June 5, 2017

Dear Lincoln Eliot Families,

Today was the first annual Live Like Laura 5K.  It was a sparkling day full of community spirit.  Laura’s family, Lincoln Eliot staff, friends from close and far were there to run/walk in her memory.  All money raised will go to support cardiac research at Mass General Hospital.  

Fifth graders arrived home on Friday after two nights at Camp Wing.  Students looked tired and happy – all signs that they had a great time.  Be sure to check out the lost and found for unclaimed items from camp.

We had our all school assembly on the topic of voice volume on Tuesday.  Students observed videos of their teachers demonstrating  different voice volumes.  Teachers have been reviewing matching the appropriate voice volume to settings around the school.

Thanks to Jeanne Conley for providing K-2 parents with wonderful reading and writing resources at the Light the Fire for Literacy event this past week.  This free event was funded by the Title 1 Program.  We encourage all parents to make reading a priority over the summer so that students will maintain or strengthen their current level of reading.  

Remember to return all library books!

The PTO has two reminders.

There is a PTO meeting on Tuesday, June 6th  from 6:30-7:30pm in the LE Cafeteria

Save The Date: End of Year Picnic

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.  We are hoping for a rainbow of Lincoln Eliot students!  Therefore, we are asking that students at each grade level wear a specific color T-shirt/shirt.   Colors for grade levels are as follows:

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