Notes from Mrs. U.

IMPORTANT!:
The Newton Police Department has informed us that as of Monday, May 9th the new crossing light on the intersection of Watertown Street and Pearl Street will be operational. Walkers are highly encouraged to cross at the light, walk down Pearl and cross at the Crossing Guard.

TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
The L-E teacher appreciation luncheon is this Tuesday, May 17th from 12:30-2:30pm in the Cafeteria. Please bring your food and drink donations to the Main Office on Tuesday morning, or to the cafeteria at 12pm. If interested in helping to organize this event, please contact Andrea at ahemment@gmail.com.

GR. 5 UNDERSTANDING OUR DIFFERENCES
Grade 5 Understanding Our Differences: Monday June 6 (1:00-3:00) The Unit is Autism Spectrum Disorder. If anyone is interested, they can contact Cathleen Morrison at 617-699-2977 or ccanhc@gmail.com
PULL TABS FOR SHRINER’S HOSPITAL
We are collecting can pull tabs in the LE office to help support families who need transportation to Shriners Hospital. More details can be found in the attached flyer.

SAVE THE DATE! International Night Wednesday,
May 25 from 5:30 – 7:00
International Night is one of the annual celebrations at Lincoln-Eliot. We hope everyone will participate this year. It is a great evening of friends, food, and fun!

  • Celebrate the diversity of our community!
  • Food: bring your national or favorite dish!
  • Culture: Share your culture by hosting a table of artifacts from your country!
  • Talent: Share a special talent in the L-E talent show! (Dance, music, martial arts, comedy, magic…)
  • Friends: visit with old friends and make new ones!

GRADE 5 BIKE SAFETY PROGRAM
Wed. May 25th, 8:30-12:00
Volunteers needed!
Lincoln-Eliot P.E. teacher, Dave Rota, is organizing L-E first Bike Safety Program for 5th graders. We need a few parent volunteers to ride along-side our fifth graders. This is an initiative promoted by Mayor Setti Warren to ensure our children understand the fundamentals of bike safety. If you can volunteer that day, please contact the L-E office or Dave Rota at david_rota@newton.k12.ma.us

PIZZA TUESDAY
 June 7th is the last Tuesday Pizza Sale of the school year! If ordering a whole pizza, please place your order with Jenn at jrogan78@verizon.net by noon the Monday before the sale. The 5th Grade Committee thanks you for your support!