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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, May 21
Art Show & Music Concert
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day - No School
Wednesday, May 29
Kindergarten Orientation 1:30-2:30pm
Friday, May 31
Ward School Night at Fenway Park
Wednesday, June 5
Color Day
Monday, June 10
Spring Picnic
See all events on our Calendar
News
From the Co-Presidents
This month Ward showed appreciation for our amazing principal, nurse, teachers and staff. We hope they felt the gratitude we feel for their work with our children. We owe a HUGE thanks to our truly phenomenal Teacher Appreciation Committee, Melissa Prokop and Kathy Shields. Not only did Melissa and Kathy coordinate multiple meals and chair massages this week but they have supported MANY potluck breakfasts and catered lunches all year and we are so grateful for their leadership, initiative and thoughtfulness. Thank you also to all the families who contributed in many ways to make our teachers and staff feel appreciated.
World travelers came together on Thursday for a beautiful Ward International Night. What a beautiful night of learning about one another and togetherness! It was a celebration of community, diversity, cultures and friendship and we are so grateful to the many families who participated as both hosts and attendees. We owe a huge thank you to our incredible committee of volunteers who went above and beyond with coordinating, planning, decorating, creating and so much more! Thank you Lauren Khanna, Heba Haddad and Roopali Misra for pulling off an event of this magnitude! A huge success! See pictures here.
Next up is the Art Show and Music Concert on May 21st this week
Have a great week,
Rashi
Ward Evening of Arts - Combined Art Show and Music Concert - May 21
Color Day - June 5 - Volunteers Needed
SAVE THE DATE: Color Day is on Wednesday, June 5 (Rain Date: June 12). We are seeking volunteers for that day (8:25-10:15 and/or 10:15-11:50) to run game stations, distribute water, and pass out popsicles. This is one of Ward's most fun school traditions for students, teachers, and families. We look forward to having you join us to make this special event possible! Please sign up at this link and reach out to Chelsie Garrett or Marriah Vengroff with any questions.
Community Notes & Announcements
Summer Swim Lessons Registration (Newton Parks & Rec)
Summer Swim Lesson Registration for sessions 1 & 2 begins Monday May 20th at 9:00am - we are offering lessons at both Gath Pool and Crystal Lake. Registration for sessions 3 & 4 will open at a later date in July.
If your desired class if full, please enroll on the wait list and our staff will call you if space becomes available.
Summer Memberships will also open Monday. The Gath Pool renovation is making great progress and the contractor is working hard to complete their work. Please note: Once the official opening day is confirmed by the City, we will send a follow up email and post the schedule to our website.
Please call the Aquatics team with any questions at 617-796-1524 during normal business hours
Please let us know if you have any questions!
And please continue to follow the PTO on instagram @wardelementary_pto