A Note From Edith

The Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is offering a free parent workshop titled Marijuana Prevention: Understanding Risks, Building Resilience on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 6:00pm- 7:00pm. Please see below for more information on the workshop and to register:

Marijuana Prevention: Understanding Risks, Building Resilience

This presentation is designed to educate parents on the risks and consequences associated with marijuana use, particularly during adolescence. Through a combination of current research, real-life stories, and interactive discussion, participants will explore the effects of marijuana on the brain, academic performance, mental health, and decision-making. The presentation also addresses myths and misconceptions, peer pressure, and the impact of legalization on youth. Students will gain practical strategies for making healthy choices, resisting pressure, and supporting friends who may be struggling. Empowering and age-appropriate, this session encourages critical thinking and personal responsibility while promoting a drug-free lifestyle.

About the Speaker

Cory Mashburn, M.Ed., has over 20 years expertise in the field of prevention services and more than 25 years’ experience working with youth and people with disabilities. He has overseen the planning and implementation of prevention programs within communities and schools in the New England Region, including substance use and abuse, bullying, cyber safety, and human rights. In addition, Cory has developed multiple health and wellness curricula in schools across the state of Massachusetts. He holds master’s degrees in educational leadership, project management and criminal justice, in addition to his bachelor’s degree in recreational management. As the father of two young children, he understands the importance of equipping youth, their parents, and their communities with the knowledge and skills to enable young people to become the best version of themselves.

Click here to register for the MPY parent workshop, Marijuana Prevention: Understanding Risks, Building Resilience, on October 22, 2025 from 6:00pm- 7:00pm.

Cartwheel is offering a free yearlong webinar series designed to support student and family wellness and mental health. Each session features speakers sharing practical strategies on topics like anxiety, ADHD, healthy relationships, and more.

Please see the attached flyer for more information and to register for any of the webinars.

Our literacy team is thrilled to welcome author and former middle school English teacher and librarian Ryan Tahmaseb to Baker School on Friday, November 7! Ryan is the author of Rostam’s Picture-Day Pusteen, a heartwarming picture book, and an upcoming intermediate novel inspired by Persian mythology.

The Brookline Teen Center is launching a brand new program just for 4th and 5th graders! The program will run on Thursdays until November 13th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the Brookline Teen Center.

Students will enjoy healthy snacks, receive homework help from trained high school junior and senior mentors, and take part in engaging enrichment activities like STEM, art, music, cooking, and sports. The program is designed to provide a safe, supportive, and fun environment that combines academics, mentorship, and enrichment.

Program Fee: $180
Register here: Sign Up Link

Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up soon! Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Brookline Thrives is back at Baker! Thrives is a free weekend food program for any and all school families who may benefit from additional food options for their children over the weekend. No qualification is necessary.

Important information about Thrives bags

• Each bag contains two breakfast items, two lunch items, milk, fruit and snacks.

• Everything is shelf-stable, single-serve portions. Nothing needs to be refrigerated.

• Thrives can also accommodate most major food allergies and dietary restrictions, including vegetarian and Kosher.

• Families may take bags for ALL children in their household, even if they attend different schools or are too young for school.

• Families can start and stop receiving Thrives bags any time during the school year.

Choose to have Thrives bags delivered to your student at school OR pick up bags in person on Fridays.

• If you want Thrives bags delivered to your student at school, you must register. Registrations from the previous school year do not carry over. Click here to register online or get a paper form from the Main Office.

• If you prefer to pick up bags in person on Friday afternoons the location is 226 High Street, Community Room (map) from 5:00pm- 6:00pm

Morning Arrival

• Students can enter the building starting at 7:55am, with classes beginning at 8:00am. If arriving late, please proceed to the Main Entrance for late check-in.

• Be sure to adhere to grade level and waiting area protocols. Please review the attached Edith C. Baker School Entrance Map, if needed. There are designated entrances and waiting areas based on grade-levels and classrooms.

• If you are dropping off your child(ren) in the front loop, please remember to pull all the way through the front loop before letting your child(ren) out of your vehicle. Be sure to have your child(ren) exit your vehicle on the right-hand side of your vehicle. Stay aware of your surroundings and pay attention to the Baker School personnel directing driveway traffic each morning.

• Breakfast is served in the Edith C. Baker School cafeteria every morning before the start of school beginning at 7:30am. Students having breakfast are to meet at the Main Entrance door between 7:30am and 7:45am and will be brought to the cafeteria. Students arriving after 7:45am must wait outside at their grade level or classroom waiting area. Please review the attached Edith C. Baker School Entrance Map, if needed.

Afternoon Dismissal

• All students are dismissed at 2:30pm on Mondays through Thursdays and at 1:40pm on Fridays. Students may only remain in the building after dismissal if they are participating in a supervised after-school activity.

• Students will be dismissed from the same location used during morning arrival. Please review the attached Edith C. Baker School Entrance Map, if needed. There are designated entrances and waiting areas based on grade levels and classrooms. Students in kindergarten and grade 1 must be dismissed to an adult caregiver.

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