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No Parking: How Parking Affects Traffic, Business and Our Lives in Newton.

Posted on May 15, 2012 by zervaspto in Community Notes, Events

How does parking affect village vitality? What effect does it have on traffic and safety? What are Newton’s rules, and where do they apply? Explore the fascinating world of parking management, technology and economics with Jason Schrieber, a principal at … Continue reading →

Meet the Robots

Posted on May 15, 2012 by zervaspto in Community Notes, Education / Enrichment, Events

Please join the Newton LigerBots for their annual spring event, Meet the Robots. The event will feature robots from this year’s FIRST Robotics, FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Lego League Competitions. There will also be an underwater robot from the MIT … Continue reading →

Rythmic Gymnastics Open House

Posted on May 15, 2012 by zervaspto in Advertisements, Community Notes, Sports

Rhythmic Dreams, New England’s elite non-profit rhythmic gymnastics school located in West Newton, is hosting a FREE Summer Program Open House on Monday, May 28th, from 2:00-4:00pm. Since 2002, Newton’s “best kept secret” has produced many local and national champions … Continue reading →

Possibilities in Conversation…

Posted on May 15, 2012 by zervaspto in Community Notes, Education / Enrichment

Talented Artist and Newton Parent, Vani Sayeed, has an opening of her art exhibit at the Newton Free Library on June 6th from 7:30-8:00pm. She donates a portion of the proceeds of the sale of her art to Newton Serves.The … Continue reading →

Basketball Camps

Posted on May 14, 2012 by zervaspto in Advertisements, Community Notes, Sports, Summer

ASA Hoops & Nike basketball is offerings camps in both Newton & Brookline starting June 25th and running until August 31.  These camps are for boys & girls ages 7-17.  The ASA staff takes pride in not just teaching skill … Continue reading →

Principal’s Letter

Posted on May 7, 2012 by zervaspto in From the Principal

Dear Zervas Families, Usually, at this point in the year, we have a fairly clear idea of classroom configurations and staffing for the following year.  However, this year there are a few unresolved issues which have resulted in delays in … Continue reading →

Co-Presidents’ Letter

Posted on May 7, 2012 by zervaspto in From the PTO

Hello, We would like to share some of the PTO sponsored programs from April. Thank you to the Respect for Human Differences committee and Amy Behrens for bringing in Ooch the Yo-Yo guy to Zervas. On Thurs., Apr. 26th grades … Continue reading →

Zervas Spring Fair!! Volunteer Today for one short hour!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by zervaspto in From the PTO

We still need many more volunteers to make the Fair a success.  We are especially in need of volunteers from 1-2, but also have open spaces from 12-1.  Please sign up for one short hour so that we can run all … Continue reading →

The Fifth Grade Graduation Bake Sale Fundraiser needs donations!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by zervaspto in From the PTO

Please bring a baked goodie to be sold at the bake sale on May 12th during the Zervas Fair. Donations should be brought that morning to Zervas, or can be dropped off the night before at 15 Kingston Rd between … Continue reading →

5th Grade Social Action: Birdathon

Posted on May 7, 2012 by zervaspto in From the PTO

The 5th graders are about to embark on their next social action project, a Birdathon!  On May 22nd, the 5th graders will be led through Cold Spring Park by Mr. Griffin and a Mass Audobon guide, with a goal of … Continue reading →