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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.

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.

Newton Country Day School – Newton, MA

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Watch for Y3K Tutor In Your Home’s support this year of the Newton Country Day School of Newton, MA’s Annual Tres Bien Auction. Our ongoing commitment makes it possible to provide support for financial aid, endowment, faculty development, and day-to-day operating expenses. The students of Newton Country Day School of Newton, MA’s are the direct beneficiaries of our donation and your auction bids.

NHS Friends of Music – Needham, MA

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Budget cuts are felt throughout the Needham, MA school system, but they especially affect music programs. NHS Friends of Music strives to inspire students’ passion for music and to help maintain the excellence of the Needham High School music programs. Through Y3K Tutor In Your Home’s generous WinterFest Silent Auction donation and your support, Needham High School students can receive educational grants, travel assistance to music program opportunities and funds for uniforms. When attending the NHS Friends of Music’s WinterFest Silent Auction on December 2, 2011 located at Needham High School, remember to look for our donation.

Weston Education Enrichment Fund Committee’s (WEEFC) Time in New England – Weston MA

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The Weston Education Enrichment Fund Committee’s (WEEFC) Autumn Fundraiser will be happening this year on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 6:00 pm. This year’s Autumn Auction and Dinner Dance will be held at the Rivers School in Weston, MA. The theme of this year’s auction is “Time in New England”. The evening features silent and live auction items including stays in luxurious resorts, fabulous meals, vacation packages, sports tickets and many other unique opportunities. Watch for our generous auction donation as well as we always do our best to give back to the Weston, MA community.

Needham High School Craft Fair

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The 30th annual Needham High School Craft Fair will take place on Saturday, October 29, 2011. Y3K Tutor In Your Home is proud to donate to their Silent Auction and give back to the good people of Needham, MA. The Silent Auction raises money for curriculum enhancement programs at Needham High School. We are very grateful for the support from the Needham community over the years and want to say thanks by donating to this worthy cause.

Possible Cause of ADHD: Bisphenol-A

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Kids toys and bottles containing bisphenol-A may be linked to health problems. According to some studies, bisphenol-A exposure even at low doses may be connected with ADHD, brain damage, altered immune system, obesity, breast cancer and prostate cancer. Bisphenol-A in children’s items is enough of a concern that legislation has been filed in Massachusetts to ban the manufacture or sale childcare articles with this chemical.

Lincoln School Pumpkinfest – Brookline, MA

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Y3K Tutor In Your Home has generously donated to the Pumpkinfest Silent Auction this year. Proceeds from our donation and the event support school-wide enrichment programs. We hope that our donation and your attendance makes this year’s Lincoln School Pumpkinfest one of the most successful Pumpkinfests ever!

First held in 1990, this marks their 21st annual event. Always a family celebration, the Pumpkinfest is the Lincoln School PTO’s major source of fundraising. Whether the day is sunny or not, the fest will go on and have lots in store for the whole family. The Lincoln School Pumpkinfest in Brookline, MA will be Sunday, October 16th from 12 Noon – 4 PM! The event will be held at 19 Kennard Road, Brookline, MA, 02445.

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