Understanding Our Differences is pleased to invite you to join us on Tuesday, March 1st at 7:00pm for this special evening presentation on Anxiety in Children with noted child psychologist Dr. Karen Levine. This program in presented in recognition of the critical importance of mental health for all children, with and without disabilities.

In this talk, Dr. Levine will discuss:

• Identifying anxiety in children – with and without a disability
• Helpful amounts of anxiety and “too much” anxiety
• Generalized anxiety and specific fears and phobias
• What factors increase anxiety
• Some impacts of the pandemic
• Takeaways for your parenting toolkit and further resources

There will be plenty of time for Q&A with Dr. Levine.

Karen Levine, Ph.D., is a Psychologist in private practice, and a Lecturer on Psychiatry, part-time, at Harvard Medical School. She works primarily with young children and their parents, including children with or without a developmental disability, with a special focus on treating anxiety. With Naomi Chedd, LMHC, she coauthored three books including Attacking Anxiety and many articles.

This event is free. Advance registration is required. Click to register for this program. If you need help with filling out the form or have questions contact: info@UnderstandingOurDifferences.org

Link for more information and a downloadable event flyer.

Understanding Our Differences’ mission is to educate communities to value and accept people of all abilities through school-based, interactive disability awareness programs.

www.UnderstandingOurDifferences.org

Thank you to everyone who was present for our special January PTO Meeting featuring Superintendent Fleishman and School Committee Members Emily Prenner and Rajeev Palikar. Many questions were asked about recommended masks for students, the new building, existing playground, and the new testing protocols.

We also want to thank the teachers for giving an update on the current challenges they face. Although hybrid and remote learning is a memory, we were reminded that teachers continue to face changing schedules, protocols, and that this is still not a “normal” year.

Jan 2022 PTO Meeting Slideshow

Jan 2022 PTO Meeting Minutes

The Yearbook Committee is underway working on capturing memories for our kids to carry with them after graduating from Lincoln Eliot. It’s hard to believe that they’re nearly through elementary school. Thank you so much for all your help in sending photos to capture the feelings they’ve had and experiences they’ve shared.

If you haven’t sent in photos yet, there’s still time. Please provide photos by January 31. 

Photos can be emailed to melissalmarean@gmail.com, who is collecting the photos and will work with the Yearbook Committee on organizing them into the yearbook. We will include as many as possible and really appreciate your help.

You could send along any of the following:

• Baby Photo 

• Group or individual photos from school events (for example: kindergarten graduation, school picnics, field day, book fair, talent show, fall festival, field trips, concerts, playground fun with friends, science fair, fun run, first day of school)

• Photos during remote learning (preferably with their device or at their workstation)

Time is of the essence in this process as we need to organize, edit, format, order and wait for production of these books.

Thank you again!

The Yearbook Committee

With all this snowfall, we’re more than ready for Newton Community Pride’s WinterFEST this February 12-13.  All events are family friendly, free and open to all.

https://newtoncommunitypride.org/winterfest/

The CLASSIC program is offered to all players grades 1-8th who live in Newton or attend a school in Newton.  This program gives the players an opportunity to learn the game of lacrosse while being placed on evenly balanced teams.  At all times, we promote good sportsmanship and mentorship within the different grade levels to provide a healthy environment to learn.  We attempt equal playing time and welcome NEW players at any time along the way.  Lacrosse is a SPRING sport so we expect all players to attend practices and games but realize there are situations that may arise.  Please be respectful and communicate when your child will be absent, especially for games.  This is critical in team planning.

http://www.newtonyouthlacrosse.com/

Please see below an overview of the 2022 lacrosse season by level.

1/2 Grade (U9):  This introductory “learn to play” program is offered for young players who want to develop their fundamental skills while learning the basics of the sport, with a heavy focus on FUN!  1st and 2nd graders will practice twice per week (typically Tuesday & Thursday early evenings) with an optional Saturday late morning practice, along with 6 scheduled travel games on Sundays. Fundamentals of the game are taught by emphasizing fun and cooperation. The program typically ends with an invitation to participate in a mid-June Jamboree.

Registration Link

3/4 Grade (U11):  This level focuses on skill building with lots of touches, introduction to game play with small fields, with an emphasis on teamwork and sportsmanship.  The teams will compete in MBYLL and play other town teams.  Practices are twice per week (typically Tuesday & Thursday evenings) with games on Sundays.  For players showing interest and dedication the program typically ends with an invitation to participate in a mid-June Jamboree.

Registration Link

5/6 Grade (U13):  This level hones in on more advanced technical skills while mastering the basics.  More instruction is provided on Game IQ and positional strategy.  This level encourages endurance and fitness time as well as introducing concepts such as goal setting and mental prep.  This level will compete in MBYLL and travel to other towns.  Practices are twice per week (typically Monday & Wednesdays evenings) with games on Sundays.  For players showing interest and dedication the program typically ends with an invitation to participate in a mid-June Jamboree.

Registration Link

We will be holding our next general PTO meeting on Tuesday, January 25th at 6:30. Superintendent Dr. Fleishman and select School Committee members will be in attendance for this meeting. If you have any questions that you’d like them to address, please either email secretary@lepto.org or fill out this google form https://forms.gle/Gdcp81tVzSdqwP9c8

We are also happy to announce that this Zoom meeting will utilize Lexikeet, which delivers real-time language interpretation. Families must register at least three days ahead of the meeting to ensure their language will be there. Please register using this google form https://forms.gle/daA8qQjm61BJDocD7.

The next general PTO meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, January 25th at 6:30. Dr. Fleishman and select School Committee members will be in attendance for the meeting. This is a great opportunity to find out more about what is going on at the district level and ask those burning questions you may have. Zoom link and info is below.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/95067647738?pwd=OStBcmVUT3R1U1N0QWV4RlhlV0hqUT09

Meeting ID: 950 6764 7738
Passcode: f6h5Y3

As a reminder, please see below for this year’s MCAS schedule.

ELA

MATH

SCIENCE