ForWard 03.26.23
Upcoming Events
March 27 - April 7, 2023
Teacher/Staff Experience Raffle
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Mystery Dinner
Thursday May 4th, 2023
Ward Art Show
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Newton Serves
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Ward Night at the Red Sox
See all events on our Calendar
News
From the Co-Presidents
Hello Ward Families!
Thanks for your engagement this school year. As we excitedly plan for next school year, we realize we can only accomplish what our volunteers commit to supporting. Can you please consider a role for school year 2023-2024? We promise it is more fulfilling than it is demanding!
Have a great week,
Caitlin, Rashi & Susan
Applications for Ward After-School 2023-2024!
It is time to apply to Ward After-School for 2023-24! Applications will be emailed to currently enrolled families. For families new to our program, please email us at donna@wardafterschool.com to request an application. You must submit a new application each school year.
Some important things to note about our program and the application process:
We are a private, nonprofit program licensed by the State of Massachusetts
We have a two-day minimum for enrollment
There is a $50 application fee (made payable to Ward After-School Program)
Please let any friends or neighbors with incoming Kindergartners know about our program!
Applications are due by Thursday, April 6. This is a REAL deadline. We typically receive many applications so to be fair to all, we strictly enforce the deadline. Note that there is no school on Friday, April 7 so all apps must be received by Thursday.
Tuition costs will be determined by the number of applications received. For a summary of the current school year's rates, please inquire with the Director, Donna Marohn, donna@wardafterschool.com
Our program strives to accommodate all who apply by the deadline. However, we may receive more applications than spaces available in accordance with our child care license. A waitlist may be necessary.
If you have any questions or to request an application, please contact Donna Marohn at donna@wardafterschool.com or 617-965-3087.
No Idling! A New Artwork Campaign by Ward Second Graders
Come check out the artwork by second graders to remind parents and caregivers to turn off their engines during drop-off and pick-off.
Idling is particularly harmful around schools, but we want to send the message that it is a habit we should all avoid, anywhere. Basically, idling causes unnecessary air pollution. Even if the vehicle isn't in motion, the engine is running and fuel is being consumed and pollutants emitted. Children are particularly vulnerable to poor air quality – they breathe faster than adults and inhale more air per pound of body weight. Those with asthma are particularly affected, and emissions also aggravate heart and lung diseases, and cause respiratory illnesses. Hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides, for example, are two common tailpipe emissions that react to form ground-level ozone, which irritates and inflames the respiratory tract. Idling is also unsafe, given children aren't aware of drivers' intentions when a car is started; it's also sub-optimal for your vehicle. We hope you consider turning off that engine, as well as other ways to alleviate emissions and model environmentally and health-conscious habits during the school commute!
The PTO thanks a wonderful collaboration for their efforts initiating and overseeing this project: WardCares & Ward Safe Routes to School(Keren Wainger) & Ward Green Team (Katie Young & Penny Ismay) and Ward Staff (Ms. Corbo-Hudak and Ms. Wong)....way to go!
Call for a few more Spring Mystery Dinner Hosts!
We are in need of just a FEW more dinner hosts - can you help?
When: Saturday, April 29th 6pm - midnight
What: A progressive style dinner party and fundraising event for Ward PTO
Who: Adults only! Line up your childcare now! It’s an event you will not want to miss!
How can you help? Great question! If you are interested in hosting we have space for more dinners of 8-12 people.
Sign up to host! Questions? Bekka Cirel (Rebecca.cirel@gmail.com) or Tracy Buckner (bucknertracy3@gmail.com)
LAST CHANCE: Ward Night at the Red Sox
Join Ward Community Members for a fun night at Fenway on June 1. Tickets on sale now through the end of March OR until supplies run out so act soon! Contact Jon Levin with any questions: jonathan.levin@gmail.com
Community Notes & Announcements
The Award-Winning Broken Box Mime Theater (BKBX) makes their Massachusetts debut with two shows “in rep”:
BKBX in Newton
An Innovative Evening of Physical Storytelling
Monday 3/27, 7:30pm at the Newton Free Library
BKBX in NEWTON will weave together a specially-curated set of best-of Broken Box, showcasing this physical theater company’s unique blend of performance art, pantomime, and contemporary theater in a one-night-only performance. Set to a heart-thumping soundtrack and performed without a single spoken word, BKBX in NEWTON marks the company’s first-ever pop-up show in MA. Come share in Broken Box’s vision of “mime, redefined.” For adventurous 12 and up, some adult themes. Ticket link. Free admission, Reservation encouraged performance.
A Cappella April!
A Capella is coming to Newton South High School on April 1. This one-night only event features pop and R & B a cappella group Ball in the House, with special performances by Newton student groups: Bigelow Beats, Brown Middle School A Cappella, The Northern Lights, and The Melocotones. Tickets are $15/adults and $10/students. Seating is reserved. Proceeds from this event will be used for future Creative Arts & Sciences programs. Purchase tickets at Seat Yourself: https://newtonps.seatyourself.biz
Summer Basketball Camp
A Step Ahead Basketball Camps are back for its 27th consecutive summer in Newton. Camps are for boys and girls ages 7-15 and take place at both the Brown Middle School and Mount Alvernia Academy. Space is limited...
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: Summer Camps / Contact: Coachb@asahoops.com"
For more community notes: https://newtonptocouncil.org/category/community/
And please continue to follow the PTO on Instagram @wardelementary_pto