Just a reminder that Parent Visiting Days are this week!!  We'll meet in the library for coffee and a welcome from Mrs. Healy.  From there you may drop in on your child's classes while they are in session.   

 

PLEASE NOTE:   You do not need to sign in at the main office.   Go directly upstairs to the library.

 

Visiting Days & hours are as follows:

Other important October dates:

 

This is the time of year when some parents start wondering about when they will see a school directory.    The directory committee is feverishly working on the finishing touches of this year's edition and will have it available as soon as possible.   That said, we'd like to remind everyone about a few things...

 

The PTO provides one free directory to all 6th grade families and other families new to Day M.S.   If you do not fall into that category OR are a returning family OR you are a 6th grade/new family and would like a 2nd copy, you must sign up with the PTO and pay $10 for each copy.   Since we need to order a specific number of directories your order must be placed, and paid for, in advance.  We usually do not have extra copies available once our supply has been distributed.

 

A link to the directory form can be found on the Day PTO website www.daypto.org.  (Directories can be paid for via PayPal.)  Forms will also be available in the library during Parent Visiting Days or you can send the form to us either by dropping it off at the school's main office or mailing it to the school.    Please do not delay putting in your order as we will be sending the directory to the printer very soon.

 

Once again it's time for the annual Day Directory cover art contest.   Students will be notified of this contest during W.O.R.D.' morning announcements starting Tuesday, Oct. 6th.   Student artists are asked to do their best version of the Day Dragon.   Drawings should be no larger than 7in. x  7in., vertical/portrait layout, in black ink or pencil.    Students needing inspiration can check out some of last year's entries on the bulletin board in the cafeteria.  

 

Students should put their name, team, grade, and homeroom on the back of the paper (in the corner - make sure it doesn't show through!).  Drawings will then be selected for the front and back covers of this year's directory.  Entries should be submitted to Mr. Whittaker in the art room no later than the end of the school day next Tuesday, Oct. 13th.    Good luck!!

 by Jeff Dias, PAC liaison for F.A. Day
 
The Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education serves as a resource for parents and as a liaison between parents and the school administration. All parents, teachers, specialists and others with an
interest in education are welcome.
 
Upcoming PAC meetings:
 
Wednesday, October 21st - Kickoff meeting for Inclusive Schools Week, 7:30pm to 9:00pm, 100 Walnut Street, Newtonville.   Please join us at 7:15pm for light refreshments.
 
Inclusive Schools Week is an annual event that is celebrated during the first week of December.  This year the dates are December 7 - 11, 2009, and the theme is Inclusive Technology. For more information about the 2009 celebration, visit http://www.inclusiveschools.org/node/1767
 
Thursday, November 5th - Basic Rights Workshop with Dan Ahearn, Esq.  7:30pm to 9:00pm,100 Walnut Street, Newtonville Basic Rights Workshop with Dan Ahearn, Esquire,
 
Back by popular demand, this user friendly, comprehensive presentation on basic rights is one meeting not to be missed. Dan Ahearn is the Head of School at Landmark School, and is a practicing attorney specializing in child and family law, and special education law.  Dan presents the rights and regulations of the Massachusetts laws on special education in terms that are easy to understand.
 
Please contact me at jdias@rcn.com if you have any questions about special education. All inquiries are confidential.  Our website is www.newtonpac.org.