Great turnout tonight!
Under the leadership of Mr Baeta, with the help of the school committee members and Chair Barbara Davis, the Schools presented the budget for the next fiscal year. Lots of information was shared, the presentation was excellent, with lots of discussion. Try to catch it on H-Cam!
Many parents, community members and committee members were on hand. Support was overwhelmingly for the schools. How that plays out is up to us. It is the beginning of a long haul, but we are strong, passionate and smart. And we love our kids! There is so much to discuss and learn, and so far to go. However, the schools are making great strides, and there are lots of community members committed to a brighter future for our public schools. So yes, Mr Yunits, we will dream, big! And we will work together toward the day we all our kids can proudly graduate from a great school, here in Holbrook Public!
This is a place to share information and ideas as we work towards high quality public schools that educate all students to become passionate life long learners. Debate the issues facing the Holbrook Public Schools, share your opinions and read the latest news.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
School Committee Meeting Postponed
No school committee meeting tonight, due to the storm. All items will be moved to the February 16th meeting.See you then!
New Holbrook High School Debate Team This Year
This story in the Holbrook Sun show more good things happening in our schools.
We need a showing of concerned parents/ school supporters
Finance Committee meets with Holbrook Public Schools on
Monday, January 31, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Just show up to show your support.
Let's make our kids proud!
Town Hall, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 50 North Franklin Street
Let's all run....
...for Town meeting! All you have to do is be a registered voter (just go to Town Clerks office to do that) and then ask to get "Nomination papers to be a town meeting member". You then get 10 registered voters from your precinct Holbrook to sign your nomination papers, and return them to town hall by February 15!The signers can be in your spouse, family, neighbors, friends, new acquaintances, whomever! Your name will then be on the ballot and we will all vote for you!
This is how it works: Holbrook has four "Precincts". They are based on where you live. Each precinct elects 60 members, each to a three year terms. That makes for a 240 person voting body. Right now lots of people don't show up to Town Meeting, and MANY of those that do are in big family voting blocks. The schools are typically underrepresented, but many of the already elected members DO believe in quality Public Education. Our schools need you to be there too!
New friendly faces who care about our schools can vote for issues important to the schools, and our future as a community!
Holbrook is among the smallest towns in Massachusetts
In the meantime, head up to Town Hall and run for Town Meeting!
Monday, January 24, 2011
The Good Stuff
The following appears with the author's permission and appeared in the
Holbrook Sun on January 19, 2011
Heartfelt thanks to everyone
To the editor:
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who lent a hand in the community volleyball game at the high school. The Lady Bulldogs were awesome, and it was wonderful to see the alumni players return with such class and grace. Holbrook teachers were amazing. They all get an A. Community team, what can I say? You are the reigning champs. Hope the muscles aren’t too sore.
Larissa Belezos, thank you for lending your beautiful singing voice to the evening. Brendan Monahan, you were a wonderful master of ceremonies. Mr. Hayward, the tournament ran so smoothly because of your expertise on the court. Karen Santorelli, Liz and Maggie Brady, you did a wonderful job at the busy raffle table. Tom Harless and Sarah Haley, the concessions were well managed by you both. Shannon Capidilupo, Peg Comer, Meaghan Comer, and Marissa Clougher, you did a great job checking the crowd in. Ms. McDonough, thank you for your expertise with the sound system. Robert Golden, many thanks for all the help at home loading and unloading the car, filling coolers with ice, hauling waters.
Thank you also to the many businesses that allowed signs to be posted in their locations to publicize the event. Most special thanks to those who donated raffle items: student artists Victoria Sarmento and Courtney Kerr, athletic director Lauri Thorne, Holbrook teachers Marina Selby and Suzy Twiss, the Holbrook Music Parents, the Hair Cafe, Holbrook House of Pizza, Maria's Pizzeria, Corner Grille, and the Lobster Barn. Generous donations from Stop and Shop, Walmart, and CVS were most appreciated as well. Apologies to anyone I may have missed.
Most of all, thanks to the many spectators who filled the stands. Your support of Holbrook’s kids is remarkable. This is a great town and nights like this remind us of that.
Christine Golden
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who lent a hand in the community volleyball game at the high school. The Lady Bulldogs were awesome, and it was wonderful to see the alumni players return with such class and grace. Holbrook teachers were amazing. They all get an A. Community team, what can I say? You are the reigning champs. Hope the muscles aren’t too sore.
Larissa Belezos, thank you for lending your beautiful singing voice to the evening. Brendan Monahan, you were a wonderful master of ceremonies. Mr. Hayward, the tournament ran so smoothly because of your expertise on the court. Karen Santorelli, Liz and Maggie Brady, you did a wonderful job at the busy raffle table. Tom Harless and Sarah Haley, the concessions were well managed by you both. Shannon Capidilupo, Peg Comer, Meaghan Comer, and Marissa Clougher, you did a great job checking the crowd in. Ms. McDonough, thank you for your expertise with the sound system. Robert Golden, many thanks for all the help at home loading and unloading the car, filling coolers with ice, hauling waters.
Thank you also to the many businesses that allowed signs to be posted in their locations to publicize the event. Most special thanks to those who donated raffle items: student artists Victoria Sarmento and Courtney Kerr, athletic director Lauri Thorne, Holbrook teachers Marina Selby and Suzy Twiss, the Holbrook Music Parents, the Hair Cafe, Holbrook House of Pizza, Maria's Pizzeria, Corner Grille, and the Lobster Barn. Generous donations from Stop and Shop, Walmart, and CVS were most appreciated as well. Apologies to anyone I may have missed.
Most of all, thanks to the many spectators who filled the stands. Your support of Holbrook’s kids is remarkable. This is a great town and nights like this remind us of that.
Christine Golden
School Calendar Link
http://www.holbrook.k12.ma.us/www/holbrook_district/site/hosting/Policies,%20Forms%20and%20Documents/DistrictCalendar.pdf
How easy is that!
From the school website, Thank you!
School Committee Meeting this Wednesday
Wednesday, January 26
School Committee Meeting
7:00 PM
H-Cam Studios
140 North Franklin Street
If you have any questions, comments or concerns you would like addressed, or just want to show up to show your support for the schools. Meetings are open to all, and provide a nice way to get a handle on what is going on!
Hope to see you there!
The members of the School Commitee are as follows:
Barbara P. Davis, Chairperson: davis@holbrook.k12.ma.us
Ann Poppenga, Vice Chairperson: apoppenga@holbrook.k12.ma.us
John Flanagan: jflanagan@holbrook.k12.ma.us
Louis Pransky: lpransky@holbrook.k12.ma.us
Christine Ward: ward@holbrook.k12.ma.us
School Committee Meeting
7:00 PM
H-Cam Studios
140 North Franklin Street
If you have any questions, comments or concerns you would like addressed, or just want to show up to show your support for the schools. Meetings are open to all, and provide a nice way to get a handle on what is going on!
Hope to see you there!
The members of the School Commitee are as follows:
Barbara P. Davis, Chairperson: davis@holbrook.k12.ma.us
Ann Poppenga, Vice Chairperson: apoppenga@holbrook.k12.ma.us
John Flanagan: jflanagan@holbrook.k12.ma.us
Louis Pransky: lpransky@holbrook.k12.ma.us
Christine Ward: ward@holbrook.k12.ma.us
Sunday, January 23, 2011
School Budget Info
Here is a link to some of the budget information the superintendent has on the website. Please have a look and post your thoughts, ideas?
http://www.holbrook.k12.ma.us/site_res_view_template.aspx?id=fd729ca6-2bed-4fb4-82f4-e13e4d66c390
http://www.holbrook.k12.ma.us/site_res_view_template.aspx?id=fd729ca6-2bed-4fb4-82f4-e13e4d66c390
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