[MEN] who controladvertising." For more information, [email protected] $5.00 for students, $7.00 for adults

Screening of critically-acclaimed film "Consuming Kids"Lincoln School, Wed., Nov. 4, 7pm. Join us for an eye-opening account of the pervasive and perniciouseffects of advertising on the health and well-being of kids. The filmis produced by the Media Education Foundation and features the

Music in the Morning Thank you to Rohan Bose (piano),Madeleine Sopel (piano), DrewGalls (piano) and Alexandra Galls (violin) for theirwonderful performances at Music in the Morninglast Wednesday.

If you would like to sign up for a slot for any Musicin the Morning date in the future, please contactMini Kolluri [email protected].

Save The Date!Runkle School Principal Search

Dr. Lupini will be in the Runkle Library onThursday, November 19th, 8:15-9:5 am to talkabout the upcoming Runkle Principal Search. We encourage all parents to come and learn moreabout the potential candidate pool and the searchprocess.

Celts regular season tix available: vs. UT, MIN,MEM, OKC and MIL to name a few. Tix are $60each. Seats are in the balcony and promenadedeck (single row above the balcony). For moreinfo., email Mark from RED at:[email protected]

Apartments available: Two bedroom plus den($1600/month) and one bedroom ($1150/month)apartments available in 50-unit apartment complexin South Brookline. Apts. feature large rooms,parquet floors, and laundry facilities in basement. Rent includes off-street parking, heat and hotwater. Cats OK. Available immediately. Call 617-277-3463 or [email protected]

Piano instruction: 5 blocks from Runkle


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CCFC staff and Steering Committee. The event is free and open tothe public but RSVP is required (visitconsumingkids.bravenewtheaters.com/screening/show/13386). Event is hosted by Brookline Education Foundation, Campaign forCommercial Free Childhood, and Henry Bear's Park.The screening will be followed by a discussion featuring a speakerfrom the film, Dr. Susan Linn, Director of CCFC.

4th Annual Unsung Heros Awards, Brookline CommunityFoundationThurs., Nov. 5, 5:30-7 pm, 42 Hawes St., Wheelock College,Brookline CampusJoin us to honor Brookline's most dedicated volunteers.Performance by Junior PALS Chorus begins at 6 pm. Gotowww.brooklinecommunity.org.

FREE Brookline Youth Lacrosse Annual Fall Youth ClinicsSun., Nov. 8 and Sun., Nov. 15Show up and we will provide equipment for the day. Clinic times are:Boys 1st-4th grade 1-2 pm, Boys 5th-6th grade 2-3 pm, Boys 7th-8thgrade 3-4 pm, Girls 1st-4th grade 1-2 pm, and Girls 5th-8th grade2-3 pm. For more information, please go to:www.brooklineyouthlacrosse.org.

Brookline Recreation Joel Noe Youth Basketball ProgramRegistration is still open but will be CLOSED as of Mon., Nov. 2nd.Please make sure to go online to www.brooklinema.gov or call theoffice at 617.730.2069 to register TODAY! Your child will beguaranteed a spot in this non competitive, instructional and funleague if you register by November 2nd. Don't delay!

Isabella Frost's "Postcards from My Life"Brookline Arts Center Gallery86 Monmouth Street, Dec. 3-20Free Opening Reception Sun., Dec. 6th, 3-5 pmBrookline artist Isabella Frost will exhibit a series of autobiographicalhandmade fabric and embroidery collages in "Postcards from MyLife" in the Brookline Arts Center Gallery, concurrently with the 35thAnnual Crafts Showcase. Postcards from My Life is a visual diarycompiled by an enthusiastic world traveler, with images from Italy,Africa, Vermont, and home scenes of Brookline and Boston. Formore information,www.brooklineartscenter http://www.brooklineartscenter .com or call617-566-5715.

Brookline Youth Hockey (BYH) Instructional LeaguePlay is scheduled to begin on Sat., Dec. 5. This program designed forchildren in grades K-4, meets twice a week (Saturdays & Sundays) atLarz Anderson skating rink. Parent volunteers are welcome. Go to:www.brooklineyouthhockey.org.

Winter Vacation Soccer Clinic at Boston CollegeDecember 28th-31st from 12pm-5pmThe Women's Soccer staff invite girls aged 6-14 to join them for asoccer clinic at BC. The focus is on fun and development. Come andjoin the BC players and coaches for a great soccer experience. For

Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreadingfrom a Berklee & New England Conservatorygraduate with 30 years teaching experience.Beginners welcome. Gloria Jasinski, phone:617.566.9704, email: [email protected]

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