MPS Virtual Backpack

This page is updated regularly with information sent by local organizations to MPS for the benefit of the MPS community. If you have opportunities or information to share with MPS families, students and staff, please email it to Stephanie O'Keefe at sokeefe@miltonps.org.

Materials posted are the responsibility of the organization posting and endorsement by the Milton Public Schools is not direct nor implied.

Kids Yoga Series | Spring 2025

Mondays | 4:15-5pm | Muscle & Flow

Session 1 (5 Weeks): March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Session 2 (6 Weeks): April 7, 14, 28 & May 5, 12, 19

Investment: $140 Session 1 | $168 Session 2 | $275 Sessions 1 & 2

What we’ll get up to:

• Yoga designed JUST for kids - this doesn’t look like an adult class (in the best way!)

• Fun poses, shapes, & flows to build strength, flexibility, focus, & feel-good energy

• Simple mindfulness tools, including deep belly breathing, mantras, and meditations

• Playful yoga games and mindful crafts

• Inclusive fun for ALL kids

• Recommended for ages 4-7yo

Check out the Dynamic Flyer here and you can find all info on the website here.

Second Annual St. Paddy’s Plunge Returns in Houghton’s Pond Park on March 15

The Milton Rotary Club would like to invite you to the second annual St. Paddy’s Plunge and be “Freezin’ for a Reason” on Saturday, March 15 at Houghton’s Pond Beach, Blue Hills Reservation at 840 Hillside Street, Milton, MA.

We are thrilled to announce the triumphant return of the Milton Rotary Club’s St. Paddy’s Plunge! The event will be held at Houghton’s Pond on March 15, with the plunge at 11 a.m. The Greater Boston Food Bank estimates that nearly 2 million Massachusetts residents are food insecure. Last year, we raised over $8,000 with the generous support of individuals and local businesses. The Plunge proceeds are split between two local non-profit organizations that support our local populations. The Milton Community Food Pantry provides vital food assistance to local families in need, operating on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blue Hills Methodist Church on Blue Hills Parkway. The Milton Rotary Foundation fosters the ideal of service to the community and funds Milton High School scholarships and youth programming. Brave souls with warm hearts will run, jump, and dive into the chilly waters of Houghton’s Pond on March 15 to raise funds to directly benefit the local Milton community. Registration begins at 10 a.m., with the Plunge at 11 a.m.

It’s easy to get involved - simply visit: https://givebutter.com/paddys_plunge_2025. From there you will be able to form a team, invite your family and friends to join, create your own personal plunge page, and send it out to your contacts – all with a few clicks of the mouse! #paddysplunge

For more information, please email, miltonrotary@gmail.com or call Walter White at (617)833-8528.

The Eustis Estate and Mandorla Music invite you to a series of intimate Sunday afternoon concerts in the mansion.

Feb. 23, 2025, 5:00-6:00 p.m; Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Ave., Milton

On February 23, we'll feature harpist Charles Overton and bassist & vocalist Devon Gates. Charles began studying harp at age 10. He performs in jazz, orchestral, chamber and world music settings, playing regularly with Shabaka, Trio Oko, Ganavya Doraiswamy, and others. Originally from Atlanta, Devon has earned recognition for her composition and songwriting, and has worked with top jazz artists such Terri Lyne Carrington, Linda May Han Oh, Vijay Iyer, Danilo Perez, and Esperanza Spalding.

Historic New England Member ticket price: $25; Non-members: $35

Ticket price includes admission to the museum and refreshments. Doors open at 4:00 and the concert will begin at 5:00. To purchase tickets, go to: https://my.historicnewengland.org/20292/wintersounds-feb

In the event of inclement weather, the concert may be postponed or cancelled.

The Milton Health Department has asked us to share this link to the Community Survey about the Opioid Settlement. All in Milton are invited to the participate in the survey.

Milton National Little League’s Spring Season registration is now open. MNLL offers levels for ages 4-12, including a Challenger Program. Please visit Milton National Little League at: www.miltonnational.com for more information and to register or scan the QR code. Registration closes 3/20/25.

Milton Youth Lacrosse Spring Travel Registration Is OPEN for grades 3-8. All levels are welcome! Register by January 24th: Milton Youth Spring Travel Registration

1st & 2nd Grade Girls Skills ONLY Program and Boys K-2 "Little Laxers" Registration Opens January 20th. Visit miltonlacrosse.org for more information.

Check out two great events below!

Spring Registration is now open for the 2025 Season!

Signups are available now through February 15th. Click HERE to register!

For more information on our program offerings, please visit us at www.miltonsoftball.com

The town of Milton is offering QPR training to all in the Milton community on February 25th from 7-9pm. QPR is a two-hour interactive workshop designed to teach people from all backgrounds about how to respond to teens experiencing a mental health crisis or struggling with suicidal thoughts. This class is for adults engaging with the teen population. Like CPR, QPR is designed to increase the chance of survival in the event of a crisis. This training will be offered in the future in both Haitian Creole and Mandarin. The link to register can be found here.

The Milton Public Library’s calendar of February programs for kids can be found below. Check out upcoming highlighted events during February:

• Thursday, February 6 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM: Pokemon Club, Ages 6-12 - Join Ms. Tory in the Story Hour Room for an hour of casual Pokemon play. Show off and trade cards, discuss your favorite Pokemon characters, or play a few rounds of the battle game with fellow fans! This program requires registration
• Thursday, February 13, All Day: DIY Valentines, Ages 3+ — Get ready for Valentine's Day with Ms. Tory in the Story Hour Room by creating your own Valentine's Day card! This program does not require registration.
• Tuesday, February 18 at 2:30 - 4:00 PM: Nintendo Switch Tournament, Ages 6-12 — Show off your Mario skills in the Story Hour Room for an hour of (friendly!) competitive gaming with our Nintendo Switch! This program does not require registration.
• Wednesday, February 19 at 2:30 - 3:30 PM: Graphic Novel Book Club, Grades 3-5 — Join Ms. Tory each month to discuss a pre-selected graphic novel or comic. Request a copy through the OCLN catalog, or pick up a reserved copy in the MPL Children's Room. This program requires registration.
• Saturday, February 22 at 2:30 - 3:30 PM: Cookbook Club for Kids!, Ages 6-12 - Ms. Tory invites you and a grownup to our new Cookbook Club for Kids! Each club meeting will feature a selected children's cookbook, and kids (with grownup help!) will prepare a tasty treat from the book to bring to the Story Hour Room and share. This program requires registration
• Thursday, February 27 at 4:00 PM: Afterschool Special, All Ages — A showing of your favorite family movie in the Story Hour Room! Bring your movie snack and a comfy blanket. We are showing: The Wild Robot. This program does not require registration.

Learn more and register today for one (or all!) of these programs through our Events Calendar. For more information about programs for kids, teens, and adults, please visit the MPL website.