Waltham Teacher Receives Award

Jeanne M. Lenza was named 2013 Massachusetts History Teacher of the Year

A Waltham teacher was named the 2013 Massachusetts History of Teacher during a ceremony Thursday. Jeanne M. Lenza, a 5th grade history teacher at the Thomas R. Plympton School in Waltham, received the honor as part of larger group of teachers who received honors. Lenza joined the school in 2007 as a third grade teacher. In 2009, she began teaching 5th grade. She received the award during a ceremony at the Museum of Science in Boston. “I thank these honorees for their deep commitment to preparing our students for success as responsible, productive citizens and as leaders within their communities,” Gov. Deval Patrick said in a statement. “Their dedication to teaching is an inspiration to us all.  They understand the stake we have in the next…

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Five Things, April 25: Early Release For Schools

See what is happening today in Waltham.

A Zumba class will be held at 9 a.m. Today is an early release day for the Waltham Public Schools. The students will be released at 12:30 p.m. The Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation is hosting a new exhibit. Stay up-to-date with Waltham news with our free daily newsletter. Want to teach your children how to make bread?

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Waltham School Choice Hearing to be Held Tonight

The hearing is held to decided wheter Waltham parents can send their students to another school district.

A public hearing to decide whether Waltham should participate in the School Choice program will be held at 7:30 p.m. tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Waltham High School. The program allows parents to send their children to schools outside of their community, according to the Massachsuestts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Web site. 

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5 Things: Church Service

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Today's weather forecast -- 57 degrees and sunny. The River Church will hold a worship service at 10 a.m. Stay up to date with Waltham news with our free daily newsletter. Got some school news? Post it on Waltham Patch! Waltham Public Schools return from April vacation tomorrow, Monday, April 22.

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How to Get Your School Announcements/Events/News on Waltham Patch

Here are several ways you can make sure your school news, announcements and events are highlighted on Waltham Patch.

1. Start a blog about your school team: Share events, announcements, issues and other news about your school. Discuss the students and teachers.  2. Submit pictures and video of your school and students to our gallery: Snap an awesome photo at the school event? Submit it to our community photo gallery. 3. Announce your school awards, fundraisers, highlights, and more:  Have an upcoming fundraiser or award show? Let the community know. Be sure to add a photo if you want your announcement featured on the home page! 4. Place events, such as fundraisers, special competitions, etc., on the calendar: Want to get more people at your school event? Be sure to let everyone know where and when your it is taking place by posting it on our free event …

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Waltham Educator to Sing National Anthem at Red Sox Game

Denise Gauvin, a veteran Waltham educator, plans to fulfill her lifelong dream soon by singing the National Anthem at Fenway Park.

Denise Gauvin will soon be able to cross one item off of her bucket list -- singing the National Anthem at a Boston Red Sox game. “It happened so fast, I can't quite wrap my mind around it,” Gauvin, a veteran special education teaching assistant at the Thomas R. Plympton Elementary School told Waltham Patch. “I'm walking on a cloud.” Gauvin is scheduled to sing the National Anthem at the start of the Wednesday, April 10 Red Sox game at Fenway Park, Gauvin said. However, there is no guarantee that her performance will be televised, she said. The Sox will play the Baltimore Orioles and the game will be televised on the New England Sports Network (NESN). The game begins at 7:10 p.m. Gauvin said she has always dreamed of singing the anthem at …

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New Principal Chosen for Waltham Elementary School

The new principal will be the school's third in two calendar years.

A new principal has been chosen to lead Henry Whittemore Elementary School. The Waltham Public Schools district has hired Ross Mulkerin to lead the Whittemore school, according to Superintendent Susan Nicholson. Mulkerin current serves as the assistant director of special services for the Binghamton City School District in New York, Nicholson said. Mulkerin will become the third principal of the Whittemore school in two calendar years. He will replace former principal Sara Lane, who abruptly left her post in January after less than year on the job. Prior to Lane’s departure, former principal Deborah Butts suddenly left her post saying the school needed a “change of leadership.” Mulkerin will start in Waltham sometime over the summer, …

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Five Things, March 28: Kindergarten Info

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Today's weather forecast -- 48 degrees and snow. The Hovey Players will perform "The Woodsman." Shopper's Cafe will host a pub quiz event at 8 p.m. The Northeast Elementary School will host a kindergarten information night at 6:30 p.m.  Should the fine for littering be increased in Waltham?

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Date Set for Waltham Schools Budget Hearing

The Waltham School Committee is starting the fiscal 2014 budget process.

The public hearing for the fiscal 2014 Waltham Public Schools budget will be held on Wednesday, April 3, according to a notice from the school district. The hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Waltham High School. 

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