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A Sign of What’s to Come?

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Schools are opening up again to administer Advanced Placement exams for selected students according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  They put in place the following rules to allow them to have the testing administered in the school buildings, yet not infect everyone with COVID-19.

According to their plan, following rules are supposed to be observed:

  • No congregating outside school.
  • Ordered/staggered entrance and exit of students into and out of the building and classrooms.
  • No more than a total of 10 students and staff in any single classroom.
  • Adequate spacing of desks to ensure social distancing in each classroom.
  • Students must return home immediately following the test.

Are these safety rules a sign of what is to come in education?  When schools are re-opened for both students and staff, is this how schools will conducted?  It will be interesting to see what happens this coming September.

Franklin Elementary School Newton PTO Auction

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We donated again this year to the Franklin Elementary School PTO Auction to help the students of Newton, MA.  Look for the Y3K Tutor In Your Home tutoring and test preparation donation at the auction.  Our donation and your bids during a challenging year will make a difference.  The money we raise will expand technology, make purchases in both the library and classroom, help with the creative arts and sciences program, and enhance with field trips.

www.NewtonTutor.com

PARENTS AGREE: Y3K TUTOR IN YOUR HOME CHANGES LIVES #31

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Our Y3K Tutor In Your Home tutor has been terrific for my 7th grader with executive function and decoding issues. He met a boy frustrated about school, quickly established a great rapport and turned him into a boy with some confidence that he could meet the demands of 7th grade. It is an ongoing process.  Our tutor helps each week with organization of materials and assignments and working on homework where a little more explanation is needed.  He has been particularly helpful in helping with writing assignments, getting my son to think through the question, his argument and then really thoroughly explaining and supporting his arguments.  Before he was struggling to write 3 paragraphs, and now he is checking to make sure he has articulated every thought clearly.  Our tutor’s support each week reinforces the lessons and keeps my son on track and organized.  His grades have come up, but most importantly he is confident in himself as a student and is engaging more with teachers during the day.

 

Shannon A.

Bigelow Middle School Parent

Newton, MA

17th Annual Buddy Dog Humane Society Collection Drive Complete List

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Y3K Tutor In Your Home 17th Annual Buddy Dog Humane Society Collection Drive Complete List

Here is the complete list of items collected for the Y3K Tutor In Your Home 17th Annual Buddy Dog Humane Society Collection Drive.  There are three convenient drop-off locations.  Pick-ups are the first Saturday of each month.  Our collection drive is from November 1st to January 10th.  Call now!

Most Needed Items:

  • Martingale collars of all sizes

  • Bleach

  • Non-clumping, clay cat litter

  • Laundry detergent

  • Canned dog food (any brand or variety)

  • Plastic storage bins in medium and large sizes with lids!

  • Instinct Brand Rabbit Formula (Wet and Dry) Cat food

For the Cats and Kittens:

  • Canned cat food (any brand, but not the shredded variety)

  • Towels

  • Fishing pole toys

  • Small, rubber-bottom bath mats for cats who shred their newspaper (New or gently used)

  • Non-clumping, clay cat litter

For the Dogs and Puppies:

  • Special Diets:

    • ​Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Venison dog food

    • Hill’s K/D

    • Low-fat, low-calorie, or high-fiber

    • Hills Science Diet ID canned dog food and kibble!

  • Sturdy leashes, 6-foot and 8-foot

  • Toys (with no choking hazards such as beads)

  • Bully sticks, DentaStix, Greenies (no rawhides please)

  • Blankets, towels, sheets

  • Pill Pockets

  • Soft, chewy treats (soft Milkbones, BilJacs, Buddy Biscuits, etc.)

  • Canned dog food (any brand or variety)

For the Staff:

  • Office supplies: pens, duct tape, etc…especially wet erase markers!

  • Paper towels and tissues

  • First-aid items: band-aids, antibiotic ointment

  • Dish sponges, dish soap

  • Paw Safe ice melt (in the fall and winter)

  • Bug Spray (seasonal)

Gift Cards:

We can always use gift certificates from the following stores to purchase shelter supplies.

  • Staples, Target, Walmart

  • Ocean State Job Lot

  • Home Depot, Lowe’s

  • B.J’S Wholesale Club

  • Pet Edge

  • Petco

  • Amazon

Bowen Elementary School – Newton, MA

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Bowen Elementary School in Newton, MA will be having their Spring Fling and Raffle soon.  Y3K Tutor In Your Home provided them with tutoring and test preparation services as prizes for their fundraiser.  The Bowen Elementary School is one of the largest elementary schools in Newton.  Every year, the Parent-Teacher Organization provides services to families including: creative arts and sciences programs, community events, grants for innovative teaching projects, technology resources, books for the library, and providing resources directly into the classroom.  We are honored to help the Bowen Elementary School students by funding the PTO and allowing them to continue to provide these important services.

Underwood School Newton MA

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When browsing though the items in the Underwood School PTO auction, make sure to check out the Y3K Tutor In Your Home donation.  Your bids on our tutoring and test preparation services will help the families of Newton, Massachusetts raise money for many projects.  Some include purchasing new supplies, technology and enrichment programs.  Our donation and your bids will continue to make the Underwood Elementary School in Newton, MA a special place.

PARENTS AGREE: Y3K TUTOR IN YOUR HOME CHANGES LIVES #27

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Our 10-year-old daughters (identified as having executive function issues) have been working with Y3K Tutor In Your Home once a week for about six months and they are doing extremely well in school this year. In just a short time we have seen great strides made.  We found Y3K after interviewing many tutors and we went with them because our tutor seemed so passionate about educating kids and helping them to achieve.

Our tutor has a nice way about him and is very gifted in communicating with kids.  He highlights the positive in a student’s work and is supportive and encouraging on the areas that need work.  He is also receptive to parent input.  

I highly recommend Y3K Tutor In Your Home. Having this tutor work with our kids has been terrific.

 

Liz B.

Angier Elementary School Parent

Newton, MA

PARENTS AGREE: Y3K TUTOR IN YOUR HOME CHANGES LIVES #24

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Y3K Tutor In Your Home’s tutor has been a great help with my 15-year-old son.  He has established good rapport and is successful in helping my child get organized and follow through on his homework.  Highly recommended!

 

Martha H.

Newton South High School Parent

Newton, MA

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