Five Things You Need to Know Today: February 9

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. Superintendent Looking for Parent Input for Stoughton High Principal Search

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marguerite Rizzi will be conducting a wide search for a new principal at , a process that will include a parent perspective.

The focus group will help to identify what parents are looking for in the new SHS Principal, prior to the paper screening and interview process.  

There are two sessions, as follows:

Date: Thursday, February 9, 2012

• Session 1: 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.

• Session 2: 7:30 – 8:45 p.m.

Location: Stoughton High School Media Center or A307

Any interested parent should contact Mrs. Mary Shea at (781) 344-4000 x 1276 to reserve a seat.

2. Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton

Stoughton resident  continues her effort to  in Stoughton, personally picking up donations for the food pantries every Thursday.

Here's a note from Peg: "I pick up non perishable food and also household items every Thursday, anywhere in Stoughton and deliver them to the food pantry. Please tell your friends and neighbors. One item, one bag or several, and I will pick them up every Thursday."

"The winter months are upon us and they are especially tough months for the folks who shop at the pantries," Carbone continued. "Heating bills make buying good nourishing food difficult or impossible."

Haven't called to arrange a pickup? It's not too late. Call Peg at 508-889-1385 or send an email to peg.carbone@comcast.net.

3. Job Search Workshop at the Library

Employment Specialist Gary Gekow returns to the in January to lead five (free) .

Space is limited. Please sign up at the library or call 781-344-2711.

The final class is Thursday, February 9, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and deals with managing job search stress.

4. Converse with a Nurse

Every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at on the 2nd Floor, meet Stoughton Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) nurses and ask health-related questions and discuss your concerns.

5. Looking Ahead: Ooch's Family Experience! 

Celebrate your family through laughter, music, magic, and more!  uses his quirky humor and trusty yo-yo to entertain and inspire creative communication skills.

Invent your unique family handshake, reveal your superpowers and embrace everyday challenges! All ages welcome; best for ages 5 and above.

Ooch's Family Experience will take place Saturday, February 11 at 7 p.m. at . Tickets are $10. Sales benefit the .

Visit www.daweschoolpto.org or call 781-344-7007 x 1 to pre-order tickets.