- Check out Northeast PTA’s new website with information on upcoming events, merchandise, and newsletters: https://montclairpta.org/northeast/
- The PTA has a partnership with Watchung Booksellers to give a book to every student during his/her birthday month. When it is your child’s birthday, please email the child’s name, teacher, and grade to northeastptamontclair@gmail.com. We will respond with a gift certificate and information on how to get your book.
- Dr. Putrino attended the PTA General Meeting on February 21st and shared that Northeast School is expecting a new technology lab with desktop computers for students to use during their technology period.
- Congratulations to two students from Northeast recognized by the NJ PTA Reflections Contest
- Visual Arts Special Artist Division, Award of Excellence-Abraham Task
- Visual Arts, Award of Merit – Kevin Task
Upcoming Events and Volunteer Opportunities
- March 15th – Geobee which will take place during the school day.
- March 23rd – Soccerthon, 3:00-8:00pm at Sports Domain Academy Clifton Facility – 1075 US-46, Clifton
- All NE students (K-5) are encouraged to participate in our annual soccer tournament – no experience or cleats required! Shin guards are not required, but encouraged.
- Each player will receive a country soccer jersey to wear at the event
- Jerseys will be distributed in class, the week of March 18th
- Sports Domain Academy (SDA) Trainers officiate the games and assist players
- Each team is assigned a country and Parent Coach(es)
- Heats last approximately one hour (ex. 1st Heat: Kindergarten, 2nd Heat: First Grade)
- Class with the most participation will be awarded a prize
- Pizza, drink and snack options will be available for purchase
- All children must be accompanied by an adult (this is not a drop-off event.)
- All proceeds from this PTA event directly supplement various programs that provide additional, educational opportunities for NE students.
Heat Schedule:
- Kindergarten: Arrival Time: 3:15PM, Game Time: 3:30PM-4:30PM
- 1st Grade: Arrival Time: 4:15PM, Game Time: 4:30PM-5:30PM
- 2nd/3rd Grades: Arrival Time: 5:15PM, Game Time: 5:30PM-6:40PM
- 4th/5th Grades: Arrival Time: 6:25PM, Game Time: 6:40PM-7:50PM
Confidential financial assistance is available. Contact Andrea Fraser @ fraserandrea27@gmail.com or 201-787-0516 (vm or text)
Be a Volunteer! Contact: Mike McDonnell at: mjm1999@gmail.com or 646-242-7645
- ½ shifts (excl. your student(s) heat time(s)
- Examples: coaching your student(s) team, registration, Spiritwear, directing students/parents
Questions? Contact: Andrea Fraser @ fraserandrea27@gmail.com or 201-787-0516 (vm or text)
- May 3rd – Save the Date for the Talent Show
- May 31st and June 1st – Wizard of Oz Performance
- Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders can participate in the ensemble: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9jb9CgHzaUPg7TPArWmF6QZAhVkwyak1TyoY5xqPbLcb2NQ/viewform
- Rehearsals start March 12th. If you registered your child, expect an email with more information.
Spread school spirit by purchasing t-shirts, hoodies, long sleeved shirts, and blankets in school colors: https://northeastschoolpta.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Spiritwear
Your membership fee ($15 for caregivers and parents, $5 to faculty and staff) goes toward funding free events for parents, staff and children. This gives you the right to vote in our elections, and shows that you are invested in participating in the PTA.
You can become a member here: https://northeastschoolpta.memberhub.com/store/items/23263