Miguel Gómez-Ibáñez, President of the North Bennet Street School, presented to the Eliot School Family Council this week regarding a likely NBSS bid for the North St. buildings as part of a building swap. He asked for the support of the Eliot parents based on his proposal’s potential for expanding the Eliot K-8 school into Read More…
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Menino Pledges New School Assignment Process in “State of the City”
Mayor Thomas M. Menino used his annual “State of the City” address to focus on the city’s schools. In particular, the Mayor promised major changes in the school assignment process within the next year. Finishing the Job on School Assignment Mayor Menino also discussed the building of school communities, pledging that one year from now, Read More…
Has the Finance Commission Reconsidered Its Position on Eliot School Move to North Street?
Despite a 2010 letter imploring the City of Boston to sell the vacant buildings on North Street to the highest bidder, the Boston Business Journal is reporting that the Boston Finance Commission has reconsidered its position. The report comes from an interview by the BBJ’s Thomas Grillo with FinCom’s Executive Director, Matt Cahill. “The city Read More…
Eliot School Family Council Fundraiser at Vinoteca di Monica – Tickets Available For January 25, 2012
An Evening for Education to Support the Eliot School Please join the community in supporting The Eliot School’s continued success to be the BEST public school in Boston. On Wednesday, January 25th at 6:30 pm, the Mendoza Family of Monica’s Restaurant is hosting a special four course wine pairing dinner at Vinoteca di Monica to benefit the school. The Read More…
Persuasive Reviews of Pizzeria Regina From the Eliot School’s 3rd Grade
Who knows pizza better than anyone? Kids, of course. Let the experts in the 3rd grade class at the Eliot School convince you that the North End’s Pizzeria Regina is the best. In case you missed the previous posts, catch up on the first and second set of writings by the class.
Finance Comm. Investigating School Plan; North St. Buildings Not Considered To Expand Eliot
The Boston Finance Commission (FinComm) met last night and said they are moving forward with an investigation of the recently announced Boston Public School (BPS) relocation plans. City Councilor Mike Ross has been most vocal in opposing the move of Mission Hill K-8 School to Jamaica Plain, claiming the move will hurt the neighborhood and Read More…
North Street Buildings Formally Put Out To Bid
In a long-awaited move, the City of Boston has formally issued a request for proposal for two adjacent, vacant buildings in the North End near the Greenway on North and Richmond Streets. The buildings are now vacant but were last used as the city’s printing press and police station. The most likely interested parties are Read More…
Upcoming School Registrations & Open Houses for North End Area Schools
Boston Public Schools’ Round One registration for the next school year 2012-2013 is Jan. 3-Feb. 3. To learn more about the schools you and your child can choose from, visit the new discoverBPS.org. Your child must turn 4 by September 1st, 2012 in order to register for the public K1. There are limited K0 and Read More…
More Persuasive Writings on Neighborhood Places From the Eliot 3rd Graders
What a terrific response to the first set of “persuasive writings” by the 3rd graders at the North End’s Eliot School! Below, we scan and post three more. The kids visited Pizzeria Regina, Mike’s Pastry and Starbucks and wrote reviews of their experiences. (Click thumbnails to enlarge.)
North End’s Eliot School Family Council Receives $25,000 Donation
Local venture capital and private equity firm donates $25,000 to North End School Saturn Partners, a Boston based venture capital and private equity firm, donated $25,000 to the Eliot School Family Council in recognition of the dedication of the faculty and administration of the North End school. The donation will be used to provide faculty Read More…
Persuasive Reviews on Pizzeria Regina, Mike’s Pastry and Starbucks From The Eliot’s 3rd Graders
Can you be convinced by a third grader? You might be surprised. We recently receive a set a student reviews from Ms. McPartlin’s third grade “Persuasive Writing” project at the North End’s Eliot School. The kids visited Pizzeria Regina, Mike’s Pastry and Starbucks and wrote reviews of their experiences. Our friend, Becca, brought this to Read More…
Eliot School Expansion: Back to School Roundup
Back to school season has brought renewed attention to the lack of classroom and student space at the North End’s highly regarded public Eliot School. For the current school year, the Eliot on Charter St. is using three classrooms at the nearby North Bennet Street School. Still, parents continue to push city officials for a Read More…