A Note from the Principal
When I was in middle school my dream was to be Secretary of State. Looking back now, and knowing that I was in middle school in the early 70s, I am surprised at my untarnished optimism. We had just completed a classroom simulation of international diplomacy to avoid World War I in my history class, and I felt as though I had found my calling, not even hesitating for a moment to think that it would not be possible. By the time I reached my senior year of high school, I went so far as to apply to all of the top diplomacy schools in the country, optimistic about my future career until my dreams came face to face with the reality of being a girl and the first generation in my family to go to college. It was rare to find a woman leader in the diplomatic field let alone one without connections. Like so many young women in my generation, I lost my voice and my sense of purpose in the absence of visible role models and mentors and without the intentional coaching and encouragement.
Almost 7 years later I stumbled on an oasis, what I now understand was an affinity group of sorts. The Program for Women and Politics and Government, then at Boston College and now at U Mass, created a place where young women were provided with mentors and created those connections that are critical pathways to leadership roles. Most importantly the program nurtured voices. I found my voice there and my pathway to leadership.
As we celebrate Women’s History Month I am so very proud to lift up the words of the person who did in fact overcome the many barriers silencing young women to become our nation’s first Secretary of State. Despite the many gains in the past few decades since I was in middle school, it is still as urgent to intentionally create opportunities for our young women to raise their voices with the confidence that the world around them still seems at times so committed to tear down.
SAVE THE DATE:
Thurs. March 7, 2024 - 5th Grade Parent Night at Day - 7:00 p.m.
Sat. March 9, 2024 Boston Bowl 10 - 12 p.m. (see details to RSVP below)
Mon. March 11, 2024 - 8th Grade Holocaust Presentation
Week of March 11, 2024- Term 3 Progress Reports
Tues. March 12, 2024: STEM FOR ALL Academy
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 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
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
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
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
Exploring the New 7th Gr. Social Studies Curriculum
Ms. Kincaid's historians on the Ruby Team engage in stations to explore the various aspects of the Han Dynasty's culture.
Culturally Responsive Mathematics
The Ocean Team students use data to explore the demographics of countries.
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
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.
