Five Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 29

1. GOVERNMENT: Board of Selectmen meeting

The Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. at . For the Board's agenda, click here.

2. CLASSES & LECTURES: What our kids want us to know ...

We all know how challenging and stressful it can be for students today: managing large amounts of homework, juggling after-school activities, dealing with peer pressures and societal or school tensions. So, how do we help our children navigate their way in a supportive, engaging way? How do we communicate with our kids to help them make good decisions, build upon their assets, and limit stress in their lives? How can we set them up for success in an engaging, supportive manner?

Stan Davis, a well-known expert in youth counseling and bullying prevention, will outline some approaches from 7-9 p.m. at that parents can use to support their children to become resilient young adults. The evening program will begin with a video of Curtis students discussing issues that they would like parents to know - and Davis will connect those topics into an interactive discussion about how we can help build a more supportive, connected environment where our children can grow and flourish.

RSVP to pes@sudbury.k12.ma.us. For more information, contact Betsy Grams at 978-443-1071.

3. GOVERNMENT: FINCOM FY13 budget hearing

The Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen before going into final deliberations and votes at 8:30 p.m. at the Flynn Building.

4. ART & ENTERTAINMENT: Books groups for third-graders

Are you a third-grader who loves to read? Come join for a monthly book group at 7 p.m. Share a chat about the book while enjoying a delicious snack courtesy of the Friends of the Goodnow Library.

At the first meeting, the third-grade group will read The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis by Barbara O’Connor.

5. SCHOOL EVENTS: Montessori walk-in week

Residents are invited to learn more about a education by coming to our school and observing our classes in session at 9 a.m.

No pressure, no obligations, just call, come in and see for yourself.

We offer programs for children ages 15 months through 12 years old.