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PTO Holiday Fundraising Event Nov 21-23
Coming Up
Coming Up
Saturday, October 25
Halloween Party, including Pumpkin Contest
Tuesday, October 28
Early Release Day, Dismissal at 12:10 p.m.
Tuesday, November 4
Election Day, No School for Students
Tuesday, November 11
Veterans Day, School Closed
Updates
Updates
Annual Fund Update
Annual Fund Update
Thank you to all that have already donated! With 12 days left to donate, we are 67% to our goal of $30,000. If you haven't already donated, we ask that you consider giving what you can to this year’s Annual Fund.
While the cost is $150 per student to run programs and events for the year, we appreciate that every family has different circumstances and no donation is too small to make a difference.
You can make a donation via Venmo or check addressed to the Countryside PTO. Don't forget to check with your employer for matching opportunities! For more information on the programs and events your donation will support, check out the Annual Fund brochure sent home in your child’s folder.
Halloween Party - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Halloween Party - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We need volunteers to help support this year's event! We're seeking enthusiastic parents to assist with setting up, volunteering during the event, and/or cleaning up after the party.
Do you love to decorate? We need a team to help transform Countryside on Friday, October 24 from 7:00–10:00 p.m. Please sign up: here!
We are seeking volunteers to support running our games, selling concessions, and monitoring our quiet zone. Please sign up: here!
This Spook-tacular event will take place Saturday, October 25 from 4:30–8:00 p.m.
Sensory Friendly Space*: 4:30–5:00 p.m.
Grades K–2: 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Grades 3–5: 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Students with sensory sensitivities (any grade) who benefit from reduced noise and lighting effects are welcome to join us for early access from 4:30–5:00 p.m. In addition, a dedicated Quiet Zone will be available during the event.
Important notes: This is NOT a drop-off event; children must be accompanied by an adult. No full face masks will be allowed for this event. We need to be able to visibly identify students even in costumes. No weapons, toy weapons, or props replicating weapons (sorry no light sabers either!) are to be brought to school. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Halloween Party event chair: Denitsa Brown. Stay up to date on this event on our PTO website.
Please check out the Social Story for Halloween Party Here!
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Paint, draw, or carve a pumpkin (real or fake) and bring it to this year's Halloween party on October 25! Voting will be done by students at the party and winners will be announced the following week via email. Winners will receive a gift certificate to Yogurt Beach!
The Rules:
Make sure your name and grade are written in permanent marker on the bottom of your pumpkin.
Pumpkins must be brought home after the party or they will be discarded.
There will be four total winners—two for the first time slot (Grades K–2) and two for the second time slot (Grades 3–5).
We are seeking a volunteer to run the Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Please sign up: here!
* You can stay up to date on the Pumpkin Contest by visiting our PTO website.
Harvest Tea Party
Harvest Tea Party
When: Sunday, October 26 from 3:00–4:30 p.m.
Where: Countryside raised garden beds
Please join the Countryside Green Team for our Fall Harvest and Tea Party! We will meet at the Countryside raised garden beds on Sunday, October 26 from 3:00–4:30 p.m. We will harvest fall vegetables from the garden and sample hot teas flavored with fresh garden herbs, along with cider or lemonade for the kids and allergy-friendly snacks. The kids can help us harvest, prepare, and serve. We will learn about the science and culture of tea and have fun garden games and activities. Please have your child bring their favorite mug for a greener party. Email Julie with questions.
Countryside PTO Website
Countryside PTO Website
If you haven’t yet, please consider taking a moment to save or bookmark the link to our “one stop shop” Countryside PTO website. Within the site, you’ll find a variety of content related to our PTO, including all of our Sunday bi-weekly newsletters and the email blasts.
Thank You
Thank You
Thank you to Steve Lee for organizing and running this year’s Countryside Spirit Wear flash sale!
Community Notes
Community Notes
Newton SEPAC
Newton SEPAC
Meet the Candidates (Newton SEPAC) | October 22–23 | 8:00–9:30 p.m., Online.
Hear School Committee candidates discuss priorities for special education in Newton Public Schools.
Register: Click link in PDF. #NewtonSEPAC #NPS #MeetTheCandidates
Newton Children's Book Festival
Newton Children's Book Festival
The 2nd Annual Newton Children’s Book Festival is back for 2025! This is a free event co-organized by the Oak Hill Middle School Librarian, Jean Stehle, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet 60+ children’s book authors and illustrators who will also be on hand to sign books. One of Newton’s local businesses, Newtonville Books, will be book seller at the event. Last year’s inaugural event was highly successful with over 1,000 attendees. More details: here!
12th Annual Newton Turkey Trot
12th Annual Newton Turkey Trot
The annual Newton Turkey Trot will be held on Sunday, November 23! Kick off Thanksgiving week with the Newton Turkey Trot! Join us for a morning full of running, cheering, and community spirit. Kids can take on the 1 mile fun run and all ages are welcome in the 5K. Not a runner? Come volunteer and be part of the fun!
Register or volunteer at newtonturkeytrot.org. Every dollar raised supports the Newton Food Pantry, Centre Street Food Pantry, and Journey Forward.
NCE Fall Clubs for Elementary Students
NCE Fall Clubs for Elementary Students
Newton Community Education is the place for after-school fun this fall! NCE offers clubs and classes designed to help elementary school children discover new passions and make friends outside the classroom. Kids can learn to play chess (beginner through advanced), build and create in Buildwave, learn cheer basics, or take swimming lessons—and that’s just a small sample of the enriching programs NCE offers! Visit our website to explore the full catalog of clubs!
You can find info about upcoming engagement opportunities in and around Newton at NPS Community Notices page here.
Newton Soccer Clinic (Election Day, November 4)
Newton Soccer Clinic (Election Day, November 4)
ASA Holiday Clinics strives to provide a positive yet competitive atmosphere where players can improve their game. Players will be expected to exhibit a strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills. ASA staff is committed to teaching the game of soccer in an organized and structured environment. You can find info on how to sign up for this no school soccer clinic for boys and girls (ages 7–12) here!
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