Monthly Archives: October 2011 -- Click on any title to read the full post.

Principal’s Letter

Posted on October 31, 2011 by zervaspto in From the Principal

Dear Zervas Families, My favorite sound is children’s laughter, which I why I always thoroughly enjoy our annual Halloween Family Dance. I thought that last Friday’s night dance was the best one yet, but Michele Miller and Elyssa Freedman, the … Continue reading →

Co-Presidents’ Letter

Posted on October 31, 2011 by zervaspto in Co-Presidents Letter

Happy Fall, October has been a busy month. We had our first sunny walk to school day in years on Wednesday, October 5th. Thank you to Joe Sypek for coordinating this event and to all the families who walked to … Continue reading →

Zervas Green Initiative:

Posted on October 31, 2011 by zervaspto in From the PTO

The Zervas Green Team started up last year, with the kickoff of Green Lunch Wednesday (see http://zervaspto.org/resources/snack-ideas/ for more details). The goal of the Zervas Green Team is to help make the community a more environmentally friendly place. This month … Continue reading →

Creative Arts and Sciences Committee update

Posted on October 31, 2011 by zervaspto in From the PTO

Our PTO Dollars at Work in the classrooms: All Students: Coming up (rescheduled): Tuesday, December 13th, during school: (Students & Teachers only) New England Percussion Ensemble has been formally invited to our own Zervas Gymnasium for an interactive-audience performance Language … Continue reading →

Help for the Holidays:

Posted on October 31, 2011 by zervaspto in From the Principal

If you need some extra help during the holidays you can contact Sally Mazur, Zervas School Social Worker at 617-559-6761 for information on some Newton family resources.  You can also e-mail her at Sally_Mazur@newton.k12.ma.us or, if you prefer, you can … Continue reading →

PIcture Book Month: A Celebration

Posted on October 31, 2011 by zervaspto in From the PTO

Picture books are important.  Picture books are powerful.  Picture books are FUN! Join Ms. Broderick in reading, sharing and celebrating picture books throughout the month of November.  She will be keeping stats of the number of picture books checked out of the library, … Continue reading →

November Parenting Workshops:

Posted on October 31, 2011 by zervaspto in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment

What is ADHD? & Parenting in the Digital Age What is ADHD? How is it properly diagnosed and treated? Come hear Understanding & Treating ADHD in Children & Teens presented by psychiatrist Dr. Thor Bergersen, Thursday, November 17th from 7:00 … Continue reading →

Transportation Forum

Posted on October 31, 2011 by zervaspto in Community Notes, Events

A forum “The Future of Transportation in Newton” organized by the LWV-Newton will explore how the city can grow and develop without more gridlock and parking woes. Presenters Stephanie Pollack, chair of the mayor’s Transportation Advisory Committee, Eric Bourassa, transportation … Continue reading →

Exciting opportunities for budding writers to work with Newton author Karen Day

Posted on October 31, 2011 by zervaspto in Community Notes, Events

Creative Writing Workshop for BOYS ONLY with Karen Day, Grades 4 and 5! Does your son have a big imagination? Is he interested in writing but doesn’t know how to get started? In this workshop, local children’s author Karen Day … Continue reading →

Two exciting workshops

Posted on October 31, 2011 by zervaspto in Advertisements, Community Notes

Flamenco Dance Workshop for Adult beginners! Thursday, Nov. 10th. Dance instruction 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm with Eve Agush. Refreshments and good company until 9:00pm. $25 per person. Belly Dance Workshop for Adult beginners! Friday, Dec. 2nd. Dance instruction 7:00 … Continue reading →