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Bake Sale Ban Controversy in Massachusetts

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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations for schools were set to take effect on August 1, 2012 that would prevent the sales of several foods and drinks including cupcakes, cookies and brownies within 30 minutes of the start and end of school. The reason for these regulations is to fight childhood obesity. This would ban bake sales in schools. Many parent-teacher organizations and school clubs use bake sales as fundraisers to support various school causes. Is this a case of a big government “nanny state” telling you what is best for your family or a valid way to fight childhood obesity?

Since the announcement, this controversial issue has been discussed on radio, TV, and newspapers throughout Massachusetts and the United States. The uproar has been such that a Republican state representative sponsored an amendment in the Massachusetts House to lift the bake sale ban. The legislation would give individual school districts the choice to allow or ignore the bake sale ban regulations. The Massachusetts House and Senate adopted the amendment striking down the prohibition. The Public Health Commissioner later said that the department would reverse the bake sale ban before it is set to take effect. The ban will however, stay in effect for sweets sold at school cafeterias during the school day.

Temple Beth Shalom Needham, MA: Taste of the Town – A Toast to Our Children

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When attending the Taste of the Town – A Toast to Our Children event this coming Saturday at Temple Beth Shalom of Needham, MA, be sure to look for the Y3K Tutor In Your Home silent auction donation. This amazing event will raise money to support the temple’s educational youth programs. Without this event, the temple could not provide all of the classes and programs that make an education at Temple Beth Shalom so unique and enriching.

This year’s auction should be the highlight of the evening and we hope you will have a wonderful time bidding on all of the items including ours. You will find our Y3K Tutor In Your Home donation in the Taste of the Town – A Toast to Our Children Auction Catalog on page 7 under “Services”. Our tutoring donation is listed as item S5. Y3K Tutor In Your Home hopes that with our donation and your support, we can all help the children of Needham, MA.

Hillside Elementary School – Needham, MA

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Watch for the Y3K Tutor In Your Home prize for the Hillside Elementary School of Needham, MA calendar raffle. In exchange for raffle tickets, families will be entered to win a new prize every day of the fundraiser. This fundraiser raises money for the Hillside Elementary School’s enrichment programs including field trips, creative arts performances, books, technology, and other educational resources. All the money raised directly benefits the Hillside Elementary School. Y3K Tutor In Your Home is glad to donate to this fundraiser to help the students of Needham, MA.

Bullying Statistics – Needham MA

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According to a Needham Youth Services survey from Needham MA, 10th graders are most likely to be victims of bullies. 7th graders came in with the second highest statistics for bullying with 32% claiming they were bullied.

Online Grade Access

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Many school systems including Natick, MA make available a software portal that allows middle school and high school parents the opportunity to access their student’s grades online. Be sure to take advantage of this computer program if offered by your school.

Fur Ball 2012 – Animal Rescue League of Boston

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Y3K Tutor In Your Home is proud to donate tutoring to be auctioned off at the Fur Ball. Fur Ball 2012 is a dance party to benefit the Animal Rescue League of Boston and its programs. Join Y3K Tutor In Your Home at this event as we raise money for the rock stars of the animal world! The Fur Ball will feature DJ Big Missy playing the hits of the 1970’s and 1980’s, a silent auction of amazing items which includes our tutoring, and a “Best Dressed” competition.

All proceeds from the event will directly help the Animal Rescue League of Boston, a humane organization dedicated to rescuing and caring for animals that are injured, displaced, abandoned or abused. Your participation in the 2012 Fur Ball is greatly appreciated and crucial to helping sustain and grow the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s ability to provide outstanding rescue and care services to needy animals. On behalf of the animals and people aided by your generous auction bids for our tutoring services, we thank you for your support.

A Girl Thing – Broadmeadow PTC Needham, MA

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For the second year in a row, Y3K Tutor In Your Home has generously donated to the Broadmeadow Elementary School of Needham, MA’s A Girl Thing event. The public schools in Needham, MA are experiencing budget cuts and are being forced to make more with fewer resources. Our Y3K Tutor In Your Home donation combined with your auction bid will allow the Broadmeadow Elementary PTC to support curriculum enrichment, teacher enrichment grants and other important programs for the Needham children. This programming could not take place without the support of the people of Needham, MA.

Our goal is to give back to the community and the A Girl Thing event is a great way we can raise funds for the school. The fifth annual A Girl Thing is a wonderful evening of shopping and fun. You can find our donation under the section entitled “ALL ABOUT THE KIDS” PACKAGES in the Broadmeadow Elementary School’s A Girl Thing Silent Auction list.

MCAS Math Test Schedule May 2012: Weston, MA

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The MCAS Math test for Weston High School in Weston, MA will take place during the following days:

Math Session 1 – May 15, 2012

Math Session 2 – May 16, 2012

For help preparing for the MCAS tests, contact Y3K Tutor In Your Home today! We have helped many students receive passing scores on these tests.

https://y3ktutorinyourhome.com/mcas-a-test-prep.html

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