Dear families,
As you know, we had a delayed start time earlier this week due to the weather. Please note: there will be no breakfast served and no before school programing on days we have a delayed start time. Students should not arrive early, as staff will not be here to supervise.
We hope to see everyone at our Books and Cookies Pajama Party this Thursday, December 12th, from 5-8pm! Come in pajamas to celebrate the joy of reading with us, shop the book fair in the library, and enjoy free cookies and cocoa in the cafeteria.
MCAS 2020 Schedule:
Below is the 2020 MCAS testing schedule for grades 3-5. It is very important all scholars are present on testing days. Please mark your calendars now to avoid scheduling family vacations on testing days.
ELA
| Date | 4.15.20 | 4.16.20 | 4.17.29 | 4.28.20 | 4.29.20 | 4.30.20 |
| Grade | 3rd | 4th | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 5th |
MATH
| Date | 5.11.20 | 5.12.20 | 5.13.20 | 5.14.20 | 5.15.20 | 5.18.20 |
| Grade | 3rd | 3rd | 5th | 4th | 5th | 4th |
SCIENCE
| Date | 5.20.20 | 5.21.20 |
| Grade | 5th | 5th |
Lost and Found:
As winter break approaches, we want to make sure students can claim lost clothing to keep them warm over the break! Items in our lost and found will be laid out in the cafeteria on Tuesday, 12/17/19 from 8am-12pm; and Friday, 12/20/19 from 8am-11:30am. Please come in the morning to look for your child’s belongings with them. Teachers will be allowing students to go look for lost items throughout the day both days. At 12pm on Friday, 12/20/19, all items will be donated to Goodwill.
School Council looking for 3 parent representatives:
As part of the Education Reform Act of 1993, School Councils were created at each school across the Commonwealth. The Council offers a way for parents, teachers, and other members of the community to work together in an advisory capacity to the principal. The state describes School Councils by saying:
Every public school in the Commonwealth must establish a School Council. School Council consists of the principal, parents elected by other parents, teachers elected by other teachers, and other public members who are not parents. Principals serve as co-chairs. Each council is free to determine the size of its membership, but must have at least as many parent representatives as teachers (plus the principal). No more than 50% of the council’s membership may consist of members of the public who are not parents, teachers, administrators, or students of the school. School councils are subject to the open meeting law.
School Councils are responsible for assisting the principal in setting educational goals, identifying educational needs, reviewing the school building’s budget, and preparing the school improvement plan. The school improvement plan is to address issues such as class size, professional development, parental involvement, and school climate.
The Lincoln Eliot School Council is an elected group of four parents, an elected group of four teachers, the principal, and community members appointed by the principal. School Council meetings are held four to six times each year and are open to the school community.
School Council Election Process
Teachers and parents are elected by their peers and serve a one, two, or three year term. The PTO Co-Presidents and the Newton Teachers Association representative conduct elections each year to replace departing parents and teacher members. The principal appoints community members with an attempt to bring to the council a spirit of diversity that is reflected in the larger Lincoln-Eliot community.
Please reach out to me if you’re interested or would like to know more.
Upcoming Dates To Note:
- December 9th-12th: Lincoln-Eliot Book Fair
- Wednesday, December 11th: Dress Like a Book Character Day
- Thursday, December 12th: Book Fair Books & Cookies Pajama Party, 5-8pm
- December 23 – January 1: No school — December recess
Have a great week!
Principal Morrissey