Examples of Curriculum Enhancement programs brought to Newman by the PTC :

• “The Alphabet Show”, Mime Robert Rivest - a literacy performance for K
• “Animal Alphabet Songs”, Award-winning composer David Polansky - a musical adventure for K
• “The Ugly Vegetables”, Author/Illustrator Grace Lin - a writing and illustrating performance for grade 1
• “Toying With Science”, Science educator Garry Krinsky - a science program for grade 1
• ”The Oak Tree”, Naturalist Gordon Morrison - a science and math workshop for grade 2
• “Math Strategies”, Math author Greg Tang - a workshop about computation for grade 2
• “Capturing Family Memories in Writing”, Mystery author Eleanor Rosellini - a literacy workshop for grade 3
• “Problem Solved” Math author Greg Tang - math techniques for grade 3
• “ArtQuest”, Art Historian Jill Sanford - a social studies program about Native Americans for grade 4
• “Potato Hill Poetry”, Poet Andrew Greene - a literacy activity about poetry for grade 4
• “The Immigration Experience", Actresses from “Living Voices” - a social studies presentation for grade 5
• “The Man Behind the Myth”, Historian Gretchen Adams - a history presentation for grade 5
• “Celebration”, Tribal Rhythms - a performance about diversity and acceptance for grades 1-3
• The Boston Ballet - performance about health and storytelling for grades 1-5
• “Origami: Where Math Goes 3-D”, Michael LaFosse - an activity about multiplication, division, geometry, and angles for grades 3-5
• “Zestfest”, Song Leader Nick Page - a multi-cultural singing experience and community building activity for grades K-5

The PTC also directly supports teachers with activities and materials such as:
 

PTC funding has also purchased:

• SmartBoards and LCD projectors
• Kindergarten surround-sound system
• Administrative color laser printer
• Laminating machine
• Playground equipment
• Recess packs
• Storage equipment

In addition, the PTC provides:

• Monthly “Teacher Appreciation” lunches
• Holiday giftcards for teachers and staff
• Child Assault and Prevention (CAPP) fees
• Contribution to the Needham Education Foundation annual Spelling Bee