The Runkle Newscommunity, please see Dr. Beauchaine's letter below concerning the Fifth Annual Runkle Variety Show on March 6. The deadline for submission of acts is Friday, February

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.orgNewsletter Editors: Amy Bacon, Nafeeza Hafeez, Michèle Petryk

Issue: #24-15 February 22, 2015

PTO MESSAGE: Welcome Back! Mon: Math League @ 2:45pm; Fri: K Snuggle and Read @ 8:05am; Sat: PTO IceSkating Night @ 5:30pm

"I give to the PTO Annual Fund because...

... this morning, my daughter asked me when International Night would be.

...my kids got to lift an iron meteorite at Math and Science Night last year.

...my son became an avid gardener and harvested peas from his pea plant and a tiny ear of corn from his cornstalklast August -- long after his first-grade year was over."

Why do you give to the PTO Annual Fund? Send your reasons to [email protected], and we will share them inupcoming issues of the Runkle News.

Thank you to the families who have already donated to this year's effort. Due to your generosity, we have raised$45,000 of our $60,000 goal. The PTO has already committed to spending this sum this year on enrichmentopportunities for all of our children. Please do your part and contribute.

Thank you, Your PTO Annual Fund Co-ChairsJen Reed and Kirsten Lockwoodhttp://www.runkle.org/ptoannualfund/

From the PTO

Dear Runkle Community, This Week's Events

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Welcome back! This week we look forward to another Runkle PTOtradition, Ice Skating Night, at Larz Anderson. Please join us Saturdaynight from 5:30 to 7:30 for a fun-filled family evening. Admission isfree, sponsored by the PTO. Skate rentals are available for $5.00 perperson. Please see below for a survey by Dr. Lupini concerning options for makingup snow days. The survey deadline is Monday, February 23 at 4:00 pm.

Thank you to Dr. Beauchaine, Mr. Allyn, Mr. Lass, Ms. Gardner, and Ms.Talebian for performing at Music in the Morning the Wednesday beforevacation. Our next Music in the Morning will be Wednesday, March 11.Please let us know if you'd like to perform. For another opportunity to share and enjoy the many talents within ourcommunity, please see Dr. Beauchaine's letter below concerning the FifthAnnual Runkle Variety Show on March 6. The deadline for submission ofacts is Friday, February 27. Finally, our March PTO meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March3 at 8:05 am in the cafeteria. Have a great week! Trish Blais, 617-232-2502, [email protected] Catherine Burke, 617-738-8844, [email protected] Runkle PTO co-chairs

ICE SKATING NIGHTSat Feb 28th5:30 - 7:30 pmLarz Anderson Park

Admission is paid for by the PTO andis open to all Runkle families.

Skate rentals are $5.

All children, regardless of age, mustbe accompanied by a parent/guardian. This is not a drop-off event.

5/6 Grade Math LeagueMon Feb 232:45 - 3:30 pmMr. Ola's classroom

Kindergarten Snuggle and ReadFri Feb 278:05 - 8:20 amK classrooms

Ice Skating NightSat Feb 285:30 - 7:30 pmKirrane Rink at Larz Anderson Park

Parent Speaker Series : Fed UpWed Feb 25 6:45 - 9 pmLincoln SchoolAuditoriumOpen to all!

Are you a parent who isconcerned about theexcessive amounts of sugarin processed foods servedto your children or the epidemic rise in pediatricobesity in America today?

If so, join us at the Lincoln School Auditoriumfrom to view the acclaimed 2014 documentaryFED UP and to discuss your impressions andconcerns in a follow-up Q&A with the Director ofthe Brookline Food Services, Chef AldenCaldwell.

This is meant to be a K-8 parent event but ifchildcare is an issue, by all means bring yourchildren. For more information about this eye-openingdocumentary that will change the way you eatforever produced by Katie Couric, Laurie David,and directed by Stephanie Soechtig, see


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SAVE THE DATE!Math and Science Night Fair

March 20th

There will be a lot of great interactive math and science labs for allstudents to participate in!

NEW THIS YEAR: We are very excited to offer a math and science competition for 6-8thgrade! Each student may do one project in any math or sciencediscipline. Students may not receive help from parents, adults,anyone on the concept or implementation of the project. It has to beentirely student driven. We want you to be creative, think, and shareyour great ideas!

All contestants must submit their name, homeroom, title and acouple sentences of their project by Monday March 2nd to qualify.We will give each contestant an ID # and further details.

Students interested in participating should email Neena Haidern [email protected].

Prizes will be awarded for the top projects presented! Another fun component: some of the judges will be your youngerpeers! If you are in 3-5th grade and would like to be a judge for the6-8 grade competition, please have your parents or guardians emailyour name to [email protected]. We will select two judges for ourpanel from this group.

Judges will be anonymous.

Good luck!!The Math and Science Committee

From the Principal Dear Families,

www.fedupmovie.com

This event is sponsored by the Health PTO,but all are Brookline parents/guardians arewelcome to attend.

RUNKLE SPIRIT WEEKRESCHEDULED FORMARCH 9-13

Monday: PAJAMA DAY!Tuesday : INTERNATIONAL DAY!Wednesday: SPORTS DAY!Thursday: RETRO/FUNNY CLOTHINGDAY!Friday: RUNKLE BLUE DAY!(On Friday, while any blue iswelcome, "royal blue" is preferred.) This event is sponsored by Runkle StudentCouncil.

Ordering a Yearbook: Weare trying to move to anonline ordering process tomake distribution easier atthe end of the year.

You can now pre-order your yearbook by visitingthe Runkle website: www.runkle.org on the widget that says "Order a yearbook" onthe right hand side of the page. This willre-direct you to the Jostens Website where youcan place your order.

Pre-ordered books will cost $25, while thosepurchased in June at school will cost $30.

SAVE THE DATE!

Brookline Parent Education Network


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Congratulations Runkle Mathematicians!The week right before vacation was an exciting one for our MathematicsEnthusiasts! Our Runkle Math League composed of some of our 5th and 6th

grade students participated in their second meet and also brought back atrophy for Patterns. Also, we want to congratulate the grade 6-8 studentswho participated in the Math Counts Competition. Our Runkle Teamplaced 7th out of 35 teams. In addition two of our students scored in thetop 33 out of 235 students. We just received word on February 19th thatRunkle's Math Counts team will be advancing to the state finals onceagain! GO RUNKLE! A special thanks to our coaches, Mr. Ola and Mr. Lassfor leading the learning! Safety RemindersWith all of the snow, we are all just trying to deal with the congestion thebest that we can. To that end, I thought a few reminders might be helpfulafter the winter break:*Live Drop-off is on Druce Street right in front of the school. (No parking)*Short term (3o minutes) parking on Chesham on the right side only (Noparking on the left side.)*Short term (15 minute) parking on the school-side of Clinton.*PLEASE be mindful that there are a few of handicapped parking spacesthat you need a hanging tag (or a handicapped license plate) to park in. They are located in front of the live drop off area by the ramp and there isalso one on Buckminster near the junction of Druce Street as well. (Pleasealso be mindful that there is a "no parking" sign near the handicappedparking sign by the ramp as well; parking there prohibits cars that areproperly parked from exiting safely.) Heeding the signs in the immediate vicinity of the school will make thearrival and dismissal procedures safe for everyone. Thank you! Runkle Reads!With the cold and snowy weather, this past week was perfect for sitting bythe fire and curling up with a good book. I have been enjoying a bookentitled Daring Greatly by Brene Brown. Share the titles that you and yourchildren are enjoying with the Runkle community by "tweeting" the title ofthe book you read with #RunkleReads. Let's share these great books withone another! ♫Another Openin' Another Show!♫With all of the snow days in January and February, the Variety Show cameup so quickly! On Friday, February 13, 2015, every Runkle family was sent aBlackboard Connect Ed Message about the upcoming Variety Show. Thiswill be Runkle's 5th Annual Variety Show and provides a chance for studentsand staff members to share their special talents and interests on stage inthe multi-purpose room on Friday, March 6, 2015, beginning at 6:00 p.m. (Ifyou did not receive the email from me, please contact Beatrice Moyer inthe office to be sure that your address is updated correctly in our system!) In order that we may put together the program thoughtfully, we haveasked that all of the forms be submitted in hard copy only by Friday,February 27th. Extra sign up forms are available in the office.

(B-PEN)Program for parents of adoptedteensMon March 2

B-PEN's Adopted Parent Network & FamilyResource Advocate Hope Schroy invite 7th-12thgrade parents of adopted teens to join us for anevening with Debra Olshever, co-founder ofAdoption Associates. Debra'spresentation/discussion will offer information,guidance and insight for parents of adoptedteens. For more information, visit http://www.b-pen.org/calendar-events.html

Enhancing Executive FunctioningSkills

Wed March 25Parent/Guardians Middle School students8:30 - 10:00 am Room 111, Town HallWed April 15Parents/Guardians HIgh School students8:30-10:00 am School Committee Room, Town Hall Dr Erik Von Hahn will lead workshops centeringon executive skill issues for students at schooland home. Dr. Von Hahn is a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician at Tufts UniversityFloating Hospital and Consultant to theBrookline School Department.

Open discussion period will follow


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Sincerely, Vanessa C. Beauchaine, Ed.D.Principal

From the SuperintendentDear Brookline Parents/Guardians:

To date, we have lost six (6) days of school and, as a result, our2014-2015 school year will conclude on Friday, June 26, 2015. If we areconfronted with more snow and more cancellations, we face the possibilityof extending the school year into the following week, thereby usingMonday, June 29th and Tuesday, June 30th. This is a strategy for meetingthe 180 day requirement that I would prefer not to utilize. We have beenadvised by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education(DESE) that there will be no waivers to the 180 day requirement, unlesscancellations occur after April 1st.

In my view, making up instructional days at the end of June to meet our180 day mandate is not in the best interest of student learning. In addition,I am concerned about the impact that this schedule could have onsummer programs and professional development. Finally, given that our2015-2016 school year will begin on Tuesday, September 1st (staff) andThursday, September 3rd (students), the late June ending will mean ashorter summer for all of us.

Given this context, I am looking for feedback from you. Please complete avery brief survey to provide me with feedback on these important2014-2015 calendar issues. The survey is available here: http://sgiz.mobi/s3/PSB-Snowday-Survey. The survey will close at 4:00 p.m. onMonday, February 23, 2015.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you via this survey.

Sincerely,

Bill Lupini, Superintendent

Math Problem of the Week

Town Meetings: School Committee Mon Feb 23 @ 6:00 pmSchool Committee Room5th Floor, Town Hall click here for agenda Board of SelectmenTues Feb 24 @ 5:30 pmSelectment's Hearing Room6th Floor, Town HallClick here for agenda

Click here for all town meetings.

Unless otherwise posted, the public is welcometo attend all meetings.

CLASSIFIEDSPlease note: The Runkle News and PTO have not researched and are not responsible forthe services, products, and/or requests made in these ads. Private Flute Lessons AvailableLearn flute in any style! (classical, jazz, latin,etc.) Private, fun lessons, tailored to yourinterests. Learn with Linda Dallimore, a Berkleesenior student, flute performance major.Lessons available in your own home, or at herstudio (Back Bay location). Pricing: 30mins =$20, 45mins = $30, 60mins = $40, + $10 travelfee charged for travel to you (& must beaccessible via public transport). Linda hasexperience teaching children, young adults andadults in a variety of contexts, including schoolsand music centres. Contact her to discuss:[email protected] or 617 372 2493.

Seeking after school help1-2 weekdays for Runkle 2nd grader. Activitiesto include homework, playdates, etc. Someflexibility around timings/schedule. If interested,


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Here's the question for this week: Wake Up! During the first four days of Arthur's new job, he had to wake up at 5:30,5:30, 7:10, and 7:30. On average, at what time did he have to wake upeach morning?

From the Community Brookline Community Foundation Report on PovertyForum (open to the community)Thurs Feb 26, 6:00pm - 8:30pmBrookline Teen CenterThe Brookline Community Foundation (BCF) is proud to announce thepublication of Understanding Brookline: A Report on Poverty. This reportis a follow up to Understanding Brookline: Emerging Trends and ChangingNeeds. The finding that has garnered the most attention from the firstUnderstanding Brookline report is the 13% poverty rate (based on the2010 U.S. Census) in Brookline. Understanding Brookline: A Report onPoverty explains who makes up the 13%, what factors cause financialstress and highlights Brookline age. Click here, or contact Reilly Zlabat [email protected] or 617-566-4442, to request copies ofUnderstanding Brookline: A Report on Poverty.

CMT Nursery School Evening Open House for ParentsCMT Nursery School at Chestnut Hill, Congregation Mishkan Tefila300 Hammond Pond Pkwy, Chestnut Hill 02467Thursday, Feb. 267:30 -8:30 PMChat with director, Lisa Kideckel. Meet our loving, certified teaching staff.See our beautiful classrooms. Hear about our special discounts!617-332-7770 Ext. 3236 [email protected] is kindly requested

23rd annual "A Woman Who Inspires Me" Essay ContestBrookline Commission for Women (BCW)Deadline for submission Feb 27thAll 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade students who live in or attend a

please send details to [email protected] Piano Instruction - 5 blocks from RunkleLearn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreadingfrom a Berklee & New England Conservatorygraduate with 30+ years teaching experience.Build a high quality musical foundation with anupbeat, patient, & caring instructor. Beginnerswelcome. Have a positive & successful learningexperience. Gloria Jasinski, phone:617.566.9704, email: [email protected]

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public/private school in Brookline are eligible to submit an essay thathonors a woman who inspires them Pleaseemail [email protected] or call 617-730-2734 for essay contestforms and information packets or download themat www.brooklinema.gov/BCW. The "Women Who Inspires Me" essay contest is an important part ofchronicling the history of women in Brookline and encourages students toreflect on those who make an impact on their lives. Essay contest winnerswill be honored at an awards ceremony on Wednesday, March 30th at6pm in Hunneman Hall, Brookline Main Library. The ceremony will be heldin conjunction with the Commission's naming of the 2015Brookline Woman of the Year. Brookline's Pan Asian Lunar New Year CelebrationSaturday, Feb. 28, 2015, 12:30-3pmBrookline High School, MLK Room & Atrium115 Greenough Street, Brookline, MAFree & Open to All; Light RefreshmentsPlease join us for Brookline's Pan Asian Lunar New Year Celebrationto be held on Saturday, February 28th from 12:30-3pm, at the BrooklineHigh School. Details and how to RSVP about this free event can be foundbelow.Celebrate - Chinese New Year (新年)/Korean Seollal (설날)/ VietnameseTếtEnjoy - Lion Dancing, Asian food, Music, Crafts, Games, Performances(Classical Indian Singing, Chinese Yoyo, , and More!Games - Interactive table games for children and adultsFor More Information & to RSVP - RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/bklinelny2015Contact Chi Chi Wu at [email protected] or Chris Chanyasulkit [email protected] for more information. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT DAY FOR 8TH GRADERS

Is your child curious about how the world works?Do they notice when people are treated unfairly and try to rightthose wrongs?Are they excited to expand their horizons and prepare for an activehigh school life?

If the answer to any of these questions was YES, then please considerjoining Sub/Urban Justice for Youth Empowerment Day at the BrooklineTeen Center!This 90-minute session (offered March 2nd or March 16th) will helpprepare your child to connect with a vibrant teen social justice community


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at BHS and in the larger Brookline community. This session is generouslysupported by the Brookline Community Foundation and has no cost. Formore information or to sign up, please go to www.brooklineteencenter.org- programs - leadership.

BRIDGES TOGETHER: OUR SMARTS Calling all 7th and 8th grade students!

Each Monday (after school), we will unite older adults, youth andcommunity leaders to create intergenerational bridges. We will work insmall groups and do fun activities that help us connect with others,recognize our intelligence, develop confidence and learn about ourselves.

Sessions will be held on Mondays for 10 weeks from 3-4:30pm. March 2nd through May 11th. Snacks will be provided.

Week 1: Welcome, Overview, Games and meet Scientist, Dr. HowardGardnerWeek 2: Families and Family TreesWeek 3: Seasons in Music and PoemsWeek 4: Being Resilient and Developing ConfidenceWeek 5: Hands - Arts & Crafts ActivitiesWeek 6: Field Trip to Local FarmWeek 7: Plates - Learn About Nutrition and Make SnacksWeek 8: Hands-On GardeningWeek 9: Using Our Smarts - GamesWeek 10: Celebrating Our Smarts

Cost: $15 Teen Center Members /$20 Non-Members For more info or to register go to http://brooklineteencenter.org/programs/bridges-together-our-smarts/

Artbarn Community Theater PresentsDaisy's Easel Saturday, March 7th @ 7:00 PMSunday, March 8th @ 4:30 PMThe Maliotis Cultural Center50 Goddard Avenue, Brookline Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. For more info, visit ourwebsite at www.artbarn.org or email us at [email protected]

The Grandstanders, Brookline new sports TV Talk show


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The Grandstanders is a weekly roundtable TV talk show made up ofBrookline residents, Boston sports Superfans, and notable guests.Scheduled guests currently include Boston Globe sportswriter Bob Ryan,and former Brookline resident and former Governor Michael Dukakis (whois a BHS alumni). The Grandstanders goes live every Thursday evening at6:30 pm on local Brookline channels 3 and 23.

Free Toddler Program at Sunday School for Jewish StudiesThe Sunday School for Jewish Studies welcomes 2-and-3-year-olds andtheir parents to a celebration of Judaism through creative arts and play.This free, family program will be held on one Sunday in February, Marchand April from 11:00 a.m. to noon at the Oak Hill MiddleSchool in Newton, MA. For additional information about our free Toddlerprogram and our once per week Pre K - Grade 7 Hebrew school, pleasecontact Dori Stern at [email protected] or617.264.8855, or visit www.SundaySchoolforJewishStudies.org.

Brookline Arts Center Winter Classes Enrolling Now!The BAC's Winter Session offers exciting classes for children, teens andadults. Some classes include Art with Movement and Music for ages2-3, Family Art Stations for ages 2-5, Paper Creations for ages 5-7, MixedMedia Books for ages 8-12, Studio Art for teens and Watercolor andCollage for adults. Some past favorites are also back, including Jewelryand Metals for teens and adults and Moms, Dads and Tots. The first 10people to enter code Winter2015PTODiscount at checkout receive 10%off! To register, visit WWW.BROOKLINEARTSCENTER.COM

Brookline's K-8 Science Fair March 14 at Devotion. K-8 students throughout Brookline are encouraged to attend.Register by February 28th. Forms are onlineat http://www.devotionschool.org/curiosity NOTE: You do not need toknow the name of your project to register for the fair. The theme this yearis Science of the Seas, and the Science Expo, for students to enjoy whiletheir projects are judged, will showcase a touchtank from the NewEngland Aquarium.

Summer Camps:

MEDIAGIRLS


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MEDIAGIRLS® gives middle-school girls (ages 11 to 14) a fun, nurturingspace to explore how girls and women are portrayed in pop culture. Wecritique videos, discuss magazine ads, and talk about changes we wouldmake to media. Participants learn to write empowering blog posts for theMEDIAGIRLS blog, which we then blast out to the world using our socialmedia. Classes run from July 13th to July 17th, 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM atthe Brookline Interactive Group. Space is limited to 12 girls. Visitwww.mediagirls.org to learn more, read testimonials, check out our blogand register.

Boston Patio Playhouse is now registering for its summerprograms! Backyard Opera Summer Program is open to students ages 12-18 wholove opera, operetta, and classic musical theater. July 6-17 (Mon-Fri),9:00am-4:00pm.Front Porch Players Musical Theater Summer Program is for studentsages 12-16 who love classic and contemporary musical theater. August3-14 (Mon-Fri), 9:00am-4:00pm.In each two-week program students will receive training in voice, dance,drama, and backstage skills, while working on either an Opera Gala or aBroadway Musical Revue performance! No auditions necessary, and eachstudent will be cast as a soloist. Both programs are located in CoolidgeCorner, Brookline. Visit www.bostonpatioplayhouse.com for moreinformation and to register today!

Tutoring With A TwistEnrichment Opportunity for K-2 studentsA fun, child-centered approach to integrate art, math, literacy, science, andsocial studies learning while exploring our local community!-Curriculum created by Tanya Paris (Runkle) & Lauren Kelly(Pierce), certified Brookline teachers-Student to teacher ratio of 3:1. Space is limited to 6 students perweek.-Carefully planned learning opportunities cater to K-2 students-1 hour of direct literacy instruction per day via phonics and guidedreading instruction-Art, Science, Math, and Social Studies connections provided throughexciting local field trips: The Coolidge Corner Theatre, Boston Common,Arnold Arboretum, and more! Want to know more? Visit us at http://tutoringwithatwist.weebly.com/Space is limited. Sign up today!


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The Runkle Newscommunity, please see Dr. Beauchaine's letter below concerning the Fifth Annual Runkle Variety Show on March 6. The deadline for submission of acts is Friday, February