PRINCIPAL UPDATE
There is no school on Monday, October 9th! Enjoy the long weekend!
REMINDER -
Pumpkin Decorating π has been moved to Monday, October 9th from 10:00am until 12:00pm. This is a free event for the whole family!!
Picture Day is coming up on Wednesday, October 18th. Please see the following information:
Northeast Picture Day October 18th
MCAS Reports will be going home with students in Grades 4 and 5 on Friday, October 13th.
Early Literacy Screening in Grades K-3:
This Early Literacy Screening letter went home with your child today to explain new state guidelines around Early Literacy Screeners, documentation and reporting.
This week...
- Saturday, October 7 - Boston Children's Hospital Blood Drive in honor of Declan Lyons @ 8:30am - 3:30pm @ Waltham High School. See below for details on how to register. Thumbs Up For Dec!
- Monday, October 9 - No School
- Monday, October 9 - Free Pumpkin Decorating Event @ Northeast (outside) 10:00am-12:00pm
- Tuesday, October 10 - We will follow a Monday schedule (students will have their Monday specials)
- Thursday, October 12 - Math Olympiad 3:15-4:15pm
- Thursday, October 12 - Healthy Waltham Walk-Up Food Pantry @ 1:30-6:00pm
- Thursday, October 12 - Northeast PTO Restaurant Fundraiser @ Jake & Joes
- Saturday, October 14 - Waltham Fields Community Farm 13th Annual Field Day @ 1:00-4:00pm
Have a great long weekend!
Mrs. Tenaglia and Miss McAvoy
WALTHAM FIELDS COMMUNITY FARM
Waltham Fields Community Farm 13th Annual Farm Day
Saturday, October 14th
1:00 - 4:00pm
FREE ADMISSION
WALTHAM YMCA PUMPKIN DASH 5K
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 βtest runβ. 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
WALTHAM SEPAC
WSEPAC - Waltham Special Education Parent Advisory Council
The WSEPAC is a state mandated and supported advisory group comprised of parents, guardians, teachers and administrators working in partnership to promote an innovative environment where children with learning challenges have equal access to educational opportunities, while ensuring that our schools strive to improve educational outcomes for all children. Contact us at walthampac@gmail.com
The Waltham SEPAC is looking for new members!! Please consider joining this team!
Membership is open to all interested parties; voting membership is limited to parents or guardians of special needs students residing in Waltham with or without an IEP or 504 Plan, as well as students over the age of 14.
To inquire about joining WSEPAC - email walthampac@gmail.com.
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.
π HEALTHY WALTHAM FOOD PANTRY
The Healthy Waltham Food Pantry
CHANGES TO OUR FOOD PANTRY β FALL 2023
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 β 6pm
LOCATION: 5 Cherry Street, Fitch School, Waltham
WHERE TO PARK: STREET PARKING ONLY.
NO parking in private lots on Cherry and Ash Streets β 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.
Donβt 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:
Thursday, October 12
Thursday, October 26
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:
Thursday, October 12th - Jake & JoesWednesday, October 25th - Margarita's
Tuesday, December 5th - Panera
Stay tuned for information about Spirit Wear! Coming soon!
Free Pumpkin Decorating at Northeast! Fun for the whole family! Monday, October 9th from 10:00am-12:00pm outside Northeast π. Pumpkin Decorating
A big SHOUT OUT π£ to WAGON WHEEL for donating the pumpkins for this event. We are very grateful for your support!
Save the Date for Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 29th from 5:00 - 7:00pm.
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
