ForWard 11.19.23
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, Nov 22
Early Release at 12:10pm (no After School)
Thursday, November 23- Friday, November 24
No School
Thursday, Dec 7
Early Release Pizza Sale
Friday, Jan 12
Ward Hockey Night
See all events on our Calendar
News
From the Co-Presidents
We hope that the upcoming break allows for a time of celebration, rest and relaxation. Please know that as we reflect on all that we are grateful for during this season of gratitude - we appreciate the energy of this community. Thank you for your time. Thank you for your support. Thank you for your willingness to participate. Thank you for your donations. Thank you for being a part of Ward.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family,
Rashi & Bryan
Ward PTO Co-Presidents
Fifth Grade Food Drive - THANK YOU!
Dear Ward families,
Thank you so much for donating to the 5th grade food drive! And thank you all fifth graders for helping. Thank you so much for getting some high-quality breakfast cereal, which is one of the favorite items for the people at the Newton Food pantry.
May Chen (Caden's mom) & Sandhya Strobert (Meera’s mom)
‘Tis the Season of Giving
This is such a fun time of year to recognize our teachers and staff. Be on the lookout for emails from your room parents coordinating whole class gifts. As a reminder, the NPS Gift Giving Policy states that:
1. Gifts of commercial value must be presented from the entire class/no individual gifts
2. Gifts may not exceed a value of $150/year
3. Individual gifts in the form of sentimental tokens are allowed
4. This policy does not include gifts for the classroom (if interested in further regulation on gifts for the classroom, please see the NPS Equity Policy).
Community Notes & Announcements
Newton Neighbors Giving Thanks Gift Card Drive
We are entering the last week of our largest (and last) fundraiser for 2023 - the Giving Thanks Gift Card Drive! This is our fourth year distributing supermarket gift cards to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Our goal is to help families celebrate the bounty of the holidays. Food prices are so high for families right now. Please help us cross the line !
With whatever we raise, Newton Neighbors will purchase and distribute supermarket gift cards through partner agencies for up to 150 families in Newton, Waltham, and Brockton. If you are able to make a donation of any size to help us reach our goal, we know that these families would be so grateful. Here is the link to donate! May the joy of giving and the peace of the season be with you and yours this Thanksgiving.
With Gratitude,
The Newton Neighbors Team
ActiveMinds Tutoring
During this Holiday season, Keep your hearts warm and minds warmer with ActiveMinds Tutoring. Shine bright with our tutors who care. 17 years providing tutoring for all academic subjects, studying skills, and standardized test prep (SAT/ACT, ISEE, SSAT). Contact ActiveMinds to learn more about our personalized plans with experienced tutors. 617.227.2225 | learnmore@activemindstutoring.com | http://www.activemindstutoring.com/
Free Public Speaking & Debate Workshop During Vacation Break!
Sign up for a free Public Speaking and Debate Workshop on December 27, 28, 29 or 30, (Lexington and Newton) hosted by Lumos Debate! Your child will love Lumos's friendly instructors and fun activities as they learn about: Speaking Confidence, Debate Fundamentals and Argumentation and Reasoning!
Lumos December Break Public Speaking Workshop (FREE)
Ages: 8-14 years old
Locations: Newton or Lexington
Dates: Choose from Dec 27, 28, 29 or 30
Registration: lumosdebate.com/workshop
This workshop is free for all students. Please make sure to use code COMMUNITY when you register. Email info@lumosdebate.com or call 781-474-3359 with any questions. Register now at: lumosdebate.com/workshop
Newton Youth Lacrosse
Learn to play North America’s oldest team sport and the fastest game on two feet! Newton Youth Lacrosse 2024 season registration is now open! NYL is a town-based program teaching and playing boys' lacrosse. We field teams at Grades 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8. NO PRIOR LACROSSE EXPERIENCE is NECESSARY – we welcome new players at EVERY level! Our season runs from April through early June, with practices twice a week with volunteer and professional coaches and games on Sundays against local towns. Learn more about our program and the sport of lacrosse on our website: http://newtonyouthlacrosse.com and follow us on Instagram at @newtonlax !
Please let us know if you have any questions!
And please continue to follow the PTO on instagram @wardelementary_pto