5 Things You Need to Know Today: Oct. 21

1. The first district Parent Advisory Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, in the School Committee room at the . All district parents are invited. Superintendent Pope will discuss the new five-year strategic plan, Believe 2016. The plan is posted on the district website, for those would like to review the plan prior to the meeting.

2. The review committee at UMass recently selected the to receive a STREAM classroom award of 10 Artbotics kits. The review committee was very impressed by AMSA’s curriculum plans and the impact this will have on students. The award is listed on the STREAM and ARTbotics website, and at www.artbotics.org.

3. As you gear up for Halloween, don't forget to take the kids over to Rep. Steven Levy's house any and each weekend during the month of October. It is there he and his family are hosting a for the . Visit 61 O'Grady Rd. Friday though Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m. and get ready to be scared! …but don't forget the price of admission: nonperishables and other appropriate items for the food bank!

4. Main Street will be ground zero for the annual , giving youngsters an opportunity to show off their best costumes. The event will be held the evening of Friday, Oct. 28 with a time of trick or treating (4:30 to 5:30) and then the annual parade. 

5. Don't forget to check out the with Heidi Klum! The winner will get some very cool prizes and a bunch of cash will be donated to charity.

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