Karen is taking a break. This column from January 2012 still has relevance three years later. New mayor, but same problem, and a new school in the North End and an expanded school in the North End is not enough for downtown families. Mayor Menino has once again focused on the schools, and we hope Read More…
C.A.S.IT. Inc. (Centro Attivita’ Scolastiche Italiane) in cooperation with the Eliot K-8 Innovation School and the Office of the Italian Consulate finished the first week of an Italian Immersion Summer Camp this Friday. Maria Gioconda Motta, President of C.A.S.IT. Inc., and Traci Walker Griffith, Principal of the Eliot are thrilled to host this innovative camp for Read More…
Boston Fire Department responded to North Bennet Street where smoke was visible but no flames, at least from the exterior. The vacant building is under construction for the expansion of the BPS Eliot K-8 Innovation School. Unconfirmed word from from the scene attributes the accident to a welding fire. Evidently they have removed much of the wood Read More…
Capital projects in the North End area have been announced as part of the City’s FY16 budget, recently approved by the Boston City Council and the Mayor. In the North End specifically, the following projects are in different phases within the Capital Plan process: New Projects included in the FY16 Plan: Christopher Columbus Park: $260,000 to address Read More…
Here is a photo of the day that I took of John Sullivan of Prince Postale. He helped immensely in securing and delivering something like 500 plants for Iova – parent of 2 kids at the Eliot K-8 Innovation school. One of the 4 kindergarten classrooms made this beautiful card for John. They got to plant Read More…
In order to support students’ positive reading habits as well as reinforce the life-long enjoyment found in books, Brooke East Boston Charter School and the Eliot K-8 Innovation School partnered together to host a joint book club on Thursday, June 4th. The evening event paired over 60 middle school students representing both schools with a cross-section Read More…
For years, 8th graders from the Eliot K-8 Innovation School have held their graduation ceremony at the Old North. In gratitude, Assistant Principal Lydia Torres asked if the students could help the church in any way. Bruce Brooksbank has been working all spring to rejuvenate the Old North Memorial Garden which literally took a hit Read More…
You’ve been sentenced to an evening of sumptuous food, drinks, music, and dancing and a live auction! Join the Eliot School Community June 19th at the Liberty Hotel. Proceeds from the Gala help support our extraordinary enrichment programs. Tickets are now available at www.biddingforgood.com/eliotgala! Early bird tickets are $75 until May 22nd or $100 after that. We are Read More…
Eliot Kinder 2 students taught by Ms. Florence Yee created a marvelous model of Boston. The class model has been selected to be part of the Our Boston exhibit at City Hall. Models will be on display in the mezzanine area from Thursday, April 23rd through Friday, May 1st. The students constructed an indoor playground because they wanted to Read More…
Please mark your calendars, and reserve your spot in the Eliot Fundraiser billiards tournament. The Boston Beer Works on Canal Street has generously donated their 2nd floor pool hall for the evening. Pool table time and snacks will be provided. Cash bar. Tickets are $200 per person or $400 for a team and entry fees Read More…
The Eliot K-8 Innovation School was featured on NBC News this week in anticipation of the Boston Teachers’ Union’s vote on expanding the school day by 40 minutes in grades K-8. Beginning last September, the Eliot School added one hour to the BPS’ typical six hour school day. The TV news report features scenes from the Eliot and Read More…
Eliot K-8 Innovation School’s fifth graders visited the District A-1 Boston Police station on Friday to say “thank you” on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. All students wore blue today in recognition of the hard work and effort law enforcement officers do every day. Photos courtesy of Boston Public Schools.