Newman PTC

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No School)
2023-01-16 | MA

PreK-8 Early Release
2023-01-25, 2023-03-08, 2023-04-26, 2023-05-31 | MA

Racial Literacy Curriculum Discussion with Principal Jessica Peterson
2023-02-02 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Please join the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee at the committee’s February meeting to hear Jessica Peterson present an overview of the Racial Literacy Curriculum at Newman. The meeting of the PTC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee meeting is open to ALL parents and faculty
– Learn about the NPS Elementary Racial Literacy Curriculum
– Ask questions of our staff and PTC committee members
– Receive additional resources to support meaningful conversations about race with your children
Please use this Zoom link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87074988308?pwd=[REDACTED]
Background:
One of the five core competencies of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate is to develop socially and culturally responsive contributors. This means that students understand and respect diversity; act with empathy and courage to ensure equity, access, and an anti-racist culture; and address local and global issues through civic and community engagement. In order to help students work toward this competency, explicit racial literacy instruction is required. Furthermore, research demonstrates that effective racial literacy instruction must begin in elementary school or even earlier. The Racial Literacy Task Curriculum is designed to help students gain knowledge about race as it has been constructed in the United States and aims to help students acquire an awareness of their own racial socialization and skills for engaging in productive conversations about race and racism.
The Newman Elementary School Parent Teacher Council (Newman PTC) serves to enrich the education of all of our children and foster a sense of community. All families are welcome to participate! Please join us!

PreK-12 Early Release
2023-02-08, 2023-03-22, 2023-04-05, 2023-05-03 | MA

4th Grade Early Release Day Get Together - Movie Party
2023-02-08 13:30 - 16:00 | West Newton Cinema, 1296 Washington St, West Newton, MA, 02492, United States
Attention 4th grade families! Join us for a movie party to watch “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.” Tickets are $20 per person and include popcorn, drink and candy.
Register here
Ticket payment can be made at the door (cash preferred). Financial assistance is available; please contact Susan Eyler at susan_eyler@needham.k12.ma.us
This is NOT a drop off event. Parents and caregivers are to stay with the students they bring; we encourage families to coordinate carpools. Siblings are welcome.
Questions or need assistance with a ride? Please contact: 4thgradeactivities@newmanptc.org

Virtual Coffee with the Superintendent / February 13
2023-02-13 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: February 13, 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 February 13.

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

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

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

4th Grade Parents Night Out
2023-03-04 19:30 | Ray’s New Garden, 40 Chestnut Place, Needham, MA, 02492, United States
Attention 4th grade parents! Save-the-Date for a night out with other fourth grade parents and caregivers. Join us for a fun and lively time at Ray’s New Garden. Cash bar and for those interested, there will be karaoke!
Click HERE to register.
Questions? Please contact 4thgradeactivities@newmanptc.org.

5th Grade Parents Night Out
2023-03-15 08:00 - 19:00 | Echo Bridge Restaurant, 1068 Chestnut St, Newton, MA, 02464, United States
Please support our 5th grade activities and join us for a fun, casual night out of mingling with 5th grade parents! There will be a cash bar, food menu available, and lots of March Madness basketball to watch! More to come, but we will be selling March Madness squares for games on that night with half the winnings going directly to 5th grade activities! Location: Echo Bridge Restaurant, Newton

Glow in the Dark Dance!
2023-03-18 14:00 - 17:00 | 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

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

1st Grade Adult Social
2023-09-14 18:30 - 21:00 | MA
This event is an opportunity for parents/caregivers of Newman 1st grade students to hang out, meet and mingle.
It is funded by the Newman PTC, and graciously hosted by PTC Co-Hospitality Chair Marina Morris and her husband Sean.
There will be refreshments, including wine and beer. Adults only! This will take place in the backyard of the Morris home, so please dress accordingly.
Please RSVP
