Northeast News
May 24, 2024
PRINCIPAL UPDATE
It is time for the Waltham Public Schools Spring Panorama Survey. Please consider completing the family survey using the link in the family letter below. The survey will be open until June 7. The results of this survey help us to plan for the future.
Spring Panorama Family Letter Spanish
Spring Panorama Family Letter Portuguese
Spring Panorama Family Letter Haitian
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This week...
- Monday, May 27 - No School - Memorial Day
- Tuesday, May 28 - We will follow a Monday Schedule - Students will have their Monday Specials
- Thursday, May 30 - Waltham High School Senior Clap Out - WEAR YOUR RED AND WHITE to celebrate the Waltham High School Graduates who attended Northeast!
- Thursday, May 30 - K-9 Demonstration for Grade 5 Students
Have a great week!
Mrs. Tenaglia and Miss McAvoy
đź—“ UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
June
- Saturday, June 1 - A Special Day in Waltham
- Saturday, June 1 - Community Resource Clinic. 10:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday, June 1 - Citizenship Day 10:00am - 3:00pm @ Waltham Public Library
- Monday, June 3 - Kindergarten Visitation @ 10:00am
- Tuesday, June 4 - Gr. 1 Field Trip to Stone Zoo
- Wednesday, June 5 - Spring Concert
- Wednesday, June 5 - Sunday, June 9 - Waltham Lions Club Carnival
- Friday, June 7 -Field Day. Field Day Spanish
- Friday, June 7 - Panorama Survey window closes
- Monday, June 10 - Rain Date for Field Day
- Tuesday, June 11 - Instrument Test Drive at Plympton Elementary @ 6:30pm
- Wednesday, June 12 - Fifth Grade Celebration @ 10:00am
- Thursday, June 13 - PTO Restaurant Fundraiser - Papa Gino's
- Friday, June 14 - Last Day of School
NORTHEAST CORE VALUE 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!
SNACK SHACK
Ms. Houle's Snack Shack is back! Ms. Houle and her first graders organize a "Snack Shack" each year. Students help package orders, collect money and deliver snacks for all classrooms. All snacks are 50 cents and are approved through WPS Nutrition. The money they collect is donated to local charities.
WALTHAM POLICE PAL SUMMER TRY OUTS
Please see the information about try outs for the Waltham Police PAL programs. Tryouts begin on June 3rd at Kennedy Middle School.
WALTHAM'S NOTHING'S IMPOSSIBLE BASEBALL TEAM
SUMMER READING PROGRAMS
Clark University is offering summer reading programs this summer. Please see the details:
GIRLSTART GALAXY
Free Summer Program for girls entering Grades 4 and 5 at Plympton Elementary School July 8 -12:
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, June 13
Thursday, June 27
Thursday, July 11
Thursday, July 25
1:30 - 5:00 for those with appointments
5:00 - 6:00 for those without appointments
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!
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!
FIELD DAY
Please see the following information: PTO High Five
Restaurant Fundraisers:
Thursday, June 13 - Papa Ginos
Spirit Wear Store
Spirit Wear Store Link: NORTHEAST SPIRIT WEAR
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