Dear Families,
Lincoln Eliot is looking for a part time lunch attendant to collect student meal cards at lunch each day. The hours are 11:45- 1:45. Please let me know if you are interested in joining the Lincoln Eliot team.

A huge thank you to the PTO and Newton Creative Arts and Science for bring the New England Percussion Ensemble assembly to Lincoln Eliot on Thursday. Out scholars and staff loved the interactive performance.

Vote for Lincoln Eliot: This year, Watertown Savings Bank has set aside $75,000 to distribute to non-profits through the Customer Choice Awards. The program provides customers with the opportunity to influence how the bank distributes funds in the community. Last year, our community voted, and Lincoln-Eliot was awarded $2,099! If you have any type of account with Watertown Savings Bank, you can cast a vote! Every customer may vote once. Voting is open until December 31, 2017. Please go to Customer Choice to vote online, or visit a branch to cast your ballot for Lincoln Eliot!

Arrival and Dismissal: Arrival and dismissal time has become a bit chaotic and dangerous at times. As a result, I am asking you to please adhere to the following to ensure the safety of all scholars:
✓ Students should only be let out of the car on the curb side of the street never into the street.
✓ The blue zone (on both Pearl Street and Jackson Road) is a no parking zone; it should be used for quick drop off and pick up only
✓ If coming from the Capital Street area, please cross students at the Pearl/Jackson light in the designated crosswalk; not in front of cars on Jackson Road.
✓ The fire lane in the staff parking lot is a no parking zone

A few reminders from previous weeks:
❖ Dogs: Dogs are not allowed on school property but we have come up with a plan that should work for all. If you choose to walk your dog to school at arrival and dismissal times, you and your dog must wait by the Flagpole on the corner of Pearl St and Jackson Rd. Make sure to inform your child’s teacher that you give permission for your child to walk to the Flagpole area on his/her own. It is imperative that you talk with your child to create a plan in case you are late. Make sure to communicate that plan to your child’s teacher.
❖ In an effort to ensure student safety, we are asking for parents and teachers to remind students NOT to climb through the bushes in the front of the school when entering or exiting the building. Thank you for your assistance with this matter.
❖ Help Lincoln Eliot earn funds to promote each student’s educational and intellectual growth…register with A+ School Rewards with Stop and Shop at https://stopandshop.com/school-rewards/ Our school ID code is 05887.
❖ Please mark the following dates on your calendars:
o Tuesday, October 17: Flu Shot Clinic at Lincoln- Eliot
o Tuesday, October 24th and Tuesday, October 31st: Parent Teacher Conferences
o Friday, October 27th: PTO Halloween dance 5:30- 7:30

❖ Please notify the office if you have a change of address or phone number. It is important to have up to date contact information in the case of an emergency.

Dear Families,

Open House was a huge success. It was wonderful to see so many families in attendance. It was so nice to see the excitement on everyone’s faces. It was obvious Lincoln Eliot scholars were very excited to show their families around their classroom and school.

 Dogs: Dogs are not allowed on school property but we have come up with a plan that should work for all. If you choose to walk your dog to school at arrival and dismissal times, you and your dog must wait by the Flagpole on the corner of Pearl St and Jackson Rd. Make sure to inform your child’s teacher that you give permission for your child to walk to the Flagpole area on his/her own. It is imperative that you talk with your child to create a plan in case you are late. Make sure to communicate that plan to your child’s teacher.

 We are in need of some indoor recess games/activities (ex: Uno, Connect Four, Guess Who, markers, etc.). If you have any games that are not being used at home, please consider donating them to the school. Donated items can be dropped off at the main office.

 In an effort to ensure student safety, we are asking for parents and teachers to remind students NOT to climb through the bushes in the front of the school when entering or exiting the building. Thank you for your assistance with this matter.

 Help Lincoln-Eliot earn funds to help promote each student’s educational and intellectual growth…register with A+ School Rewards with Stop and Shop at https://stopandshop.com/school-rewards/ Our school ID code is 05887.

 Please mark the following dates on your calendars:

o Friday, October 6: Safe Routes to School Day: please walk or ride a bike with your child. Check out the link below for more details: www.walkbiketoschool.org

o Monday, October 9: Columbus Day: No School

o Tuesday, October 17: Flu Shot Clinic at Lincoln- Eliot (see below for more details).

 Please notify the office if you have a change of address or phone number. It is important to have up to date contact information in the case of an emergency.

Reminders:

 Fire Lane Parking: When picking up students at dismissal please refrain from parking in the Fire Lane in the staff parking lot as it causes a safety hazard.

Pizza Tuesdays are back!! Pizza sales will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Jackson Road entrance starting Tuesday, September 19th . All proceeds directly support the 5th grade camping trip in June 2018. Thank you in advance for supporting our students. $2.00 Pizza by the slice $10.00 for the Whole Pizza (must be preordered) $1.00 baked goods To pre-order a whole pizza, please contact Donna Vincenzino, email: donnajohnv@hotmail.com or text: 617-217-1878. All pre-orders must be placed on Mondays by 6:00 p.m.

Shoo Flu: Get the flu vaccine at school, not the flu! Seasonal flu vaccination clinics will be held during the school day at the Newton Public Schools beginning in late September. Students in Kindergarten through grade 12 may receive vaccine. The Lincoln-Eliot clinic will be on October 17, 2017. Each student to be vaccinated must have a parent/guardian complete two forms: 1. Consent/Screening form 2. Vaccine administration record/Insurance form. Forms are available in the school nurse’s office, or may be downloaded at www.newtonma.gov/flu. Forms are due to the School Nurse October 13, 2017. The flu shot is the only vaccine available this year due to continued CDC guidance against using Flumist, the nasal spray flu vaccine. The Vaccine Information Statement about the flu shot, and additional information for families including tips on preparing kids for a shot is available at www.newtonma.gov/flu or in the school nurse’s office. There is no cost to receive the vaccine, but insurance information is requested. All students, regardless of insurance status, are invited to receive vaccine with parent permission. Students are not required to receive flu vaccine, however the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends flu vaccine for all people age 6 months and up. There are many places to get a flu vaccine including at school, your primary health care provider or community clinics. For additional clinic dates for the whole family, visit www.newtonma.gov/flu. In addition to vaccination, it is important to practice good hand hygiene and cough etiquette by washing hands often; covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the arm; and staying home when sick. For more flu prevention tips, talk to the school nurse or check out these websites: www.newtonma.gov/flu and www.cdc.gov/flu

Dear Families,

We are in need of some indoor recess games/activities (ex: Uno, Connect Four, Guess Who, markers, etc.). If you have any games that are not being used at home, please considering donating them to the school. Donated items can be dropped off at the main office.

Please mark the following dates on your calendars:
o Wednesday, September 27: Picture Day
o Wednesday, September 27: Early Release day: 12:30 dismissal
o Thursday, September 28: Open House 6:00pm- 7:00pm
o Friday, October 6: Safe Routes to School Day; please walk or ride a bike with your child. Check out the link below for more details: www.walkbiketoschool.org

Reminders:
Open House: Open House will be taking place on Thursday, September 28th from 6:00pm – 7:00pm. Grades K-2 teachers will be presenting for families from 6:00- 6:20, grades 3- 5 teachers will present for families from 6:25- 6:45. Specialists and Title One staff will be located in the Library please stop by and say “hello” and learn about their programs. Please note childcare will not be provided and families are responsible for their students while onsite. An adult family member should accompany students at all times.

Fire Lane Parking: When picking up students at dismissal please refrain from parking in the Fire Lane in the staff parking lot as it causes a safety hazard.

Lunch: The cost of lunch is $3.30 and milk is .75. More information about the lunch program can be found here https://newton.sodexomyway.com/menus/index.html Below is the link to the Free and Reduced Lunch Application Please call the Lincoln Eliot Office if you need help completing this form. https://www.schoollunchapp.com/Terms.aspxhost=newtonps.schoollunchapp.com&a pply=1

Pizza Tuesdays are back!! Pizza sales will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Jackson Road entrance starting Tuesday, September 19th . All proceeds directly support the 5th grade camping trip in June 2018. Thank you in advance for supporting our students. $2.00 Pizza by the slice $10.00 for the Whole Pizza (must be preordered) $1.00 baked goods To pre-order a whole pizza, please contact Donna Vincenzino, email: donnajohnv@hotmail.com or text: 617-217-1878. All pre-orders must be placed on Mondays by 6:00 p.m.

Shoo Flu: Get the flu vaccine at school, not the flu! Seasonal flu vaccination clinics will be held during the school day at the Newton Public Schools beginning in late September. Students in Kindergarten through grade 12 may receive vaccine. The Lincoln-Eliot clinic will be on October 17, 2017. Each student to be vaccinated must have a parent/guardian complete two forms: 1. Consent/Screening form 2. Vaccine administration record/Insurance form. Forms are available in the school nurse’s office, or may be downloaded at www.newtonma.gov/flu. Forms are due to the School Nurse October 13, 2017.

The flu shot is the only vaccine available this year due to continued CDC guidance against using Flumist, the nasal spray flu vaccine. The Vaccine Information Statement about the flu shot, and additional information for families including tips on preparing kids for a shot is available at www.newtonma.gov/flu or in the school nurse’s office. There is no cost to receive the vaccine, but insurance information is requested. All students, regardless of insurance status, are invited to receive vaccine with parent permission. Students are not required to receive flu vaccine, however the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends flu vaccine for all people age 6 months and up. There are many places to get a flu vaccine including at school, your primary health care provider or community clinics. For additional clinic dates for the whole family, visit www.newtonma.gov/flu. In addition to vaccination, it is important to practice good hand hygiene and cough etiquette by washing hands often; covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the arm; and staying home when sick. For more flu prevention tips, talk to the school nurse or check out these websites: www.newtonma.gov/flu and www.cdc.gov/flu

LINCOLN-ELIOT BACK-TO-SCHOOL PICNIC

 Wednesday, September 13, 2017
(Rain date: Thursday, Sept. 14^th)

5:30-7:00 p.m. on the L-E playground

Bring dinner, a blanket
and meet up with old and new friends!
(We’ll be selling pizza, water and dessert)

We need baked goods for the bake sale. Please drop them off Wednesday morning in the office or bring them to the picnic.

 Proceeds benefit the L-E PTO Learn more at: www.lepto.org

September 10, 2017

Dear Families,

We had an amazing first week of school! Thank you for your help in making the week a success.Our scholars were busy making new friends, learning routines and building classroom communities. It was nice to see so many happy, smiling faces after the summer break.

Please mark the following dates on your calendars:

• Wednesday, September 13^: PTO Back to School Picnic from 5:30 -7:00 on the playground. Rain date will be September 14^th. Pizza, water and desserts will be available for purchase.
• Tuesday, September 19: First PTO meeting of the year. Meetings are held in the cafeteria from 6:30pm- 7:30pm
• Thursday, September 21: No School: Rosh Hashanah
• Wednesday, September 27: Picture Day (details to follow)
• Thursday, September 28: Open House 6:00pm- 7:00pm
• Friday, October 6: Safe Routes to School Day; please walk or ride a bike with your child. Check out the link below for more details: www.walkbiketoschool.org

Lunch

The cost of lunch is $3.30 and milk is .75. More information about the lunch program can be found here https://newton.sodexomyway.com/menus/index.html
Below is the link to the Free and Reduced Lunch Application
Please call the Lincoln Eliot Office if you need help completing this form.
https://www.schoollunchapp.com/Terms.aspx?host=newtonps.schoollunchapp.com&apply=1

Shoo Flu:

Get the flu vaccine at school, not the flu! Seasonal flu vaccination clinics will be held during the school day at the Newton Public Schools beginning in late September. Students in Kindergarten through grade 12 may receive vaccine.

The Lincoln-Eliot clinic will be on October 17, 2017. Each student to be vaccinated must have a parent/guardian complete two forms:

1. Consent/Screening form
2. Vaccine administration record/Insurance form.

Forms are available in the school nurse’s office, or may be downloaded at www.newtonma.gov/flu. Forms are due to the School Nurse October 13, 2017.

The flu shot is the only vaccine available this year due to continued CDC guidance against using Flumist, the nasal spray flu vaccine. The Vaccine Information Statement about the flu shot, and additional information for families including tips on preparing kids for a shot is available at www.newtonma.gov/flu or in the school nurse’s office. There is no cost to receive the vaccine, but insurance information is requested. All students, regardless of insurance status, are invited to receive vaccine with parent permission.

Students are not required to receive flu vaccine, however the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends flu vaccine for all people age 6 months and up. There are many places to get a flu vaccine including at school, your primary health care provider or community clinics. For additional clinic dates for the whole family, visit www.newtonma.gov/flu.

In addition to vaccination, it is important to practice good hand hygiene and cough etiquette by washing hands often; covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the arm; and staying home when sick.

For more flu prevention tips, talk to the school nurse or check out these websites: www.newtonma.gov/flu and www.cdc.gov/flu

June 5, 2017

Dear Lincoln Eliot Families,

Today was the first annual Live Like Laura 5K.  It was a sparkling day full of community spirit.  Laura’s family, Lincoln Eliot staff, friends from close and far were there to run/walk in her memory.  All money raised will go to support cardiac research at Mass General Hospital.  

Fifth graders arrived home on Friday after two nights at Camp Wing.  Students looked tired and happy – all signs that they had a great time.  Be sure to check out the lost and found for unclaimed items from camp.

We had our all school assembly on the topic of voice volume on Tuesday.  Students observed videos of their teachers demonstrating  different voice volumes.  Teachers have been reviewing matching the appropriate voice volume to settings around the school.

Thanks to Jeanne Conley for providing K-2 parents with wonderful reading and writing resources at the Light the Fire for Literacy event this past week.  This free event was funded by the Title 1 Program.  We encourage all parents to make reading a priority over the summer so that students will maintain or strengthen their current level of reading.  

Remember to return all library books!

The PTO has two reminders.

There is a PTO meeting on Tuesday, June 6th  from 6:30-7:30pm in the LE Cafeteria

Save The Date: End of Year Picnic

We’re getting ready for Celebration Day on June 13.   Please go to this link to see flyer and to print a volunteer signup form.  We are hoping for a rainbow of Lincoln Eliot students!  Therefore, we are asking that students at each grade level wear a specific color T-shirt/shirt.   Colors for grade levels are as follows:

Honor a Teacher While Supporting the Newton Schools Foundation

Are you looking for a way to honor and thank the exceptional teachers and staff who have motivated, educated and inspired your students to grow and achieve all year? Consider participating in Newton Schools Foundations’ Honor Thy Teacher campaign. This special program, now in its 20th year, enables families to thank teachers or other school personnel by giving a gift to NSF in their honor.

After receiving each donation (suggested amount – $25/teacher), NSF will:

·         Notify the honored teachers and staff of your gift;

·         Share the honoree names with the Superintendent and Principals; and

·         List each of those honored in the Newton TAB.

You can make your tax-deductible donation on-line at www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org,  or mail it to Newton Schools Foundation, P.O. Box 590020, Newton Centre, MA 02459. Please be sure to include the names of the teachers and/or staff that you are honoring.  Or look for a flyer that will be sent home in your child’s backpack that includes a donation form.

NSF is a non-profit organization that raises funds to enhance the quality of education throughout Newton’s public schools. Your gift supports NSF initiatives including teachers’ professional development and new curricula and learning opportunities, including the following at the elementary level:

• Elementary Teacher Summer Writing and Research and Writing Institutes

• Responsive Classroom Training

• Instrumental Music Pilot Program at Lincoln-Eliot

Have a great week,

Jody

May 29, 2017

Dear Lincoln Eliot Families,

I hope you enjoyed the long weekend.

Thank you to the PTO and all who helped with the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday.  The food was incredible and teachers were so thankful for the recognition.  At the luncheon, we learned of the Kelly DelGreco Memorial Gift.  The PTO will make an annual donation of $500.00  to the fifth grade class in Kelly’s name to help fund their camping trip.  

The PTO recognized Ms. Keller, Ms. Tannenbaum, Ms. Bolte and Ms. Berges for their contributions to the Lincoln Eliot community.  As you may know, they will moving on from the school.

Our fifth graders are off to Camp Wing on Wednesday.   Fourth graders will get to experience being the senior students at Lincoln Eliot!

We will have an all school assembly on Tuesday, May 30.  The purpose of the assembly is to review the voice volume scale.  This is a tool that we are using to teach expectations for voice level in different parts of the school.  For example, walking in the halls is a 0, cafeteria is a 2 and outside during recess is a 4.  Ask your children about the assembly Tuesday evening and they should be able to tell you more.  I don’t want to give away too much information!

More Newton Serves Photos were sent to me by the Newton Serves Photographer.  See link to photos here.  

We’re getting ready for Celebration Day on June 13.   Please go to this link to see flyer and to print a volunteer signup form.

Light a Fire for Literacy is happening on June 1

Parents of students in grades K-2 are invited to the cafeteria on June 1st at 8:30 to learn ways to support reading at home.  There will be interactive activities, ideas for supporting your child at home, free book raffles and much more.   This event is supported by Title 1.

Honor a Teacher While Supporting the Newton Schools Foundation

Are you looking for a way to honor and thank the exceptional teachers and staff who have motivated, educated and inspired your students to grow and achieve all year? Consider participating in Newton Schools Foundations’ Honor Thy Teacher campaign. This special program, now in its 20th year, enables families to thank teachers or other school personnel by giving a gift to NSF in their honor.

After receiving each donation (suggested amount – $25/teacher), NSF will:

·         Notify the honored teachers and staff of your gift;

·         Share the honoree names with the Superintendent and Principals; and

·         List each of those honored in the Newton TAB.

You can make your tax-deductible donation on-line at www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org, or mail it to Newton Schools Foundation, P.O. Box 590020, Newton Centre, MA 02459. Please be sure to include the names of the teachers and/or staff that you are honoring.  Or look for a flyer that will be sent home in your child’s backpack that includes a donation form.

NSF is a non-profit organization that raises funds to enhance the quality of education throughout Newton’s public schools. Your gift supports NSF initiatives including teachers’ professional development and new curricula and learning opportunities, including the following at the elementary level:

• Elementary Teacher Summer Writing and Research and Writing Institutes

• Responsive Classroom Training

• Instrumental Music Pilot Program at Lincoln-Eliot

Have a great week,

Jody