TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON:
Save the Date / Volunteers Needed: The Teacher Appreciation Luncheon is planned for Tuesday, June 16th (12:30pm-2:30pm in the Cafeteria). We need volunteers to help with set-up, serving and clean up, as well as donations of side dishes (ie. salads of any kind), drinks and desserts! Cash donations to purchase supplies are also welcome. Food/Drinks can be dropped off in the office all morning on June 16th or can be brought to the cafeteria at noon.
If you have questions or can help, please contact Andrea Hemment at ahemment@gmail.com or Miriam Alandydy at mealandydy@comcast.net. Thank you!
NEWTON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION “HONOR THY TEACHER PROGRAM
Honor Thy Teacher was started 18 years ago as a way for parents to honor teachers by supporting our schools through NSF’s innovative programs. Teachers who are honored by the program receive a personalized letter informing them of the honor, school principals and Superintendent Fleishman receive notification of their teachers honored, and the teachers’ names are published in the Tab newspaper. It’s also a great way for families to show their appreciation for faculty and staff while still adhering to the Newton Public Schools gift policies.
Honor Thy Teacher is a great way for families to recognize the important work our teachers are doing, and it is an important source of funding for NSF’s programs to enhance the quality of education in the Newton Public Schools. This year, NSF funding has enabled Newton schools to launch and expand numerous innovative programs and initiatives including responsive classroom training at the elementary level, a sustainable energy generation curriculum at the middle school level and the Green Trail and AP United States History Summer Academy at the high school level. For more information on NSF and the programs we fund please visit www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org.
For more information on how you can show your appreciation of a Lincoln-Eliot Teacher see the attached letter and click on the link to NSF website. http://www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org/honor-thy-teacher
LINCOLN-ELIOT PTO COUNCIL
The L-E PTO is looking for 8 parents to join the PTO council. The PTO council will meet, at an agreed upon time, 6 times throughout the school year and act as a steering committee to lead the direction of PTO community events and decision-making.
We are looking to comprise the council of a diverse group of families to represent the many interests of the Lincoln-Eliot community. If you are interested or have any questions, please send an email to the Principal Marcia Uretsky (marcia_uretsky@newton.k12.ma.us) on or before Friday May 22, 2015.
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INTERNATIONAL NIGHT WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH FROM 5:30-7:00.
International Night is a celebration of the many cultures and backgrounds of our families. The night consists of informational tables about our various cultures, a talent show by the children and parents, and an international Pot Luck dinner. We hope to see all our families attend this end of the year celebration. More details to follow.
SAVE THE DATES…
COMBINED PTO & SITE COUNCIL MEETING- TUES. JUNE 2 (8:20-9:15 AM) IN THE CAFETERIA. This final meeting of the school year will introduce the new Site Council and PTO Council. The Site Council will report out on this year’s projects and accomplishments. The PTO Council will present the budget for next year and outline the functions of the new PTO Council.
TITLE I FAMILY MATH MORNING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH
FINE ARTS NIGHT
THURSDAY JUNE 11TH 6:00-8:00 PM (All school art exhibit and Gr. 4 & 5 Concert. See attached flyer.)
GRADE 5 GRADUATION CEREMONY
JUNE 24TH 10:30 AM
Fundraising
Ms. Krieger, Grade 2
My Project: Classroom Supplies Set Students Up For Success!
Total Cost: $611
Give to my classroom by May 23 and your donation will be doubled thanks to DonorsChoose.org. Just enter the code SPARK on the payment page and you’ll be matched dollar for dollar (up to $100).
My Project: I want to make sure my students have the materials they need to succeed, so I just created a request for my classroom at DonorsChoose.org: Classroom Supplies Set Students Up For Success!.
I am requesting classroom supplies that will help to keep our classroom organized and will help students develop strong work and study habits. Many of these supplies will be used during language arts. For example, stand up display boards and clipboards help students organize their materials during note-taking when conducting research. Having crates to store these boards in will create an organized classroom environment. Additionally, a 3 shelf binder storage system will allow students to have a designated area to store their writers’ toolkits which they use each day for writing. All of these materials will foster student growth in regards to both academics and independence as they learn routines for properly storing and caring for these items.
You can support Ms. Krieger’s Project by linking to:
http://www.donorschoose.org/josie.krieger
Mr. Raisner, Grade 2
My Project: Interactive Projector
Total Project Cost: $1945.00
$1529.00 TO GO
My Project: Having an interactive projector will allow my students to use this technology as a tool for their learning. The work that’s projected on the board can be moved around and manipulated. For example, when learning about geometry, students will be able to transpose shapes on top of each other. Using an interactive projector is a 21st century skill for students. Several upper grade classrooms have this technology available to them. Getting them used to it now will help them in the future.
You can support Mr. Raisner’s Project by linking to:
http://www.donorschoose.org/raisner
GRADE 5 ONLINE AUCTION …
Please support our fifth graders by participating in the online auction. Your support will help fund the Crossroads for Kids Camp Program at Camp Wing in Duxbury. This 3 day camp trip is the culminating activity for Lincoln-Eliot fifth graders. It is an experience they talk about for years to come.
https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/browse.action?auctionId=239736268
GRADE 5 BERTUCCI’S FUNDRAISER…
Eat out on Tuesday May 19th at the local Bertucci’s (275 Centre Street) and Bertucci’s will donate 15% of your order to the Grade 5 Camping Trip! A flyer with a coupon will be going home with the students.
AMAZON SHOPPERS…
With the upcoming holiday season, don’t forget to access amazon.com through the PTO website. Our school receives up to 10% of all purchases simply purchased through this link.
Labels for Education will be ending this MAY. April is our final push for labels.
Don’t forget to bring in your Box Tops, Coke Points and your Labels for Education labels into school. This is an easy way to raise money for programs at L-E. Drop off boxes are located near the Main Office. Check for labels on the following products: BIC, Campbells, Dannon, Emerald, Glad, Pace, Pepperidge Farm, Pop Secret, Post, Prego, Spaghettios, Swanson, V8 Beverages, and Wolfgang Puck! With your support, office supplies were just ordered for Donna McLoughlin!
STOP AND SHOP:
Thank you to Diane Collins for organizing our Stop & Shop A+ Rewards Program. The total to date that L-E families has earned is $1,733.10! This is a wonderful source of revenue for L-E since it comes from dollars our families spend anyone on weekly groceries. If you have signed up, please keep using your card. At this point in the year, registration is closed to new members.
COMMUNITY NEWS…
NEWTON’S FESTIVAL OF ARTS PROGRAM- STRIKE A CHORD- LIVE MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY
Celebrating Newton’s Musical Talent
Saturday, May 30th from 10:00-4:30 PM RAIN OR SHINE
TUTOR
Experienced tutor available this summer! Elementary level-reading, writing and math. I am retired from the Wellesley Public Schools and live and tutor in Newton. My approach is highly motivating for your child. Please contact Haralie Alpert, M.Ed., M.S. at (617) 630-0608; haralie@gmail.com. References available.