| LE PTO Newsletter: February 2026 |
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| News & Updates |
| 💙 Celebrating Our Community, Looking Ahead We’re so grateful for the incredible Lincoln-Eliot community and all that we’ve accomplished together so far this year. Thanks to the generosity, energy, and teamwork of our families, teachers, and staff, the first half of the year has been filled with meaningful moments that support our students and strengthen our school. As we look ahead, the PTO is excited for a spring full of upcoming events and opportunities to get involved. Whether you have a little time or a lot, every bit of participation helps — and we can’t wait to continue this work together. ✨ Featured in This Newsletter ✨ 💙 The Spot Fund 🎶🎨🔬Creative Arts and Sciences Programs 🍕Supporting 5th Grade- Pizza Wednesday 🧩 Newton SEPAC 🗓️ Save the Date! 🙌 Volunteer Opportunities …and so much more! 👉 Visit our newly updated website for the latest news and ways to connect: lepto.org 📌 Save this email or bookmark the page! It’s packed with great information, and every graphic is clickable — tap to enlarge or visit the link for more details. |
| 🔦✨Spotlight on the Spot Fund 🐆 |
| Spot Fund The Spot Fund is our school’s shared PTO fund — built from donations and events — that supports the programs and opportunities our students love. One of the biggest areas it supports is Creative Arts and Sciences (CAS), which brings engaging, hands-on enrichment experiences to every grade. We’re looking for a CAS Co-Lead to help guide this important work in collaboration with principals, teachers, and district leadership. This role helps decide which artists, scientists, and programs come to Lincoln-Eliot — a direct way to shape how our students learn and explore. If you’re interested in learning more, please reach out to president@lepto.org. It’s a great way to get involved and make a lasting impact. Thanks to the generosity of our Lincoln-Eliot community, we’ve been able to support CAS programs and host two CAS events, featured below. Your support continues to make a meaningful impact for our students. |
| 🎶🎨🔬Creative Arts and Sciences (CAS) Programs |
| Storyteller: Len CabralCelebrated storyteller Len Cabral came to visit the 4th grade for their first CAS experience of the year in December. Len captivated the kids with his mesmerizing stories and folktales, such as “The Bear and the Chipmunk.” His visit was a great tie-in to the 4th grade ELA curriculum. This program was made possible by LE PTO. |
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| Ball in the HouseOur L-E community was dancing in their seats during the whole school creative arts and sciences assembly, Ball in the House! Thank you especially to Julie Loh and Kate Takayoshi for leading the event for the PTO and to Rukan Khondker and Jena Rossi at L-E who helped with all of the details! This program was made possible by LE PTO. |
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| Events & Programs |
 Wednesday Pizza Sales – Supporting 5th Grade! Don’t forget—pizza is sold every Wednesday to support 5th grade activities. For the winter months, pizza sales have moved inside near the cafeteria. Stop by, grab a slice, and help support our 5th graders in their final year at elementary school! |
 The PTO will be hosting members of the School Committee and Superintendent at Lincoln-Eliot on Thursday, February 12 at 8:20am for a morning conversation and school visit.The goal of this meeting is to welcome the School Committee into our building, share updates about Lincoln-Eliot, and provide an opportunity for the PTO to connect directly with district leadership. There will be time to hear district updates and ask questions.Coffee and light breakfast will be provided. We hope you can join us for this opportunity to engage with our school and district partners. |
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 Do you have a student on an IEP and/or 504 plan?Newton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is a community of Newton Public School caregivers with children on IEPs and/or 504 plans. SEPAC connects caregivers through an e-mailed listserv (sign-up here) and monthly Zoom meetings, where we discuss resources, remediation approaches, and education issues related to students with special needs. Transition Planning: Preparing for Life After High SchoolThursday February 12th 6:30PM to 7:30PMGuest Speaker: Kelley Challen, Transition Specialist at Challen TransitionsRegistration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fz5Z8eU9QLCQzZLUG7naQA?os=ipad#/ Please reach out to Lincoln-Eliot SEPAC liaison Jacquelyn Lykken (Jacquelyn.Lykken@gmail.com) with any questions. |
| ⬇️ Support 5th Grade |
| Save the date! |
| Science Fair – March 31, 2026 Save the Date! The Lincoln-Eliot Science Fair will take place on Tuesday, March 31, from 5:00–7:00 PM in the Lincoln-Eliot Gym. Students and families can look forward to an evening of student science projects, hands-on exhibits, and a special visit from the Newton North High School Robotics Team. More details, including sign-ups, can be found at: lepto.org/sciencefair |
| Volunteer Opportunities |
 Get Ready For Onsite VolunteeringThis year brings more opportunities for families to be on-site at our beautiful new school including helping at the upcoming Book Fair, supporting CAS enrichment programs, and joining field trips as chaperones.Before volunteering, all volunteers must complete a CORI and SORI form:CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sexual Offender Record Information) checks are required for anyone volunteering in the school.Forms must be presented in person at the main office along with a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license or passport).The CORI/SORI approval is valid for three (3) school years, and processing typically takes about one week.Please note that last-minute requests may not be processed in time, which could prevent participation in an event.If you’re interested in volunteering, stop by the main office — Ms. Rossi can assist you with the forms and submission.We can’t wait to welcome more volunteers into the building! |
 🌟 We Need You! Become an Event LeadOur Lincoln-Eliot PTO thrives on volunteers — and we can’t do it without you! We’re looking for parents and community members to lead fun events this year.We especially need leads for:CAS (Creative Arts & Science)❗Talent Show, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Multicultural Night, Family Art Night (2 positions each)No worries if you’re new — we’ll guide you every step of the way, and it doesn’t take too much time. You’ll help create memorable experiences and connect with other families.💙 Interested? Email info@lepto.org to learn more or sign up — we can’t wait to have you! |
| Highlights & Thank-Yous |
| 📚✨Lincoln-Eliot Book FairOur recent Book Fair in December was a success and a great way to celebrate our new library. Thanks to the support of our families and volunteers, the PTO was able to contribute $300 to help students purchase books through our Social Worker. The Fair also raised $2,000 for the PTO and $500 for the school library, helping to support future programming and grow our library collection. All volunteer shifts were fully covered during both the school day and the evening event, making the Fair run seamlessly from start to finish. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, shopped, and supported the Book Fair — your involvement helped make it successful and fun for our students. |
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| PTO Family Movie Night Recap 🎬🤖Thank you to everyone who joined us for Family Movie Night — it was a wild evening in the very best way! From cozy pajamas and stuffed animals to lots of popcorn and smiles, it was wonderful to see so many families together enjoying The Wild Robot.A huge thank you to Lisa and Sarah for stepping in to help bring Movie Night back, and to all of our amazing volunteers who helped with setup, snacks, and cleanup. We truly couldn’t do events like this without you.Most importantly, we loved seeing how much the kids enjoyed the night. Their excitement made all the planning worth it! |
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| Upcoming Dates |
| February 12th: 8:20am: In person School Committee and Superintendent PTO Meeting at Lincoln-Eliot- parents and caregivers are invited (L-E Auditorium)February 16 – 20: February Break, No SchoolMarch 18 – 31: Spring ConferencesMarch 19: NPS Early Release for Students, 12:10 p.m. dismissalMarch 31: Lincoln- Eliot Science Fair 5:00-7:00PM (Sponsored by the PTO) NPS 2025-2026 District Calendar |
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