|
Contact info |
Principal
Gina Healy
617-559-9100
Office Fax
617-559-9103
Gayle Larson, RN
School Nurse
617-559-9140
Student Services
617-559-9123
|
|
Day Dragon Water Bottles for Sale |
As a follow up to Green Day, we have Day Dragon water bottles for sale.
They're $3 and proceeds go right back to the school, in support of teacher grants and PTO-supported programs. Look for them for sale at various Day events!
| |
|
|
Day PTO Calendar Reminders |
We realize that many of you will be reading this after returning from vacation. Well, just so the dates don't sneak up on you here are a few reminders of upcoming events....
Wed., Feb. 23rd - Day School Council, 7:30pm
Tues, March 2nd - Career/Tech Open House
Tech & Engineering Dept. NNHS 5-7pm 8th grade meeting NNHS 7pm
Tues, March 2nd - Sp.Ed. PAC mtg, 100 Walnut St., 7pm Sat., March 6th - Day @ Night Progressive Dinner
Mon., March 8th - Principal's coffee 8am
|
|
Superintendent Search Finalists |
As reported in this week's TAB, the search for a new school superintendent has been narrowed to three finalists. The finalists are:
David A. Fleishman, Superintendent of Chappaqua Central School District, Chappaqua, NY
Stacy L. Scott, Associate Superintendent for the Office of Shared Accountability, Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD
Susan F. Marks, Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD
Each candidate will be spending a day in Newton next week, each with the same agenda.
Tues, 2/23 - Stacy Scott
Wed., 2/24 - Susan Marks
Thurs., 2/25 - David Fleishman
The public is invited to attend the community forums to be held from 7:30pm-9pm at Day MS's Auditorium, for each candidtate's visit.
|
|
What is a Progressive Dinner? |
Time is starting to run out to sign up for this year's Day @ Night Progressive Dinner. But what is a progressive dinner anyway?
The idea of this type of event is a meal where one progresses from one house/venue to another for each part of the meal - hence the name "progressive dinner." Our event is a slight variation on that idea.
The Day Progessive Dinner will start with appetizers and drinks at the New Art Center. When you sign up to attend you're asked to bring with you either an appetizer or dessert so all appetizers will be made/provided by fellow Day parents.
The New Art Center is where you will find out whose home you will be going to for dinner. Families have volunteered to open to their homes and will be cooking wonderful meals. In some cases there may be a co-host who will be sharing the cooking and then hosting at one of their homes. Each host, and co-host if there is one, will determine the number of people that will join them at their respective homes so the number of guests will vary from home to home. The organizers of this event will determine who is to go to which home. This affords a great opportunity to get to know people you might not otherwise have the chance to meet.
(When determining which home people will go to we will try to accomodate as best as we can those with dietary restrictions or pet allergies.)
Once the dinner portion of the event is over, everyone will regroup back at the New Art Center for dessert and coffee. As with the appetizers, all desserts will be provided by other Day parents.
Other schools in Newton, including Newton North, have had very successful fundraisers like this one. We expect Day's to be a fun and successful evening as well. However...
As of this newsletter ticket sales have been slow. Day @ Night is the PTO's main fundraiser for the year. Proceeds from this event will help fund teacher grants for books, laboratory equipment, upgrade fitness equipment, pay conference tuitions and the like. Last year the PTO gave out thousands of dollars in teacher grants. We'd like to be able to do more of the same this year.
There's still time to sign up!!! Invitations were mailed out two weeks ago. If you've misplaced your invitation you can register online via PayPal at the Day PTO website. Deadline to sign up is Monday, March 1st.
Day @ Night Progressive Dinner
Saturday, March 6th 6:30pm - 11pm
starting at New Art Center, Washington Park, Newtonville
Snow Date: Sunday, March 7th
|
|
A Note to Parents of Cast & Crew
of "Sound of Music" |
Ms. McGettrick is at home with her baby, but she's asked for some help rounding up parent volunteers for the production.
If your child is in performing in or crew for Sound of Music the show needs your help too. Please email Ms. McGettrick and let her know where you can lend a hand. |
|
8th Grade Parents |
It's time for you and your children to start planning for their freshman year at the new Newton North!
The following documents outline the steps and the time frame for the registration process.
You may want to sign up to receive emails from the Newton North PTSO. To do so, go to their website, click About the PTSO, and select Stay Informed.
|
|
Special Ed PAC Meeting |
The next meeting of the Newton Special Ed. PAC will be on Tuesday, March 2nd, 100 Walnut St., Newtonville, 7pm. Speakers will discussing Assisted Technology and Universal Design for Living.
For more information contact Jeff Dias, Day SPED PAC liaison. . |
|
Paying for Your Child's College Education - What Middle School Parents can do NOW
|
Monday, March 15th, 7:00 to 9:00pm, Day Middle School library
(Snow date, March 22nd)
Neil Blicher, CFP®, financial planner from Baystate Financial Services, and Larry Dannenberg, founder, College Solutions, will give you a lay of the land towards financing a college education and tips about what you can do now to be better prepared. Come with questions or better yet, send your questions now to Allison Hausman and she'll make sure to pass them on so your concerns will be addressed.
RSVPs appreciated but not required to Allison. Invite your friends!
|
|
Flu Clinic |
A reminder that flu season isn't over yet... For anyone still interested in receiving the flu vaccine the city has scheduled the following clinic:
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010
2 to 4 pm and 5 to 7 pm
American Legion Post 440
295 California St., Nonantum
For questions, call the Health & Human Services Department at
617-796-1434. |
|
Town Hall Meetings |
Town Hall meetings are scheduled throughout Newton over the next several weeks to allow residents the opportunity to ask questions or share concerns with Mayor Setti Warren.
For questions, contact the mayor's office at 617-796-1100.
Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln Street
Sunday, February 21st 2:00PM
Lower Falls Community Center, 545 Grove Street
Sunday, February 21st 4:00PM
Scandinavian Living Center, 206 Waltham Street
Wednesday, February 27th 1:30PM
Emerson Community Center, 51 Pettee Street
Sunday, February 28th 2:00PM
Pelligrini Field House, 11 Hawthorne Street
Sunday, February 28th 4:00PM
Oak Hill Middle School, 130 Wheeler Road
Sunday, February 28th 6:00PM |
|
FY11's Budget and School Committee News |
The FY11's Budget will be presented on March 1st, 7pm at Day M.S. The budget will then be deliberated throughout the month of March. I
The complete schedule of meetings and budget guidelines are available at the Newton Public School website. The school committee meeting schedule can be obtained online from their website.
One item that will be presented to the School Committee on February 22nd is the findings of a consulting company (Edvocate) which was hired this fall to evaluate our food service costs and operations. After the presentation and evaluation of findings, the NPS school administration will recommend and work with the School Committee on next steps with regard to food service.
FYI -- there is a summary of the most recent School Committee meeting posted on the Newton North PTSO website that you may find interesting reading. |
Warmly,
Archana, Phyllis, & Susan
Day PTO Co-presidents
|
|
|
|
|
