February 5, 2017
Dear Lincoln Eliot Families,
It was lovely to see so many of you at Lincoln Eliot’s first annual movie night. Thank you to the PTO for planning this community event.
Progress reports will be available to parents on Monday, February 6. You can access Skyward at this link. Your user name should be your email address. There is a “forgot password” button should you need some help.
Free English classes!
Free English classes starting for families of Lincoln Eliot students! Class begins 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.
In lieu of a meeting, the L-E PTO is offering its monthly update for February in newsletter form. Click here to read the February newsletter. Please visit www.lepto.org for more information about particular events or to contact a board member.
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 Newton Philharmonic welcomes Lincoln Eliot students and families to its Valentine’s concert on February 12 at 3:00 at the First Baptist Church in Newton Center. The concert begins at 3:00 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Instrumental Music Enrichment Program at Lincoln Eliot. Flyer is here and will be sent home in the folders.
Two food drives are still happening to help families in need. Thank you to all who have contributed.
- One of our students is collecting canned goods and other non perishables as part of her Girl Scout service project. All food that is collected will be delivered to a Newton food pantry.
- The PTO is helping to support a food donation drive to help Syrian Refugees. There are food collection bins by the Jackson Road entrance.
The fifth graders are collecting new winter clothing to donate to families in need. There are collection boxes all around the school. Look for a flyer in your folder. Students have visited classrooms to describe the project to students.
Lincoln-Eliot 5th Grade Launch Fundraiser – February 10th from 6-10pm. The 5th graders are working towards an end-of the year camping trip and graduation ceremony and need to raise money to offset the cost – this is the first of four fundraisers. Please spread the word, bring your children and friends to jump and have fun and please mention Lincoln Eliot when you pay for your tickets at the door – 25% of the tickets sales on February 10th will go directly to the 5th grade fund!!! Note: Children will still need to be supervised by their parents at Launch.
Have a great week,
Jody
District Kindergarten Information
Upcoming Dates:
February 6 Progress Reports Available on Skyward
February 6 K Parent Night at Newton North
February 10 – 5th grade Fundraiser at Launch
February 14 ESL classes begin for families of students
February 20-24 – School vacation (resumes Monday, February 27 )
March 16 Science Fair
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 |