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Dear Countryside Families,
Hope everyone's Spring is off to a great start! As we begin looking ahead to next year, we are excited to share that we have several positions open for next year’s PTO Board as well as opportunities to co-chair a number of our Fall PTO events that require some earlier planning. We eagerly welcome the opportunity to have new people join the PTO and take on leadership roles and contribute to our Countryside community in a rewarding & impactful way and drive a fun, engaging, and enriching experience for our children.
In this update, you’ll find a sign-up form for open PTO board positions and a sign-up form for select PTO event co-chair positions that we need ready for this Fall. We encourage anyone interested to consider joining—whether you’re new to the PTO or looking to take on a new role, your involvement matters and is always welcome!
We’ll be hosting a casual PTO Coffee soon to share more about the available roles and answer any questions—stay tuned for details. In the meantime, feel free to sign-up and/ or reach out to us with any questions!
Warmly,
Steve, Tera, and Melissa
PTO Co-Presidents
copresident@countrysidepto.org
Coming Up
Coming Up
Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24
Spring Recess, No School
Monday, May 4–Friday, May 8
Teacher Appreciation Week
Sunday, May 3–Sunday, May 17
Countryside Online Auction
Thursday, May 7
Early Release, 12:10 p.m.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS—THE PTO NEEDS YOUR HELP!
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS—THE PTO NEEDS YOUR HELP!
As we prepare for the new school year, our PTO is entering a period of transition—some board members are finishing their terms and others are moving on as their kids graduate. We’re looking for new members to help keep our community strong!
Getting involved is a meaningful way to give back to our school and help create a fun and rewarding experience for all our children—including your own. There’s a role for everyone—whether you have a little time or a lot. No experience is needed, and we’ll support you every step of the way.
For the 2026–27 school year, we are seeking volunteers for both Board of Directors and Event Chair roles. No prior experience is needed for any position and there are roles for all levels of commitment! We are sharing two signup genius lists: one for Board of Directors positions (click HERE) and one with a select list of Event Chair positions that we need to fill in advance of the school year (click HERE).
Click HERE for a detailed description of all Board of Directors and event chair position roles.
For the Board-specific positions, the new Board will be voted in at the PTO meeting on May 13. Please note that to avoid a "first come, first served" bias in the signup, there are multiple slots for each role. You MUST indicate your interest in the signup genius prior to the meeting in order to be eligible for the vote. If there are multiple people signed up for a slot, each candidate will have a chance to speak about what attracted them to that position.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Let’s celebrate our staff with a fun “Dip Day” before they “dip out” for April vacation!
Let’s celebrate our staff with a fun “Dip Day” before they “dip out” for April vacation!
We’re looking for volunteers to donate:
Sweet dips (fruit dip, dessert dips, etc.)
Savory dips (Tzatziki, salsa, hummus, queso, buffalo chicken, etc.)
Dippers (chips, crackers, pretzels, veggies, fruit, etc.)
You can sign up to bring a homemade or store-bought item, whatever works best for you! Please sign up HERE.
Please label your dish with ingredients and drop off items at the staff room between 11:30-12pm on Wednesday, April 15th.
Thank you for helping us make this a delicious and memorable treat for our staff!
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.
NEWTON SOUTHEAST LITTLE LEAGUE
NEWTON SOUTHEAST LITTLE LEAGUE
New players of all ages and genders welcome! Kids play on teams with school friends that are coached by parents. Little league baseball is a great time for everyone! Kids learn the fundamentals in a non-competitive, safe, and fun environment. Sign up for spring season now!
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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