A Note from the Principal
As part of the legend of the Chinese Zodiac animals, it is said that the Jade Emperor lined up all of the animals for a competitive race, declaring that the order the animals finished was to become the order of the lunar calendar. There could only be twelve winners and in order to win, the animals had to cross a rapid current river and reach the finish line on the shore. The dragon, thought to be the most powerful, was expected to win, but instead came in fifth place. When asked by the Emperor why the dragon did not use its powers to fly, it said that it chose to stop along the way to help others. From that legend, the dragon has become a symbol of an even more meaningful form of power- the power of service.
The celebration of the Lunar New Year, and the welcoming of the Year of the Dragon, strikes me as the appropriate moment to lift up the attributes our community has in common with this noble, mythical creature. Day Dragons reach the finish line together, as one. We finish together or not at all. We all bring different strengths, different viewpoints and perspectives, and we are stronger together. We have shown this in every moment of challenge and crisis; it is how we show up for our students and for each other, and I continue to be so very proud to serve this incredible community with all of you.
SAVE THE DATE:
Tuesday, February 13, 2023 - Term 3 Begins
Friday, February 16, 2024 - Term 2 Grades Posted
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - Brent Daniels Assemblies
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - Jazz Band Concert at NNHS Cafeteria at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, February 19, 2024- Presidents Day - NO SCHOOL
*** There is school from Tuesday, February 20th - Friday, February 23td.
Tues. Feb. 27, 2024- NNHS CTE and Fine Arts 8th Gr.Presentation 10:30 - 11:30
Tues. Feb. 27, 2024 - School Council at 3 p.m.
Tues. Feb. 27, 2024 - 8th Gr. Night at NNHS
Tues. Feb. 27, 2024 - 5th Grade Step Up Performance featuring Day Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Jazz Band
Tues., February 27, 2024: - Superintendent and School Committee Coffee 8:30 a.m. in the Library
Thurs. Feb. 29, 2024: 8th Gr. Parent Night at NNHS
Tues. March 5, 2024- Orchestra Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the gymThurs. March 7, 2024 - 5th Grade Parent Night at Day - 7:00 p.m.
Sat. March 9, 2024 Boston Bowl
Mon. March 11, 2024 - 8th Grade Holocaust Presentation
Tues. March 12, 2024 Band Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the gym
Friday, March 15, 2024- Principal Coffee and Tour of Multi-Team Classrooms
Mon. March 18, 2024- 6th Grade Urban Improv Program
PEP RALLY TOMORROW - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12th!!
WEAR YOUR DAY GEAR or Blue and White Tomorrow in support of our annual Pep Rally!!
We have planned a pep rally before the last home basketball games tomorrow, Monday, February 12th
Students attending the game and pep rally should report to the cafeteria after dismissal tomorrow. Dr. Romeo and Mr. Healy will supervise students and escort them to the gym for the pep rally.
The schedule for tomorrow afternoon:
2:25 - 2:45 p.m. - Students staying through wait in the cafeteria
2:45 - 3:15 p.m. - Pep Rally
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.- Boys’ Basketball Game
3:45 - 4:00 p.m. Concessions sold in gym lobby and halftime of the boys’ game
4:20 - 4:30 p.m. Concessions sold in the gym lobby in between boys’ and girls’ games
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Girls’ Basketball Game
** Students leaving the building after dismissal must re-enter the building through Door #11 in order to attend the basketball games.
** No food or drink is allowed in the gym.
GO DAY DRAGONS!!!
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR
NO FEBRUARY VACATION
- The NPS School Committee voted to make up 4 of the missed school days during February vacation.
- There will be no school on Monday, February 19th due to the federal holiday, President's Day.
- There will be school on Tuesday, February 20th - Friday, February 23rd.
JUNE
The remaining 7 days that need to be made up will be added to the school calendar in June. The new last day of school for students will be Wednesday, June 26, 2024. It will be an early release day for students.
The NPS Middle School Principals will be meeting to discuss the new date for the 8th grade completion ceremony.
PARENT CONFERENCES
Jennifer Murphy will be in touch with all parents who were scheduled for parent conferences on January 24th.
ALL of these conferences will be rescheduled for the same time on Wednesday, February 28th.
For your conference, please click on the Google Meet link provided to you at your designated conference time. If you are not let into the conference at exactly the time of the conference please know that often conferences run a little bit behind schedule. The teachers will admit you to the conference once they are available.
If you are having difficulty logging in for your conference, please call Jennifer Murphy at : 617-559-9142 or call the front office at Day: 617-559-9100. If you have a question that is not urgent, please email her at the address below:
Jennifer Murphy at murphyj@newton.k12.ma.us
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
This week we also launch the beginning of Black History month. In our classrooms and shared spaces we will be lifting up the voices of black leaders in all fields whose accomplishments have been marginalized by the inequities and injustice throughout our history, but who stand as role models for our young scholars. At Day, our celebration of black history is not relegated to just one month of the year, but rather woven through our curriculum and our shared work. And yet, there is work to be done...
Part of that work is engaging our students in reflections on their own identities and biases that lead to marginalizing voices that are not in a majority. Through advisory lessons and our community day on, we will continue to engage in dialogue around how we interact with each other, particularly around race. The work toward becoming a just, anti-racist community continues.
WINTER CONCERTS: DAY BAND, ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS
NEW INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT DATES
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - Day Jazz Band at the Newton North Cafe 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024- Day Orchestra Concert in the Day Gym at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024- Day Band Concert in the Day Gym at 7:00 p.m.
Chorus date to be rescheduled.
THE ANNUAL BOSTON BOWL AND PIZZA FAMILY EVENT
Thanks to the generous sponsosrhip of the Day PTO, the Day Diversity Club is pleased to share information on our annual Boston Bowl Pizza on Saturday, March 9th.
When: Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Boston Bowl, 820 Morrissey Blvd. Boston
This event is FREE to all Day families.
To RSVP and see more information, click on the links below:
THIS FRIDAY COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL
The next Coffee and Tour will the Principal is on Friday, March 15th!! Thank you to those who attended this past Friday. Please note that the tours are open to all Day parents and caregivers regardless of the grade level of their child. Each event will feature a different department or grade. In March we will feature our multi-team classes such as world language, arts rotation, health and PE.
COFFEE AND TOURS WITH THE PRINCIPAL
This school year I will be hosting a morning coffee accompanied by a walkthrough our school so caregivers can see our building in action. Each month we will feature a different subject and grade.
These events will be scheduled every other month on Friday mornings from 8:15 - 9:00 a.m.
Save the dates below:
SAVE THE DATE:
March 15, 2024
May 17, 2024
NEWTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT AT DAY
Pictured below are the incredibly diverse offering of winter after school enrichment programs being offered at Day Middle School through the winter months. For more information, feel free to call Newton Community Education at 617-559-9999
Scholarships are available for ALL PROGRAMS.
DAY PTO
We hope you will consider joining the Day PTO. This is a wonderful way to get involved in supporting your child at the middle level. There are volunteer opportunities from being a Team Parent to sponsoring Teacher Appreciation Events to chaperoning the Fall Fest Dances.
Please reach out to the Day PTO a the contact information below.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DAY
Linked below is an important list of common questions that families often ask about our school. Included is information about the first day of school as well as information about who to call with specific questions. This is a great reference guide that will support your family throughout the school year.
