Thank you!
Thank you to all that helped get our Bylaws passed! It was amazing to see the wonderful support.
WE DID IT!
Annual Meeting Agenda
5:30-6:00 p.m. — Greet parents and grab dinner
6:00-6:15 p.m.–Update LEAP Bylaws If at least 30 members are present, Sharon Lincoln to provide overview of resolution to update bylaws and conduct vote (Sharon, Laura)
6:15-6:45–Results of parent survey (DeAnna and Mia)
6:45-7:00 p.m.– Other business
– The board is looking for at least one new member for next year
– Election of 2015-2016 board will take place at June board meeting
– Proposed 2015-2016 budget will be presented at June board meeting
– Facilities and programming update to take place at June board meeting
7:00-Meeting to close
Dear LEAP parents:
We’re writing to ask that you attend the LEAP annual meeting, which will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20 in Pod C (the LEAP pod).
The annual meeting is typically attended by a handful of parents, but this year is different and we need at least 30 parents to attend. In addition to asking for your attendance at the meeting, we will distribute a paper ballot that will allow you to vote on a few matters.
We’ll make the meeting as efficient as possible and are scheduling it to begin at pick-up time, when many parents will already be at LEAP. Free childcare will be available during the meeting. The voting matters will be the first item on the agenda at the meeting, so if you are only able to be present for that portion of the meeting, you will be able to vote and leave relatively quickly.
The LEAP Board of Directors and LEAP staff request your participation in this special meeting because after more than 30 years, we are updating LEAP’s Articles of Organization and Bylaws–the documents that describe LEAP to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and govern the way the program operates. The Board has worked with outside legal counsel to ensure that the proposed amendments reflect current best practices in nonprofit governance.
The edits that we propose to these documents will be distributed to you via email. If you would also like paper copies for review, please let us know.
You may turn in your proxy votes to Katie or Chris beginning on Thursday, May 14. You can also bring them to the annual meeting.
If you have any questions about why we suggest updating the Articles of Organization or Bylaws, please get in touch with Katie, Chris or any member of the board.
Thank you for supporting LEAP. We look forward to seeing you on May 20.
Sincerely,
The LEAP Board
GUEST SPEAKER!
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER!!
Gus Muench is a Data Scientist with the American Astronomical Society. He will be sharing two computer programs with the LEAP kids about how to visualize and explore astronomy data on the web. The first is the WorldWide Telescope (WWT) computer program from Microsoft Research, which is a stunningly beautiful and freely available tool offering immersive views of the sky and multimedia links to interactive descriptions and explanations of millions of celestial objects. The kids will also learn how astronomers make “color” images of space by working with a Pencil Code script that lets them remix existing images or build their own images from individual black and white images from different observatories.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Field Trip!
K-2nd grade- Boston Common Fun! We will ride the Carousel, the Swan boats and play games on the common
3rd-4th grade- Museum of African American History
5th-8th grade-Black Heritage Trail walk
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE ATTENDING
ESTIMATED TIME OF RETURN IS AT 5PM.
April Field Trip!
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Field Trip!
K-2nd grade- Boston Common Fun! We will ride the Carousel, the Swan boats and play games on the common
3rd-4th grade- Museum of African American History
5th-8th grade-Black Heritage Trail walk
VACA-PLAYDAYS!
REGISTER ONLINE and download all requIred forms at: http://www.lIncolnrec.com
Questions? Call Katie at LEAP (781) 259-0615 or visit http://www.lincolnleap@wordpress.com for more information
VACA-PLAYDAYS is sponsored by the Lincoln Parks & Recreation Department in partnership with LEAP.
What are YOU doing for April Vacation? Sign up NOW for VACA-PLAYDAYS!
(You do NOT need to be a registered LEAPer to participate in VACA-PLAYDAYS.)
SIgn up for 1, 2, 3 or 4 days !
WHO?
Kids in grades K-5 who want to get out of the house and have a great time with friends in a relaxed, fun-filled environment!
WHEN?
Tuesday – Friday
4/21 – 4/24 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
WHERE?
LEAP building Pod C Hartwell Complex
Einstein Workshop Class
Introduction t0 3D Modeling for Young Creators
Grades 3-5
Class meets on Saturdays
Pre-requesites: Completion of our “Intro to 3D Modeling for Young Creators” course is required.
If you still can’t get enough 3D design, this class is for you! Students will continue to learn about 3D modeling by working on their own projects under instructor guidance.
Price is $150 for a 6 week class.Einstein Workshop
Evening of STEM family fun!
March 18, 2015 6-8pm, dinner provided
You are invited to an evening of STEM family fun!
What do engineers do? They solve problems! Join us for an evening of problem solving as we transform LEAPers into little engineers who come up with innovative ideas to a variety of design challenges. We will review the engineering design process (no prior knowledge is necessary!) and use everyday materials to solve problems in books as well as other simple challenges. Bring your creativity and curiosity, everything else will be provided. The evening will be facilitated by Mia Dubosarsky Katz.
In addition to being Noa’s mom, Mia is a long‐ time science and STEM educator. She develops and facilitates STEM workshops for educators at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and in schools around the country.
Dear Parents,
We are lucky to have been invited to the West End House Boys and Girls Club in Allston, Ma, this Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Grades 3rd-8th are invited to participate in all their club has to offer, including: Swimming, Rec activities and Art Projects. We will leave LEAP at 1:30pm to arrive in Allston by 2pm. We will depart the club by 4pm to be back at LEAP by 4:30.
There are 20 spaces available, please let us know if your child would like to attend.
Application/waiver is attached.
Saturday is the Winter Carnival, LEAP will be sponsoring a magic show with Abracadabra Productions!
Check him out at: http://www.abracadabraprod.com …We hope to see you there! 11am-12 in the B pod.
LEAP :: Lincoln Extended-day Activities Program 