May 8, 2017
Dear Lincoln Eliot Families,
Thank you to all the walkers and bikers on Wednesday. Hopefully the Blue Zone was a little less crowded. Mornings can be hectic but we encourage those who live within walking or biking distance to leave the cars at home.
This Thursday, May 11th is an early release. All students are dismissed at 12:30.
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.
Unplugged at Lincoln Eliot is the week of May 15 Stay tuned for a calendar of suggested activities that do not involve a screen!
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:
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Elementary Teacher Summer Writing and Research and Writing Institutes
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Responsive Classroom Training
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Instrumental Music Pilot Program at Lincoln-Eliot
Arts Night on May 24th Join us for an evening of fine and performing arts.
6:30-7 4th grade chorus and instrumentalists
7:00-7:30 – 5th grade grade chorus and instrumentalists
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Recorder Jam May 16th 8:45-9:10 in the music room Come see your third grader play songs on the recorder Flyer is here.
Have a great week,
Jody
Upcoming Dates:
May 9th PTO Meeting (this is a change from May 2)
May 11 Early Release
May 16 Recorder Jam for parents of third graders
May 15-19 Unplugged at Lincoln Eliot
May 17 International Night
May 24 Arts Night
May 31-June 2 5th grade camping trip
June 1 – Light a Fire for Literacy
June 4 – Live Like Laura Road Race There are many opportunities to participate – run, volunteer, sponsor. Please refer to the website for more information
June 22 1:30-2:30 Moving On Ceremony
June 23 Last Day for Students
