Weekly Wednesday

4/18/2025 - Early Release Day (preschool dismisses at 11:15; K-3 dismiss at 11:40)

4/21-4/25 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

We are seeking parent volunteers to help the students sort their organic waste in the compost bins at lunch on Monday and Wednesday! We are hoping to find someone who can consistently volunteer on these days through the end of the school year, but if you can only do one day or certain lunches that's okay too!

K Lunch: 10:40 - 11:20

Please email kharding@newburyport.k12.ma.us to discuss further. No experience necessary but must have an active CORI and fingerprints on file.

Existing FTB PreKindergarten Families going into Kindergarten for 2025-2026, the following are the forms needed for registration (Existing Students ONLY). These items will be located on our website HERE

1. NBPT Enrollment Form

2. Parent Questionnaire for Kindergarten

3. Preschool/Daycare Visitations Form

New Enrollments should visit our website for full enrollment details.

CORI Process

• All volunteers must have an up-to-date CORI on file with the Newburyport Elementary Schools.
• Bring the completed CORI form along with your driver's license to the Administrative Assistant at our school office.
• Please note CORI's are only valid for three years; after that you must reapply.

Fingerprinting

In keeping with Newburyport's continued focus on safety, volunteers/parents are required to be fingerprinted in two instances:

1. If you are going on a day or overnight field trip and will have direct and unmonitored contact with children;
2. If you are a lunchroom volunteer and will be bringing children out to the playground. Parents who volunteer in the classroom DO NOT need to be fingerprinted, if there will always be another adult present.

Massachusetts has contracted with MorphoTrust for fingerprinting. To book an appointment, visit the Massachusetts IdentoGO Website.

Please be aware there is a $35 fee for fingerprinting. Fingerprinting does not expire.

Forms and Information

• CORI Form
• Fingerprinting Info

Important Dates:

All April: “Coins for a Cause” fundraiser at The Institution for Savings all April

April 9th: PTO Board Meeting- 6:30 p.m. at the Poynt Restaurant TONIGHT

May 10th: Newburyport PTO Kitchen Tour & Tasting Purchase tickets

Newburyport PTO Kitchen Tour & Tasting

May 10th, 2025 10-3 p.m.

Join us for a self-guided tour of sensational kitchens showcasing craftsmanship and design at the Newburyport PTO Kitchen Tour & Tasting. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore historic and charming homes, featuring complimentary tastings from exceptional restaurants, chefs, brew masters, and bakers. You can savor the “taste” of all that Newburyport has to offer while raising funds for Newburyport public schools!

www.NewburyportKitchenTour.com

And sign-up to volunteer here. We could really use your help!

Coins for a Cause Fundraiser- Running all April

Gather up your loose change! Beginning April 1st, bring your change to any branch of the Institute for Savings and they will donate the coin machine fee (5% of the value of the coins) to the Newburyport PTO. Fundraiser runs for the month of April.

Do You Want to Get Involved in the PTO?

We are currently seeking to fill PTO Board positions:

• Vice President

• Molin Teacher Representative

• Communications Co-Chair (Social Media)

Email us at newburyportpto@gmail.com to join the PTO Board or ask questions.

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