Family Science Night is approaching on Monday, May 9th from 5-7:30 in-person, in the school gym. Masks will be required.

Remember, this is open to all students, all grades. If you’d like to complete and present a project, please make sure to sign up using this link below.

Lincoln-Eliot Family Science Night!

Even if you don’t want to present, we welcome everyone to come see other students’ projects.

If you need ideas for a project, please visit: https://www.education.com/science-fair/

Upcoming 5/10, at 7pm: FORJ Newton May Citywide Meeting: In Search of Belonging: A Discussion with Palestinian-American Newtonians

On May 10th, FORJ Newton will host its May Citywide meeting called “In Search of Belonging: A Discussion with Palestinian-American-Newtonians”

This event will offer attendees a valuable opportunity to meet and learn from members of the Newton community who are often invisible or misunderstood.

Attendees will hear Palestinian-American-Newtonians talk about their experiences in Newton, which are varied and complex, and hear their responses to questions raised by the audience.

If you are interested in joining this conversation, please register here!

Other Upcoming Newton Events

Learn About Newton’s Indigenous History At May 4th Newton Conservator’s Annual Meeting on Zoom

Due to rising Covid-19 numbers in our region, the Newton Conservators, Newton’s all-volunteer open space advocacy and education organization, has moved its May 4, 2002 Annual Meeting to Zoom, beginning at 7 pm.

There is no charge to attend this Zoom meeting, but advance registration is required. Please register at https://newtonconservators.org/events/2022-annual-meeting-on-zoom/.

If you already purchased a ticket for the previously announced in-person dinner, you will receive an email explaining that you have already been registered on Zoom and offering you a full refund.

The meeting program remains as previously announced, with a keynote presentation on Newton: Land of the Massachusett, by two distinguished representatives of the Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag, the original people of the Charles River Basin and greater Boston, including Newton:

— Sagamore Faries Gray will focus on the tribe’s long history and association with our region’s landscapes. He has worked with local historical societies in both Natick and Newton, has done field research to reveal the enduring traces that indigenous land uses and technology left on the land, and has offered numerous presentations on Massachusett history.

— Tribal Elder Elizabeth Solomon will connect the tribe’s history to present policies and issues. She serves on many advisory boards, including for the Boston Harbor Islands’ Stone Living Lab, which develops collaborative approaches to managing climate change. She is committed to using her master’s degree in museum studies to bring to the forefront the voices of native communities.

Citywide Diaper Drive Now Through 5.13, Pick up on 5/14

One in three families struggle to afford diapers, making it even harder for them to buy food and other necessities. Support local families who need diapers!

Sizes requested: newborn — 6
Open boxes are welcome, but please put diapers in labeled plastic sleeves or bags.

Donate diapers at:
1. FamilyACCESS of Newton (492 Waltham St, West Newton)
Drop off inside the front doors from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm when the building is open. Look for a table with a diaper dropoff sign. NO weekend dropoffs.

2. FUUSN church (1326 Washington St, West Newton)
Drop off 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Monday-Friday. Enter the back door, and turn left. Follow hallway to Children’s Chapel (last door on the right before entering Parish Hall).

3. American Legion Nonantum Post 440 (295 California St, Nonantum)
Drop off in the main office 7 days a week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. From the parking lot, enter the glass doors, up the steps, and turn left.

4. Porch dropoff (33 Hamlin Road, Newton Centre)
Leave your donation on the front porch.

5. Purchase diapers from our Amazon Wish List.
Diapers will be shipped directly to one of our collection points.

Pick up free diapers for your family on May 14, 7:30am – 12:30pm at:
American Legion Nonantum Post 440 (295 California St, Nonantum)
FamilyACCESS of Newton (492 Waltham St, West Newton)

https://www.newtonneighbors.org/

FAMILIES ORGANIZING FOR RACIAL JUSTICE (FORJ) is a group of diverse Newton families helping our children learn about issues of power and inequality and how to stand up for racial justice. We seek to generate understanding and curiosity about differences in our society, and to work together towards racial equity.

For more information about FORJ, contact Lincoln-Eliot FORJ PTO Liaison Lanni Isenberg, lanni_harris@yahoo.com.

We are excited for our first Parent’s Night out at Cafe Martin! Please see details below and click here to purchase your tickets.

Location: 7 West Street, Newton – outside patio
Date: Tuesday, June 14th
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Tickets: $30/person https://lepto.ticketspice.com/le-pto-parents-night-out

What’s Included? 1 drink ticket (beer or specialty LE cocktail) + passed Appetizers
Who’s welcome? Parents and caregivers of LE students.
Can kids come? Technically yes, but we’ve designed this event for parents of the LE community to spend time together sans kids. We understand that it may be complicated, so please do what’s best for your family.
Are masks required? No, but they are optional for those who wish to wear them. As a reminder, it is outside.
Why? Take a well-deserved break and meet other parents from our LE community. Come support LE parent Adrienne Martin’s new restaurant, while also supporting LE PTO (a portion of the proceeds will be graciously donated back to the LE PTO).

Important Notes:

• The rain date will be Tuesday, June 21.
• There will be no refunds as this is a charity-based event.
• Capacity on the patio is 50 people, so there are only 50 tickets available.
• Please bring your ticket for entry — you can print, text or email it after you purchase!

Thank you to all the teachers who helped organize the 5th grade Walk-a-Thon. It was a great success and raised over $1000 for 5th grade events, such as the field trip, yearbooks, and  graduation.

Show your support and dine in or take out at Fiorella’s Cucina on North Street , this Tuesday, April 26th! Help spread the word to friends and neighbors. Anyone can participate and help us to fundraise!

The pizza sale will be on until the pizza is sold out! You can pre-order a full pizza pie (cheese only) for $11 or purchase a full pie onsite for $13 (based upon availability). Individual slices will be available for sale onsite for $2 per slice.

To pre-order your pizza, please sign up through this form: https://forms.gle/NHsf2pFe482fBTLk6
MUST order by 10pm Monday prior.

Questions or want to help volunteer (or donate baked goods/water bottles)? Please text Leah Grinvald at (619) 887-1818.

The Department of DEI, in partnership with the LGBTQ+ NPS Employees’ Affinity Group, is very excited to invite you to our upcoming NPS community forum:

Supporting and Affirming Transgender and Gender Expansive Students

This event is open to all NPS students, parents and staff to hear from trained facilitators, along with a panel of LGBTQ+ members of our community.

This conversation is intended to help us better understand the experiences of our transgender and gender expansive student community and to learn more about the ways we can support and affirm the dignity, safety and inclusion of all of our students.

*To register, please RSVP in advance in order to receive a zoom link prior to the event.