First grade enjoyed their first Creative Arts & Sciences (CAS) program this past week by welcoming Heather and Hands-On Nature to our school. Kids got to put their bug knowledge to use, reviewing what special parts make up an insect, learning about all different types of insects right here in Newton, and even going on a bug hunt right outside our school.

These enrichment programs are made possible by the LE PTO and parent volunteers. Please consider volunteering in order to continue programs like these!

Do you have cool weather children’s/youth clothing to pass along? We’re collecting clothing for longtime Plowshares teacher (and Lincoln-Eliot garden grower), Ms. Magda, to take to families in the Peruvian Andes (mountains). It stays cool all year round there and they just experienced some terrible flooding. 5th grade L-E parent Lanni Isenberg is collecting gently used clothing of all kid/youth sizes for Ms. Magda to take to the families.

Lanni will be happy to pick up from you or receive porch drop-offs in Newton Corner. Looking to collect items in April. To coordinate pick ups/drop offs, contact Lanni at lanni_harris@yahoo.com. Thank you!

Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids compete each week for a chance to earn points. At the end of the Series the boys and girls who accumulate the most points in their respective distances are awarded trophies. All participants receive a medal on Week 5!

Registration is OPEN  and we are looking forward to seeing you at the starting line once again!

Our sponsor, Mussleman’s, is offering 50% refund for each paid participant and you can make a request from the registration page.

Race Location: Newton Highlands Playground, 10 Dedham St., Newton, 02461

Race Dates: May 7th, 14th, 21th, 28th and June 4tth

Race Time: 4:00PM

TO REGISTER: https://runsignup.com/hkrsnewtonma

Newton HKRS Page: https://healthykidsrunningseries.org/race-locations/newton-ma/Series

Hi LE Families,

It is a busy spring with lots of fun events coming up! Thank you to all the amazing parents who stepped up to save the annual Science Night. Please scroll below to find more details and to sign up your student(s) if interested.

Some upcoming events:

April 12 – Author Visit : Grace Lin (all grades)
April 27 – Family Science Night
May 31 – International Night
June 1 – Fun Run

Please stay tuned for more details and potential events!

Save The Date for our annual Family Science Night on April 27th from 5-7pm. This event will take place in the Lincoln-Eliot gym and is open to all students.

Students are invited to create a science project and present it to family, friends, and teachers on Science Night. Note: School time is not provided for this project. It is to be completed on your own time. 

We welcome projects at all levels and abilities!  Feel free to work in teams! And even if your student is not doing a project, we encourage everyone to participate in the activities/workshops and view their classmates’ projects.

So that we can get accurate counts for the set up, please complete the form by April 19th (one form per student).

https://forms.gle/kqr17qoJqk4FcmHS9

Don’t want to cook? Come have a tasty meal and support local Scout Troop 355! Bertucci’s will give 15% of proceeds back to the organization for anyone who dines in or takes out at ANY Bertucci’s location this Saturday, March 25th.

Use code 704-926-195 when ordering online.

Kids Pre-Season Spring Classes

By Joe Smith,  JXS Tennis Academy

Classes run March 27th until April 30^th              (No Classes April 17^th thru April 23^rd)

Red Ball: Players 4-10 years old learning to play tennis for the first time
Orange Ball: Players 8-12 years old with some experience learning strokes and skills
Green Ball: Players 10-14 years old learning the beginnings of match play

Saturday         8:30 – 9am                  4-5yr Red Ball Clinic               $120          (Stearns)
Saturday         9 – 10am                     6-8yr Red Ball Clinic               $160          (Stearns)
Saturday         10 – 11am                   8-10yr Orange Ball Clinic        $160          (Stearns)
Saturday         11 – 12pm                   10-14yr Green Ball Clinic        $160          (Stearns)
 
Sunday            8:30 – 9am                  4-5yr Red Ball Clinic               $120             (Stearns)
Sunday            9 – 10am                     6-8yr Red Ball Clinic               $160             (Stearns)
Sunday            10 – 11am                   8-10yr Orange Ball Clinic       $160             (Stearns)
Sunday            11 – 12pm                   10-14yr Green Ball Clinic       $160             (Stearns)
 

Questions contact:   jxstennis@gmail.com
To register go to:     Newtonma.myrec.com

https://newtonma.myrec.com/kids-pre-season-spring-classes

This morning, Superintendent Smith, School Committee members Emily Prenner and Kathy Shields, and Principal Morse met with parents to discuss the upcoming override and how it will impact our schools next year if it does NOT pass. A link to the minutes are provided below if you missed the meeting.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mPTlSi6hBzdROOK7M40iwiuo_OqF_61/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117526696842170838617&rtpof=true&sd=true

There is a lot at stake in the upcoming Special Election on the Newton Override proposal.  Please get educated and make your voice heard by voting March 14.  More information on the 3 questions can be found at:     https://www.newtonma.gov/government/mayor-fuller/override

Information on voting can be found here:
https://www.newtonma.gov/government/elections

Coach Sammi will be hosting a free afternoon of tennis games and activities for Lincoln-Eliot students at Stearns Park tennis courts this Friday!

Hi LE Families,

On Tuesday, February 14th, our 5th graders will be traveling to Bigelow Middle School for the Bigelow Music Festival, along with 5th graders from Ward and Underwood. The PTO is happy to make this event happen by providing funds for transportation to this music festival. We hope our rising 6th graders have a great time at this event!

Important Dates

• February 20 – 24: February Break, No School
• February 28: Kindergarten Information Night
• March 28 and 30: Grade 3 ELA MCAS
• April 4 and April 6: Grade 4 ELA MCAS
• April 6: Hands on Nature Creative Arts & Sciences (in school) for Grade 1
• April 10: Potato Hill Poetry Creative Arts and Sciences (in school) for Grade 4.
• April 11 and April 13: Grade 5 ELA MCAS
• May 2 and May 4: Grade 3 Math MCAS
• May 9 and May 12: Grade 4 Math MCAS
• May 16 and May 18: Grade 5 Math MCAS
• May 22 and May 23: Grade 5 Science MCAS
• June 8: Wingmasters: World of Owl Creative Arts and Sciences (in school) for Grade 5