The general PTO meeting will be rescheduled again due to a conflict in Principal Morrissey’s schedule. The new time will be Tuesday, April 5th at 6:30 via Zoom. There will be discussion of the recent proposed budget cuts, along with highlights and upcoming events.
Zoom link will be emailed the week of the meeting.
We’re holding the event on Thursday, April 28th from 5-7:30PM in the LE gym. It is in-person this year and masks are required of all participants.
More information will be coming soon regarding volunteer sign ups and how to sign up as a presenter.
This is a great chance for students (and families) to explore science in a fun and meaningful way. All students grades K-5 are welcome to be a part of Family Science Night. Simply pick any project of your liking and create a simple display to show people what your project is and what you’ve learned. All students who wish to participate will have their presentations showcased during this special Family Science Night.
If kids need ideas for a science project this website has some good ideas: https://www.education.com/science-fair/
Examples of past projects include:
We also welcome community science experts that might want to volunteer their time to run a demonstration for the kids.
Anyone interested can email me (Heather Yu) with questions or to volunteer: heatherjaneyu@yahoo.com
This month’s PTO meeting is rescheduled for Tuesday, March 29th at 6:30pm. due to the Bigelow Rising 6th graders night. If you’re unable to attend or want to submit a question ahead of time, please email secretary@lepto.org.
This is a great opportunity to connect with the LE community, learn about what’s planned for the spring, and find out how you can get involved.
Hope to see you then!
Stay tuned for a Zoom link early next week.
The 5th Grade Parent Committee is pleased to announce that pizza sales are back – now on Wednesdays! Starting March 16th at pick up time (12:10pm), we will have pizza by the slice available for sale, along with yummy baked goods. Plan lunch ahead by ordering a full pizza pie! All proceeds go to support the 5th Grade Graduation Fund.
Questions or want to help volunteer (or donate baked goods/water bottles)? Please text Leah Grinvald at (619) 887-1818. So excited to bring this great weekly fundraising event back to LE!
The Lincoln-Eliot COVID vaccine clinic for ages 5-11 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 8th. Please sign up through this link:
More information can be found in the flyer below.
Creative Arts & Sciences AuthorFest is coming! On April 12, authors and illustrators that presented to K-8 students all over Newton will be gathering at the Cabot Elementary School library for a book sale and signing, meet and greet, between 3:15 – 5:30 PM. The event is open to the public. Newtonville Books will be on hand with a selection of books for sale that students can get signed.
Newtonville Books is taking pre-orders of books between now and March 21. If you want to purchase a book in advance, go to:
www.newtonvillebooks.com/npsauthorfest
CAS AuthorFest is made possible by a generous grant from the Newton Schools Foundation with additional support from The Village Bank, Harmony Foundation, and parent contributions to the PTO.
The month of February is dedicated to honoring the sacrifices and celebrating the achievements and contributions of Black Americans to the history of the United States. During this time, many educators seek resources to share with their students. This year, Lincoln-Eliot’s Assembly Team came together to create the “Heroes Among Us” project – not only to celebrate African Americans in our community – but to bring stories from the Newton and Boston communities into our classrooms every day during the month of February.
“Heroes Among Us” is a series of short videos made by community members, families, and friends from the Lincoln-Eliot, Newton, and Boston communities. These videos provide an opportunity to amplify the voices of African Americans in our community and to share their stories and perspectives. Each day in February, students hear from different community members – from lawyers, to doctors, to firefighters, engineers, and more – who share a little bit about themselves and what Black History Month means to them. These videos have brought both students and staff together in new and meaningful ways. In addition, over the last few days before vacation the school community engaged in a read aloud of Change Sings by author and poet Amanda Gorman, and classrooms came together for a school-wide culminating activity.
Each class also created a “Wordsplash” reflection after completing the assembly this past week. Here are two:
Educators and students both agree that this month’s assembly has been a powerful celebration in honor of Black History Month. Thank you to all who participated and to the Assembly Team for their work honoring the “Heroes Among Us”.
We are looking forward to 3 of our biggest events for the remainder of the year. Whether you’re new and looking to learn more or a seasoned veteran, we need your help.
The Science Fair is completely PTO run and will not happen without amazing volunteers like yourself! Last year it was completely virtual. This year, it will be up to you on whether to keep it virtual or try to plan something outside.
The Fun Run is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. No experience necessary! We are looking for parents who would like to observe this year in order to help run parts of it next year.
Juneteenth is our newest event, debuting last year. It was such a great hit and we’d like to make it an annual tradition.
If you’d like to join any of these committees, please sign up using this form https://forms.gle/ULnSCRjCDLbRc5bv6 or simply email secretary@lepto.org
Mark your calendar for Winter Walk-Roll-Bike-Bus Day on Wednesday, February 2! Make a plan that works for you – walk, roll or bike from home, take the bus, or park and walk a little further from the school together and join students across the state to celebrate active transportation.
Please help spread the word and order TODAY at nacocentral.com/lincolneliot
