ForWard 12.19.21
Upcoming Events
December 2021
Ongoing Ward Annual Fund
December 22, 2021
Lost & Found DONATION DAY
News
From the Co-Presidents
Happy Holidays! As we reflect on 2021 coming to a close and our first few months as co-presidents, we are incredibly proud of the resiliency of our Ward Community. We have all come back together truly stronger than ever. Highlights of the fall include some of the highest attended events we have ever seen in our time at Ward - from the grade level potlucks to the Back to School Picnic and Fall Fest. We have been thrilled to see so many of you! We have the best new and returning passionate volunteers; many incredible financial supporters and; above all, a community with a common mission of supporting the elementary school experiences of our children. THANK YOU! We have much to look forward to this winter and spring: the long-awaited return of the Mystery Dinner, a fun teacher-experience raffle, International Night, an art show and SO much more. We will take a break from the ForWard Newsletter during the December vacation week but we look forward to engaging with you early in 2022!
All our best,
Caitlin & Susan
Ward Annual Fund
We are so grateful to report that 47 families have contributed to our Annual Fund thus far. Remember, no amount is too small (and right now all amounts will be matched thanks to Asher Nichols of Asher Nichols & Craftsmen!) and we would love to show our power as a community by having as many families contribute as possible. Can you help us reach our goal by the end of 2021?
There are two ways to donate:
Online at our PayPal page (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=W3QC82Y3M9S8G)
By Check: Made out to “Ward PTO” and sent in an envelope to school clearly labeled “Kristin Golden, Treasurer - Ward PTO”
THANK YOU for your ongoing support!
Lost and Found
LAST CALL!! The Lost & Found page has been updated with some new items. All unclaimed items will be donated on December 22nd. Please contact Heba Haddad with any questions hebaqhaddad@gmail.com
NCE Winter and Spring Offerings at Ward School
Newton Community Ed will be offering new classes at Ward this winter and spring! For more information and/or to get registration information please contact Anna Ford McKeown of Newton Community Education at mckeowna@newton.k12.ma.us or visit https://www2.newtoncommunityed.org/registration/. Classes are grouped by grade levels (listed in the last column) and range in price from $235 - $325 for the semester.
Winter offerings include:
Anatomy Academy & Potion Makers: Grades 1-4 Mondays
Fiber Arts: Grades 3-5 Tuesdays
Mixed Media: Grades 3-5 Fridays
Spring offerings include:
French Club: Grades 1-5 Tuesdays
Spanish Club: Grades 3-5 Monday
Robotics 101: Grades K-2 and 3-5 Wednesdays
Spanish Club: Grades K-3 Fridays
Community Notes & Announcements
Newton Youth Hockey Winter Programming
Girls Learn to Play Hockey: A program for girls of all ages who are interested in playing hockey. Starts Saturday, January 8th at 5pm (4 weeks). Register HERE
U8 Skating Skills and Development: A program to strengthen skating skills and build on previous instruction. Participants must have at least 1 year of skating experience. Starts Saturday January 8th at 4pm (4 weeks). Register HERE
Opportunity for Children Ages 4-7 with the BU Learning Lab
BU Doctoral students are working on research for their dissertations and would love for you and your children to be involved! For this work, we will play two quick (10-15 minute) STEM games with your child online. In return, you will receive a $15 Amazon gift card. If you have any questions, please email learnlab@bu.edu. Fill out this form if you are interested: https://forms.gle/TrpNj35k5bktUtYK6
Lacrosse Registration Open for Girls, Boys and a Winter Clinic
Girls: Register at www.newtongirlslacrosse.com by 1/4/22 for grades 3-8 and 3/1/22 for grades 1-2. A quick summary of important details. More details can be found through the registration process.
Boys: Register at www.newtonyouthlacrosse.com, open to boys in grades 1 – 8 who live in Newton or attend a school in Newton.
Winter Indoor Clinic: Get ready for spring with a winter lacrosse clinic run by Newton South! A great way to build skills and have some winter fun at a great price. Open to grades 4-8, the sessions are run by Newton South coaches and upper-class team members on Sunday mornings at 9AM. Proceeds support the NSHS Lacrosse team. Sign up today!
Dates: January 30, February 6,13 & 27 and March 6 & 13
WHERE: Newton South High School Field House, 140 Brandeis Rd., Newton, MA
Contact: briggsm@newton.k12.ma.us
See more Community Notes at https://newtonptocouncil.org/community/