Schools

Lowell PTO Hosting Zumbathon, Silent Auction Fundraiser

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The Lowell School PTO presents the second annual Zumbathon, along with other activities that will raise money to benefit the school. The Zumbathon will be on Sunday, March 13, 2-4 p.m. at the Lowell Gym. There will also be a Bake Sale and a 50/50 raffle. Gift Basket Silent Auction with a number of really great themed baskets (coffee and tea with Starbucks and Teavana, lottery ticket baskets with each over $150 dollars in tickets, summer, movie night and more). Tickets purchased at the door, this is a family event so children are encouraged to attend.

Government

State Legislators Get and Inside Look at Perkins School for the Blind

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State representatives and senators from around Massachusetts got a closeup look at what goes on at Perkins School for the Blind this week on Legislator’s Day. 

The Watertown-based school and Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools (MAAPS) invited elected officials with students who attend the school to visit campus on Tuesday. Among those who attended were Watertown’s state representatives – John Lawn and Jonathan Hecht – as well as Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo. They got to meet students and visit classrooms to see what Perkins students are learning. Perkins School for the Blind does not just teach students the academic subjects, Power said, they also teach students how to live independently after they leave Perkins. “Every class session includes social skills, self-determination and assisted technology,” Power said.

Math

Children Learning and Loving Math in After School Program

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A nearby after-school math program has different strategies to teach children math, and even get them to enjoy the subject that so many dislike. 

The Russian School of Math has locations around the nation, including one in Belmont that started this fall. Principal Sona Antonoyan said her teachers try to “break the fear of math,” show students strategies to tackle math. “We want them to understand concepts, rather than memorization,” Antonoyan said. The school serves students in grades K-12 and attracts students from many towns including Watertown. The strategies allow them to start complex problem solving at a young age.

Schools

Last Chance to Catch Lion King Jr. at Watertown Middle School

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Tonight is the final performance of Watertown Middle School’s production of Lion King Jr.

The middle school sent out the following announcement:

Final Chance to catch the Lion King Jr., a truly colorful Watertown Middle School musical that is not to be missed! The last performance is tonight, Friday, March 4. The preshow — which features some spectacular African drumming and dancing – starts at 6:30 p.m., and the show itself starts at 7 p.m.  Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students, available at the door. Refreshments and t-shirts are also available.

Assistant Superintendent

Find Out About the Finalsts for Watertown Assistant Superintendent

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The Watertown Public Schools’ search for an assistant superintendent has been narrowed to three finalists, who will be at a public meeting on March 10 at 6 p.m. at Watertown High School. School officials sent out the following information on the finalists:

Meet the Assistant Superintendent finalists for the Watertown Public Schools

For the past 5 years, Dr. Kathleen Burnham has served as the Assistant Superintendent for the Wilmington Public Schools where she leads the district’s curriculum development and revision, chairs the district-wide professional development committee, oversees the preparation of federal/state grants, and leads the new teacher orientation. In addition to working as an Adjunct Professor at Fitchburg State College in Education since 2008, Dr. Burnham served as a Curriculum specialist in Tyngsborough and Lowell Public Schools, and a science teacher in Chelmsford and Lowell Public Schools. Dr. John M. Marcus has served as the Chief Information Officer for the Sharon Public Schools for the past 5 years. In this role, Dr. Marcus guided the merger of the Library and Technology departments into a Digital Leadership Team, leads the district’s Data Team and steers new curricular initiatives including STEAM reconfigurations.

Schools

Meet the Finalists for Watertown Assistant Superintendent

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Parents, residents and others are invited to hear from the finalists for the position of Assistant Superintendent of the Watertown Public Schools at an upcoming meeting. School officials sent out the following information:

The initial interview process for the Assistant Superintendent position at Watertown Public Schools has been completed. Members of the community can meet the three finalists at a public forum on March 10 at 6 p.m. at the Watertown High School Lecture Hall. In addition, special thanks go to the interview committee members for their thoughtful work during this process. The members of the team included: Barbara Barry, Toni Carlson, Craig Hardimon, Liz Hopkinson, Barbara Gortych, Debra King, Lynsey Kraemer, Shirley Lundberg, Donna Ruseckas, and Magen Slesigner.

Schools

Lowell School PTO’s Annual Silent Auction Starts March 1

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The Lowell PTO is hosting it’s annual Silent Auction fundraiser from March 1-12. The Lowell PTO sent out the following information:

Auction items include:

Restaurant Gift Cards, Summer Camp weeks, Ski Tickets & season rentals, Salon Gift Cards, Many Family Activities

Museum Admissions, Movie Gift cards, Yoga, Dance, Zumba passes, Legal Services, Auto Services

Retail Gift Cards, Martial Arts, Kids Birthday Party Venues. Watertown Youth Sports Registrations, Recycle & Compost Bins

Sporting Tickets, And so much more…. Visit: https://www.32auctions.com/2016-lowell-auction

Schools

Watertown Student Makes Dean’s List at University of Maine

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The University of Maine recognized 2,216 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the fall 2015 semester. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 1,665 are from Maine, 468 are from 30 other states and 83 are from 25 countries other than the U.S.

Watertown’s Campbell Bennie-Underwood is among the students who received Dean’s List honors for fall 2015, completing 12 or more credit hours in the semester and earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.