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Common Core State Standards Initiative

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The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a set of standards for kindergarten through 12th grade in the subjects of English and math that the states voluntarily adopt. 45 states including Massachusetts have signed on. The standards are designed to ensure that students graduating from high school are prepared to enter college or the workforce. They claim that the standards are “ . . . clear and concise to ensure that parents, teachers, and students have a clear understanding of the expectations in reading, writing, speaking and listening, language and mathematics in school.” It remains to be seen if this is in fact true. Tomorrow we will take a closer look at some of the changes coming soon.

Dancing with the Needham Stars

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Dancing with the Needham Stars is coming up this Saturday. Once again Y3K Tutor In Your Home is supporting yet another great fundraiser. Look for our tutoring and test prep services at their auction. Your bids will go to support two Needham, MA charities: Own Your Peace and Circle of Hope.

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Hillside School Tutoring – Needham, MA

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The Hillside PTC runs an annual Spring Calendar Raffle where all donations are raffled to raise much needed money to pay for enrichment activities that benefit the Hillside School children. Hopefully you will be the lucky winner of the Y3K Tutor In Your Home tutoring and test prep donation or another fine prize. Be sure to buy a raffle ticket and join with Y3K Tutor In Your Home as we strive to help the Hillside Elementary School of Needham, MA.

Needham Historical Society – Chocolate & Champagne

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The Needham Historical Society will have a silent auction as a part of their Chocolate & Champagne event. Y3K Tutor In Your Home is proud to step forward and donate our tutoring and test prep services for this great organization. Funds raised through this event help to support Needham Historical Society events, lectures, exhibits and school programs. Since 1915, the Needham Historical Society has celebrated the history of Needham and the accomplishments of its residents. Through exhibits, programs, publications and outreach to the schools and community groups, the Needham Historical Society is committed to preserving and sharing this unique legacy. We hope you enjoy an evening of delicious treats and help support Needham’s town museum with your Y3K Tutor In Your Home auction bid.

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MCAS Testing Schedule 2013 Needham MA

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For help passing any of the MCAS tests, call Y3K Tutor In Your Home today! Our Needham tutoring and test prep services have helped many Needham students receive high scores on these tests. Each of our students have enjoyed the excitement of attaining Advanced or Proficient scores on their MCAS tests.

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Needham, MA MCAS Testing Schedule 2013

The MCAS tests for Needham High School students in Needham, MA will administered on the following dates:

Biology Session 1 – February 4, 2013

Biology Session 2 – February 5, 2013

English (ELA) Composition Sessions A & B – March 19, 2013

English (ELA) Reading Comprehension Sessions 1 & 2 – March 21, 2013

English (ELA) Reading Comprehension Session 3 – March 22, 2013

Math Session 1 – May 13, 2013

Math Session 2 – May 14, 2013

Science and Technology/Engineering (STE) Session 1 – June 4, 2013

Science and Technology/Engineering (STE) Session 2 – June 5, 2013

MCAS Retests (for Needham High School students that have previously received Needs Improvement/Failing scores)

English (ELA) Composition Sessions A & B – February 27, 2013

English (ELA) Reading Comprehension Sessions 1 & 2 – February 28, 2013

English (ELA) Reading Comprehension Session 3 – March 1, 2013

Math Session 1 – March 4, 2013

Math Session 2 – March 5, 2013

Vaccinations Still Necessary?

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Vaccination Myth: “Serious diseases like polio have already been eradicated, so there is no need to vaccinate against them.”

While many diseases have been wiped out for the most part in the United States of America, they have not been eradicated around the world. That means you could still be at risk if you go abroad or come into contact with an infected person from overseas. In fact the increase in non-vaccinated immigrants that enter America and the increase in formerly eradicated diseases is not a coincidence. If your kids are not vaccinated, there is a good chance that they could become exposed to some major diseases and suffer like so many people did years ago.

Trick To Lower College Costs

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Parents worry about the price college for their children. College costs have been growing at about three times the rate of inflation and are projected to continue to do so in the future. There is however a cost saving method that some college students choose to do. They decide to attend a community college for two years and then transfer to a four-year school. In Massachusetts for example, all public community college credits transfer over to state universities. They can then get a four-year bachelor’s degree for almost half the cost. This is a significant savings.

Inhalants, Huffing, Drugs & Teens

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Alcohol, marijuana, and opiates are often drugs that teens turn to in high school. Some are now choosing to inhale toxic household products they can easily obtain such as computer air dusters, gasoline, butane, Freon, paint thinner, glues, whipped cream, and anything else in an aerosol can. This is called “huffing”. Some youths first use inhalants when they are around 11 or 12. For some, it is the first or second drug kids try (even before alcohol or cigarettes). About 2.6 million children ages 12 to 17 uses an inhalant each year to get high.

Huffing occurs when sprays are put into a plastic bag and inhaled, a rag or sock is soaked in the chemical and then the vapors are inhaled, or vapors are inhaled directly out of the container. The fumes end up cutting off oxygen to the brain, producing a high. Lack of oxygen and cardiac arrest are the leading causes of sudden death from huffing.

In a 2011 study, 11% of US teens said they had used inhalants in their lifetime. In Massachusetts 5% of high school students reported using inhalants in the past 30 days. This method of drug use is a problem because these chemicals are readily available in homes and stores and are not illegal to sell or possess.

Natick, MA Y3K Tutor In Your Home 10th Annual Collection Drive

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Check your Natick Bulletin & Tab newspaper over the next several weeks for information on Y3K Tutor In Your Home’s 10th Annual Animal Rescue League of Boston Collection Drive. Items collected will be delivered to their Dedham, MA shelter for abused and abandon animals waiting for adoption.

You can schedule a Natick pick-up or find out about our drop-off locations conveniently located in Needham and Natick. For questions or to set up an appointment call (781) 492-8700 or log on to www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com or www.NatickTutor.com.

Sudbury, MA Y3K Tutor In Your Home 10th Annual Collection Drive

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Check your Sudbury Town Crier newspaper over the next several weeks for information on Y3K Tutor In Your Home’s 10th Annual Animal Rescue League of Boston Collection Drive. Items collected will be delivered to their Dedham, MA shelter for abused and abandon animals waiting for adoption.

You can schedule a Sudbury pick-up or find out about our drop-off locations conveniently located in Needham and Natick. For questions or to set up an appointment call (781) 492-8700 or log on to www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com or www.SudburyTutor.com.

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