Thursday, March 15, 2012
A Seussical good time was held in honor of the author's birthday.
- SCHOOLS
-
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Editor's note: The following was written by Becky Peluso of the YMCA. On Sunday, March 4, 2012 the West Roxbury YMCA gymnasium was transformed into a Seussical Birthday Extravaganza. Children of all ages were invited to join the Y in celebrating the life of Dr. Seuss, in honor of "The Lorax" book. The decorations on the wall included Dr. Seuss characters, streamers, balloons and a giant Cat in the Hat to name a few. All those who entered were able to receive and wear with pride a splendiferous Dr. Seuss hat. The visitors to the party included members, after school participants, small fry participants and community members. The visitors were able to partake in activities that included making Oobleck, play Cat in the Hatgames, make …
42.28344
-71.15612
West Roxbury YMCA
15 Bellevue St, West Roxbury, MA
/articles/west-roxbury-ymca-wishes-dr-seuss-a-happy-birthday
803005
/locations/6590941
Monday, February 27, 2012
Policy goes further than any other school district in banning promotion of tobacco products.
- SCHOOLS
-
Monday, February 27, 2012
Editor's note: The following is press release. Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Carol R. Johnson today kicked off a campaign aimed at informing schools throughout the city of the district’s new Tobacco-Free Environment policy. The district's policy goes further than any other in the Commonwealth in banning the use, consumption, display and promotion of all tobacco products and nicotine delivery devices on school property and within 50 feet of school property by students, parents, staff and visitors. “We have come a long way in educating our students about the dangers of tobacco use,” said Dr. Johnson. “Even though the health dangers are well known today, we know that our students are still susceptible to clever marketing of new…
Thursday, February 16, 2012
The committee of 12 men and 11 women will work over the next year to help advise the school department as it engages the community on the topic of improving the city’s school assignment system.
- GOVERNMENT
-
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Editor's note: The following is a press release from the City of Boston. Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Carol R. Johnson announced the team of community leaders who will assume the role of members of the city’s external advisory committee for improving school choice. The committee of 12 men and 11 women will work over the next year to help advise the school department as it engages the community on the topic of improving the city’s school assignment system. The committee will be co-chaired by Hardin Coleman, Dean of Education at Boston University. A second co-chair is still to be named. “This is a top-notch team of people who will help advance this process over the next several months,” said Mayor Menino. “Our goal is to hear…
