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

Principal’s Letter

Dear Zervas families,   Each year we try to arrange for each grade to take part in at least one social action project that involves students in a significant yet age appropriate way.  Before Thanksgiving our first graders became involved … Continue reading

Co-Presidents’ Letter

We had a record turnout at the Destination Dinner on Nov. 5th.  We would like to thank Erika Pond and Svet Levin who worked diligently to make sure everyone had a fun and delicious place to dine.  Thank you also … Continue reading

Library Gift Book Sale

The Library Gift Book Sale is currently under way. Stop by the tables in the main hall this week from 8:20 – 8:50 am each morning.  Books selected by Ms. Broderick are available for purchase for the library. Help your … Continue reading

Principal Search meeting

November 16, 2011 Dear Zervas Families, As you are aware, Steve Griffin will be retiring in June after seven years of exemplary service.  Steve has been a wonderfully collaborative leader, who has developed terrific relationships with students, parents and families.  … Continue reading

Parent Support Group meets Wednesdays

Feeling stressed, alone, or overwhelmed? Come join a parent support group! Sponsored by Parents Helping Parents, a program promoted by The Newton Partnership. Meet on Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm at the Brigham House, 20 Hartford St., Newton Highlands. Childcare available. For more … Continue reading

Earn $$$ Shoveling Snow

Sign up on the City’s website http://www.ci.newton.ma.us/snowremove.htm to be added to a list of snow shovelers for hire this winter. Or, do a good deed and volunteer to shovel for a low-income neighbor who is physically unable to shovel. Sign … Continue reading

Zervas Early Release Day – Thursday December 1st

Thursday, December 1st, is an Early Release day.  School will end at 12:30pm.

Zervas After School (ZASP) updates for December

Thursday, December 1st. Early Release Day: Trading day students bring in unwanted toys and games to trade with friends. Tuesday, December 6th Please join us for the Holiday Family Pizza Party at 6 p.m. in the gym. Pizza, salad, drinks … Continue reading

Newton Family Singers at Waban

Come enjoy the tree lighting in Waban Center on December 4, at 4:30, and sing-along with the Newton Family Singers. NFS will lead holiday songs and carols for all to sing, as we watch the tree bloom into light.  Bring your … Continue reading

Newton Family Singers – “When I was a Child”

The Newton Family Singers invite your whole family to our fall concert, “When I was a Child,” at 4pm on Sunday, December 11th .This program of folk songs was inspired by common childhood experiences and watching our children grow. “When … Continue reading