Northeast News

Northeast's Annual Multicultural Event was a huge success! It was wonderful to see so many families representing their cultures with food, clothing, accessories, music and more. Thank you so much to all who contributed to make this a special event. A special thank you to Ms. Jenn-Ann Caruso and her team for organizing. This is definitely a highlight of the school year! We are truly grateful to our entire Northeast Community 💙💛

Congratulations to our Northeast students who appeared in the WHS musical, Mamma Mia this past week! We are proud of you 💙💛

Looking for a gift for your student? Please consider purchasing a book from our Northeast Follett Book eFair. For every purchase made, our school earns 20% back in rewards to support our literacy mission. Orders are due by November 30th! Thank you for your consideration!

We have a short week this week. Please note that Wednesday is a very short day with an 11:45am dismissal time. There is no PreK on Wednesday. Lunch will be served prior to dismissal.

The week ahead:

Tuesday, November 26 - Day 60 - Term 1 Ends for Grades 2-5

Wednesday, November 27 - Half Day - 11:45am Dismissal. NO PREK. Lunch will be served.

Thursday, November 28 - No School - Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

Saturday, November 30 - Last Day to order books from Follett Book eFair to support the Northeast Library!

I hope you all enjoy some time with your family and friends this week. Happy Thanksgiving!

Mrs. Tenaglia

❄️ DECEMBER ❄️

Wednesday, December 4 - RaiseRight Gift Card orders are due!

Thursday, December 5 - Math Olympiad - 3:15-4:15pm

Friday, December 6 - Picture Retake Day - See the information in the 3 documents from Geskus:

Picture Retake 1

Picture Retake 2

Picture Retake 3

Tuesday, December 10 - Gr. 2 Field Trip - Wheelock Family Theatre

Tuesday, December 10 - Last Day of the Northeast Spirit Wear Holiday Sale

Tuesday, December 10 - Last Day to submit recipes for the Northeast Elementary School Cookbook!

Wednesday, December 11 - Early Release Day for Staff Professional Development - 1:00pm Dismissal and No Afternoon Integrated PreK

Thursday, December 12 - Math Olympiad - 3:15-4:15pm

Friday, December 13 - Northeast K-5 Winter Concert at 9:30am. Details to follow.

Friday, December 13 - Report Cards and Progress Reports Go Home with Students in Grades 2-5

Thursday, December 19 - Math Olympiad - 3:15-4:15pm

Monday, December 23 - Wednesday, January 1 - No School - Holiday Break

☃️ JANUARY ☃️

Thursday, January 2 - Return to School from the Holiday Break

Thursday, January 2 - Math Olympiad - 3:15-4:15pm

Monday, January 6 - I Like to Move It - 3:00-4:30pm in the Gym (for those registered through Waltham Park & Rec)

Thursday, January 9 - Math Olympiad - 3:15-4:15pm

Monday, January 13 - I Like to Move It - 3:00-4:30pm in the Gym (for those registered through Waltham Park & Rec)

Thursday, January 16 - Math Olympiad - 3:15-4:15pm

Monday, January 20 - No School - MLK Jr Day

Wednesday, January 22 - Early Release Day for Parent Conferences. 1:00pm Dismissal and No Afternoon Integrated PreK

Thursday, January 23 - "Waltham Monday" - We will follow a Monday Schedule - Students will have their Monday Specials

Thursday, January 23 - Math Olympiad - 3:15-4:15pm

Monday, January 27 - I Like to Move It - 3:00-4:30pm in the Gym (for those registered through Waltham Park & Rec)

Wednesday, January 29 - Early Release Day for Staff Professional Development. 1:00pm Dismissal and No Afternoon Integrated PreK

Thursday, January 30 - Math Olympiad - 3:15-4:15pm

Dear Families,

Exciting news! Our school is hosting a Follett Book eFair from November 12th to 30th, allowing you to shop online for books while supporting our school library.

Key details:

• The eFair is an online book fair with free shipping to our school.
• Our school earns 20% back in credits for every dollar spent.
• A wide range of affordable titles is available, including new releases and popular fiction/nonfiction.
• Everyone can help by sharing Wish Lists or donating to support students in need.

To browse and purchase books, visit https://book-efairs.follettcontent.com/guest/home?efairCode=Z2W3G

Feel free to reach out with questions. Thank you for supporting Northeast!

Sincerely,

Dr. Ostayan

Northeast Librarian

JenniferOstayan@walthampublicschools.org

Annual Gift Card Fundraiser: purchase gift cards through RaiseRight and earn money for Northeast PTO! ORDERS ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 4TH!

The Northeast PTO is pleased to offer this exciting fundraiser again this year! Gift cards purchased

through RaiseRight are from national and local retailers that want to give our school money. You

purchase gift cards at no extra cost and our school earns a percentage in return! Attached is the

list of gift cards available to purchase. Even more options available online!

RaiseRight Gift Card Letter

RaiseRight Gift Card Order Form

Please consider sharing a recipe in our new Northeast Elementary School Cookbook! You can submit your recipe online or you can fill out the document and send it in to the school. Hard copies will be going home with students on Monday. RECIPES ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 10TH!

PTO Cookbook English/Spanish

PTO Cookbook Haitian Creole/Portuguese

Wear your Northeast gear or wear blue and yellow to show your Northeast Pride!

Northeast Spirit Wear:

Spirit Wear Holiday Sale is on! Shop online and all orders are shipped directly to your home!

• Store Link: https://1stplace.sale/40636

• Sale Dates: 11/4/2024 - 12/10/2024
• 25% off all merchandise
• Free shipping on orders over $75
• Guaranteed delivery by Dec. 23rd

When you call the school to report your child absent, please use this phone number and leave a message with your name, your child's first and last name, your child's grade and teacher, and the reason for your child's absence: 781-314-5750.

November Lunch Menu

WPS 2024-2025 District Calendars

WPS 24-25 Elementary School Handbook

WPS 24-25 Manual de la Escuela Primaria

WPS 24-25 Manual de Escuela Elementar

WPS 24-25 Manyel Lekol Elemante

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

Absentee Line: 781-314-5750