

Northeast News
April 19, 2024
PRINCIPAL UPDATE
Welcome back!
We have an Early Release Day this Wednesday, April 24th! 1:00pm Dismissal and No Afternoon Integrated PreK.
ATTENTION GRADE 5 PARENTS:
On Thursday, April 25th at 1:30pm, we will be having a presentation for Grade 5 Students and their parents on Digital Footprints and Online Bullying. We hope you will be able to attend this informative and important session.
For more information about Digital Literacy, please see this document prepared by Northeast's Digital Learning Teacher, Ms. Serafin: Digital Literacy for Parents
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This week will be a Northeast School Spirit Week designed by our Fifth Grade Ambassadors. Please view this document for details: April School Spirit Week. We are looking forward to some community building activities!
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Wayside Waltham and Family Access of Newton are offering Circle of Security Parenting Group in Spanish! This is a wonderful opportunity for Spanish-speaking parents of children ages 4 mos to 8 years that focuses on building secure parent-child relationships. This 9 week group will be virtual on Mondays from 11:30-12:30 starting April 22: Circulo de Seguridad
This week...
- Monday, April 15 - Friday, April 19 - No School - April Vacation
Next week...
Monday, April 22 -Friday, April 26 is April School Spirit Week at Northeast!
Monday, April 22 - Northeast School Spirit Week - Earth Day Clean Up Day
- Monday, April 22 - I Like to Move It - 3:00-4:30 (for those signed up through Waltham Park & Rec)
- Tuesday, April 23 - Northeast School Spirit Week - Wear Neon or your Brightest Colors
- Wednesday, April 24 - Early Release Day - Staff Professional Development - 1:00pm Dismissal and No Afternoon PreK
- Wednesday, April 24 - Northeast School Spirit Week - Wear your Northeast Gear or School Colors
- Thursday, April 25 - Spring Picture Day
Spring Picture Day Info and Code
- Thursday, April 25 - Northeast School Spirit Week - Class Building Day
- Thursday, April 25 - Grade 5 Digital Literacy Presentation for Grade 5 Students and Parents: Digital Footprints and Online Bullying @ 1:30pm
- Friday, April 26 - Northeast School Spirit Week - Class Game Day
- Friday, April 26 - Forsyth Dental at Northeast
- Sunday, April 28 -
Have a great week!
Mrs. Tenaglia and Miss McAvoy
đź—“ UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
April
- Monday, April 29- I Like to Move It - 3:00-4:30 (for those signed up through Waltham Park & Rec)
- Tuesday, April 30 - Middle School Transition Night at both Kennedy Middle School and McDevitt Middle School for 5th Grade Students and their Families
- Tuesday, April 30 - PTO Restaurant Fundraiser - Shoppers
May
- Tuesday, May 1 - MCAS - Math Session 1 - Grade 5
- Wednesday, May 2 - MCAS - Math Session 1 - Grade 4
- Thursday, May 3 - MCAS - Math Session 1 - Grade 3
- Saturday, May 4 - Moody St. 5K - Waltham Education and Beyond Foundation
- Monday, May 6 - I Like to Move It - 3:00-4:30 (for those signed up through Waltham Park & Rec)
- Tuesday, May 7 - MCAS - Math Session 2 - Grade 5
- Wednesday, May 8 - MCAS - Math Session 2 - Grade 4
- Thursday, May 9 - MCAS - Math Session 2 - Grade 3
- Monday, May 13 - I Like to Move It - 3:00-4:30 (for those signed up through Waltham Park & Rec)
- Friday, May 10 - Kindergarten Field Trip
- Tuesday, May 14 - MCAS - STE Session 1 - Grade 5
- Wednesday, May 15 - MCAS - STE Session 2 - Grade 5
- Monday, May 20 - I Like to Move It - 3:00-4:30 (for those signed up through Waltham Park & Rec)
June
- Monday, June 3 - Kindergarten Visitation @ 10:00am
- Wednesday, June 5 - Spring Concert
- Friday, June 7 - Field Day
- Monday, June 10 - Rain Date for Field Day
- Wednesday, June 12 - Fifth Grade Celebration @ 10:00am
- Friday, June 14 - Last Day of School
MCAS SPRING 2024
Below are the MCAS dates for this Spring. Students in Grades 3 - 5 participate in MCAS testing. Please make note of the dates for testing and avoid any vacations or absences from school during those times. We greatly appreciate your cooperation.
WALTHAM RECREATION SUMMER 2024 PROGRAMS
Registration begins on Tuesday, April 9th for Waltham Recreation Summer 2024 Programs
WALTHAM FIELDS COMMUNITY FARM
Waltham Fields Community Farm Spring and Summer Programs
Register online at communityfarms.org
MIDDLE SCHOOL TRANSITION
On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Kennedy Middle School and McDevitt Middle School will hold a Middle School Transition Night for all Grade 5 students and their families. You should attend the event held at the middle school your child is attending in the fall.
WALTHAM BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 5th ANNUAL SCIENCE FAIR
The Education Department of the Waltham Boys & Girls Club has put on a science fair annually since the Spring of 2018. For the safety of our community, there was no event in 2020 and 2021 due to the spreading of the coronavirus. Our science fair aims to open the youth in our community to opportunities to win awards, gain a deep understanding of an area of science that interests them, and challenge themselves. Science fairs help develop various skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, and communication by applying the principles of the scientific method. A science fair is a great opportunity for youth to build their confidence in their presentation skills. It is also a way for them to share their knowledge and expertise with the community. We at the Waltham Boys & Girls Club acknowledge how profound and impactful science fairs are to our community and are excited to announce this year’s date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 4 - 6 pm
FROM THE NURSE
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has released updated guidelines for COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses to reflect the recently updated CDC guidance.
WPD SUMMER GREAT PROGRAM
The Waltham Police Department is offering a week long summer program complete with activities and a tour of the police station. This is a free program for students entering Grades 3 and 4. It will take place August 5 - 9 at Plympton Elementary School. Please see the details:
WPD Summer GREAT Program Spanish
Applications are accepted in the order they are received. The program is limited to 30 participants. If you are interested, send your completed application into school to Officer Piantedosi.
LUNCH MENU
🍎 HEALTHY WALTHAM FOOD PANTRY
For details about Healthy Waltham and the Food Pantry, please visit: healthywaltham.org or call: 781-314-5647
Located at Fitch
5 Cherry Street, Waltham
All pantry clients must sign up for an appointment
through this link: https://www.your-market.org/
Upcoming pantry dates:
April 11
April 25
đź—“ WALTHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR
NORTHEAST PTO
Follow the Northeast PTO on Instagram @northeast_elementary_pto and Facebook Northeast PTO page for updates on all the fun coming up!
New PTO Website!!!!
Register today to access a school directory, check out the calendar, and follow all things PTO! Once signed up, you can opt in to the directory and share the information you choose with other registered families!
If you want to access the website in a different language, you can choose your language on the top right on mobile, or at the bottom on a computer!
Any questions - just ask!
Parent Sign-Up Instructions:
Click “Sign Up” link to sign up (for mobile phone, click top right menu, then “Sign Up” link)
After signing in, enter code P7747R to join
If you want to add your student to the Directory, you can find the Student Directory section, “Add Student," Add your child, Choose their teacher!
Restaurant Fundraisers:
April 30th - Shoppers
Spirit Wear Store
Spirit Wear Store Link: NORTHEAST SPIRIT WEAR
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