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Needham MA Tutoring – Availability

August 15, 2012 By Y3K

Now is the best time to schedule Y3K Tutor In Your Home tutoring for the upcoming school year. Tutoring times in Needham, MA tend to get taken quickly. Reserve your time ASAP before all of the best Needham tutoring times are claimed.

Antifreeze Poisoning Legislation

August 11, 2012 By Y3K

In Massachusetts there is legislation to close the antifreeze poisoning loophole. S.88 An Act Relative to Anti-freeze and Engine Coolant, which would require the addition of a bittering agent to wholesale containers of engine coolant or anti-freeze, which were exempted in the law that passed during the last legislative session. This would expand the current antifreeze law to prevent poisonings of children and animals. On June 12, 2012, S.88 passed the Senate unanimously and is awaiting a final vote in the House. Find out what the laws are in your area and speak to your representatives and let them know that you want to put an end to child and animal antifreeze poisoning deaths.

Antifreeze Poisoning in Massachusetts

August 8, 2012 By Y3K

As of 2011, Massachusetts law requires the addition of a bittering agent to retail containers of antifreeze to deter ingestion and poisonings of children and animals. However, many people get their cars serviced at garages, which use wholesale containers of antifreeze that are not treated with a bittering agent. Leaks of untreated antifreeze still result in poisonings. In MA legislation has been filed that would require that wholesale containers, such as those used at automotive service stations, also contain a bittering agent to prevent ingestion. Find out what your state requires and speak to your representatives about a national law.

Solution to the Antifreeze Death Problem

August 4, 2012 By Y3K

One solution to the antifreeze death problem is to require all antifreeze manufacturers to add in a non-toxic bittering agent that makes it taste awful. This will save countless lives of children and pets. Many states, and even some cities, are considering legislation requiring the addition of the bitterent denatonium benzoate to antifreeze. This would make the antifreeze virtually impossible for a child or animal to be poisoned by the usually sweet-tasting liquid. Find out if this is required where you live.

Controversial School Fundraising: Needham, MA

June 12, 2012 By Y3K

As some schools consider soliciting private individuals and companies to purchase naming rights, others would rather make do without. Needham Public Schools in Needham, MA do not allow sizeable grants or gifts unless there are no strings attached. This means that Needham will not permit large private donations in exchange for naming rights. In addition Needham Public Schools has a policy to not allow private donations that in their opinion would differently advantage a particular school or group within the schools. They will not accept private funds if the money is to be for a “pet project” of the donor because they believe that can lead to inequity among the schools and student population.

Another reason why Needham Public Schools do not involve themselves with receiving donations in exchange for naming rights is that they want sustainable funding. Needham believes that even though a corporation may support the school system with donations for a period of time, this money would not be available forever. If the Needham Public Schools becomes dependent on private money to fund particular programs or teachers, these programs would face rapid elimination if the private money were removed.

What do you think about school systems like Needham, MA that refuse large sums of money in exchange for naming rights? Send us an email and let us know.

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

May 14, 2012 By Y3K

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

May 10, 2012 By Y3K

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

April 28, 2012 By Y3K

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.

A Girl Thing – Broadmeadow PTC Needham, MA

March 14, 2012 By Y3K

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.