West End Parent's Group
We are the parent's of the West End! Sharing Information and Fun Things to do in the Boston Area! Questions and direct emails can be directed to westendparentsgroup@gmail.com
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Anyone looking to share a nanny?
Please email her directly at MRADANO@PARTNERS.ORG
Sunday, February 19, 2012
BHCA to Talk Public Schools Feb. 27. As posted in the Beacon Hill Times
Toward this end, the BHCA invites those who are interested in talking about the Boston Public Schools to a meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 27, at 74 Joy Street. It will be an opportunity to discuss what can be done to provide better experiences for children. The meeting will be led by BHCA board members Colin Zick and Rob Whitney.
For more information, contact the BHCA at info@bhcivic.org.
Friday, January 6, 2012
St. John's Open House!
St. John’s School Open House and Registration K1-8 for 2012-2013.
Registration forms available on-line at: http://www.sjsne.com/
Saturday, December 31, 2011
New Years Fireworks for the kids!!!
at 6:45pm!
Bundle up and bring the kids! It's usually a great show and they are early enough so the kids can celebrate too!
Enjoy!
Happy New Year to you all!!
May the names year bring peace and happiness to you all!
The West End Parents Group!!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Free Skate w/ the Boston Bruins!
Thanks to the West End Civic Association for informing us of this event!!
Chronicle tonight is about the Boston Lottery!
The show is about the Boston Lottery system! Check it out!
Dr. Johnson, our Superintendent of Boston Public Schools may be on this show as well. She was interviewed at the Warren Prescott a week or two ago.
Let us know your comments here on the blog!
Let us know if you want Disney on Ice tickets by Thursday at 3!!!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011 @ 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Disney on Ice for $10 thanks to the West End Community Center!!
Treasure Trove comes to Boston this December! Disney On
Ice sets the golden standard with its newest skating
spectacular, full of memories guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011 @ 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 8, 2011
North Zone Open House Schedules
Here is the list of all the North Zone Schools and the open houses that are still available. Many of the schools will also show you around if you call and ask to come in.
I have two girls at the Warren Prescott in Charlestown, and many others have kids in other schools like the Eliot, Quincy, and then private and parochial schools including St. John's, the Advent, Learning Project, Fesenden, Milton Academy, and many others.
Maybe the best thing to do, is for us to have a West End Parent's Group gathering, and parents can talk to each other and ask questions. I will try to arrange a date in January. Please let me know if you would be interested in this kind of event.
Please try and attend the open houses to get a feel for the school that you are interested in!
ADAMS (K1-5) 165 Webster St., East Boston 02128
617-635-8383 Margarita Ruiz, Principal
1/6, 9:30-10:30 am
BALDWIN EARLY LEARNING CTR (K0-1) 121 Corey Rd., Brighton
617-635-8409 Graciela Hopkins, Principal
12/13 and 1/10, 9:00-10:00 am
BLACKSTONE (K0-5) 380 Shawmut Ave., Boston (South End) 02118
617-635-8471 Cynthia Paris-Jeffries, Principal
12/14 and 1/18, 10:00-11:30 am
BRADLEY (K0-5) 110 Beachview Rd., East Boston 02128
617-635-8422 Anne Kelly, Principal
12/13 and 1/10, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
EAST BOSTON EARLY EDUCATION CTR (K0-1), 135 Gove St., E. Boston
617-635-6456 Olga Frechón, Principal
12/19, 1/9 and 1/30, 9:30-10:30 am
EDISON (K1-8) 60 Glenmont Rd., Brighton 02135
617-635-8436 Mary Driscoll, Principal
11/8-1/17, every Tuesday, 9:00-10:30 am; 12/13, 5:00-7:00 pm; 1/7, 9:00-10:30 am
ELIOT (K1-8) 16 Charter St., Boston (North End) 02113
617-635-8545 Traci Walker-Griffith, Principal
1/4, 10:00-11:00 am
GARDNER PILOT ACADEMY (K1-5) 30 Athol St., Allston 02134
617-635-8365 Erica Herman, Principal
1/12, 9:00-10:00 am; 12/13, 8:30-9:30 pm
GUILD (K2-5) 195 Leyden St., East Boston 02128
617-635-8523 Anthony Valdez, Principal
1/12, 5:00-6:30 pm
HARVARD/KENT (K1-5) 50 Bunker Hill St., Charlestown 02129
617-635-8358 Jason Gallagher, Principal
12/15, 3:30-5:30 pm; 1/12, 5:00-6:30 pm
HURLEY (K0-8) 70 Worcester St., Boston (South End) 02118
617-635-8489 Marjorie Soto, Principal
1/5, 8:30-10:00 am
JACKSON/MANN (K1-8) 40 Armington St., Allston 02134
617-635-8532 Andy Tuite, Principal
1/6, 8:30-10:30 am; 12/1, 5:00-7:00 pm
PATRICK J. KENNEDY (K1-5) 343 Saratoga St., East Boston 02128
617-635-8466 Walter Henderson, Principal
1/18, 10:00-11:00 am
LYON (K2-12) K2-Grade 6: 50 Beechcroft St., Brighton 02135
617-635-7945/-8351 Deborah Rooney, Principal
1/13, 10:00-11:00 am
MASON (K0-5) 150 Norfolk Ave., Roxbury 02119
617-635-8405 Harolyn Bowden, Principal
12/13 and 1/13, 9:00-10:00 am
MCKAY (K2-8) 122 Cottage St., East Boston 02128
617-635-8510 Marco Curnen, Principal
12/14, 9:00-10:00 am; 1/10, 12:00-1:00 pm
MISSION HILL (K2-8) 67 Alleghany St., Roxbury 02120
617-635-6384 Ayla Gavins, Principal
1/13, 9:00-11:00 am; 12/15, 5:00-6:00 pm
O’DONNELL (K1-5) 33 Trenton St., East Boston 02128
617-635-8454 C. Sura O’Mard, Principal
1/12, 9:30-10:30 am; 12/9, 2:00-3:00 pm
ORCHARD GARDENS (K1-8) 906 Albany St., Roxbury 02119
617-635-1660 Andrew Bott, Principal
12/8, 8:00-9:30 am; 1/24, 4:00-5:30 pm
OTIS (K1-5) 218 Marion St., East Boston 02128
617-635-8372 Paula Goncalves, Principal
1/11, 8:45-9:45 am; 12/14, 9:00-10:00 am
QUINCY (K1-5) 885 Washington St., Boston (Chinatown)
(Guaranteed grade 6 assignment to Quincy Upper School)
617-635-8497 Simon Ho, Principal
1/6, 10:00-11:30 am; 12/12, 5:30-7:00 pm
TOBIN (K1-8) 40 Smith St., Roxbury 02120
617-635-8393 Cheryl Watson-Harris, Principal
1/18, 10:00-11:00 am
UMANA/ALIGHIERI (K2-8) 312 Border St., East Boston 02128
617-635-8481 Alexandra Montes McNeil, Principal
12/13 and 1/24, 8:30-10:30 am
WARREN/PRESCOTT (K2-8) 50 School St., Charlestown 02129
617-635-8346 Michele Davis, Principal
12/15, 10:00 am-12:00 pm; 1/19, 5:00-7:00 pm
WINSHIP (K1-5) 54 Dighton St., Brighton 02135
617-635-8399 Louise Kuhlman, Principal
12/15, 10:00 am-12:00 pm; 1/19, 5:00-7:00 pm
WINTHROP (K1-5) 35 Brookford St., Dorchester 02125
617-635-8379 Laurie Carr, Principal
12/14, 1:00-3:00 pm; 1/6, 10:00-11:00 am
North Zone Public Schools for West Enders
School Name | Program | Additional Information |
T Adams Elementary | Kindergarten | 7:30am - 1:30pm |
T Baldwin ELC | Kindergarten | 7:30am - 4:45pm |
T Blackstone Elementary | Kindergarten | 8:35am - 3:05pm |
T Bradley Elementary | Kindergarten | 9:20am - 3:20pm |
TDudley Street Neighborhood School# | Kindergarten | Please call school for hours. |
T East Boston EEC | Kindergarten | 7:30am - 4:45pm |
T East Boston EEC | Extended Day Montessori Program | 7:30am - 4:45pm |
T Edison K-8 | Kindergarten | 8:25am - 2:25pm |
WT Eliot K-8 | Integrated Reg Ed/Special Ed - Kindergarten | 9:25am - 3:25pm |
WT Eliot K-8 | Kindergarten | 9:25am - 3:25pm |
T Gardner Pilot Academy | Kindergarten | 8:30am - 2:30pm |
T Guild Elementary | Kindergarten | 8:25am - 2:25pm |
WT Harvard/Kent Elementary | Kindergarten | 9:25am - 3:25pm |
T Hernandez K-8 | Two-Way Bilingual English/Spanish - Kindergarten | 8:30am - 2:30pm |
T Hurley K-8 | Two-Way Bilingual English/Spanish - Kindergarten | 8:30am - 2:30pm |
T Jackson/Mann K-8 | Integrated Reg Ed/Special Ed - Kindergarten | 7:30am - 1:30pm |
T Jackson/Mann K-8 | Kindergarten | 7:30am - 1:30pm |
T Kennedy Patrick Elem | Kindergarten | 9:20am - 3:20pm |
T Lyon K-8 | Kindergarten | 9:20am - 3:20pm |
T Mason Elementary | Integrated Reg Ed/Special Ed - Kindergarten | 8:30am - 2:30pm |
T Mason Elementary | Kindergarten | 8:30am - 2:30pm |
T McKay K-8 | Kindergarten | 8:25am - 2:25pm |
T Mission Hill K-8**** | Kindergarten | 9:25 - 3:25 |
T O'Donnell Elementary | Kindergarten | 9:25am - 3:25pm |
T Orchard Gardens K-8 | Kindergarten | 7:30am - 2:30pm gr 6-7: 7:30am - 5:30 pm |
T Otis Elementary | Kindergarten | 8:30am - 2:30pm |
T Quincy Elementary | Kindergarten | 9:25am - 3:25pm |
T Tobin K-8 | Kindergarten | 9:25am - 3:25pm |
T Umana/Alighieri K-8 | Kindergarten | To be determined |
WT Warren/Prescott K-8 | Kindergarten | 8:30am - 2:30pm |
T Winship Elementary | Kindergarten | 9:20am - 3:20pm |
T Winthrop Elementary | Kindergarten | 8:30am - 2:30pm |
Beyblade tournament
Beyblade tournament
Let……it……rip……
Saturday, December 10th, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Thanks!
Please send in any pictures, and we'll post them! Without names!
WEST END HALLOWEEN PARADE TODAY!!
Repatiles and more!!
****Neighbors and Friends, don't forget to bring candy and treats for the kids to collect on their way up the path!***
Bring a snack to share and we'll have some little crafts and coloring while the reptiles slither on in! :)
See you ALL there we hope!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Winter Playgroup Anyone??
I have changed the settings below the blog post. Could you check the day that would work best for you?
It will be in the morning at the West End Community Center. I think that we are considering Thursdays.
It will be a parent/caretaker based playdate where we can play with toys and have a little adult conversation while the kids play!
Checking a day will also let us know that people are interested in joining!!
Rain Rain Go AWAY!!
It's SO dreary! Stay dry everyone!
According to Channel 7...
Today
Rain arriving between 9am-11am. That rain will be locally heavy along the south shore/Buzzard's Bay/Cape this afternoon. Temps from 57-64. Increasing northeast wind 10-20 mph.Tonight
Evening rain will be heavy at times before tapering off well after midnight. 1-3" of likely. Mild with lows from 57-63. Northeast wind becoming south 7-17 mph.Read more: http://www1.whdh.com/weather/#ixzz1bF4qSSsZ
Monday, October 17, 2011
The Advent School Open House
We invite you to our Fall Open Houses
at
15 Brimmer Street, Beacon Hill
Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 9:00 ‐ 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, November 20, 2011, 2:00 ‐ 4:00 p.m
Please contact the Admission Office
15 Brimmer Street
Boston, MA 02108
99 West Cedar Street
Boston, MA 02114
Halloween Parade THIS SUNDAY!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Halloween Parade!
Sunday, October 23rd from 3-5pm!
Bring your kids in costume, with a bag, and we'll trick or treat our way up to the West End Community Center for a quick activity, a snack and BWANA IGUANA Reptile Adventures!!
Encourage your neighbors to bring candy to the path for the kids to trick or treat!!
I am going to get posters around the neighborhood for our event!
Hope to see everyone out there!!!
If you can bring a snack to share, it would be much appreciated!!
Monday, September 26, 2011
MEET THE SCHOOLS FAIR IS TONIGHT!!!
Meet the Schools Fair
(Pre-K through 8th Grade)
THIS INFORMATIONAL EVENT IS
DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Charlestown Community Center
255 Medford Street, Charlestown, MA 02129
PUBLIC SCHOOL? PRIVATE SCHOOL?
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL? PAROCHIAL SCHOOL? CHARTER SCHOOL?
Deciding where to send your child to school at ANY AGE is an important
decision. Families need as much information as possible.
You will have an opportunity to meet and talk 1:1 with close
to 50 school representatives from public, private, independent,
parochial and charter schools in the Boston area.
The night will include separate sessions on: “How to Navigate the Boston
School System” and “How to Navigate Private/Independent Schools.”
Book Fairs Everywhere!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Family Music Makers at the West End Community Center
Family Music Makers
Classes are every Friday from 9:30-10:30, starting on September 2nd.
The first class on Friday, September 2nd, at 9:30 am is free!!
Come check out what Family Music Makers is about!
Sign up for classes at:
http://www.familymusicmakers.com/classes/875.html
Family Music Makers is a musical journey designed for children aged newborn through 4 and their caretakers. Kids sing, play percussion instruments and dance as they learn musical behaviors, gross motor movement, and socialization with other children. "Fun for the entire family! This mixed-age family jam session explores many different ways to be musical with our original hits, traditional favorites and songs you can groove to! Children and grown-ups delight in the magic of this musical discovery room." For more information, check out the Family Music Makers website http://www.familymusicmakers.com/
Meet the Schools Fair - Monday, September 26th
(Pre-K through 8th Grade)
DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Charlestown Community Center
255 Medford Street, Charlestown, MA 02129
PUBLIC SCHOOL? PRIVATE SCHOOL?
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL? PAROCHIAL SCHOOL? CHARTER SCHOOL?
Deciding where to send your child to school at ANY AGE is an important
decision. Families need as much information as possible.
You will have an opportunity to meet and talk 1:1 with close
to 50 school representatives from public, private, independent,
parochial and charter schools in the Boston area.
The night will include separate sessions on: “How to Navigate the Boston
School System” and “How to Navigate Private/Independent Schools.”
Light refreshments will be available at the event.
Sue Lacey at Sue.CTownMeetSchools@gmail.com
FREE Musuem Day Saturday, September 24th
And check out the list of museums here: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/
Curiosity Day at the Boston Public Library - Copley
Phone: (617) 536-5400
Dates: Saturday, September 24, 2011 - Saturday, September 24, 2011
Hours: 11AM-1PM
In/Outdoor: Indoor
Cost: FREE
Celebrate Curious George's birthday! Saturday, September 24th is Curiosity Day at the Boston Public Library!
Join Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, WGBH, and the Boston Public Library for a free, fun-filled, family event. Meet Curious George, too.
The event includes story readings, songs, and arts & crafts; screenings of the Emmy-Award Winning PBS show; and cake and cupcakes with the Man with the Yellow Hat at 12 noon.
No registration required. Please note that event staff will *not* be taking pictures. Guests are welcome to take photos using their own cameras or cell phones.
My Apologies
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
BOSTON R.O.C.K.S & NEMPAC
Present....
FREE Summer Music Outdoor Workshops!
Mayor Menino's R.O.C.K.S. Grant and North End Music & Performing Arts Center sponsor FREE Thursday Morning INTERACTIVE CONCERTS & Workshops @ NEMPAC!
What? Each week performers and music educators will present a new genre of music. Children will participate in games, activities, dances, and instruments. Teachers will encourage children to explore their own creativity through music and dance.
When? Starting THIS WEEK! July 14th, Thursday morning- 10:30am
Who? North End Music Instructors, ZUMIX Boston African drumming, Opera Boston Singers, Jeremy Sarzana, Broadway guest actresses.
For? Designed for children and young adults of all ages. Parents are welcome to join as well!
*THURSDAY MORNINGS*
July 14th- August 31st
10:30- 11:30am
Outdoors on The Prado/ In-back of the Eliot School on Charter St.
July 14th- Opera showcase w/ 3 Boston Opera Stars!
July 21st- Rock Band with Jeremy! Can you Jam?
July 28th- Mozart Opera Workshop! Opera singers Sherri Snow, Seth Grondin, and Ralph Garcia take the stage!
August 6th-So you think you can dance?! Learn Choreography to "You Can't Stop the Beat!" from "Hairspray"
August 11th- Luck of the IRISH! Fiddle with Dana Price, hear a few Irish Songs from Sherri and learn how to Folk Dance!
August 18th- ZUMIX features African drumming and vocalist Fred VanNess sings African Spirituals
August 31st (Wed)- Contemporary& Pop "North End Idol" open mic
We hope you will join us for these fun, educational, interactive workshops for the summer!
North End Music and Performing Arts Center
The Prado
Boston, Massachusetts 02113
617-227-2270
For more information please contact ssnow@nempacboston.org
2. We have a couple more FREE TUESDAY night concerts on the Prado - thank you to those of you who have come - and to those of you who have given such glowingly great feedback - and to our most generous sponsor of these shows. Next Tuesday at 7 pm you can come out and see Jeremy Sarzana, Brian Bernhardt, and Chris Schroeder on Guitar, Percussion and Trumpet/Vocals respectively. Details below. Bring a picnic dinner or snacks, and enjoy a fabulous FREE evening out. Last night's concert was AMAZING.
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center presents a FREE Summer Concert Series on the Prado!
OPERA AND BROADWAY NIGHT- TONIGHT!!!
Schedule:
TUESDAY's from 7-8pm
"The Prado", or The Paul Revere Park, Cross streets are Hanover & Clark Street
TONIGHT! July 12th
- Opera & Broadway Night with Vocalists Sherri Snow, Chris Schroeder, Fred VaNess, Ralph Garcia, and Pianist Rachel Carpentier
Repertoire includes musical theater duets from Children of Eden and Phantom of the Opera, and Operas duets from Don Giovanni and Carmen.
Solo selections include Italian Opera Arias, Neopolitan Songs, and several Broadway numbers
*Special piano performance from Adult NEMPAC student Aubrey Labourr
July 19th
-Contemporary selections from Vocalist and Trumpeter Chris Schroeder, Guitarist Jeremy Sarzana, and Percussionaist Brian Bernhard
July 26th
- Jazz Variations featuring Greg deBourgknecht, David Corcoran, Hilary Noble, Gary Fieldman and Scott Boni
*Rain dates will be held in August.
For further information please contact the Events Coordinator- Sherri at Ssnow@nempacboston.org
Sincerely,
Sherri Snow
North End Music and Performing Arts Center
3. Today, we completed week 2 of our summer theatre workshops for kids - AWESOME doesn't give it justice... If your kid between 7 and 13 wants to join - it's not too late. Each week is an independent workshop - don't worry if you haven't come yet. See details on our website: www.nempacboston.org.
'Tomorrow is our Summer Musical Theater Workshop Orientation! We hope your child can join us for a fun, 8 week program of Music, Theater, and Dance. Official casting will take place after the orientation.
We hope to see you at 4pm at our NEMPAC studios to begin this summer's workshop!
If you have a few weeks that you cannot make the workshop- it's OK....individual music & dance rehearsals are scheduled in advance to prepare for any absences.
July 6th- August 24th
Wednesdays 4- 5:30pm
Ages 7-13
@ NEMPAC
Featuring Shows:
Mary Poppins
The Music Man
Aladdin
Annie
The Sound of Music
Hair Spray!
Stage Director: Sherri Snow
Music Director: Rachel Carpentier
Choreographer: Hilary Denison
Special Guests include: Photographer to take Individual Actor/Actress FREE Headshots!
&
Visit from Broadway actress Meredith Pyle!
Weekly Schedule:
4- 4:45pm- Music Rehearsals/Voice Class
4:45- 5pm- Choreography and Group Theater
To Register:
Contact Sherri @ Ssnow@nempacboston.org
or call 617-227-2270.
Space is limited- sign up today!
www.nempacboston.org
Chiara