Join the Underwood PTO on Tuesday, March 8th for our virtual community meeting – all are welcome! We’ll be joined by School Psychologist Ms. Carr to explore how we can support our students through the next phase of the pandemic. Please email any questions you’d like Ms. Carr to address to underwoodpto@gmail.com with the subject line “Question for Ms. Carr”. Zoom Meeting Link Meeting ID: 937 335 2198 Passcode: 956516 One tap mobile +13126266799,,9373352198#,,,,*956516# US (Chicago)
Category: Events
Online Auction 2022
The 2022 Underwood Online Auction begins Wednesday, March 9th at 8 am at https://www.biddingowl.com/underwoodpto! Bidding will close Tuesday, March 15th at 10 pm. Please share our auction with friends and family, not only in Newton but all over the area – the Underwood Online Auction features tickets for museums and experiences all over Massachusetts and beyond! Details about our auction process are below and we are always available to answer questions at underwoodpto@gmail.com. All proceeds benefit the Underwood PTO. Thank you for your support! Happy bidding! – “Underwood Only!” and “Teacher Parties!” items and events may only be purchased by members of the Underwood community. “Underwood Only!” and “Teacher Parties!” events are non-refundable but can be transferred to another member of the Underwood community if authorized by the event host. For “Underwood Only!” and “Teacher Parties!” events there is no physical item to pick up and winners will be contacted via email READ MORE
Community Conversation: How to talk to your kids about racism
PLEASE JOIN UNDERWOOD PRINCIPAL, DR.SUZIE TALUKDAR, FOR A PRESENTATION OVERZOOM ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2022 AT 7PM One of the challenges facing parents in today’s world is the struggle to raise race-conscious children. In this session, we will talk about how can we start a conversation with our children about race and racism. Register: https://bit.ly/community_2022Questions about the event? Contact: Gretchen Weismann g_weismann@yahoo.com
2022 Online Auction: March 9-14th Community items needed!
The Underwood Online Auction is back! Bidding will open at 8am on Wednesday, March 9th and close at 10pm on Monday, March 14th. In addition to generous donations from favorite businesses in our community, we also feature Underwood-only events donated by families and teachers. Do you have a professional skill or secret talent you can share with the Underwood community? Would you be willing to host a playdate or party to support the auction? Please email us at underwoodpto@gmail.com and we can help with the specifics of your event – you can specify date, time, number of spots, and grade level! Submissions are due by February 15th. Some examples include: Ice Cream Sundaes and Movie Playdate Backyard BBQ – Adults only! Arcade Playdate Wine or beer tasting – Adults only! Cookie Decorating Party Popsicles and Water Balloons Playdate Online Auction READ MORE
Underwood After School Updates!
Underwood After School’s Annual Musical: Annie Jr When: January 3rd through March 18th Rehearses Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays 4:00PM-5:30PM Open to 2nd through 5th-grade students First Rehearsal: Monday, January 3rd Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, March 17th Performance: Friday, March 18th Not enrolled in after school? No problem! Email us today about signing your child up for our production! Email us at info@underwoodafterschool.org for more information! If your child does not attend after school, you can enroll them for at least 2 out of our 3 practice days. You can also learn more about Underwood After School Program at underwoodafterschool.org. Already enrolled in UASP? Log into your parent portal to sign your child up! UASP February Vacation Camp – Winter Wonderland Tuesday February 22nd-Friday February 25th 8:30-5:30PM $85 per day, 2 day minimum Open to all students Underwood After School Program will be READ MORE
New England Camp Fair is Saturday, November 13th!
Did you know that many summer camps start registration in NOVEMBER? The 4th annual New England Camp Fair will take place this Saturday, November 13 from 11am-2pm at Underwood Elementary School in Newton, MA (101 Vernon St, Newton, MA 02458) and is sponsored by the Underwood PTO! Showing up with your prospective campers is a HUGE help to the PTO (lots of attendees=happy camps!) and we do have a few hour-long volunteer opportunities on Saturday and would love your help: https://docs.google.com/…/1_hKLfYtuqbZB2vUmZcyQ…/edit… Come meet 20+ day and overnight camps, including traditional sleep-away options and sports, arts, STEM, and special interest-focused camps! The New England Camp Fair is FREE for kids and their grown-ups, and features free coffee and donuts (while supplies last!) Learn more here: https://www.newenglandcampfair.org/
November is Family Literacy Month!
Family literacy month is an opportunity for families to learn and read together. Family literacy is about family members enhancing reading and writing skills through activities that they may do together. Check out the calendar of ways to celebrate literacy throughout the month (printed copies are available at the Underwood Infobox). Try one, try some, try them all! Over the course of the month, be sure to take a moment to snap a selfie (or photograph) with your family reading or participating in one of the daily activities, and then send it to Ms. Stacey Mann, Underwood Literacy Specialist! At the end of the month, we will display the photos to celebrate family literacy at Underwood School. Thanks so much for your participation! Please let Ms. Mann know if you have any questions at faneuils@newton.k12.ma.us
Food Truck Fundraiser: The Chubby Chickpea + Chillwagon on 10/15
Want to support the Underwood community AND not make dinner? Join us on 10/15/21 for two food trucks at Underwood that support the PTO’s initiatives. The Chubby Chickpea and the Chillwagon will be at Underwood from 4-7pm and a portion of proceeds goes directly back to the Underwood PTO. You can pre-order Chubby Chickpea here: https://www.bestfoodtrucks.com/shifts/76464-underwoodelementary-on-2021-10-15?r= and Chillwagon ice cream here: https://www.bestfoodtrucks.com/shifts/76517-underwoodelementary-on-2021-10-15
Indigenous Peoples Day Newton 2021
Indigenous People’s Day Newton 2021 will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 11 at Albemarle Field, 250 Albemarle Road, Newton. The event will spotlight and celebrate the music, dance, poetry, and the visual art of Native artists that currently live in the Northeast. It will be an outdoor, daytime, family-oriented cultural and spiritual celebration that is open, accessible, and welcoming to all residents of Newton and neighboring towns. The goal is to make affirm the city’s recent recognition of Indigenous People’s Day as an official city holiday. The intention is for this event to become an annual event on the city’s calendar. Over 40 artists, performers, speakers, vendors, and community organizations will attend. Refreshments can be purchased from onsite food truck(s). Attendees can spend the afternoon in celebration, ceremony, and support of the rich Indigenous traditions that are READ MORE
iWalk Day – October 6, 2021
Will you walk, roll, bike or bus this year? Choose what works for your family to celebrate International Walk to School Day this year! Held annually, this event joins together students from over 40 countries. Enjoy our walkable neighborhoods and say hello to the friendly crossing guards on your way to school on the 6th and every day. There will be stickers and bookmarks for the first 100 walkers/bikers/bus riders. Visit www.NewtonSafeRoutes for more information about walking, rolling, biking and taking the bus. On Oct. 6 and every day, practice walking safetly with your family: remember that crossing guards are there to keep your family safe on the way to school. Help them by waiting at the curb and only crossing when instructed. cross carefully at intersections without guards use pedestrian signals and crosswalks contact the city, PTO, or Underwood’s READ MORE
Back to School Backyard Socials
Calling all parents and guardians! We are so excited to start a new twist on an old Underwood tradition! In lieu of the old potlucks, we’re hosting grade-level outdoor socials for parents and guardians (yes, no kids allowed – please do not bring children!) These evening events will be held outdoors and hosted by families from your child’s grade(s). Each will feature light refreshments (think cookies and beverages!) The dates for each grade are below, please mark your calendar for your applicable grade(s). Keep an eye out for locations and other details in the coming weeks! Parties will be held 6-8pm: Kindergarten – Saturday 9/18 1st Grade – Friday 9/24 2nd Grade – Saturday 9/25 3rd Grade – Friday 10/1 4th Grade – Friday 9/17 5th Grade – Friday 9/24 Please RSVP to each grown-up party applicable to your student(s) READ MORE
June Social Events!
Hello Underwood Community!! It is hard to believe that June starts next week and summer is around the corner. What a year it has been! We’re really excited to close out the school year with two great community events. One just for us grown ups, and one for all! Friday, June 4th 7-9pm: We Are “Back” Yard Concert for Adults Grown ups let loose to the live music from Underwood parent and amazing singer/songwriter Will Dailey. Join us in a BYOB back yard bash (come on, we’ve earned this!) hosted by the Goldworms and Luethys in their connected properties. No sitter? No problem! The West Suburban YMCA is offering childcare, $30/child from 6-9 pm. Check out more event and childcare details here. Friday, June 11th 5-8pm: Spring Fling for Underwood Families Join us to celebrate the end of a roller coaster of a school year with the outdoor READ MORE