Documentary Screening
CODESWITCHING
WHEN: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 6:15-8:00PM
WHERE: Reading Memorial High School Library, 62 Oakland St, Reading, MA
Join us for a special screening of CodeSwitching, a powerful documentary that sheds light on the lived experiences of Boston students in suburban school districts. This event will feature a facilitated discussion aimed at deepening our collective understanding and fostering meaningful dialogue between families, students, and educators. Your participation will help us build a stronger, more inclusive school community.
Learn more about the documentary here.
Caregiver Social Event
WHEN: Sunday, May 4, 2025, 4-6pm
WHERE: 2511 Washington Street, Roxbury
Join us for an afternoon of cocktails, mocktails, and delicious Mexican-inspired appetizers. It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow caregivers and build community!
More details to come
School Committee Meeting
@ METCO HQ in Roxbury
WHEN: Monday, May 12, 2025
WHERE: METCO Headquarters, 11 Roxbury St., Roxbury
This annual meeting is a critical opportunity to show strong support for METCO in Reading. The meeting will include the Reading METCO Report and a chance to engage directly with elected School Committee members, school administrators, METCO personnel, FoRMETCO Board Members, and parents from both Reading and Boston.
Your presence at this meeting sends a clear message: METCO matters to Reading. It is a vital part of our school district, and ongoing community engagement is key to its future success.
If you believe in METCO’s mission and impact, we encourage you to attend, listen, and lend your voice to these important conversations.
Past Events
METCO Advocacy Day 2025
When: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Where: Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St., Boston
METCO relies on state funding, requiring advocacy and approval from the state legislature. It is essential to advocate for this funding to both maintain and enhance the impact of METCO’s Programs.
Festival of Trees Brunch
DAY: Saturday, December 7, 2024
TIME: 10:30am - 12:30pm
WHERE: UU Church of Reading, 39 Woburn St., Reading, MA
WHAT: Come meet other families over delicious food then continue to the Reading Education Foundation’s Festival of Trees at nearby Parker Middle School. This is a free event.
October 15, 2024
Cosponsored by: Reading SEPAC, Reading School Committee, and the Friends of Reading METCO and was made possible by a grant from the Reading Cultural Council.
Panel:
Katherine Tarca, Director of Literacy and Humanities at MA DESE
Michael Moriarty, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Milly Arbaje-Thomas, MSW - President & CEO METCO, Inc.
Moderated by: Thomas Wise (Chairperson, Reading School Committee)
“Illiteracy is one of the most solvable problems of our time. We made this film to show the importance of early literacy and how crucial it is for children's lifelong success.' The Right to Read.
The Right to Read Film is now available for free on Youtube
Back to School Celebration
WHEN: Sunday, September 8, 2024, 10am - 12pm
WHERE: Birch Meadow Pavilion
Join us for food and games outside and then head over to the Reading Fall Street Faire in Downtown Reading.
Fun Family Breakfast
WHEN: Saturday, August 19, 2023, 10:30am
WHERE: Burbank YMCA, Reading, MA
Come join us for a fun family breakfast bar on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 10:30am. We will have inclusive games, crafts, a raffle with prizes for kids and adults, and you can help create a time capsule!
Caregiver Social Event
WHEN: Sunday, March 26, 2023, 4-6pm
WHERE: Doña Habana, 811 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA
Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages with friends. Free parking on-site with validation. Alcohol drinks available to purchase.
FoRMETCO at the Reading Festival of Trees
WHEN: Saturday, December 3, 2022, 11:00 - 11:30am
WHERE: Parker Middle School, 45 Temple St, Reading
Join fellow Reading Public Schools students from Boston and Reading at Parker Middle School to check out the Reading Education Foundation’s annual Festival of Trees.
