School Committee Meeting – September 20

Broadmeadow Elementary School 120 Broad Meadow Rd, Needham, MA, United States

School Committee will meet on Tuesday 9/20, at 6:30pm. There will be a 2022-2023 Human Resources Report, discussion of the 2021 MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey Results, and FY2024-2028 Draft Capital Improvement Plan Requests. Full agenda and viewing info: http://www.needhamma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=24003

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee Parent Welcome Mixer

Newman Elementary 1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA, United States

We are so glad YOU are part of the Newman Community! Let's kick-off the new year by getting to know one another now that we are back in person. Please join the Newman PTC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee on September 21 between 5-6pm in the Courtyard by the front entrance of Newman just prior to Curriculum […]

Curriculum Night (Grades 2, 3, 4)

Newman Elementary 1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA, United States

Wednesday, September 21st: Curriculum Night 7:00-7:45 Grades 2,3,4 Please note that parking can be extremely challenging and carpooling and/or walking is highly encouraged. Curriculum Night is an opportunity for teachers to share information regarding all that students will learn this school year. In addition, teachers will share important information about the routines of the classroom […]

Gun Safety Beyond the Active Shooter Drill

Broadmeadow Elementary School 120 Broad Meadow Rd, Needham, MA, United States

Wednesday September 28th, 6:30-8pm, Broadmeadow Elementary School's Performance Center Refreshments will be served. RSVP & Donate here

First PTC Meeting of the year

Zoom

Mark your calendars for our first PTC meeting of the year! Join us on 9/28 at 7p via Zoom. We will be joined by Principal Jessica Peterson and Newman Guidance Counselors Stephen Croft, Heather Murphy and Sara Jane Noguiera. Register here.

Principal Parent Coffee

Newman Elementary 1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA, United States

From Principal Jessica Peterson: I would like to invite all Newman families to a Principal Parent Coffee on Friday, September 30th at 8:45am in the Newman Cafeteria. During this time, I will be available to share information about district curriculum and approaches to student learning; in addition our instructional coaches will be available to answer […]

Volunteer at Cradles to Crayons

Cradles to Crayons Giving Factory 281 Newtonville Ave, Newtonville, MA, United States

This is an opportunity to provide your child with a hands-on experience, surrounded by other Newman families! (281 Newtonville Ave., Newtonville, Mass.) Sign up here. (Sign ups will close Thursday at 5p) And, you are welcome to send in any donation items with your kids this week. Boxes will be located by the main entrance […]

Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day!

Newman Elementary 1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA, United States

This year’s Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day is taking place on 10/12 to celebrate students’ active commutes -- including walking, biking, and rolling to school, or even during recess or lunch. The Newman Lion will be out, and we're hoping for a visit from Officer Rocket! We'll be handing out bookmarks and stickers!

The PTC’s Inaugural “Newman Homecoming”

Needham History Center & Museum (on the Newman Campus) 1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA, United States

Fall is here! Join Newman parents and caregivers for a casual night out to enjoy food and drinks with friends old and new. Jeans and sweaters are best - we will take care of the rest! Purchase your tickets today by clicking HERE! Please choose "Other" amount and enter total. Please make a note that you are […]

Newman’s Spooky Walk and Trunk-or-Treat

Newman Elementary 1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA, United States

Please join us for Newman’s annual Halloween celebration, with a Trunk-or-Treat and Spooky Walk outside, around the school building. Dress-up in costume and enjoy the haunting afternoon! Help make the event a ghostly success by volunteering to decorate your car trunk for trick-or treating. Volunteers are also needed for set-up and clean-up. Sign up here.

Virtual Coffee with the Superintendent / November 22

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: November 17, December 5, January 9, February […]

Principal & Parent/Caregiver Coffee

Zoom

The next Principal & Parent/Caregiver Coffee will be co-hosted with the Newman PTC DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Committee on Thursday, December 1st at 7:30PM via Zoom. During that meeting, we will share an overview of the Elementary Racial Literacy Curriculum. Keep an eye out for an email from Principal Jessica Peterson with the Zoom link!  We hope you […]