Science Teacher Socials

Pass it on to all science teachers you know...

The rumors are true! After much anticipation, we are happy to announce the Boston Science Teachers' 2007-2008 “Science Socials”!

On the last Friday of each month, starting at 3pm, come join us as we relax, network, and enjoy the company of our dynamic BPS science colleagues at several restaurants across the city. Each month features a different neighborhood and different host schools. Thank you to the many teachers that offered location suggestions and hosting offers! We look forward to seeing you Friday!

Date: Location: Host School(s):
10/26/07 Ashmont Grill, Dorchester Rafael Hernandez School
11/30/07 The Playwright, South Boston South Boston Educational Complex
12/14/07 The Squealing Pig, Mission Hill Madison Park and Boston Latin School
** Holiday Social and Raffle**

1/25/08 Boston Beer Works, Fenway BAA and Fenway High School
2/29/08 Doyle’s, Jamaica Plain English High School and Timilty M.S.
3/28/08 West on Centre, West Roxbury West Roxbury Educational Complex
4/25/08 Blarney Stone, Dorchester Murphy School and O’Bryant
5/30/08 James’s Gate, Jamaica Plain Curley School
6/13/08 Sunset Grill, Allston-Brighton ACC and Brighton High School
** End-of-School-Year Social and Raffle**

For more information, please email:

Johanna Mendillo (jmendillo@boston.k12.ma.us)
John D. O’Bryant School of Math and Science
High School Contact

Jennifer Felicetti (jfelicetti@boston.k12.ma.us)
Curley School
Middle School Contact

Erin Hashimoto Martell (ehashimoto@boston.k12.ma.us)
Rafael Hernandez School
Elementary School Contact

Follow Up from 1/23 Meeting

Thank you to all of you who attended our 1/23 meeting.

Here is a follow-up on a few items:

* A group of us may try to attend the next School Committee meeting. The superintendent will be speaking about her "100 Days" report and her preliminary budget proposals. The meeting will take place at 6:00 pm at 26 Court Street, 4th floor next Wednesday, January 30th. It is recommended to arrive very early, as it is likely to be crowded.
*I heard from Thalia Theodore today in regard to a question of ownership of materials requested on Donors Choose. She forwarded this link, which gives more information: http://www.donorschoose.org/help/teacher_faq.html?q=205&zone=0
*Don't forget to start working on the Xerox Project!

Next Meeting: January 23

B-TAN will be meeting on Wednesday, January 23rd from 5:15 - 6:30 pm at the Boston Plan for Excellence offices located at 6 Beacon Street, #615. Dinner will be served. Make sure you have RSVPed via email to mcfenwick@gmail.com.

Agenda:

• Welcome
• Goal-Setting Activity
• Introduction to "The Xerox Project"
• Guest: Thalia Theodore, North East Deputy Director of Donors Choose
• check out their site: donorschoose.org
  
• Schedule of meetings through May 2008