Northeast News
May 3, 2024
PRINCIPAL UPDATE
This week we will celebrate our amazing Northeast teachers, paraprofessionals, support staff, nurses, cafeteria staff, and custodians during Teacher Appreciation Week! We are so grateful for all of our Northeast staff who work so hard for all of our students every day! We truly appreciate each and every one of them! The Northeast PTO has generously planned a wonderful week for our staff which includes lunch, ice cream and many treats throughout the week.
For students looking to do something for staff members, here are some ideas...
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This week...
- 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
- Tuesday, May 7 - WPS Annual Spring Art Show @ 5:30-6:30pm @ Kennedy Middle School Field House
- Wednesday, May 8 - MCAS - Math Session 2 - Grade 4
- Wednesday, May 8 - Waltham Boys and Girls Club 5th Annual Science Fair - WBGC 5th ANNUAL SCIENCE FAIR
- Thursday, May 9 - MCAS - Math Session 2 - Grade 3
- Thursday, May 9 - Healthy Waltham Walk-Up Food Pantry 1:30-6:00pm @ 5 Cherry St.
- Friday, May 10 - Kindergarten Field Trip - Boston Children's Museum
Have a great week!
Mrs. Tenaglia and Miss McAvoy
đź—“ UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
May
- Monday, May 13 - I Like to Move It - 3:00-4:30 (for those signed up through Waltham Park & Rec)
- Tuesday, May 14 - MCAS - STE Session 1 - Grade 5
- Wednesday, May 15 - MCAS - STE Session 2 - Grade 5
- Wednesday, May 15 - Northeast Virtual PTO Meeting @ 6:00pm
- Thursday, May 16 - Gr. 4 Field Trip to Old South Meeting House (half of the grade)
- Thursday, May 16 - Northeast Night at the Red Sox
- Friday, May 17 - Gr. 4 Field Trip to Old South Meeting House (half of the grade)
- Monday, May 20 - I Like to Move It - 3:00-4:30 (for those signed up through Waltham Park & Rec)
- Thursday, May 23 - Gr. 3 Field Trip to the Paine Estate
- Thursday, May 23 - Healthy Waltham Walk-Up Food Pantry 1:30-6:00pm @ 5 Cherry St.
- Friday, May 24 - Gr. 4 Field Trip to Mount Feake Cemetery
June
- Monday, June 3 - Kindergarten Visitation @ 10:00am
- Tuesday, June 4 - Gr. 1 Field Trip to Stone Zoo
- 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
NORTHEAST PARENT SURVEY
We are looking for parent feedback and input into our Northeast Elementary School Core Values. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey for us. Thank you!
MIDDLE SCHOOL TRANSITION
Kennedy and McDevitt Middle Schools have provided us with their presentations from their Middle School Transition Night Events last week.
MCAS SPRING 2024
We are in the home stretch for MCAS testing!
🎶 MS. BUCCI'S SPRING MUSICAL NOTES 🎶
SUMMER OPPORTUNITY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
Attention Grade 5 Students and Families:
Please see the information about a summer camp opportunity for middle school students:
CIRCUS SMIRKUS
Circus Smirkus 2024 Big Top Tour is coming to Waltham’s Gore Place this summer. See the flier for details.
🍎 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:
Thursday, May 9
Thursday, May 23
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!
Next PTO Meeting:
Wednesday, May 15th at 6:00pm
Restaurant Fundraisers:
Sign up for Northeast Night at the Red Sox on Thursday, May 16th!
Northeast Night at the Red Sox
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