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Dear Countryside Families,
We’re excited to share that we have a number of exciting events coming up over the next several months! Please read below to learn more about our first three coming up —and how you can sign up and participate:
Parent Party – February 7
Bingo Night – March 7
Multi-Cultural Festival – March 28
We also have our annual Countryside Online Auction coming up in May and SpringFest in June —stay tuned for more details on those!
Each of these events is a wonderful opportunity to connect, have fun and build community. We look forward to seeing many of at these upcoming events!
Warmly,
Steve, Tera and Melissa
PTO Co-Presidents
copresident@countrysidepto.org
Coming Up
Coming Up
Monday, January 19
Martin Luther King Day, No School
Saturday, February 7
Countryside Parent Party
Updates
Updates
Save the Date! Saturday Night, February 7!
Save the Date! Saturday Night, February 7!
Get ready for a fun night out with the Countryside community! Join us for our Parent Party on February 7 at 7:00 pm at The Biltmore on Chestnut Street. Enter to win some great door prizes, sign up for a Super Bowl square (Go Pats!) and enjoy mingling with friends.
Please RSVP through the Evite and send payment via Venmo to @Countryside-PTO, noting “Parent Party” and attendee(s) name in the memo. Visit our website for more details—we can’t wait to see you there!
Bingo Night – Save the Date! Saturday, March 7!
Bingo Night – Save the Date! Saturday, March 7!
Call in some spring time fun and join the community in a family friendly game of Bingo! There will be lots of fun prizes! This is a free, sensory friendly event held at Countryside.
More details to come soon!
Multicultural Festival - March 28!
Multicultural Festival - March 28!
Save the Date: Saturday, March 28 for this year's multi-cultural event!
We have a great line up this year! See the full list of participating Countries below. If your child/ren connect with and would like to participate in one of our Country performances, please visit the PTO website for a link participant signup link. Students are able to sign up to participate in the Parade of Nations for all countries (where Table and Performance is listed) and on stage performances (where performance is listed). Once you complete the signup, Country leaders will reach out to you to coordinate practices.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the MCF Co-Chairs.
Countryside Online Auction
Countryside Online Auction
We're gearing up for our annual Countryside Online Auction later this Spring! This continues to be a wonderful opportunity for our Countryside families to get access to great deals on awesome items, while supporting our school at the same time - what a win! Every dollar raised goes directly back to Countryside students and our community.
We're asking for your help!
Whether you own a business, provide a service, or know someone who does, we'd love to feature any items you would like to donate to our auction. We're seeking:
Gift cards from local restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores, or entertainment venues
Services such as landscaping, tutoring, music lessons, piano lessons, photography, or home services
"Gifts of Time";—teach a skill or class you're passionate about (cooking, art, fitness, languages, etc.)
Connections to local businesses willing to contribute
Reach out directly to Amye Kurson-Collins with details or questions about your donation. All donors will be recognized in our auction catalog, and your generosity will help us make this year our best auction yet!
February Teacher Appreciation Event
February Teacher Appreciation Event
Please join us in celebrating our staff this February with a Cookie & Hot Cocoa Bar!
We invite families to sign up below to donate 1–2 dozen cookies or boxes of hot cocoa for this special event. Cookie donations may be dropped off during school drop-off on Wednesday, February 11 and boxes of hot cocoa may be dropped off at 12 pm on Wednesday, February 11 to ensure it is hot and ready to drink. Please make sure cookies are clearly labeled with ingredients. Staff will enjoy the Cookie & Hot Cocoa Bar during their professional development time that day.
Questions? Please reach out to Maegan Spontak.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Community Updates
Community Updates
Newton Community Education (NCE)
Newton Community Education (NCE)
NCE Winter/Spring Clubs
Winter/Spring after-school clubs are now open for enrollment! Elementary students can explore a variety of interests, including STEM, art, cooking, chess, sports, and more. Families can browse and register through the new NCE Registration Portal. Scholarships are available through NCE’s Financial Assistance program.
NCE Summer Camps & Swim Lessons
2026 summer camps are now live, with offerings such as 3D Printing, Glass Art, Creative Filmmaking, Wide World of Storytelling, Art Adventures, Swim Lessons, and so much more! Families can view full camp listings and register through the new NCE Registration Portal. Scholarships are available through NCE’s Financial Assistance program.
Newton February Break Soccer Clinic
Newton February Break Soccer Clinic
ASA Holiday Clinics will 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. Register Online Here.
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