from Wicked Local Milton
Wendy Lee O’Malley grew up in a Milton that was predominantly white. After moving to the town from Boston’s Chinatown as an elementary school student, she was one of the few Asian students at Milton High School when she graduated in 1992. (Read the full story here.)
Commentary by Frank Schroth
Among the items of business the School Committee discussed last week was the Superintendent’s performance. It was the second step in what is a three-step public process. The first step was the Superintendent, Mary Gormley, giving her “self-reflection.” The second consisted of feedback from the individual school committee members and the third, which is on the agenda for their next session, is a formal statement. Does this make sense?
NEW TIME, SAME PLACE!!!
by Frank Schroth
At the last meeting of the School Committee Assistant Superintendent John Phelan reported on the status of putting all Milton Public School materials online. It is still a work in progress – but good progress has been made.
News from The Friends of the Blue Hills
Adina O’Neil of Milton submitted this fond memory of the Blue Hills to the Friends of the Blue Hills ‘Remember When‘ Contest. You can share your own favorite memory of the Blue Hills and win $300 cash prize or an REI backpack, simply by getting your friends and family to ‘vote’ for you.
Milton Crew will be hosting a high school rowing competition on the Neponset River that will include novice crews from around the south shore.
During the month of November, the Milton Library’s Wotiz Gallery will be graced with the paintings of Irish native Vincent Crotty. Mr. Crotty, a visual artist, paints figures and landscapes from life and in the studio. His work spans a wide range, from the back streets of his hometown in Ireland to the back porches of his Dorchester three-decker neighborhood.
Registration for the Milton Cotillion opens on November 18, 2011 and classes will begin Friday, January 6, 2012 at the Milton-Hoosic Club for grades 3rd – 4th and 5th – 7th. Classes fill up quickly and registrations are taken on a first come first served basis. For more detailed information and registration visit www.cotillion.com.
There is a great outdoor exhibit of pumkins at the Cunningham / Collicot Schools. They are as diverse as the folks that made them and they are a joy to behold. You got to stop by.
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The Pierce Food Service Staff and school recently received the “US Healthy Challenge Award” at the Bronze level from the US Department of Agriculture for their commitement to student nutrition and health. This award is a significant acknowledgement of the efforts of the service staff ane they are to be heartily commended. Only 1% of schools nationwide receive this honor.