It is that time of year, full of excitement and apprehension, nostalgia over the last whispers of summer and enthusiasm for getting reacquainted with old friends and, of course for parents, it is a time of barely managed chaos. In other words, it is time to go back to school.
Milton students in grades 1 through 12 start school next Tuesday, 9/2. Kindergarten opens for business the following week on 9/8.
Here are additional key dates:
| Sept 4 – no school | Sept 16 – Pierce Middle School Open House 6:30- 9:00pm | Sept 28 – Yom Kippur, no school |
| Sept 7 – Labor Day, no school | Sept 24 – Cunningham Open House 6:00-8:00pm | Sept 29 – Tucker Open House |
| Sept 15 – MHS Open House @ 7:00pm | Sept 26 – MHS Walkathon | Oct 1 – Collicott Open House @ 6:30pm |
Note: There currently is no scheduled open house for Glover. You can find the full school calendar here.
Please click on the “Continue reading. . . ” to review a collection of hopefully helpful resources and information, not the least of which are parent advocacy organizations which can use your support.
MILTON FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION
The Milton Foundation for Education is an independent, not-for-profit corporation, separate and distinct from the Milton Public Schools. The Foundation was established in 1995 to make possible innovative programs and opportunities that are beyond the reach of the school system’s budget. Foundation Trustees are people from the community who donate their time to help the Foundation achieve its goals. Please visit their web site here.
FRIENDS AND ADVOCATES OF MUSIC EDUCATION
Friends and Advocates of Music Education (FAME) will be kicking off the new school year with our first meeting on Tuesday, September 8th at 7:30 in the music suite at the High School. We will begin planning for upcoming events, including Celebrate Milton, concerts, Eastern District Auditions, etc. Membership is free, and all are welcome to attend any or all meetings, which occur the second Tuesday of each month. Please visit the food tent at Celebrate Milton (and bring a non-perishable food item for the Milton Food Pantry), as this is our biggest annual fundraiser. We provide scholarships to graduating seniors, buses to the music festivals, instrument upkeep, etc. as well as physical support at each of the music events. We help to keep music alive and outstanding in our public schools! If you would like to be on our e-mail list, or if you have any questions, contact co-presidents Karen Friedman-Hanna at kfhanna@rocketmail.com or Gayle Neville at gneville5@comcast.net. Please visit their web site here.
PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS
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Cheryl McDermott – Co-President |
Beth Greenawalt – Co-President |
Collicot Elementary School PTO Julio Varela, Co-President Jim Delaney, Co-President Amy Delaney, Co-President |
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Cunningham Elementary School PTO Denise Queally – Co-President Joanie Annalletto – Co-President |
Becky Padera – Co-President |
Elizabeth Thomas – Co-President Debra May Hughes – Co-President |
LINKS FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPT OF EDUCATION
- Vaccines and immunizations – requirements and laws
- School shopping – know your rights
- Beating back to school anxiety – help with the transition of a new school year
- Tips for students
- Tips for parents
- School meals – information on the different school food programs
- KidsWalk-to-school – to encourage children to walk to and from school in groups accompanied by adults
- Learn all you can about education in Massachusetts
- Don’t forget to visit your library