September 14, 2018 Bulletin
We hope that your children have had a wonderful start to the school year. We are looking forward to a great year ahead! It would be most helpful if you could spare a few minutes now to complete two important items.
School Directory - Thank you to those who have already confirmed our email request for your information for our school directory. For those who haven't had a chance, it should take under 3 minutes and provides a valuable resource when planning play dates, birthday parties and staying in touch with classmates.
Beginning of the Year "Packet" - Thank you to those who have already completed this. It includes an important question pertaining to whether or not you want your child's picture in the yearbook. This "packet" is also where you can sign up to volunteer in the school. It should take you no more than 3 minutes to fill out. Please fill out this survey no later than Monday, September 17th. The packet can be accessed here.
Upcoming Events
Annual Fund Campaign
The PTC is an entirely self-funded organization. Your donations go directly to the programs and events organized and sponsored by the PTC that enrich your children and the entire school community and the continued success relies on your participation.
Our goal is to raise $15,000!!!
Suggested donation is $50 per student *but anything is appreciated
Checks can be made payable to John Eliot School PTC and returned to school in the Yellow Envelope you will receive via backpack mail. To donate online, click to our Annual Campaign Paypal Account.
Eliot Spirit Wear
Check out all the great options for Eliot gear!
Click the link to browse and/or place your order:
https://www.headsupapparel.com/collections/Eliot-2018
Orders need to be placed by 9/21.
New Website
Check out our new website! www.johneliotptc.org. A big thanks to Michael Gottesman for working tirelessly on this project! Note there is a Google calendar on the website with all PTC events and you can easily add this to your own calendar! Just click on the plus sign in the bottom right hand corner of the calendar! And for those on Facebook don't forget to join our group "Eliot PTC"
Fundraising Volunteers Needed
Join the Fundraising Committee and help raise funds for the Eliot PTC! Fundraising Chair, Kim Stone is looking for a few parent volunteers to help solicit support from local businesses to help meet the goals of our annual fundraising efforts...no prior experience needed! Contact Kim at: kstone37@gmail.com
Child Assault Prevention Program (CAP) Seeking Volunteers for 2018-2019
Do you have two free mornings a month during the school year? Are you looking for a meaningful and fun way to make a difference in children’s lives? If so, then join our dynamic team of trained CAP volunteers who are committed to using guided discussions and role plays to teach children in the Needham Elementary Schools that they have the right to be Safe, Strong and Free with their friends and peers, when they meet adult strangers, and with those who are trusted to take care of them.
We are now accepting applications for the 2018- 2019 school year. The next training begins on October 28th. For more information or an application, please visit our website at www.needhamcommunitycouncil.org or contact Caren Nemtzow, Director, at 781-444-2415, ext. 2120 or [email protected]
Other Events
SEPAC's (Special Education Parent Advisory Committee) Coffee and Conversation will be on September 20th at 7:30pm at the Panera in Needham. For parents of kids on an IEP or in need of an evaluation. This is an opportunity to network, get your questions answered and help getting to the right person in the building.
For more information email Nathalie and Jenn at [email protected]
METCO Needham Parent Council - Supports all METCO families in Needham with monthly informational meetings, encouraging student & parent activities, holiday potluck & year end celebrations! For more information and to join the METCO parent council please email Sinceree Clarke-Diego, Chairperson [email protected]
Community Lecture: "Gender Identity and What it Means to Our Children" sponsored by Mitchell Elementary PTC. On Wednesday, October 17th, Jeff Perrotti, the founding director of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Safe Schools Program for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Students will hold the follwoing discussion. Gender identity, the gender spectrum, and gender non-conforming’ may be a few terms you’ve heard or read about lately. This is a current and important topic to understand not only for adults, but as it relates to children and to talking with children. Perhaps your child has a student in his or her school or classroom who is transgender or maybe you want to be prepared to discuss this topic if and when it is presented at home. Please join us at for an informative and interactive evening with experts in the field of gender identity as it relates to children.
School Directory - Thank you to those who have already confirmed our email request for your information for our school directory. For those who haven't had a chance, it should take under 3 minutes and provides a valuable resource when planning play dates, birthday parties and staying in touch with classmates.
Beginning of the Year "Packet" - Thank you to those who have already completed this. It includes an important question pertaining to whether or not you want your child's picture in the yearbook. This "packet" is also where you can sign up to volunteer in the school. It should take you no more than 3 minutes to fill out. Please fill out this survey no later than Monday, September 17th. The packet can be accessed here.
Upcoming Events
- First PTC Meeting Wednesday, 9/26 at 9:15am in Eliot’s Performance Center
- Eliot Takes A Hike Sunday, 9/23 at 10:00am at the Charles River Peninsula, Needham. This is a free event.
- For a full calendar of our upcoming PTC, please click Eliot PTC Calendar
Annual Fund Campaign
The PTC is an entirely self-funded organization. Your donations go directly to the programs and events organized and sponsored by the PTC that enrich your children and the entire school community and the continued success relies on your participation.
Our goal is to raise $15,000!!!
Suggested donation is $50 per student *but anything is appreciated
Checks can be made payable to John Eliot School PTC and returned to school in the Yellow Envelope you will receive via backpack mail. To donate online, click to our Annual Campaign Paypal Account.
Eliot Spirit Wear
Check out all the great options for Eliot gear!
Click the link to browse and/or place your order:
https://www.headsupapparel.com/collections/Eliot-2018
Orders need to be placed by 9/21.
New Website
Check out our new website! www.johneliotptc.org. A big thanks to Michael Gottesman for working tirelessly on this project! Note there is a Google calendar on the website with all PTC events and you can easily add this to your own calendar! Just click on the plus sign in the bottom right hand corner of the calendar! And for those on Facebook don't forget to join our group "Eliot PTC"
Fundraising Volunteers Needed
Join the Fundraising Committee and help raise funds for the Eliot PTC! Fundraising Chair, Kim Stone is looking for a few parent volunteers to help solicit support from local businesses to help meet the goals of our annual fundraising efforts...no prior experience needed! Contact Kim at: kstone37@gmail.com
Child Assault Prevention Program (CAP) Seeking Volunteers for 2018-2019
Do you have two free mornings a month during the school year? Are you looking for a meaningful and fun way to make a difference in children’s lives? If so, then join our dynamic team of trained CAP volunteers who are committed to using guided discussions and role plays to teach children in the Needham Elementary Schools that they have the right to be Safe, Strong and Free with their friends and peers, when they meet adult strangers, and with those who are trusted to take care of them.
We are now accepting applications for the 2018- 2019 school year. The next training begins on October 28th. For more information or an application, please visit our website at www.needhamcommunitycouncil.org or contact Caren Nemtzow, Director, at 781-444-2415, ext. 2120 or [email protected]
Other Events
SEPAC's (Special Education Parent Advisory Committee) Coffee and Conversation will be on September 20th at 7:30pm at the Panera in Needham. For parents of kids on an IEP or in need of an evaluation. This is an opportunity to network, get your questions answered and help getting to the right person in the building.
For more information email Nathalie and Jenn at [email protected]
METCO Needham Parent Council - Supports all METCO families in Needham with monthly informational meetings, encouraging student & parent activities, holiday potluck & year end celebrations! For more information and to join the METCO parent council please email Sinceree Clarke-Diego, Chairperson [email protected]
Community Lecture: "Gender Identity and What it Means to Our Children" sponsored by Mitchell Elementary PTC. On Wednesday, October 17th, Jeff Perrotti, the founding director of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Safe Schools Program for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Students will hold the follwoing discussion. Gender identity, the gender spectrum, and gender non-conforming’ may be a few terms you’ve heard or read about lately. This is a current and important topic to understand not only for adults, but as it relates to children and to talking with children. Perhaps your child has a student in his or her school or classroom who is transgender or maybe you want to be prepared to discuss this topic if and when it is presented at home. Please join us at for an informative and interactive evening with experts in the field of gender identity as it relates to children.