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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24

Early release day

24

THURSDAY, APRIL 25 Westwood SEPAC -

Understanding Executive Functioning Impact at

Home, 7pm, High School

25

TUESDAY, APRIL 30

Town Election

WESTWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS APRIL 24, 2019

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Westwood Young Women’s Club

APRIL 8-30Providing meals to those in need was an important cause to Eddie Thomson of Westwood, who passed away at the age of 6 on November 21, 2017.

In his honor, the WYWC is sponsoring a food drive during the month of April for the Westwood Food Pantry.

Collection Bin Locations:

ARCH OrthodonticsDental Arts of WestwoodIslington Public Library

Roche Bros.Temple Beth David

Tobin School Westwood Children's Center

Westwood Family ChiropracticWestwood Public LibraryWestwood Senior Center

EDDIE’SFOOD DRIVE

www.wywc.orgwww.westwoodfoodpantry.org

Most Needed Non-Perishable Goods:Baking mixes (cake, brownies, etc.)Canned fruits, especially peachesCleaning productsPeanut butter & jellySalad dressingsSmall packages of flour & sugar

THIRD GRADE PARENTS

Body Safety Theater, a joint venture between Westwood Youth & Family Services and the Westwood Public Schools, will be performed in May by high school students for all the third grade classes.

Join Westwood Youth & Family Services for an informational meeting where parents/guardians will have the opportunity to view a video of a previous performance and ask any questions they may have about the program.

Body Safety Theater Information Sessions

Tuesday, April 23 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM

OR

Wednesday, April 24 from 9:30 – 10:30 AM The meetings will be held at the Islington Community Center at 288 Washington Street. The Westwood Youth & Family Services’ entrance is located on East Street, across from Morrison baseball field, at the top of the wheelchair accessible ramp.

Questions?

Please contact Nina Banozic, LICSW at Westwood Youth & Family Services at 781-320-1006 or nbanozic@townhall.westwood.ma.us.

Understanding Executive Functioning

Impact at Home and in School

Thursday, April 25, 20197:00 PM -9:00 PM

Speaker: Donna Kincaid M. Ed.Asst. Director of The Institute for Learning

and Development

This presentation will provide parents with a clear understanding of theterm “executive function” and how executive function weaknesses affectchildren in school and at home. Parents will also learn how anxiety canaffect one’s ability to plan, organize and complete tasks (e.g. homeworkand chores) and typical behaviors that often result. Parents will leave

with specific strategies to help their children (and themselves) todecrease anxiety and increase productivity.

Location: Westwood High School, 220 Nahatan StreetPark in the front horseshoe parking lot off Nahatan Street. Go through

the doors marked “District Administration”. Once inside follow signage toProfessional Development Room.

Institute for Learning and Development

Join our closed Facebook Group: Westwood SEPAC-Special Education Parent Advisory CouncilTo volunteer, questions, or submit ideas email: westwoodsepac@gmail.com

Board: Megan Brenk & Meggan Flaherty, Co-chairs • Angela Pomarole & Aravind Movva, Co-Secretaries •Kelly Anderson & Jennifer Ellis, Co-Treasurers

Westwood SEPAC www.westwoodsepac.org

Thursday, April 25th

6:30-7:15 p.m.

Westwood Main Library

Children's Room

660 High St. Westwood

Janet Lucey, Coordinator Westwood Early Childhood Office Hanlon School 790 Gay St. Westwood, MA 02090

(781) 461-9548 Please visit our website

http://www.westwood.k12.ma.us/early- childhood-council/ or email Janet Lucey at

jlucey@westwood.k12.ma.us

For more info:

Pajama Yoga Session

Little Yogis

Get out and get moving!

Spend quality time with your little one and get a great workout in the process Summer "suit" season is just around the corner. Get Stroller Strong !! Head over to www.westwoodrec.com to sign up!

SHININGSTAR2019The Foundation for Westwood Education invites all Westwood students and their families to recognize one or more of their favorite teachers, coaches, school administrators, school staff or other individuals that have had an exceptional impact on their learning.

To nominate your Shining Star, please submit a nomination and a minimum donation of $5.00 for each nomination (You can nominate more than one person).

Each nominee will receive a “Shining Star” acknowledgment at the Westwood Public Library!

The grand prize winner will be selected by the Foundation’s Board after reviewing all of the inspiring ways the nominees impacted our students learning - SO GIVE A THOUGHTFUL DESCRIPTION OF WHY YOUR NOMINEE SHOULD BE OUR SHINING STAR 2019!

All nominations must be submitted by April 26, 2019. To submit your nomination(s):

A. Return the completed form and minimum donation of $5.00 for each nomination by mail (check payable to “Foundation for Westwood Education”) to:

Foundation for Westwood Education P.O. Box 2507 Westwood, MA 02090

OR

B. Submit your nomination and donation online at www.foundationforwestwoodeducation.org

________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of Nominee: __________________________________________________________________________

Title: _________________________ School/Department: _______________________________

Tell us why your nominee should be the Shining Star 2019: ________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

Your Name and email: ______________________________________________________________________

April 26th, 2019 Entrance fee: $10

Friday Nights

FRIDAY, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

at TMS

Proceeds go toward WY&FS Mentor Scholarship

 and TMS 8th Grade field trip.

Questions?  Nina Banozic, Youth Services Counselor 

 nbanozic@townhall.westwood.ma.us

 Matt Kuklentz, TMS Assistant Principal 

DJ &

Dancing

Lawn

Games

Open

Gym

Board

Games

"Behind The Ballots"

Friday, April 26 at 6:00 pm

www.westwoodmediacenter.tv

W H A T ' S N E W

Take a look at these recent programs available on

Westwood Media Center's YouTube page and airing this

week on our local Cable Channels!

Comcast 12 and Verizon 42

YouTube: https://youtu.be/2U7yIhg_csU

from

YouTube: https://youtu.be/rgtv49D5Rak

Town Talk: Episode 7 - Jim O'Sullivan

Saturday, April 27 at 7:00 pm

Comcast 12 and Verizon 42

Westwood Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs Duxbury 4/17/19

Sunday, April 28 at 6:00 pm

YouTube: https://youtu.be/PrNh5N5Eu7I 

Comcast 8 and Verizon 32

Calling all Westwood Little League and Softball Players

ANNUAL PARADE OPENING DAY CEREMONY

SATURDAY, APRIL 27th 8:45AM – 10:30AM

HANLON SCHOOL FIELD TO MORRISON FIELD

*FIELD GAMES * CONCESSIONS* *SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCES*

www.westwoodlittleleague.com

K-2nd Grade

3rd-5th Grade

6th-8th Grade

5:30-6:30

6:30-7:30

7:30-8:30

Westwood Hoops Clinics

Spring 2019

Sunday Nights

Westwood HS

4/28, 5/5, 5/12

Register at westwoodbasketball.org

NEW!More advanced program

for older players

Skills & Drills

Skills & Drills

Shooting & Scoring

Join Us For a Parent Support Meeting

Tuesday April 30, 20199:00 AM -11:00 AM

Cafe Nero, Legacy Place, Dedham

Connect with other local families, sharestories and ask advice in a friendly

welcoming atmosphere. Children arewelcome.

Look for SEPAC flyer on the tableRSVP: westwoodsepac@gmail.com or on the Facebook Event

Join our closed Facebook Group: Westwood SEPAC-Special Education Parent Advisory CouncilTo volunteer, questions, or submit ideas email: westwoodsepac@gmail.com

Board: Megan Brenk & Meggan Flaherty, Co-chairs • Angela Pomarole & Aravind Movva, Co-Secretaries •Kelly Anderson & Jennifer Ellis, Co-Treasurers

Westwood SEPAC www.westwoodsepac.org

Tennis Speed/Agility/Power New Spring classes!

Classes held at the Westwood High School Tennis Courts with Merry Abbott, Certified Personal Trainer

Registration at www.westwoodrec.com

781.461.0070

Days Session Time Fee

Mon & Wed A: May 1-29 (No 5/27)

8:00-8:45 AM $105 (8 classes)

Mon & Wed B: Jun 3-26 8:00-8:45 AM $105 (8 classes)

How often have you heard, “If you want to improve your game, you need to improve your footwork”?! Bring your tennis game to the next level with this workout that is designed to develop your footwork skills through exercises that build your speed, agility and power on the court! It will also improve core strength. It is appropriate for players of all levels and is beneficial for all court sports. Don’t be fooled, this is a workout! Participants will need a racquet to simulate realistic game movement (but will not be hitting balls), a towel and water. In the event of rain class will meet in the Recreation Pool Lobby.

Min 8/Max 20

off road run/walk

Flahive Field, Westwood

Sunday 05.05.19

Register todaywww.iamstrongfoundation.org

#FinishStrong

Check in begins at 8amRace begins at 9:30 5k

Autism-Raising Your Child on the Spectrum

Thursday May 9, 20197:00 PM -9:00 PM

Speakers: Cornelia Elwood (AANE), Co-Author of"Take Charge of Treatment for Your Child with

Asperger's (ASD)" and Brett Mulder, Director of Teenand Adult Programs, MGH Aspire

Please join us for a joint presentation from theAsperger/Autism Network (AANE) and MGH Aspire.Both organizations provide programming and support for families that have a child withAsperger Syndrome or similar autism spectrum profiles. Presentation topics will include:

Managing the multiple demands of parenting a child with ASDUnderstanding your child's unique profileEstablishing routines and schedulesNavigating transitions Managing crises Promoting independence

We will have Cornelia's book on sale as a fundraiser for SEPAC.

Location: Westwood High School, 220 Nahatan StreetPark in the front horseshoe parking lot off Nahatan Street. Go through the doors marked“District Administration”. Once inside follow signage to Professional Development Room.

The Asperger/Autism Network (AANE)

MGH Aspire

Join our closed Facebook Group: Westwood SEPAC-Special Education Parent Advisory CouncilTo volunteer, questions, or submit ideas email: westwoodsepac@gmail.com

Board: Megan Brenk & Meggan Flaherty, Co-chairs • Angela Pomarole & Aravind Movva, Co-Secretaries •Kelly Anderson & Jennifer Ellis, Co-Treasurers

Westwood SEPAC www.westwoodsepac.org

May 11 @ 2:00-4:00 PM Westwood Public Library

Sponsored by the Westwood Environmental Action Committee (WEAC)

TidalShift illustrates marine wildlife mistaking plastic bags for food, especially

sea turtles hunting jellyfish.

All ages are welcome to join us for this fun family project that raises awareness about pollution from

plastic bags and the harm they can cause to wildlife, like sea turtles, when they end up in our oceans.

We will hear a short presentation by Claudia

Paraschiv, a Salem-based artist who created Tidal Shift, and then we will turn discarded plastic bags into

"jellyfish" that will be hung in a display at the library. Please bring any plastic bags that you have at home.

WEAC and the Westwood Select Board have designated May as

Westwood's official "Bring Your Own Bag Month. Say "no" to single-use

plastic and paper bags, bring reusable bags instead when you shop.

It's a simple way to save trees and keep plastics out of the oceans!

Designed by: Megan Lam

Photography by Caroline Maguire

Portraits in the Park

Annual Fundraising Event

MAY2019

$60

Photography  by 

Caroline Maguire

Register and pay for a sitting: The Details:

Sen Ki Trail,

1255 High St.

Westwood

(between Sheehan

School and Sunoco

Station)

Location

Brief sessions $60 for sitting fee and digital fileDigital file will be emailed from photographer and prints can be   ordered from photographer and any photo printing site or store.Cancellations will not be refunded. 

Website:http://www.westwood.k12. ma.us/early-childhood-council/  Email : Jlucey@westwood.k12.ma.us Phone: (781) 461-9548

Westwood Early Childhood Council

8:30AM- 5:00PM

https://tinyurl.com/weccpip

For more information:

Your support allows Westwood Early Childhood to continue to fund monthly activities, special events,

and scholarships to Westwood families.

Photography  by

Caroline Maguire

American Red Cross Lifeguarding 3 Day Course

Friday May 24, 2019- 3pm-9pm Saturday May 25, 2019- 8am-6pm Sunday May 26, 2019- 8am-6pm

Participants must be ages 15 and older

Mandatory skills check: Wednesday May 22, 2019: 6:15pm Full participation is required!

Sign up today! Click on the link below

https://www.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs?leaguesid=6344&teamsid=17043&clientid=WESTWOOD&siteid=1

Westwood Recreation Department – Westwood Pool 240 Nahatan Street, Westwood, MA 02090

FREE!!

http://www.townhall.westwood.ma.us/yfs/programs_for_youth/

Friends of Westwood Performing Arts

Apparel Order Form

Hooded sweatshirts are a 50/50 cotton/poly blend and are available in unisex Adult and Youth Sizes.

Printing is on the front of the sweatshirt, back of sweatshirt has no printing. Color is dark green.

Please Indicate Adult Size

(unisex)

XS, S, M, L, XL below

Please Indicate Youth Size

(unisex)

S, M, L, XL below

Quantity Ordered

Cost / Hoodie

$35.00 each

Total Cost

Total Cost

Please make checks payable to FWPA. Payment is required with order.

Name:____________________________ Student name/grade:_________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

Cell #: ________________________ Email:____________________________

Please mail order & payment to: FWPA, P.O. Box 2578, Westwood, MA 02090

Thurston Middle School PTO

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