PRINCIPAL UPDATE
Bentley University is hosting a Halloween Scavenger Hunt tomorrow, Saturday, October 28th at 11:30am. Open the link for more details and to register for the event.
Bentley University Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Trunk or Treat is this Sunday - October 29th at 5:00pm. Hope to see you there!
Our Grade 5 Ambassadors have declared Tuesday, October 31st as October Spirit Day at Northeast. Show your Northeast spirit by dressing as your "favorite thing." See the fliers for details.
October Spirit Day at Northeast
Dia del espiritu de octubre en el Northeast
*****We do not celebrate Halloween at school. Students may not wear Halloween costumes or masks. Please do not send candy into school with your child.*****
The Discovery Museum is visiting Northeast on Tuesday, October 31st in our 2nd Grade classes.
We are looking for 1 more parent helper from 12:45-2:00pm in Mrs. Mele's Class. If you are able to help out, please contact Mrs. Sorbera - erinsorbera@walthampublicschools.org.
Thank you!
This week...
Saturday, October 28 - Fall Fair @ First Parish of Waltham 10:00am - 1:00pm
- Sunday, October 29 - Trunk or Treat @ 5:00 - 7:00pm. Volunteers are needed. Please see the sign-up link: Trunk or Treat Volunteer Sign-Up
- Tuesday, October 31 - Visiting Artist Program - Discovery Museum - Grade 2
- Tuesday, October 31 - October Spirit Day at Northeast
- Wednesday, November 1 - School Committee Meeting @ 7:00pm
- Thursday, November 2 - Math Olympiad 3:15-4:15pm
- Saturday, November 4 - Wings for Autism @9:00am @ Logan Airport (see below for details)
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Tenaglia and Miss McAvoy
WINGS FOR AUTISM
Travel is stressful in general but can be particularly stressful for families who have a child with special needs. Here is an opportunity for a “test run”. Gain the familiarity and confidence necessary to take future trips. Children will experience:
Entering the airport
The check-in process and checking bags
Security screening
Boarding the plane
Preparing for take-off
Exiting the plane
When: November 4, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m.
Where: Boston Logan Airport, Terminal E
Cost: FREE!!
Registration is required! ALL attendees must register - including parents, siblings, etc. Adults 18 years and older must show valid identification at the airport, in order to participate in WIngs over Autism. Link for Event Registration
NORTHEAST MULTICULTURAL EVENT
Join us on a trip around the world! You are invited to Multicultural Night, an evening to experience the many cultures of our Northeast Elementary School community.
Evento Multicultural Northeast
We have two ways families can be involved in representing a country.
1- Host a table to share items from your country.
2- Walk in the fashion show at the end of the event.
To sign up to represent a country please click here. Or email: jenniferanncaruso@walthampublicschools.org
October Lunch Menu
As a reminder, all school meals are free this year! However, applying for free meal benefits is still very important for families. By applying for meal benefits you may be eligible for: ~Pandemic EBT Funding ~Reduced or Free SAT Fees and College Applications. Scan the QR code or ask Mrs. Marriott, the school secretary, for a paper application.
For additional information visit https://www.walthampublicschools.org/.../waltham-school... and scan the QR code to apply for free meal benefits.
🍎 HEALTHY WALTHAM FOOD PANTRY
Healthy Waltham is excited to announce that we will move to 123 Felton St. in 2024! While we plan the new space, our pantry will continue at the Fitch School, 5 Cherry St. We will temporarily scale back the food we are offering to shelf-stable boxes at this time. We look forward to resuming our full-service pantry in the future and appreciate your understanding.
NEW TIME: 1:30 pm – 6pm
LOCATION: 5 Cherry Street, Fitch School, Waltham
WHERE TO PARK: STREET PARKING ONLY.
NO parking in private lots on Cherry and Ash Streets – you will be towed. Parking is on-street and in municipal (public) lots only.
Pantry is walk up only.
TO RECEIVE FOOD:
Please sign up for an appointment through the Your Market website link here: https://www.your-market.org/
Choose Healthy Waltham from the list of pantries. Registration is available in multiple languages. Please register if you have not already done so and choose your appointment time. Appointment sign-ups will be released approximately 1 week prior to the pantry date.
Food will be distributed by appointment only.
Don’t have an appointment or need help? We will accept walk-ins from 4:30-6:00 on pantry days.
PANTRY UPDATE:
We will be offering boxes of shelf-stable food. Thank you for your patience as we prepare for our move to a new space.
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS:
If you would like to make food donations of any kind, please contact us via contact us form on this website. No deliveries will be accepted at our mailing address without prior contact and coordination.
For more information on any of our services or events, please contact us or (781) 314-5647.
Upcoming pantry dates:
TBD
NORTHEAST PTO
Follow the Northeast PTO on Instagram @northeast_elementary_pto and Facebook Northeast PTO page for updates on all the fun coming up!
Upcoming Restaurant Fundraisers:
Tuesday, December 5th - Panera
Stay tuned for information about Spirit Wear! Coming soon!
Trunk or Treat is Sunday, October 29th from 5:00 - 7:00pm.
Volunteers are needed! Here is the link for sign up genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4CADAA29ABFA7-northeast?useFullSite=true#/
See the PTO Calendar of Events for the 2023-2024 school year below!
2023-2024 Northeast PTO Board Members:
-President: Daniella Ricci
-Vice Presidents: Jill Cannon and Jaclyn Komow
-Secretary: Jackie Arone
-Treasurer: Jenn Gunnell
-Executive Director of NEPTO LLC: Jeremy Davidson
Northeast Elementary School
Ms. Kelly McAvoy, Assistant Principal
Email: MaryEllenTenaglia@walthampublicschools.org
Website: https://www.walthampublicschools.org/o/northeast
Location: 70 Putney Lane, Waltham, MA 02452, USA
Phone: 781-314-5740
