In the Schools: Canton's September 19 Edition

School Committee Meeting Tonight
The School Committee Meeting scheduled for September 22 has been moved to tonight, September 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the Distance Learning Lab.

Instrument Rental Night Tuesday
Instrument Rental Night is tomorrow, September 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium. For 4th and 5th graders interested in playing an instrument through the Elementary Instructional Program, this is an opportunity to learn more about the instrument rental and purchase programs. To learn more about the Elementary Instructional Program, click here.

Elementary Open House Nights
: Wednesday, September 21
: Thursday, September 22
: Tuesday, September 27, 6:30 p.m.

Problem-Solving Registration for Galvin Students
The Community Problem Solving program for middle school students is a competitive program in which teams identify a local problem and work with community leaders and residents to research the problem and implement solutions. Examples of a few of the projects done by teams in the past include: raising awareness of the long-term effects of bullying, working with the local Senior Center, helping to computerize the local food pantry and more. Any Galvin student can register for a team; however, the number of teams we are able to have depends on the availability of adult volunteers to serve as coaches and aides. For more information on the Community Problem Solving program, click here. Registration deadline October 3.

Matthews Foundation Fundraiser Friday
A Celebration of Community Spirit to benefit the Paul R. Matthews Foundation will be held on Friday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m. at . The event will feature performances by Boston-based comedians Joe Yanetty, Dave Russo and Graig Murphy, as well as an auction and raffle. Tickets $35 each; order at www.prmfoundation.com or at 781-828-0989. The Paul R. Matthews Foundation supports Canton students through scholarships and programs.

Craft Fair October 1
Support the Canton High School Class of 2012 at the Fall Craft Fair, October 1 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Canton High School. Pumpkin-decorating, Touch-a-Truck, games, face painting, magician and more than 50 craft vendors. Admission $1; contact Caroline Eckler at Tyne183@hotmail.com or 781-308-1785 for details and registration.

Parent Workshop at Preschool
On October 5 at 7:30 p.m., will host Deborah Weinstock-Savoy, a licensed psychologist and parent educator with over 20 years of experience consulting with parents and educators. Dr. Weinstock-Savoy will discuss ways that teachers and parents can help young children learn essential friendship skills along with how this important form of social learning goes hand-in-hand with the emergence of “emotional intelligence.” For more information and to register, call 781-828-4800 or email info@learningcirclepreschool.org.

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