ForWard 10.02.22
Upcoming Events
Monday, October 3
Kindergarten Parent/Guardian Potluck
Weds, October 12
International Walk-Roll-Ride to School Day
Saturday, October 15
Grade 4 Parent/Guardian Potluck
Saturday, October 22
Grade 3 Parent/Guardian Potluck
Thursday, October 27
Ward Fun Run
Saturday, November 5
Grade 5 Parent/Guardian Potluck
Sunday, November 13
Ward Fall Fest
See all events on our Calendar
News
From the Co-Presidents
Thank you to the community for supporting fifth graders with their pizza sale on Thursday. Stay tuned for more fun opportunities to support the graduating class.
Thank you to Alicia Piedalue and Matt McGinnis for their wonderful hospitality showing second grade parents a great time on Saturday night!
Finally, are you interested in Math tutoring for your child in 2-5th grade? If so, check out our partnership with IvyMath. IvyMath grew out of the success Mathnasium had with virtual tutoring during Covid and will send the Ward PTO a donation for each student who signs up for a free evaluation. More information below!
Looking for a way to get involved? We always have ideas! Please reach out.
Have a great week!
Caitlin, Rashi & Susan
copresidents@wardpto.org
Walk, Roll & Ride to School Day
International Walk, Roll & Ride to School Day is October 12. In preparation, Newton parents and caregivers - what is it that keeps you or your children from walking or biking safely to your destination? Be part of the solution and alert the City of Newton via Newton 311 and/or your Safe routes to school representative Keren Wainger (keren.wainger@gmail.com).
Potholes, sidewalk repairs, traffic signals not working, faded or missing crosswalks, shrubs overtaking the sidewalk. Snap a photo, note the location, and submit to Newton 311.
Make Newton safer for everyone!
Brought to you by the Newton Safe Routes to School Task Force
https://www.facebook.com/NewtonSafeRoutes
newtonsaferoutes@gmail.com
Ward Fun Run Progress Update
When this newsletter went to “print” the competition was tough! 2K is leading the registration goal and 1H is leading the fundraising goal! Collectively as a school we are at 22% of our fundraising goal and have LOTS of registrations still to come in.
Ward Fun Run - What do I need to do?
We are excited to introduce a new event this year, the Ward FUN Run. With an emphasis on fun, the Ward FUN Run will promote our community in a fun, healthy way while raising funds for Ward School. The event is planned for October 27, during the school day from 9:00-11:30.
What is the Ward FUN Run?
Each grade level will have 30 minutes to run, walk, or skip the ¼ mile route around the Ward baseball fields on 27 October. Teachers will get the fun started with a 10-minute warm up/stretch, and then students will have about 20 minutes to do as many laps as they would like in whatever fashion suits them!
How Do We Participate?
There are two ways to participate.
1. REGISTER YOUR CHILD:
Please help support our FUN Run by registering your child here. Once registered you can easily share your child’s donation page via email or social media to solicit donations from relatives and friends. Donations can also be sent by cash/check to the school; checks can be made out to WardPTO.
Donations are per child, not per lap. Regardless of donations, all students get to participate in the Fun Run and all students will receive a t-shirt!
2. JOIN US:
We would love to see you on the day of the event to cheer on your child/ren. There are also several volunteer opportunities, including set up, handing out water and snacks, taking photos, guiding students around the course, and helping to clean up! Sign up here.
3. Questions? Contact Penny at ismay@bc.edu
IvyMath Fundraiser and Partnership
Have your child's math skills assessed and raise money for the Ward PTO! IvyMath.com is partnering with the Ward PTO to assist our students and raise money at the same time! IvyMath does personalized, online math learning for kids in grades 2-9. Sign up for a FREE online math assessment at IvyMath.com/Free (grades 2-9 only). After the free assessment, you’ll receive an overview of your child’s math strengths and weaknesses, and the Ward PTO will receive a $25 donation from IvyMath thanks to you. Have a child in middle school too? You can sign up any child in grades 2-9. They do not have to be a Ward student to earn the $25 donation to the PTO.
This fundraiser runs for one week only - October 2-8. There are limited slots available, so please make sure to act quickly. Go to: IvyMath.com/Free to schedule your free assessment.
Community Notes & Announcements
Newton’s Indigenous Peoples Day Ceremonial Celebration
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2022: 11am-5pm
Albemarle Field, Newton MA
Each year we celebrate and amplify Indigenous peoples and voices on Indigenous Peoples Day in Newton, Massachusetts. All are welcome to this free-to-attend, family-friendly, day-long event where one can listen to great music, watch various performances, listen to cultural presentations, meet local vendors, and eat delicious food. We can't wait to see you!
For more information: www.ipdnewton.org
Join Newton Cub Scouts Pack 210
Boys and girls grades 1-5 are invited to join Newton Cub Scout Pack 210 (http://pack210newton.scoutlander.com). Scouting is a great opportunity to make new friendships and learn new skills. We have an exciting year planned, with fun activities including camping, hiking, Pinewood Derby, outdoor activities, community service, and monthly Den/Pack meetings. We meet monthly at the Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton Centre, and also have fun weekend activities planned.
Our next meeting is on Thursday, October 6 at 6pm at the Carroll Center, 770 Centre Street in Newton (1st-3rd grade Dens meet 6-7pm and 4th-5th grade Dens meet 7-8pm) and we have an exciting camping trip planned for later in October. Please join us or email Colin at (c.elliott.murphy@gmail.com) with questions or if you’re interested in joining. We look forward to a great Scouting year ahead!
Newton's Cultural Development Office Fall Events
October 16th on the Newton Centre Green: the Harvest Fair is a wonderful family event in Newton Centre where kids can enjoy games, rides, and entertainment (and all that yummy fair food their parents won't want them to eat).
Halloween Window Painting Contest: A once-a-year opportunity for creative kid artists to adorn Newton storefronts with Halloween-themed art. It's open to all Newton students in grades 3-8, and they can register here.
Upcoming ASA Hoops Offerings
ASA Hoops is offering School Holiday Clinics throughout the Fall for boys and girls ages 7-15 in Newton (9/26, 10/5, 10/10, 11/10. In addition, after-school and Saturday skills training takes place at 1337 Centre St. Since 1997 ASA has been serving the Newton community offering camps, clinics, skills training and AAU basketball. We hope to see you soon: Register at: asahoops.com / Contact: Coachb@asahoops.com
Please follow Community Notes updates at: https://newtonptocouncil.org/community/
And please continue to follow the PTO on instagram @wardelementary_pto