We welcome all parents and caregivers of current 5th grade students who will be attending Day in fall 2024 for school tours and an orientation. Come meet the members of the Day Admin Team, counselors and faculty as they review some important information about your child's transition to middle school.
6:30 p.m. Student Led Tours leaving Day Cafeteria, 1st Floor: Anyone interested in a brief student-led tour of the school should meet in the cafeteria promptly at 6:30 p.m.where student tour guides will gather small groups to lead a tour of the building.
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Parent/Caregiver Orientation in the Auditorium: The Day Admin and Counseling Teams as well as faculty will provide an overview of the transition to Day. Time will be left for a brief Q&A following the presentation.
Note:
- This event is for parents and caregivers ONLY. We have scheduled other orientation events for students.
- A recorded and translated version of this event will be sent out to incoming families following this event.
Families with students on Individualized Education Plans (IEPS) or who received accommodations through 504 Plans are welcome to join Mike Thurm, Assistant Principal for Student Services for an overview of our special education service delivery and accommodation support model at Day.
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
DAY PTO MEETING- SAVE THE DATE MARCH 27th
The Day PTO is hosting an in-person meeting for incoming parents and caregivers to join current Day parents to learn about the school community and ways to get involved.
Join Principal Jackie Mann, Day PTO Board Cedar Pruitt, Tramy Lao and Amy Horsman as well as Day School Council Co-Chair Christine Dutt to learn more about volunteer opportunities at Day.
WE NEED YOU!
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: F.A. Day Library
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
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#
Friday, June 7, 2024
All incoming 6th graders will spend the afternoon with Day Faculty getting to know the school and our community.
Students will follow an abbreviated school schedule visiting with 6th grade team and multi-team teachers for 10 minute intervals.
Students will be transported or walk directly from their feeder schools and will return there after their visit to Day.
Students new to Newton or not transitioning from one of the feeder schools are also invited to attend on this day. Please reach out to Donna Fisher for more information: fisherd@newton.k12.ma.us
March 8, 2024: World Language and Performing Arts Selection Forms Emailed to 5th Gr. Families
March 29, 2024: World Language and Performing Arts Selection Forms Due
May 1, 2024: Deadline for emailing special parent requests for your child's transition to middle school
(email to Donna Fisher: fisherd@newton.k12.ma.us)
August 23, 2024: Middle School Team Placements Posted
