Northeast News
May 17, 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 from May 20 - June 7. The results of this survey help us to plan for the future.
Students in Grades 3 - 5 will also be completing the student survey this week in school. Opt-out forms were sent home last week. If you wish to opt your student out of taking this survey, you must send the form into school Monday morning.
Spring Panorama Family Letter Spanish
Panorama Student Opt-Out Spanish
Spring Panorama Family Letter Portuguese
Panorama Student Opt-Out Portuguese
Spring Panorama Family Letter Haitian
Panorama Student Opt-Out Haitian
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This week is a NORTHEAST SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK planned by our Fifth Grade Ambassadors! We hope you will all participate in the fun: Northeast May School Spirit Week
This week...
- Monday, May 20 - Hawaiian Day
- Monday, May 20 - I Like to Move It - 3:00-4:30 (for those signed up through Waltham Park & Rec)
- Monday, May 20 - Panorama Survey window opens
- Monday, May 20 - Last day for Grade 5 students (rising middle school students) to apply for Summer Smart Coding/Design/Camp 2024
- Tuesday, May 21 -- Sunglasses Day
- Wednesday, May 22 - Country Western Day
- Thursday, May 23 - Future You Day
- Thursday, May 23 - Gr. 3 Field Trip to the Paine Estate
- Thursday, May 23 - Healthy Waltham Walk-Up Food Pantry 1:30-6:00pm @ 5 Cherry St.
- Friday, May 24 - Rainbow Day:
- PreK - Red
- Kindergarten - Orange
- Grade 1 - Yellow
- Grade 2 - Green
- Grade 3 - Blue
- Grade 4 - Purple
- Grade 5 - Pink
- Friday, May 24 - Gr. 4 Field Trip to Mount Feake Cemetery
Have a great week!
Mrs. Tenaglia and Miss McAvoy
đź—“ UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
May
- Monday, May 27 - No School - Memorial Day
June
- Saturday, June 1 - A Special Day in Waltham
- 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
- 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!
WALTHAM LIONS CLUB CARNIVAL
June 5 - 9 at Reservoir Place, 1601 Trapelo Road
INSTRUMENT TEST DRIVE
Students entering Grades 2 and 3 are welcome to attend an Instrument Test Drive at Plympton Elementary School on Tuesday, June 11th:
WALTHAM POLICE SUMMER PROGRAM
The Waltham Police is once again offering summer athletic programs. Please see the following information and application. Applications should be brought into school and given to Officer Piantedosi by this week. Applications will also be accepted at the Waltham Police Station on May 18th and 19th from 8:00am - 3:00pm.
**MONDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO TURN APPLICATIONS IN TO OFFICER PIANTEDOSI AT SCHOOL**
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, May 23
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!
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