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AFFORDABLE INTERNET SERVICE FROM COMCAST

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Comcast offers internet service at a price of $9.95 per month for families with at least one child enrolled in a Boston Public School.  There are no setup or equipment rental fees, and you have an opportunity to purchase either a desktop computer or laptop for $150 at the time of sign up. Comcast even includes free computer training to help you get the most out of your investment.  

In an effort to make this program even more accessible, Comcast is forgiving any past debts that are over a year old. Check out www.internetessentials.com for more information or to sign up. You can also call 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) to sign up.

fresh fruits and vegetables

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Fair Foods is selling $2.00 bags of delicious fruits & vegetables at the:
First Parish Church, 10 Parish St every Friday, 3-4:30PM.   Additional times and locations can also be found by clicking here.

5 to 7 vegetables and/or fruit each time, at least 10 lbs. of fresh, healthy food in each bag! Purchase as many bags as you’d like, no I.D. required.  All are welcome!  Sponsored by Fair Foods, (617) 288-6185, www.fairfoods.org

parent resources

BPS Parents (www.bpsfamilies.org)
Boston Central (http://www.bostoncentral.com/)
Boston Public Schools (www.bostonpublicschools.org)
Reading is Fundamental (www.rif.org)
Boston Public Library (www.bpl.org)
Museum of Science (www.mos.org)
Children’s Museum (www.bostonkids.org)
Museum of African American History (www.afroammuseum.org)
Franklin Park Zoo (www.zoonewengland.org)
Federation for Children with Special Needs (www.fcsn.org)
Vietnamese-American Civic Association (www.vacaboston.org)
UNIDO Cape Verdean Community (www.cvc-unido.org)
Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester (www.bgcdorchester.org)
Boston Parents Paper (bostonparentspaper.com)
Boston Central (bostoncentral.com)
Khan Academy (www.khanacademy.org )
Girl STEM  (www.girlstart.org ) 
Mass Resources (http://www.massresources.org/)
PBS Kids  ( www.scigirls.org )
Family Nurturing Center (www.familynurturing.org)

free family gym

Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures is pleased to announce that Family Gym will be starting up again on Feb 6, 2016 for the Spring 2016 season!  Family Gym is a free, weekly play program for families with children ages 3-8.  Drop in, no pre-registration necessary.  The closest site to the Mather is the Holland Community Center in Dorchester. Click here for details or watch this video.

family events

Looking for something fun and possibly free to do with your family?  Please be sure to check out the Partners page for upcoming events and activities. Click here.
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MATHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL  |  1 PARISH STREET, DORCHESTER, MA 02122  |  617.635.8757  
Photos used under Creative Commons from Dawn Endico, bengrey
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Faculty
    • Hours and Calendar
    • History
    • The Mather Way
    • Uniform Policy
    • Partners
    • Programs/Events
    • Enrichment
    • Events
  • Parents
    • Parent Information
    • How Parents Can Help
    • Student Information System
    • Parent Council >
      • Monthly MPC Meetings 2016-2017
      • Monthly MPC Meetings 2014-2015
      • Monthly MPC Meetings 2013-2014
    • Parent Resources
  • Students
  • Get Involved
    • How You Can Help
    • Invest in Mather
    • Alumni
  • Library