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Dear Countryside Families,
On behalf of the Countryside PTO, we would like to share our warmest Mother’s Day wishes with all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, guardians, and mother figures who are part of our school family. Your love, strength, and dedication shape not only the hearts and minds of our children, but the world they will go on to build. The impact you make is felt by all of us.
As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close, we also want to take a moment to honor the wonderful educators who show up for our students day in and day out—nurturing, guiding, and inspiring them in ways that truly matter. Your dedication goes far beyond this one special week, and the warmth and care you bring to our school does not go unnoticed. We are so thankful to have you!
Warmly,
Steve, Tera, and Melissa
PTO Co-Presidents
copresident@countrysidepto.org
Coming Up
Coming Up
Sunday, May 3–Sunday, May 17
Countryside Online Auction
Wednesday, May 13
PTO Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20
Countryside Family Math Game Night, 6:00–7:30 p.m. (at cafeteria)
Monday, May 25
No School, Memorial Day
Thursday, June 4
Springfest
Updates
Updates
COUNTRYSIDE ONLINE AUCTION IS HAPPENING!
COUNTRYSIDE ONLINE AUCTION IS HAPPENING!
May 3–17
The Countryside Online Auction is live with over 275 items and new items still being added!! Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, our Countryside families can get great deals on awesome items, while supporting our school at the same time—what a win! By participating in the auction, you make it possible for us to continue to build on PTO sponsored events such as Countryside Cares, Spring Fest, and more that benefit our entire community.
Items include: Bar' Cino, 3 month YMCA membership, ICA Boston passes, Foxwoods overnight stay, 1 week of unlimited yoga at Down Under, car detailing by Shine Dr. and many, many more from local businesses!
PTO MEETING
PTO MEETING
Our next PTO meeting will be on Wednesday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. We will meet in the library, or you can join via Google Meet (link to follow).
At this meeting, we will be holding our election for next year's PTO Board. We will be voting on all candidates who have expressed interest through the sign-up we have been sharing over the past few weeks. The deadline to express interest is tonight at 9 pm! click HERE. Prior to voting, we ask that each person briefly share why they are interested in the position they seek.
We look forward to welcoming new members and thank this year’s board for all their work supporting our community!
Please contact Casey Allen at cpepek@gmail.com 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 hope to see you there!
FAMILY MATH NIGHT @ COUNTRYSIDE!
FAMILY MATH NIGHT @ COUNTRYSIDE!
Join us for a Drop-In Family Math Night at Countryside on May 20 from 6:00–7:30 p.m.!
Come explore the fun side of math through hands-on games, estimation challenges, and a festive selfie station with math-themed props and friends. Each grade-level station (K–4) will feature two engaging math games and every family will take home a game to keep the learning and fun going!
Please RSVP to help us prepare our activity stations and ensure we have plenty of take-home math kits for everyone.
SAVE THE DATE: SPRINGFEST ON JUNE 4th!
SAVE THE DATE: SPRINGFEST ON JUNE 4th!
Please save the date for one of the most anticipated events of the year, which will be held on Thursday, June 4th. We are currently finalizing the arrangements and will share additional details regarding the schedule and location very soon.
Stay tuned for more information, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Join the Memorial Day Parade on May 17
Join the Memorial Day Parade on May 17
Break out your Countryside colors and walking shoes—it’s parade time! Students and families are invited to march with the Newton Public Schools in the Memorial Day Parade on May 17 from 3:00–5:00 p.m.! Show your school spirit by walking together as a community, then celebrate at the finish with a well-earned ice cream treat! We will also need several parade parents/caregivers to walk alongside our students.
Day of logistics:
Arrival: plan on assembling around 2:30 p.m. at City Hall
Parade route: start at City Hall and end at Coletti-Magni Park
Parking: option to park at the end of the parade route and bus to City Hall; transportation from the American Legion Post 440 (295 California Street) available starting at 1:30 p.m.
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 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
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.
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
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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