A Note from the Principal
Each week of Women's History Month we will continue to celebrate and lift up the words of inspirational women leaders. This week’s quote is from the late and honorable Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Judge Ginsburg learned well through her years of having her voice challenged in the male dominated world of the justice system that leaders' ideas are heard best from those who inspire others. As an advocate for women’s voices at a time when they did not have a platform to be heard, Judge Ginsberg removed barriers by not only advocating for issues of equity and justice, she did it in a way that created opportunities for others, reaching back to inspire, mentor, and lift up the generation of future leaders.
Her legacy then is not just the causes she championed, but the way in which she did it that inspired and motivated others to carry on her work in generations to come. Similarly the work with our children, particularly young women, is not just about words but setting a positive example and showing them a pathway forward that is based on values and beliefs, so that others too, will follow in their wake.
SAVE THE DATE:
Week of March 11, 2024- Term 3 Progress Reports
Tues. March 12, 2024- -SOS Mental Health Screening - Phoenix Team
Tues. March 12, 2024- Unified Basketball Game at Brown
Tues. March 12, 2024: STEM FOR ALL Academy
Tues. March 12, 2024 Band Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the gym
Thurs. March 14, 2024: SOS Mental Health Screening - Crimson Team
Friday, March 15, 2024- Principal Coffee and Tour of Multi-Team Classrooms 8:15 s.m.
Mon. March 18, 2024- 6th Grade Urban Improv Program
Thurs. March 21, 2024: Early Release Day - Dismissal at 11:20 a.m.
Fri. March 22, 2024: 8th Gr. Parent Coffee with Henry Turner
Tues. March 26, 2024: Unified Basketball Jamboree at Day
THIS FRIDAY COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL THIS WEEK - MARCH 15th
COFFEE AND TOURS WITH THE PRINCIPAL
The next Coffee and Tour with the Principal is this Friday, March 15th!!
Coffee and Discussion begin at 8:15 a.m. in Room 101
Tour will begin at 9:00 a.m.
This school year I have been 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.
In March we will feature our multi-team classes such as world language, arts rotation, health and PE.
These events will be scheduled every other month on Friday mornings from 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
Save the dates below:
SAVE THE DATE:
March 15, 2024
May 17, 2024
COMMUNITY DAY MARCH 21st
On the Thursday, March 21st early release day, we will engage in a school wide community day with the goal of connections and service.
As part of our service project on that day we will be compiling toiletry bags for Rosie's Place as well as other local shelters and food banks.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!
Purchase Items from our Wish List:
We are asking parents and caregiver to donate items for the toiletry bags by purchasing them through our Amazon Wish List linked here: LINK
Items should be shipped prior to March 21st to:
c/o Sam Genier at F.A. Day Middle School
21 Minot Place
Newtonville, MA 02460
Volunteer
There are several opportunities to volunteer your time to help with our service project:
- Wednesday 3/20 afternoon for sorting the deliveries
- Thursday 3/21 morning table set up in the cafeteria from 7:50 - 8:15 a.m.
- Thursday 3/21 or Friday 3/22 for collecting and delivering boxes to Rosie's Place and other local pantries.
If you are able to volunteer your time, please sign up using the Google Form Linked below.
SAVE THE DATE: PTO MEETING MARCH 27th
The Day PTO Board has scheduled an in-person PTO meeting this month to discuss various leadership and volunteer opportunities in fall 2024 and to offer an update on PTO and school activities.
The Day PTO will be looking for volunteers to assume many of the PTO Board Positions. In addition, the Day School Council is looking for new members beginning in fall 2025.
This meeting is open to ALL Day parents and caregivers, including current 5th grade parents who will have children at Day in the fall.
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 204
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: F.A. Day Middle School Library
5th GRADE TRANSITION EVENTS
It was so wonderful meeting so many 5th Grade Parents and new members of the Day Family this past Thursday evening.
As a next step, see a list the upcoming events highlighted here:
- Tuesday, March 12th: Student Services Information Session for Incoming Families
The Day Student Services 6th Grade Parent Info Session is on Tuesday, March 12th and will be held virtually. You can access the meeting by using link below:
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://newton-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/84127905360
Meeting ID: 841 2790 5360
Passcode: 037781
- Wednesday, March 27th - PTO Meeting and Meet and Greet for all Current and Incoming Day Families
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: F.A. Day Library, 2nd Floor
- Friday, March 29th: World Language and Performing Arts Selection Forms DUE
- Principal Q&A for all Parents and Caregiver of Incoming Day Students
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Informal chat and opportunity for questions and answers with 5th grade parents/caregivers and Day Principal Jackie Mann.
Access the virtual meeting using the Google Meet link below:
VIRTUAL Q&A Session - 5th Grade Parents
Thursday, April 4 · 7:00 – 8:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/trm-enxn-haz
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 651-760-7873‬ PIN: ‪850 442 645‬#
8th GRADE END OF YEAR EVENTS- SAVE THE DATE
Below is a list of the end of year events we have scheduled to celebrate our 8th grade students:
(estimated cost- $90)
Thursday, June 20, 2024: Spirt of Boston DJ Lunch Cruise (during the school day)
(estimated cost: $120)
Yearbooks on sale soon!!
(estimated cost: $35)
Friday, June 21, 2024: 8th Grade Moving on Ceremony 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
(free!)
The estimated costs for the 8th grade end of year events are listed above. If your family is in need of financial assistance for any or all of the 8th grade events or yearbook, please reach out to your child's 8th grade counselor:
Natalie Saintil: saintiln@newton.k12.ma.us
Max Xu: xum@newton.k12.ma.us
COFFEE WITH NNHS PRINCIPAL DR. TURNER - MARCH 22nd
Day Middle School welcomes Dr. Henry Turner, Principal of Newton North High School, to discuss the transition to high school with 8th grade parents at Day Middle School.
Friday, March 22, 2024
Time: 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Location: Day Middle School Library
SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION
Spring Sports registration on FamilyID is open. All students interested in playing a spring sport must have a parent/guardian fill out FamilyID first. Wait on paying the fee until the season starts. The school also needs an updated physical from the last 12 months to participate in Spring Sports. Click here to register.
Quick info:
We are offering Track and Field, Baseball, Softball, Boys Lacrosse and Girls Lacrosse
6th graders can participate in Track and Field only
The season will start the first week of April
Coaches meetings will happen the last week of March - we will send the times and location in a few weeks.
Roster spots are limited tryouts and cuts may happen (more information will be given at the coaches meeting).
Any questions please email our athletic directors or the head coach directly:
Andy Comings & Mark Murphy: day_triple_e@newton.k12.ma.us
Track: Coach Scott: scottd@newton.k12.ma.us
Softball: Coach Bowers: bowersl@newton.k12.ma.us
Baseball: Coach Conron: conronr@newton.k12.ma.us
Girls Lacrosse: Coach Church: churcha@newton.k12.ma.us
Boys Lacrosse: Coach Thompson: thompsonj@newton.k12.ma.us
Welcoming New Members to the Day Family
8th grade students offer tours to 5th grade families on the 5th Grade Parent Orientation Evening this past Thursday.
Constitution Day on Team IV
Mr. Matthew's historians celebrate Constitution Day by sharing their constitution cakes adorned with the Bill of Rights, various amendments and yes... even an image of Mr. Matthews.
8th Grade CIVICS PILOT MCAS
In addition to MCAS tests in English language arts, mathematics, and science, this year your student will also participate in an MCAS grade 8 civics field test.
At Day Middle School, 8th Grade Students will be taking the pilot Civics MCAS on Tuesday, June 4th.
To administer a new grade 8 civics test in the future, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is piloting test questions for this new MCAS test in the social sciences. Your student’s participation allows the state to build a valid and reliable test. All students will participate in the field test to ensure a representative sample of students from across the state.
If you have questions about this MCAS civics field test, you can find more information here.
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.
STEM FOR ALL ACADEMY- THIS TUESDAY is SESSION #2
As a reminder, the STEM FOR ALL ACADEMY begins this Tuesday, February 27th. Those who have been enrolled into the program have already been notified via email as well as the assigned room number. (either Room 101 or Room 102).
The program time is 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. every other Tuesday:
Feb. 27th, March 12th, March 26th, April 9th, April 23rd, May 7th.
Please remember to send in the $5 materials fee with your child either in cash or checks made payable to "F.A. Day Middle School".
Email. Ms. Mann with questions: mannj@newton.k12.ma.us
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.
