Thank you to everyone who has volunteered this year to be a Room Connector. We have every classroom covered now! If you have additional questions about this role, please try to attend the general PTO meeting this Wednesday, November 30th at 6:30. Emily is also available to answer questions nunezemily77@gmail.com

The SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) of Ward, Underwood, Lincoln-Eliot and Cabot are hosting a playground meetup (all are welcome, not just families of students with special needs) on Saturday 12/03, 2-4pm outside at Cabot Elementary School Playground.  We will provide refreshments and are working on some activities with accessibility and inclusivity in mind. RSVP (see link below) is appreciated. If you have particular accessibility and inclusivity needs, considerations or ideas to make the event awesome, feel free to leave in the Public Comment of your RSVP or email Winko (L-E SEPAC Liaison) at anwenkang@gmail.com

Parents’ Night Out is back!  Following the success of our spring event, we are hosting another fun evening of “Flannels & Fizz” at Cafe Martin on Tuesday, November 15th.  This is an opportunity to meet other parents in our community and raise money for the PTO and our children.  Tickets are $25 and include one drink, light snacks, and dessert.  Plus, a portion of the proceeds goes directly to the PTO.  Throw on that flannel (or any fall festive attire) and come down to Cafe Martin to join us!  Click here to purchase tickets!

Date: Tuesday, November 15th
Time: 8pm-10pm
Location: Cafe Martin (7 West Street, Newton, MA)
Theme: Flannels and fizz
Tickets: $25
Cause: Raising money for Lincoln-Eliot PTO

 https://lepto.ticketspice.com/le-pto-parents-night-out-2

Calling all Kindergarten and 1st grade parents/caregivers! Come meet other K & 1st grade families at the LE playground after pick up on Wednesday, November 16th at 12:20. This playdate is a great opportunity for your child to connect with classmates and for you to meet other parents/caregivers. Dr. Morse will be on hand to say hello and answer questions. Grab a slice of pizza or pack your own lunch and we hope to see you there!

Please join us for our next general PTO meeting on Monday, November 21st at 6:30pm.

This meeting will be virtual via Zoom and the link will be sent out the morning of. We will be discussing the NPS gift policy for teachers and staff, as well as possible future events.

Over the past few weeks, you have been sharing feedback with district staff and with the School Committee on the proposed options to adjust the feeder pattern for Cabot, Lincoln-Eliot, Bigelow, and Day. Based upon the information shared and the feedback received, the timeline for decision-making has been adjusted. Below is the new timeline:

Additional Family Meetings*:

• November 15, 2022 at 7:00 pm at Cabot Elementary
• November 21, 2022 at 8:15 am at Lincoln-Eliot Elementary

*Please note – Bigelow and Day families are welcome to attend the meetings at Cabot and Lincoln-Eliot.
The meetings are in-person and will include a presentation followed by a question and answer session. Interpretation services will be provided.

School Committee Meetings

• November 17, 2022 – School Committee Meeting – Update
• December 5, 2022 – School Committee Meeting – Recommendation
• December 19, 2022 – School Committee Meeting – Vote

All information, as well as answers to Frequently Asked Questions, can be found on the Feeder Pattern Option webpage.

Thank you to everyone who pitched in to make our Election Day Bake Sale a success.  It has become a staple in our community and helped us raise $260 to spend towards the hopeful return of field trips this year.

After a hiatus during the pandemic, Newton Public Elementary Schools are re-establishing our school based School Councils. The Lincoln-Eliot School Council serves as an advisory board to the principal and is a great way to get involved with important decisions that affect our children. Members include the principal, 2 to 3 teachers, 2 to 3 parents/guardians, and a community member. It is a way for us to discuss and work together on the Lincoln-Eliot school improvement plan, safety and building issues, and other relevant topics.

• Note that the School Council is a separate entity from the PTO. School Council focuses on programmatic, operational, and budgetary issues, while the PTO provides social and community support and curriculum enhancement activities.
• This year, the School Council will meet 3-4 times during the school day. Parents/guardians serve 2-3 year staggered terms.
• If you would be interested in serving on the Lincoln-Eliot School Council, you can email our PTO President, Julie Loh: secretary@lepto.org. Thank you for considering! If we get more interest than slots, then the PTO will help organize a vote.