February 13, 2017
Dear Lincoln Eliot Families,
I hope you are all safe and sound and enjoying the snow. We’ll all be well rested for vacation week!
As you know, I am at Lincoln Eliot just for this year. It has been an incredible learning experience as well as a joy getting to know families, students and staff at the school.
On Wednesday and Thursday, the two principal finalists will be at the school. Parents are invited to meet the candidates from8:35-9:15 in the library.
Free English classes!
Free English classes for families of Lincoln Eliot students will begin on Tuesday, February 14th from 9-10 in the library. Come meet new friends and practice speaking English. All English levels are welcome. If you are interested, go to this link and complete a short survey. If you are a fluent English speaker and are interested in volunteering your time to help parents learning English then there is a question for you in the survey.
Remember to check out the LE PTO for the PTO calendar, volunteer opportunities www.lepto.org for more information about particular events or to contact a board member. The link to the rolling agenda from previous meetings is here.
Start planning for the Science Fair on March 16th! The Science Fair and registration form are going home in folders but you can preview the information at this link.
The PTO funds the Creative Arts and Science programming at Lincoln Eliot. On Wednesday, first graders will enjoy a visit from Amelia Earhart and second graders will attend a ribbon dancing performance.
Volunteers are needed to help with Understanding our Differences, a disabilities awareness curriculum, delivered to all Newton students in grades 3-5 by parent volunteers. In Spring, 2017 volunteers will be delivering the Blindness unit to 3rd and 4th Graders, and the Autism Spectrum Disorder Unit to 5th graders. All Lincoln-Eliot parents, regardless of your child’s grade, are invited to participate in this dynamic program.
At least six parents are needed on each of the following dates to help lead activities:
Grade 3: Friday, March 24th 9:30a.m – 11:30 a.m.
Grade 4: TBD
Grade 5: Thursday, March 9th 10:30a.m-12:30 p.m.
There is a 2 hour maximum time commitment on the day of the unit and about 20-30 minutes of short training (on line video)
This is a wonderful opportunity to engage with our students in the classroom.
If you are interested in participating, please contact the L-E parent coordinator, Cathleen Morrison, ccanhc@gmail.com. I am happy to answer any questions, it is not difficult and is extremely rewarding!
YOU DON’T HAVE TO HAVE A CHILD IN THE GRADE TO ASSIST!!!!
Thank you to all who donated food to help Syrian Refugees. A message from Sumna – Thank you to the LE community for opening your hearts and helping out the people in need. My heartfelt gratitude to everyone who donated 73 cans, 10 lbs of sugar, 21 lbs of rice, 12 boxes of cereal and few snack/breakfast items, 13 boxes of pasta , 8 lbs of lentils , 4 lbs of flour.
One of our students is collecting canned goods and other non perishables as part of her Girl Scout service project. There is a drop off bin in the front office. If you are able, send one canned food item in with your child. That could lead to almost 350 cans of food to help those in need. All food that is collected will be delivered to a Newton food pantry.
From February 2nd to February 17th the 5th grade will be collecting winter gear for homeless children. Suggested items to donate are hats, mittens, gloves, socks, and scarves. All donations must be new. Each classroom has a collection box which the 5th graders will be collecting on 2/17 before February break. All donations will go to local shelters in Newton. We appreciate your help!
Have a great week,
Jody
District Kindergarten Information
Upcoming Dates:
February 14 ESL classes begin for families of students
February 20-24 – School vacation (resumes Monday, February 27 )
March 16th Science Fair
March 28 Cup Cake Contest – stay tuned!
MCAS Dates:
| English Language Arts | Math | Science | |
| Grade 3 | 4/6,4/7,4/10 | 5/3,5/5 | X |
| Grade 4 – | 4/3,4/4, 4/5 | 5/8 and 5/9 | X |
| Grade 5 | 4/26,4/28, 5/1 | 5/10,5/12 | 5/17, 5/19 |
| Make Up Days | 5/1 and 5/2 | 5/22-5/26 | 5/22-5/26 |