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Principal
Gina Healy
617-559-9100
Office Fax
617-559-9103
Gayle Larson, RN
School Nurse
617-559-9140
Student Services
617-559-9123
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Principal Selection Advisory Committee |
The Principal Selection
Advisory Committee is in the process of reviewing resumes and selecting
finalists; for more information, please see the letter from Dr. Marini
describing the process and the timeline.
The next opportunity for
parent involvement is during the week of April 26 when the finalists
visit Day on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; we'll get you -- and the rising 5th grade families --
more details as soon as we get them. FYI, the parent meetings will be scheduled for the mornings.
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Raffle Update... |
Thank you very much to the more than 61 families who have already contributed $21 per child (or more!) to our spring fundraiser. As of last night, we had raised over $2,400.00! We're looking to raise money for teacher grants for physical education, music, technology, world languages, and more. For the full list and details about making your own contribution, see the Day PTO web page.
The sooner you send in your contribution, the more opportunities you have to win some of the fabulous prizes. Once a family has won an item, their name will be pulled from the drawings. So far we have had 2 drawings. The remaining prizes drawings are on Fridays (the next one is TOMORROW!!): April 16, April 30, May 7, and May 14. Get your entries in by 10am to be eligible for this week's drawing..
Congratulations to our prize winners so far:
Madeline Kraus - family portrait photography session & 8x10 print Gail Stein & Julie Minkin - preview tour of new Newton North H.S led by Principal Jen Price
Rongium Zuo - "Go Pass Crossing Guard" pass
In addtion, the grade-level team with the highest household participation (percentage of team) will win a homemade cookie party! The chart in the main office window shows how each team is doing. Have your kids check it out! Right now Crimson is leading with 15.91%, followed closely by Indigo at 15.56%, and third place is a TIE with Azure and Cobalt having 13.19% participation apiece!
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Last day of school...and next year's calendar
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Earlier this week, the School Committee voted to approve the 180th day of
school for students will be Monday, June 21, 2010, which will be a ½
day, and the last day for teachers will be Tuesday, June 22, 2010.
Thinking ahead!? This is
the time of year when many families are making summer plans. Next
year's school calendar was approved in October; you can view it here.
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April/early May at Day |
Monday April 19th - Friday April 23: Spring break
Wednesday April 28th - 30th - Principal finalists visit Day, parent meetings in morning
Wednesday April 28th at 7:30 - School Council meeting
Sunday, May 2nd - Day Serves
Thursday May 6th & Friday May 7th at 7:30 - 6th grade musical, "Seussical", tickets on sale during lunchtimes the week of the show
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Shopping at Modell's
sometime soon?
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If you are headed over to Modell's in the next few weeks to get some sports gear, please consider using this coupon to benefit FA Day. With the coupon you can:
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Save 15% off all regular and sale merchandise!
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Receive 5% back of purchases made during your "Team Weeks" shopping period*.
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Earn MVP points while supporting your team!
The coupon is valid for multiple purchases during your Team Weeks shopping period at all stores listed.
*In order for us to receive a donation, all FA Day friends and families must spend a minimum of $500 total (not apiece!) during the 28 day shopping period.
Any questions? Contact Modell's. |
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NewtonServes at Day | |
Our school will be participating in Newton Serves on Saturday, May 2 since the city-wide volunteer day falls during our school vacation.
Please come and join other F.A. Day parents for a morning of community service at the school on Sunday, May 2 from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. We will be doing all outside work: raking leaves, picking up garbage, mulching and planting around F.A. Day. Come dressed for the weather!
Children welcome (middle schoolers and older, please). This is not a drop-off, we're looking for parents to stay and help!
To register:
For further information, contact Meryl Kessler by email or by phone at 617-964-0988.
Help beautify F.A. Day for our kids! |
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Tuesday May 4 - Thursday May 6
Day Library, 2nd floor
The Book Fair is coming May 4-6 and will feature something for everyone; fiction, nonfiction, new books, as well as all time favorites, so mark your calendars!
Opening Day is Tuesday, May 4 with a Parent Coffee beginning at 7:30 am. Librarian Randy Meyer will be on hand to make personal recommendations. On May 6 the fair will be open in the evening from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm for those of you who would like to shop before attending the 6th grade musical at 7:30 pm. Classes will visit the book fair during classroom periods. Students are also encouraged to come in before and after school. Parents are welcome any time. You can also purchase a gift certificate for your teacher to add to their classroom collection. This is a great opportunity to buy birthday presents and stock up on summer reading, while helping our school.
We hope to see you there!
- Tuesday May 4 7:30 am Parent Coffee. Book fair open 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Wednesday May 5 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
- Thursday May 6 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
- Thursday May 6 Special evening hours: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Seeking Host Family
This Summer
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Give
your family a wonderful cross-cultural experience this summer ... and
offer a promising young East European the same! Nothing brings the
world closer to home than a friendship with someone from abroad.
Educational Enrichment for Romanian Children (EERC), a small local
non-profit, seeks a host family this summer for five weeks for a 15
year old boy who will be attending Newton's Environmental Science
Camp. Sergiu speaks English well, is sociable and loves the
outdoors. He lives in a medieval hilltop town amidst the beautiful
Carpathian Mountains, attending 8th grade in the nearby city of Brasov,
Romania's "mountain jewel." Sergiu was selected in a competitive
process for his exceptional personal and academic qualities. Intrigued
but can't host for the entire period? A family-share situation may be
possible. To find out more, or to apply, please contact Day parent
Michelle Ciurea at mciurea@eercboston.org or (617) 331-9436. A wonderful opportunity to bring the world closer to home!
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Relay for Life |
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Would someone be interested in organizing a Day team for the Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society?
The Newton-Brookline Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society is being held at Forte Park in Nonantum on May 22-23, 2010. Last year only Mason-Rice and Angier Schools had teams of walkers participate. The entire event only had 10 teams participate but raised over $30,000!
Please contact Gina Healy if you are interested in helping lead a Day team. |
Warmly,
Archana, Phyllis, & Susan
Day PTO Co-presidents
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