Milton parents now have a new resource for support and advice. Parent411 is opening its doors just over the line in Quincy and will be offering workshops on a variety of topics, including discipline and limit setting, organizational skills, parenting through divorce, and “parenting” only children to name a few.
FAVA printmaking workshop a great success!
The Friends and Advocates for the Visual Arts (FAVA) held the second of two art workshops at the library on January 23rd and a fine time was had by all. The printmaking workshop was taught by Karen Hainline and Jess Gillooly with ample assistance from Leesha Boylan, and Milton High School students Miranda Callahan, Katie Comber, Ally Jones and Amelia Quinn. They all helped to make the day a great success.
Prevent structural damage by cleaning off roof
from WHDH
With all of the shoveling that people have done this winter from the walkways and sidewalks to driveways, why would someone want to tackle another obstacle – their roof. (Read the full story here.)
Norwood tops Milton, 5-1
from The Patriot Ledger
Robbie O’Neil scored 2 minutes into the game to give Milton a 1-0 lead, but Norwood scored the next five goals in a 5-1 win at the Max Ulin Rink in Milton on Thursday. (Read the full story here.)
Mtg Notes: School Committee 01.26.11 – MHS Site Council reports in; Math assessment update
At last night’s School Committee meeting MHS Principal John Drottar and site council member Vernon Nelson appeared before the committee. Mr. Drottar reviewed the process the council follows, addressing student scores (AYP, SATs, etc), the budget, and the bridge program. Mr. Nelson discussed the bridge program which ran for 4 weeks this past August. It assists students coming into the high school and provides math and reading reinforcement. It is funded by a state grant.
Number of college applications skyrockets at Milton High School
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
Milton High School students are applying to more colleges than ever before, according to guidance Director Ken Aubert. (Read the full story here.)
Gracie Burke, Director of World Languages, promoted to Officier in Order des Palmes Academiques
Ms. Gracie Burke - Officier!
Ms. Gracie Burke, director of World Languages for the Milton Public Schools, has been promoted from “Chevalier” to “Officier” in the Ordre des Palmes Academiques (Order of Academic Palms). The promotion was made by the French Minister of Education. The order, which was originally a decoration established by Napoleon, initially honored eminent members of the University of Paris. It was later expanded to include any individual including a foreigner who made substantial contributions to the expansion of French culture in the world.
Milton student honored in Catholic Memorial poetry competition
from The Patriot Ledger
Laroy Streat of Milton, a senior at Catholic Memorial High School, won first place in the school’s third annual “Picturing America” writing contest. (Read the full story here.)
Notice: Single Stream Recycling
The DPW has posted a notice with information about the single stream recycling that began this week. They state:
Single Stream Recycling is now available in Milton!
“Beginning January 24th, 2011, the Town of Milton will be starting a Single Stream recycling pilot program with Waste Management, the Town’s municipal solid waste and recycling vendor.
An informational flyer can be viewed HERE, and will be mailed to every household in Milton.”
You can find the complete notice here.
Milton Schools celebrate “No Name-Calling Day”
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
The schools will participate in a statewide “No Name-Calling Day,” an event intended to reduce verbal bullying. (Read the full story here.)
Milton Crew & Rugby: opportunities to be seized
Commentary by Frank Schroth
Parents naturally seek to share their passions with their children. And so it happened that not one but two groups of parents and interested residents appeared before the school committee with plans to start up new sports: crew and rugby. While some may have found this exhilarating news, none of them was on the school committee. That elected body sat in silence with one exception, Mary Kelly, who adhered to what is becoming her standard “Just say no” approach.