May 29, 2017

Dear Lincoln Eliot Families,

I hope you enjoyed the long weekend.

Thank you to the PTO and all who helped with the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday.  The food was incredible and teachers were so thankful for the recognition.  At the luncheon, we learned of the Kelly DelGreco Memorial Gift.  The PTO will make an annual donation of $500.00  to the fifth grade class in Kelly’s name to help fund their camping trip.  

The PTO recognized Ms. Keller, Ms. Tannenbaum, Ms. Bolte and Ms. Berges for their contributions to the Lincoln Eliot community.  As you may know, they will moving on from the school.

Our fifth graders are off to Camp Wing on Wednesday.   Fourth graders will get to experience being the senior students at Lincoln Eliot!

We will have an all school assembly on Tuesday, May 30.  The purpose of the assembly is to review the voice volume scale.  This is a tool that we are using to teach expectations for voice level in different parts of the school.  For example, walking in the halls is a 0, cafeteria is a 2 and outside during recess is a 4.  Ask your children about the assembly Tuesday evening and they should be able to tell you more.  I don’t want to give away too much information!

More Newton Serves Photos were sent to me by the Newton Serves Photographer.  See link to photos here.  

We’re getting ready for Celebration Day on June 13.   Please go to this link to see flyer and to print a volunteer signup form.

Light a Fire for Literacy is happening on June 1

Parents of students in grades K-2 are invited to the cafeteria on June 1st at 8:30 to learn ways to support reading at home.  There will be interactive activities, ideas for supporting your child at home, free book raffles and much more.   This event is supported by Title 1.

Honor a Teacher While Supporting the Newton Schools Foundation

Are you looking for a way to honor and thank the exceptional teachers and staff who have motivated, educated and inspired your students to grow and achieve all year? Consider participating in Newton Schools Foundations’ Honor Thy Teacher campaign. This special program, now in its 20th year, enables families to thank teachers or other school personnel by giving a gift to NSF in their honor.

After receiving each donation (suggested amount – $25/teacher), NSF will:

·         Notify the honored teachers and staff of your gift;

·         Share the honoree names with the Superintendent and Principals; and

·         List each of those honored in the Newton TAB.

You can make your tax-deductible donation on-line at www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org, or mail it to Newton Schools Foundation, P.O. Box 590020, Newton Centre, MA 02459. Please be sure to include the names of the teachers and/or staff that you are honoring.  Or look for a flyer that will be sent home in your child’s backpack that includes a donation form.

NSF is a non-profit organization that raises funds to enhance the quality of education throughout Newton’s public schools. Your gift supports NSF initiatives including teachers’ professional development and new curricula and learning opportunities, including the following at the elementary level:

• Elementary Teacher Summer Writing and Research and Writing Institutes

• Responsive Classroom Training

• Instrumental Music Pilot Program at Lincoln-Eliot

Have a great week,

Jody