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

Ramadan Begins (3/22 – 4/21)
2023-03-22 - 2023-04-21 | MA

March PTC Meeting
2023-03-24 09:15 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Passover Begins (4/5 - 4/13)
2023-04-05 - 2023-04-13 | MA

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

Easter
2023-04-09 | 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

Vaisakhi
2023-04-14 | MA

Orthodox Good Friday
2023-04-14 | MA

Orthodox Easter
2023-04-16 | MA

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

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

Eid al Fitr/Eid ul-Fitr (4/21-4/22)
2023-04-21 - 2023-04-22 | MA

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

Kindergarten Adult Social
2023-09-22 18:30 - 21:00 | MA
This event is an opportunity for parents/caregivers of Newman kindergarten students to meet, mingle, and discuss their experiences from the first few weeks of school.
This event is funded by the Newman PTC, and graciously hosted by PTC Springfest Co-Chair Tracy Hoffman and her husband Dan.
There will be refreshments, including wine/beer; adults only!
This will take place in the backyard of the Hoffman home, so please dress accordingly.
Please RSVP

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
