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Coming Up
Coming Up
Wednesday, March 11
PTO Meeting, 7:00 p.m., in Library
Thursday, March 19
Early Dismissal at 12:10 p.m.
Saturday, March 28
Multi-Cultural Festival at Brown Middle School
Recap of Bingo Night
Recap of Bingo Night
BINGO BASH!!
BINGO BASH!!
Our annual Bingo Bash, provided by our PTO, was enjoyed by many families! Kids and adults enjoyed playing and winning prizes. Many thanks to our volunteers for helping with concessions, prizes, set up and clean up. Thank you to our accessibility committee for providing a wonderful quiet space and early access. Thank you to Ms. Thivierge and Mr. Repta for helping everything run smoothly! A special thank you to Amye Kurson-Collins and Melissa Monokroussos for organizing this fun event!
Boks Spring 2026 Registration Now Open!
Boks Spring 2026 Registration Now Open!
We’re excited to share that registration for the Spring 2026 BOKS session is now open! Whether your child joined us in the fall or is curious to try it for the first time, we’d love to welcome them this spring.
BOKS (Build Our Kids’ Success) is a before-school fitness program at Countryside that gets kids moving through fun games, strength-building, and age-appropriate activities—helping them build healthy habits, confidence, focus, and a positive connection to movement in a supportive, inclusive environment. Best of all, BOKS is completely free!
Spring session begins Monday, March 23. We will meet on Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:30–8:05 a.m. Students are greeted at the main office entrance.
Spots are limited to 26 students across all grade levels: Click here to register
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Chris Campbell, Ryan Allen, Nanda Campbell, or Casey Pepek.
Looking forward to another fun and energizing season ahead!
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL—MARCH 28!
MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL—MARCH 28!
We have a great line up this year! If your child/ren would like to participate in one of our country performances that they have a connection to, please visit the PTO website for the full list of participating countries and to sign up! 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, the respective country leader(s) 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!
Next PTO Meeting
Next PTO Meeting
Please join the PTO on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. We will meet in the library, or you can join via Google Meet. Link to be shared through room parents. Please contact Casey Allen if you have any questions or items you’d like to add to the agenda. This meeting is open to all Countryside parents/guardians. We always welcome new involvement and volunteers. We hope to see you there!
Lost and Found
Lost and Found
Is your student missing a mitten, sweatshirt, water bottle, jacket, or anything else? It could be in the Lost and Found. Lost and Found is located by the flagpole door.
Community Notes
Community Notes
NEWTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION (NCE)
NEWTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION (NCE)
Calling all Pokémon fans at Countryside!
New this spring, NCE will offer an after-school action-packed movie-making class at Countryside. Kids will dream up their own epic Pokémon stories—starting with card game play that sparks the plot, then designing characters, creating costumes, and filming a mixed-media movie complete with animated backgrounds and special effects. For more information and to register, Click here for more information.
NCE April Vacation Programs
NCE April Vacation Programs
Keep kids engaged this April break! Our April Vacation Programs offer morning, afternoon, and full-day options in STEM, art, and sports. Click here for more information and to register.
NCE Spring Clubs
NCE Spring Clubs
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
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.
SERVICE STARS—SUPPORT WILDLIFE THROUGH ART ON MARCH 19
SERVICE STARS—SUPPORT WILDLIFE THROUGH ART ON MARCH 19
March 19—Early Release Day
Join Service Stars and support wildlife through art! Learn about endangered animals and make a drawing for the Roger Williams Zoo Endangered Species Youth Art Contest!
ASA HOOPS
ASA HOOPS
ASA Hoops is offering weekly skills classes along with summer camps for boys and girls ages 5–13. Since 1997, ASA has proudly served the Newton community through camps, clinics, skills training, and AAU basketball. We hope to see you soon! Contact: Coachb@asahoops.com
ASA SOCCER—NEWTON APRIL BREAK SOCCER CLINIC
ASA SOCCER—NEWTON APRIL 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.
April 21 and 22 | Boys and girls ages 8–12
$80 for a single day| $140 for both days
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Newton South Soccer Fields
THINK SPRING, THINK SOFTBALL
THINK SPRING, THINK SOFTBALL
Registration for Spring Rec Softball is open! The Newton Girls Softball Rec Program welcomes players in Grades K through 8 of all abilities and experience playing softball. All teams are coached by parent volunteers.
Sign up your player(s) at https://www.newtongirlssoftball.org/. For any questions, please first read the policies and guidelines page on our website. If you have further questions, feel free to email info@newtongirlssoftball.org.
It's easy to register.
Register, or login if you already have an account, and then sign up!
NEWTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETINGS—GENERAL INFO & HELPFUL LINKS
NEWTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETINGS—GENERAL INFO & HELPFUL LINKS
Click the button below to access the Newton School Committee page to stay informed and access school committee meeting agendas & presentation materials.
Click the button below to access the calendar to all the upcoming school committee meetings (including Zoom link/location information)
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