Washington’s Birthday/Presidents Day (No School)
2023-02-20 | MA

February Recess
2023-02-20 - 2023-02-24 | MA

PreK-8 Early Release
2023-03-08, 2023-04-26, 2023-05-31 | MA

Glow in the Dark Dance!
2023-03-18 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Newman Elementary, 1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The Newman PTC is hosting a glow-in-the-dark dance party for all students.
There will be a DJ, glow-in-the-dark party supplies, raffle prizes, games and a whole lot of fun!
This event is free of charge; snacks and water will be available for purchase.
Newman students only.
On the day of the event, students should enter the building through the cafeteria to grab their raffle ticket and party supplies!
We understand that weekends are busy, so if your child cannot stay for the duration of the dance, they may come or go at whatever time is convenient for you.
Parents are not required to stay, but if we do not get enough volunteers, it will be mandatory.
Volunteer at the dance and/or to RSVP for your child
Questions? Please contact Newman PTC Presidents Allison Freedman and Emma Navales at: newmanptcpresident@gmail.com

Virtual Coffee with the Superintendent / March 20
2023-03-20 18:30 - 19:15 | Zoom
This year I will host several virtual opportunities for families and parents to connect with me to learn about school and district happenings as well as provide time for questions about our work in the NPS.

The Zoom meetings will last 45 minutes and the remaining planned dates include: March 20, April 10 and May 22.

These virtual meetings will not be recorded and the next Virtual Coffee will take place at 6:30 p.m. on March 20.

I look forward to seeing you!

Dan Gutekanst
Superintendent of Schools Needham Public Schools
1330 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
He/His/Him
781-455-0400 x11203
dan_gutekanst@needham.k12.ma.us

PreK-12 Early Release
2023-03-22, 2023-04-05, 2023-05-03 | MA

March PTC Meeting
2023-03-24 09:15 - 10:30 | Newman Elementary, 1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
Save the Date: March PTC Meeting
Friday, March 24th at 9:15 AM
Newman Cafeteria
Please join us for our March PTC meeting! We will be joined by Superintendent Daniel E. Gutekanst and School Committee Rep. Alisa Skatrud.
We hope to see you there!
Please email newmanptcpresident@gmail.com with any questions.

Good Friday (No School)
2023-04-07 | MA

Virtual Coffee with the Superintendent / April 10
2023-04-10 18:30 - 19:15 | Zoom
This year I will host several virtual opportunities for families and parents to connect with me to learn about school and district happenings as well as provide time for questions about our work in the NPS.

The Zoom meetings will last 45 minutes and the planned dates include: April 10 and May 22.

These virtual meetings will not be recorded and the next Virtual Coffee will take place at 6:30 p.m. on April 10.

I look forward to seeing you!

Dan Gutekanst
Superintendent of Schools Needham Public Schools
1330 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
He/His/Him
781-455-0400 x11203
dan_gutekanst@needham.k12.ma.us

Patriot’s Day (No School)
2023-04-17 | MA

April Recess
2023-04-17 - 2023-04-21 | MA

Newman Adult Spring Social
2023-04-29 19:00 | The Village Club, 83 Morton St, Needham, MA, 02494, United States
This event is sold out!
This annual tradition has not been held since the spring of 2019 & it is coming ROARING back on Saturday, April 29th, 7-11 PM at the Village Club in Needham. Dancing, drinks & lively conversation all in support of Newman is all on the menu! We have some fun surprises up our sleeves as well.
You’ll be able to bid on auction prizes such as: a three-night stay in Stowe, VIP floor seats to a Celtics game, courtesy of Scott MacFarlane and MacFarlane Energy, and prime Red Sox tickets courtesy of the Rubin family!
In order to make this event a huge success – meaning we connect & bond as a community AND we raise funds for our school, we need your help! Sign up to volunteer here!
There are many ways you can support this community wide event!
Buy your ticket now & encourage your friends/neighbors to do the same! You can buy tickets from this page (on the left).
Do you have an item to donate to our Raffle or Silent Auction (and/or have a connection to a business or individual who can?). We are looking for items to support our Silent Auction & Raffle (& we have already received many amazing items)! Here are some ideas:
Tickets: Boston Sport, Concert, Show Tickets, etc.
Experiences: Golf 4-somes, Private Chef, Private Tour at a Museum/Sports Venue/Music Venue, Meet & Greets with a local celebrity (needham or Boston, etc) or sports team/player (including college teams), Birthday Parties, Personal Training, Home Design/Organization, Vacation Homes week/weekend donation, Hotel stays, Timeshare Weeks…
Gift Certificates: Local Businesses, National Businesses, Restaurants, etc.

Do you have a business you can easily source from?
Do you have any unused gift cards in a drawer (like I do??!)? As long as it is still valid, we can use it for our raffle or auction packages!
Does your company donate gift certificates or items to school fundraisers? We have all the tax info needed and can send your way.

Talents: Calling all talented community members- whether you are a professional or amature, do you (or someone you know) have something you could donate- either your time or a custom item? Photography, Art, Pottery, Gardening, Musician, Chef, Language Instructor, Tutoring, Personal Training, Make-up/Hair Artist, etc.

Virtual Coffee with the Superintendent / May 22
2023-05-22 18:30 - 19:15 | Zoom
This year I will host several virtual opportunities for families and parents to connect with me to learn about school and district happenings as well as provide time for questions about our work in the NPS.

The Zoom meetings will last 45 minutes and the final planned date is May 22.

These virtual meetings will not be recorded and the next Virtual Coffee will take place at 6:30 p.m. on May 22.

I look forward to seeing you!

Dan Gutekanst
Superintendent of Schools Needham Public Schools
1330 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
He/His/Him
781-455-0400 x11203
dan_gutekanst@needham.k12.ma.us

Memorial Day (No School)
2023-05-29 | MA

Last day of school - No snow days Early Release
2023-06-15 | MA

Juneteenth Independence (No School if the school year is extended due to snow days)
2023-06-19 | MA

Last day 5 snow days - Early Release
2023-06-23 | MA

Newman PTC Fundraiser with Shoott - Oct 14
2023-10-14 | Charles River Peninsula
Capture memories with your loved ones at the Charles River Peninsula while raising money to support the Newman Elementary School PTC. For every purchase, Shoott will donate $20; For every full gallery purchase, Shoott will donate $40*. Dates available are Oct 14, 15, 21, 22.

BOOK a 30 minute photo session – no sitting fee!
RECEIVE a digital gallery of 40+ photos in 3-5 days
PAY only for the photos you love
RAISE $20 when you make a purchase. Raise a BONUS $20 if you buy the full gallery!

Pay only for the photos you want. Photos starting at $25 each. The more you buy the more you save.
Sign up for a session with Shoott.
Can’t make the fundraiser? Book a standard Shoott session at the date and location of your choice with code NEWMANPTC to raise $20 when you make a purchase.

Newman PTC Fundraiser with Shoott - Oct 15
2023-10-15 | Charles River Peninsula

Newman PTC Fundraiser with Shoott - Oct 21
2023-10-21 | Charles River Peninsula

'Homecoming' Adult Social
2023-10-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Needham History Center & Museum (on the Newman Campus), 1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
What is it?
A casual, informal night out for parents and caregivers to socialize, featuring a light dinner and cash bar. This is an adult-only event.
When is it?
Saturday, October 21st, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Where is it?
The Needham History Center and Museum, conveniently located on the Newman campus.
Guests can socialize in the charming antique schoolhouse and museum, and in a comfortable outdoor space on the lawn.
Pizzas and salads will be provided, along with desserts. Waters and seltzers will be available free of charge; alcoholic drinks will be sold separately.
Drink tickets will be available for purchase at the door. It will cost $8 for 1 drink ticket; $20 for 3.
You will be able to purchase drink tickets with cash, check, credit card, PayPal or Apple Pay.
How can I volunteer?
If you are able to volunteer to help with set-up or take-down on the day/night of the event, please sign up here. We’re also looking for “hosts” to help replenish food and ice, and make sure everything is running smoothly. And, if you enjoy taking photos, we’d love your help, too!
How do I get tickets?
Tickets to the event are being sold for $30 per person.
Tickets may be purchased online from this page with PayPal. Alternatively, checks should be made out to “Newman Elementary PTC” and either delivered or mailed to “Newman PTC, Newman Elementary School, 1155 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02492”. Checks should have a note written on them noting the payment is for “Homecoming 2023.”
If the price of tickets is prohibitive, subsidized tickets are available by confidentially contacting Newman Lead Secretary Susan Eyler at: susan_eyler@needham.k12.ma.us
Space is limited at the History Center, so grab your tickets while you can!
An extra special thank you to co-chairs Stefanie Forman, Beth Tuck and Melissa Baucom.
Questions? Please contact Beth at: newmanptcfallsocial@gmail.com

Newman PTC Fundraiser with Shoott - Oct 22
2023-10-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Charles River Peninsula

Spooky Walk & Trunk-or-Treat
2023-10-22 16:00 - 17:30 | Newman Elementary, 1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
What is a Spooky Walk and trunk-or-treat, you ask?
On October 22nd, the entire Newman community is invited to get into the Halloween spirit together.
Parent volunteers will decorate the outdoor walkway, starting by the Newman basketball courts, with Halloween decor. The kids (hopefully in costume!) and their families will enter by the basketball courts to make their way down the path, take in the spooky sights, and head toward the preschool parking lot, where the decorated cars will be.
Families and teachers are invited to sign up to decorate their cars for Halloween, sometimes creating elaborate scenes out of their trunks. They will then hand out pre-packaged candy and/or non-food items to students and their siblings who walk from vehicle to vehicle, collecting treats.
Sign up here
For those who decorate their car trunks, candy and knickknacks will be provided to hand out to kids (in addition to anything that you choose to hand-out.)
Decorated cars should park in the spots in Newman’s preschool parking lot.
Attendees should park in the main parking lot. The trunk-or-treat will be in the preschool parking lot.
All attendees are encouraged to dress in costume!
The Spooky Walk and Trunk-or-Treat will take place from 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Please reach out to Jared Wilk at: newmanspookywalk@gmail.com or text 617.817.3827 if you have any questions. Thank you!

Candy Bar Bingo Night
2023-11-17 18:45 - 20:30 | Pollard Middle School, 200 Harris Ave, Needham, MA, 02492
Come one, come all, let’s have a ball!
The Newman PTC invites all Newman students to a CANDY BAR BINGO NIGHT on Friday, November 17, at Pollard Middle School.
Guest star, Principal Jessica Peterson, will emcee the event, and the Newman Lion will be there, too!
There will be two sessions to accommodate as many kids as possible. (Please note the bingo cards are for students/siblings only.)
Session 1 will take place from 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. and Session 2 will take place from 7:45 – 8:30 p.m.
Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.
Please only register for one time slot.
Candy bars will be given away as prizes; parents are responsible for checking the labels to see if the candy prize contains your child’s allergen. (Fruit bar options will also be available for winners that want a healthier prize.)
***Cost of admission? FREE! But, we are teaming up with the Needham Community Council, and collecting breakfast cereal boxes for those in need. Please bring a box with you, to be collected at the door.***
Siblings are welcome. If they plan to participate in the bingo games, they must register, as well.
Paper bingo sheets and chips will be provided.
The PTC will also be selling Newman spirit wear at the event.
We hope to see you there, and share some smiles together!
Please note: This is not a drop-off event. Parents are responsible for the child(ren) they bring.
Questions? Please contact Allison at: newmanptcpresident@gmail.com

Family Skate Night
2024-01-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Babson Skating Center, 150 Great Plain Ave, Wellesley, MA, 02492, United States
What’s better than having a long weekend off from school? Enjoying a family skate night!
Come join the Newman community at the Babson Skating Center on Saturday, January 13th, for an evening of fun hosted by the PTC! The event will take place from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. You may arrive up to 30 minutes before our ice time to put on your skates.
The Babson Skating Center is located at: 150 Great Plain Ave, Wellesley, MA 02482.
When RSVPing, please be sure to indicate in the comments the number of people who will be skating. RSVP here.
We ask that if you own a pair of skates or know someone you can borrow from, please do so! Babson has limited quantities, and we cannot guarantee there will be enough for everyone.
FREE admission and FREE skate rental, but your own personal helmet is recommended. See you on the ice!
Please note: This is not a drop-off event. Parents/caregivers are responsible for the child(ren) they bring. The ice is reserved for Newman families only.
Questions? Please contact Allison at newmanptcpresident@gmail.com.

The Newman PTC's Multicultural Festival
2024-02-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Newman Elementary, 1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
The families of Newman Elementary School represent a diverse range of cultures and ethnicities. The Newman PTC is hosting a Multicultural Fair on Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Newman cafeteria. RSVP here
Several Newman families have signed up to share elements of their culture, ethnicity or family traditions with other Newman families. Some of the countries that will be represented at the fair are: Mexico, Peru, China, Portugal, Korea, Argentina, Israel, Russia, the Philippines, Ghana, Italy, Greece and more. This will be a learning celebration of culture, heritage, identity and tradition!
All children will receive “passport” books, and will visit each table and get their “passports” stamped.
If you have any questions, or if you would like to host a booth, please contact Allison at: newmanptcpresident@gmail.com
