Dear Families,
The home of one of our second grade students was recently destroyed in a fire. Sadly, the family lost a majority of their belongings. Our student is in need of some winter clothing now that the weather will be getting cooler. If you have any gently worn boys clothing size 8 that you would like to donate, it would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be delivered to the main office. Thank you!
This week we welcomed Professor Eric Olson (the “Canopy Guy”) to present to our 3rd graders about trees and the ecology of the New England and Costa Rican treetops. The program was organized by the Creative Arts and Sciences committee and funded by your support of the PTO. We also had our first PTO meeting in the library on Monday evening, and it was great to see so many in attendance!
Please mark the following dates on your calendars:
- Thursday, September 27th: Early Release Day – 12:30 dismissal time
- Thursday, September 27th: Curriculum Night from 6:00pm – 7:00pm; Title 1 staff will be available to discuss Title 1 services.
- Friday, September 28th: Picture Day
- Thursday, October 11th: Flu Clinic at school
Open House/Curriculum Night:
Our Curriculum Night open house will be taking place on Thursday, September 27th from 6:00pm – 7:00pm. Grades K-2 teachers will be presenting for families from 6:00-6:20; grades 3-5 teachers will present for families from 6:25-6:45. Specialists will be located in the Library and the PTO and SEPAC will have a table by the Jackson Road entrance — please stop by and say hello.
Please note childcare will not be provided and families are responsible for their students while onsite. An adult family member should accompany students at all times.
Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ) Newton
FORJ Newton will be offering monthly meetings for all Newton parents and guardians who are interested in learning more about race, identity and culture and supporting racial justice in our schools. Click here for a letter from Superintendent David Fleishman. The first FORJ meeting of the year will be on Tuesday, October 2nd from 7:30-9pm at the Angier Elementary School.
Your fellow Lincoln-Eliot parent, Lanni Isenberg (Mom of Milo in 1st and Lili in 3rd), is coordinating a group from our school this year. Join her at the first meeting at Angier Elementary School and feel free to email any questions, ideas and comments: lanni_harris@yahoo.com.
First FORJ Meeting of the year:
October 2nd 7:30-9pm at Angier Elementary School
1697 Beacon St. Waban 02468
RSVP HERE: https://goo.gl/forms/EbEjNPfz5dKR8h1J2
At this meeting:
- Superintendent Fleishman will update us on anti-racism work being done in the district.
- We will introduce our new FORJ Co-Coordinator, Gloria Pascual.
- You will have an opportunity to learn about plans for the coming year, see old friends, and meet new ones.
- You can meet with your school’s FORJ team.
- Bring a friend who wants to learn more about FORJ!
We hope to see everyone at Curriculum Night on Thursday!
Principal Morrissey