tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48355742600141851372024-03-14T08:14:54.314-07:00Horace Mann Elementary School BlogHorace Mann Elementary Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13994352871639664768noreply@blogger.comBlogger156125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4835574260014185137.post-20027366898578835642024-03-14T08:14:00.000-07:002024-03-14T08:14:01.587-07:00Building Design Meeting Recap/Update<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Dear HM Families,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Below is a recap of last night's Building Design Meeting...I also attached the slides from the presentation....all from Josh Morse....</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Last night, RDA and their consultants gave the attached presentation on the Horace Mann School Project.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">The meeting started with a review of the proposed floor plans that included the selective demolition and renovation of the existing school, as well as the plans for the new addition.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">The School Committee recently voted unanimously to approve the space program which sets the sizes of the various spaces in the renovation and addition. As is always the case with renovations, some spaces are a little too big, some are perfect, and some are a little small. The vast majority of the spaces are at or above the space guidelines, but there were four areas that came up a little short that were discussed last night. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Literacy Center/Book Room</strong> - While the space as shown at 766sf is below the target value of 900sf, this was discussed with and approved by the HM team. The smaller size is partially offset by the slightly oversized Literacy Specialist space which is 222sf versus the 175sf goal. MSBA does not identify a guideline square footage for this space, as it's unique to Newton. As Principal Nardelli said last night, this was discussed with all the right staff on his team and everyone is comfortable with the solution.</span><br /><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Gym</strong> - This was something we discussed early and often. Mark and his team felt that the gym was adequate, but that additional storage and a PE office would be needed. We were generous with the PE office/storage at 474sf which is larger than what we have at Angier, Zervas, Cabot, Countryside, Franklin, and Lincoln-Eliot. </span><br /><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Cafe</strong> - The cafe is shown at 2,793sf, but lunch bunch at 153sf should be added to this size for comparison to the MSBA size recommendations. (Lunch bunch is a small space with doors in the corner of the café where students can eat in a more quiet setting. The total cafe size of 2,946sf for HM compares to the MSBA target of 2,970sf. This means that the difference between what we are proposing at HM, versus what MSBA would recommend is a matter of about 2 inches around the perimeter of the cafeteria. This wasn't done to shortchange HM by 24sf, but rather to align the cafe dimensions with the rest of the addition. I'll also point out that the MSBA space guidelines for the cafe assume two lunch periods. Like all principals in Newton, Mark has indicated that they will have more than 2 lunch periods for a variety of good reasons. This means that by use, the Cafe could be much smaller. However, we strived to maintain the cafe as close to the 2,970sf as possible because the gym is on the smaller end. This will allow both the gym and the café to be used for assemblies or other events. Principal Nardelli spoke to this last night as well. </span><br /><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Principal's Office</strong> - In the MSBA space guidelines, this space is called "Principal's Office with Conference Area." This is why the space would normally be 300sf. For HM, you'll notice that while the Principal's Office is 169sf, the conference room is 180% oversized at 405sf which helps make this plan work. Principal Nardelli spoke to this last night as well, and he’s very supportive.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">All other spaces such as classrooms, student and staff support spaces, art, music, library, and special education look great from a size standpoint.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">There were some great suggestions that came out of the discussion on these areas. For example, while the gym size won’t be changing, we are looking at ways to bring natural light into the gym from the northern façade. Additionally, we will be exploring ways to brighten up the gym, and to make sure that the space is outfitted in a way that provides flexibility from a program standpoint. For example, we will look into installing an overhead projector and screen that could allow the gym to be used for events that may not be best suited for the new cafeteria.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">After the discussion on the space program, we moved on to reviewing the interior and exterior renderings before moving into the more technical portion of the presentation.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">We reviewed the site plan covering emergency access, parking, lighting, accessibility, trees and landscaping, the fields and playgrounds, and more.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Our engineers then gave a high level review of the stormwater plans, and a discussion on the approach to the structural modifications needed in the existing building, and the structural approach for the new addition.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">While we still had a few slides left to present, the Design Review Committee was ready to take a vote on the site plan. (The last few slides had been presented and discussed at our last meeting and it was getting late by then.)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">The Design Review Committee voted unanimously to approve the site plan and schematic design package for the Horace Mann School Project. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">This vote allows us to move forward with the City Council to seek their support for the site plan and schematic design package. Once fully approved, the project can then complete the schematic design phase, and then move into the final design phase which is the development of construction documents.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">If you missed the meeting, you can watch the recording <a data-cke-saved-href="https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/rec/share/P04XnCEqOypcgNNX_oWgaiNK7y62b9af45qfwNOriPGwK1U9__PMQoW1zbD5fZYU.347_uERYqPD23vzQ" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/rec/share/P04XnCEqOypcgNNX_oWgaiNK7y62b9af45qfwNOriPGwK1U9__PMQoW1zbD5fZYU.347_uERYqPD23vzQ&source=gmail&ust=1710503862422000&usg=AOvVaw23hTfCf91kb6GPEqqRWDVs" href="https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/rec/share/P04XnCEqOypcgNNX_oWgaiNK7y62b9af45qfwNOriPGwK1U9__PMQoW1zbD5fZYU.347_uERYqPD23vzQ" id="m_6416584426179814842OWA8c9cfb46-8a24-bb43-6864-13dcef0372cf" target="_blank">here</a>. (Horace Mann starts at about the 1:30:00 mark.)</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, April 10<sup>th</sup> at 6:00pm. Once the meeting starts you can join by clicking <a data-cke-saved-href="https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/j/89900097531" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/j/89900097531&source=gmail&ust=1710503862422000&usg=AOvVaw3Mk-KUWVNwCwpWfj5dU6lp" href="https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/j/89900097531" id="m_6416584426179814842OWAe613ac67-6b1e-f2a3-2c28-a954bf8333b1" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Regards, </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Josh Morse</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Public Buildings Commissioner</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Public Buildings Department</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">City of Newton</span></p>Horace Mann Elementary Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13994352871639664768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4835574260014185137.post-27477957700253082672024-03-12T06:06:00.000-07:002024-03-12T06:06:16.853-07:00CALENDAR REMINDERS<p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Two Reminders about events this week:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><span style="background-color: #f1c40f;">TONIGHT</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong></strong><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>March 12, 2024, 6:30 pm:</strong> <strong>New Kindergarten Parent/Guardian Information Night</strong> <span style="background-color: #f1c40f;">VIRTUAL</span> webinar for all families enrolling a student for the first time in the Newton Public Schools. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Join Zoom Kindergarten Information Night</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://newton-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/89248120155&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1710673760442667&usg=AOvVaw1qXNpQNvd_J4HrqFTOGFsK" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://newton-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/89248120155%26sa%3DD%26source%3Dcalendar%26ust%3D1710673760442667%26usg%3DAOvVaw1qXNpQNvd_J4HrqFTOGFsK&source=gmail&ust=1710333685507000&usg=AOvVaw0slBVj7LyhIAU6lGRJJC-o" href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://newton-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/89248120155&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1710673760442667&usg=AOvVaw1qXNpQNvd_J4HrqFTOGFsK" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://newton-k12-ma-us.zoom.<wbr></wbr>us/j/89248120155</a><br /><br />Meeting ID: 892 4812 0155<br />Passcode: 952020<br /><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Interpretation in Mandarin Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese available</strong> here: <a data-cke-saved-href="https://stream.lexikeet.com/newton" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://stream.lexikeet.com/newton&source=gmail&ust=1710333685507000&usg=AOvVaw1-GSq3lfm0mT05hyhpchlc" href="https://stream.lexikeet.com/newton" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://stream.lexikeet.<wbr></wbr>com/newton</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"></span><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><span style="background-color: #2ecc71;">TOMORROW MORNING</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Superintendent/School Committee meeting with HM Families</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Wednesday, March 13th, at 8:30 a.m. at HM</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">I hope you will join us at the Parent Coffee on Wednesday, March 13th, at 8:30 a.m. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Anna Nolin and members of the Newton School Committee will be with us <span style="background-color: #2ecc71;">IN PERSON</span>. We will learn more about the Portrait of a Graduate process and priorities for the next chapter of Newton Public Schools.</span></p><br data-cke-eol="1" />Horace Mann Elementary Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13994352871639664768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4835574260014185137.post-12179553181335986362024-02-16T07:12:00.000-08:002024-02-16T07:12:41.615-08:00Facilities Update<!DOCTYPE html><html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" data-smore-id="65cf6b2f62f02f6b8e0bf36c"><head><meta charset="utf-8"><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width"><meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge"><meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting"><meta name="format-detection" content="telephone=no,address=no,email=no,date=no,url=no"><meta name="color-scheme" content="light"><meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light"><title>Facility Design Update</title></head><body width="100%" style="margin: 0; padding: 0 !important; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><table role="presentation" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td bgcolor="#898FC8" style="background-color:#898FC8;"><table role="presentation" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="background-color: #f8f8f8;"><tr><td bgcolor="#f8f8f8"><div style="max-height:0; overflow:hidden; mso-hide:all;" aria-hidden="true">Facility Design Update February 16th, 2024 </div><div style="display: none; font-size: 1px; line-height: 1px; max-height: 0px; max-width: 0px; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; mso-hide: all; font-family: sans-serif;"> </div></td></tr><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#F4F4F4" style="border-top:1px solid #ddd;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd"><table width="700" role="presentation" align="center" style="border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;width:100%;max-width: 700px" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td style="width: 100%" align="left" valign="middle"><span style="color:#777; font-family: 'arial', sans-serif !important; font-size: 12px !important;">Not displaying correctly? 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The design team from Raymond Design Associates gave the attached presentation for the Horace Mann School Project. For those that missed the meeting you can watch the recording</span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"> </span><a data-id="l-4798295574" href="https://out.smore.com/e/k8v9n/qX6wth?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1c6e98">here</span></a><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">. (Horace Mann starts at roughly the 01:36 mark.)</span><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">The team covered updated exterior and interior renderings, floor plans, and minor refinements to the site plan. 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Thank you for the positive chalk messages on the sidewalks, the cards of appreciation, the food and coffee, and the signs showing support for the Hawk community. I recognize that the strike was a challenging time for all families and we are committed to re-establishing routines and focusing on learning. Thank you as always for your partnership.<br></p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table width="100%" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8" style="display:block;width:100%;max-width:700px;height:0px;border-top:4px solid #ae0b0b;" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td width="100%"></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 7px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><h3 style="margin:0 0 0 0"><div style="font-size:29px;text-align:left;line-height:1;" dir="ltr"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/kx5cs/ILelh9w8yb.png" alt="Facilities " width="106" height="33.78" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/kx5cs/NgkMop26g3.png" alt="Update" width="89" height="33.78" style="display:inline"></div></h3></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:7px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><div dir="ltr" align="left" style="font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">As a reminder, there is a DRC/Horace Mann School Building Committee meeting scheduled for next Wednesday, 02/14, at 7:30PM.</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"> </span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">The agenda includes a presentation on the Franklin School project at 6:00PM, with the <strong>Horace Mann presentation scheduled to begin at 7:30PM</strong>.</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"> </span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">You can join this meeting (and future DRC-HMSBC meetings) by clicking on this Zoom link:</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><a data-id="l-4534204138" href="https://out.smore.com/e/kx5cs/EN_1Pq?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1c6e98"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><u>https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/<span></span>j/89900097531</u></span></span></a></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Below is a link to the most up to date design plans.</p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" style="margin:0 !important;padding:0 !important;" align="left"><tr><td valign="top" style="vertical-align:top;padding-left:16px;"><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" style="margin:0 !important;padding:0 !important;"><tr><td valign="top" style="vertical-align:top;padding:0;margin:0;"><a target="_blank" style="display:block;" href="https://out.smore.com/e/kx5cs/CLHxJ-?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="skip-tracking"><p style="font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;color:#ae0b0b;margin:0 !important;padding:0 !important;font-family:sans-serif;">24 0214 Horace Mann DRC-SBC meeting_RDA presentation.pdf</p><p style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:15px;color:#ae0b0b;margin:0 !important;padding:4px 0 16px 0 !important"></p></a><table role="none" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" style="margin:0 !important;"><tr><td width="18" valign="top"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/images/outgoing_link.png" width="18" height="18" alt="Outgoing link icon"></td><td width="4"></td><td valign="top"><a target="_blank" href="https://out.smore.com/e/kx5cs/CLHxJ-?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="skip-tracking"><span style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#ae0b0b">drive.google.com</span></a></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table width="100%" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8" style="display:block;width:100%;max-width:700px;height:0px;border-top:4px solid #ae0b0b;" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td width="100%"></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 7px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><h3 style="margin:0 0 0 0"><div style="font-size:29px;text-align:left;line-height:1;" dir="ltr"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/kx5cs/fxxULMDfRS.png" alt="February " width="111" height="33.63" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/kx5cs/Bde4b_jtUq.png" alt="Plans" width="62" height="33.63" style="display:inline"></div></h3></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:7px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><div dir="ltr" align="left" style="font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">We understand that some students may be absent during some or all of the week of February 20th. During that time, teachers will continue to deliver instruction in alignment with our curriculum, with an emphasis upon practice and extensions related to the content, as needed. Any students who are absent will have time and support to make up missed instruction when they return. We encourage students who will be absent to continue to read daily. They can access math practice through ST Math. Taking pictures and journaling about experiences is a positive way to practice writing daily, as well. <br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Please notify us if you do plan to be out of school for that week.</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Please reach out to me at <a data-id="l-5994855132" href="https://out.smore.com/e/kx5cs/jEJ-uF?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1c6e98">nardellimv@newton.k12.ma.us</span></a> if you have any questions or concerns.</p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
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<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style align="left" valign="top"><img width="700" src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/99e9/thumb-a6d458762fe78735ec209201f951ba4d.png" style="display:block;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;max-height:550px;background-color:transparent;object-fit:contain;"></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table width="100%" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8" style="display:block;width:100%;max-width:700px;height:0px;border-top:4px solid #ae0b0b;" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td width="100%"></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 7px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><h3 style="margin:0 0 0 0"><div style="font-size:29px;text-align:left;line-height:1;" dir="ltr"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/kx5cs/paQt2Jqz4G.png" alt="Horace " width="91" height="33.78" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/kx5cs/jGb6zo0YB7.png" alt="Mann " width="76" height="33.78" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/kx5cs/kS7lnpE3nz.png" alt="Annual " width="89" height="33.78" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/kx5cs/zvoblz9pGU.png" alt="District " width="86" height="33.78" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/kx5cs/_FbMmm3b4S.png" alt="Report " width="86" height="33.78" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/kx5cs/vJKTDhVYyR.png" alt="Card" width="55" height="33.78" style="display:inline"></div></h3></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:7px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><div dir="ltr" align="left" style="font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed to show families how our school is doing in different areas. </span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">A link to our school’s report card is included here - </span><a data-id="l-9719827264" href="https://out.smore.com/e/kx5cs/03PzhI?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1c6e98"><u>2023 School Report Card - Horace Mann</u></span></a><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">.</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">The report card includes multiple measures of a school’s performance – more than just MCAS scores. It represents a new way of looking at school performance, by providing information on student achievement, teacher qualifications, student learning opportunities, and more. </span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Report cards are designed to be useful tools for everyone connected to our school. Families can use the information to have meaningful conversations with us about what the school is doing well and where there is room for improvement. Community and education leaders can use the information to better understand how to support students and our school. </span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">We are proud of our efforts to provide a stable and supportive environment for our students. We are continuing to employ a variety of systems and practices that we believe will help all of our students achieve at a high level. These include:</span></p><ul style="font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;padding:0 0 0 1em;margin:0;"><li><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">A commitment to differentiated instruction in all academic areas.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">A tiered system of academic interventions in our early literacy programming that starts with assessment screenings to determine instructional level, grouping based on student need, supplemental instruction taught by our strong literacy team, and progress monitoring.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Implementation of a schoolwide plan to promote mathematical practice and intervention as part of a three year ST Math grant.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Establishment of a positive school-wide culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, kindness, compassion, and a growth mindset.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">A commitment to becoming a culturally responsive, anti-racist school that ensures equitable access to pedagogy, curriculum, and school-wide practices that are reflective of the diverse cultures that we welcome into our community. </span></p></li></ul><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">If you have questions about our school’s report card, would like to become involved in school improvement activities, or would like to request information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teacher, please contact Mark Nardelli at </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><a data-id="l-5851499380" href="https://out.smore.com/e/kx5cs/xvVYiZ?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1c6e98">nardellimv@newton.k12.ma.us</span></a></span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">. To see our district’s report card or to search for other schools’ report cards, visit </span><a data-id="l-2973376594" href="https://out.smore.com/e/kx5cs/mGuPu4?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1c6e98"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">reportcards.doe.mass.edu</span></span></a><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">. </span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p></span></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table width="100%" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8" style="display:block;width:100%;max-width:700px;height:0px;border-top:4px solid #ae0b0b;" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td width="100%"></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 7px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><h3 style="margin:0 0 0 0"><div style="font-size:29px;text-align:left;line-height:1;" dir="ltr"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/kx5cs/Q8gqeVpoKz.png" alt="School " width="87" height="33.78" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/kx5cs/8-gCs3nAoI.png" alt="Transfer " width="100" height="33.78" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/kx5cs/BHXXfMPhO2.png" alt="Request " width="105" height="33.78" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/kx5cs/Y83YCYMrio.png" alt="Information" width="138" height="33.78" style="display:inline"></div></h3></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:7px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><div dir="ltr" align="left" style="font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Each year, the Newton Public Schools consider applications for Newton students to transfer <span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">to a school outside of their home (assigned) district. School Transfer placements are </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">limited and made on a space available basis. Newton residents, as well as members of NTA </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Units A, B, C, D, E, NESA, and the Custodial Union, may apply for placement of their </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">children in a Newton Public School. </span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Please note: students placed in specialized education </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">programs outside of NPS classrooms do not need to apply for a School Transfer Request.</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Impact on enrollment, as well as staffing and space availability, for both the requested year <span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">and for future years, are key considerations in the application process. Class, team and </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">school sizes will be based upon current projections by the School Department.</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Applications for the 2024-2025 school year can be submitted online between <strong>March 1 and </strong><strong>May 1, 2024</strong>. The online form will be available on our website at <a data-id="l-8055679859" href="https://out.smore.com/e/kx5cs/ymPLUv?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1c6e98">www.newton.k12.ma.us</span></a> in the “Registration” section.</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Applications received after May 1, 2024 and before Labor Day may, under special</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">circumstances, be considered after all other placement decisions have been made. School <span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">transfer decisions will be announced as close to June 1 as possible. Students approved for a </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">transfer should understand that the course assignment process has begun prior to June and </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">that they may not receive their first choice in course selection. Parents are responsible for </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">their child’s transportation to and from the approved school.</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Once a School Transfer request is approved, the student will follow the feeder pattern for <span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">the new school through middle and high school. The family does not need to apply for any </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">further school transfer requests for that child and does retain the right to return to their </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">“home” school at the beginning of a new school year. Similarly, once children of staff and </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">students in the METCO program are placed, the assigned elementary placement becomes </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">their home school, and they will follow that school’s feeder pattern.</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Interested families may contact the Elementary Education Office (grades K-5) at <span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">617-559-6105, the Secondary Education Office (grades 6-12) at 617-559-6115 or via email at </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">r<a data-id="l-5156104467" href="https://out.smore.com/e/kx5cs/2EzDKp?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1c6e98">egistration@newton.k12.ma.us</span></a> for additional information.</span></p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
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This <span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">January holiday is a good opportunity to talk about kindness, friendship, empathy, and inclusion, which are all important values of the HM community. </span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Throughout the school, we have posted 12 different quotes that exemplify Dr. King's teachings and values. At some point this week, students will have a chance to talk about one or more of the quotes and what it means for us as individuals and as a community. Students might have a discussion at morning meeting, respond to a writing prompt, or use a quote to help discuss a problem that has come up in class. From there, students will have a chance to share their understanding of the quote through an example or by paraphrasing the quote in their own words. We will then paste the student response up onto the wall next to the quote.</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">You can also talk about these quotes at home. Just click on the link and choose one or more quotes to discuss...</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><a data-id="l-6789796413" href="https://out.smore.com/e/faqp1/PNzR2g?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1c6e98">Martin Luther King Jr. Kindness Quotes</span></a></p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table width="100%" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8" style="display:block;width:100%;max-width:700px;height:0px;border-top:2px solid #0d5a86;" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td width="100%"></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><h5 dir="ltr" style="font:bold 18px/1.2 sans-serif ;margin:0 0 10px 0 !important;color:#505050;display:block;text-align:left">Portrait of a Graduate Sessions - January 17th and 18th</h5><div dir="ltr" align="left" style="font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong>This week</strong></span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"> we will our Portrait of a Graduate work with you, our NPS community. These meetings will set the stage for developing the shared vision for what we want for our students. </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">The sessions will explore the following questions:</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><ul style="font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;padding:0 0 0 1em;margin:0;"><li><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">What are the hopes, dreams, and aspirations that our community has for our young people?</span></p></li><li><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">What are the skills and mindsets that our children need for success in this rapidly changing and complex world?</span></p></li><li><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">What are the implications for the design of the learning experiences—and equitable access to those experiences—we provide in our school systems?</span></p></li></ul><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong><br></strong></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong>The session dates and locations are as follows:</strong></span></p><ul style="font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;padding:0 0 0 1em;margin:0;"><li><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong>Wednesday, January 17 at 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m. at Newton North</strong></span></p></li><li><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong>Thursday, January 18 at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Newton South</strong></span></p></li></ul><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Please choose to attend just one session. RSVP using this Google Form - </span><a data-id="l-6363002188" href="https://out.smore.com/e/faqp1/Z4vdhT?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1c6e98"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">POG Community Session RSVP</span></span></a></strong></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">We are excited to begin the process of developing the NPS Portrait of a Graduate with these community sessions. Your voice and input is critical to creating a portrait that reflects our community and the skills our students should have when they graduate.</span></p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style align="left" valign="top"><img width="700" src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/d47d/thumb-06c106baae0175840fba14f3f9eda313.png" style="display:block;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;max-height:550px;background-color:transparent;object-fit:contain;"></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><h5 dir="ltr" style="font:bold 18px/1.2 sans-serif ;margin:0 0 10px 0 !important;color:#505050;display:block;text-align:left">School Absences</h5><div dir="ltr" align="left" style="font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Chronic absenteeism (missing 10 percent or more of the school year) appears in every type of district – urban, suburban, rural, regional, traditional public schools, career technical schools, charter schools, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">We know that there are often valid reasons for students to be absent, but, to a troubling extent, students are missing more school now than they did prior to the pandemic.<strong> </strong><strong>Before the pandemic, 13 percent of students statewide were chronically absent. Last year, 22 percent of students – close to 1 in 4 statewide – were chronically absent.</strong></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong>Newton Public Schools is not immune to this trend. </strong>In all but two of our 22 schools, the chronic absenteeism rate in FY23 increased from FY19. <strong>In many cases, it is double or triple what it was in FY19.</strong></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong><br></strong></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong><em>As of 12/21/2023, the district’s chronic absenteeism rate K-12 is 10.6%, which means that about 11% of the district’s students (over 1,200 students) have missed 10% or more of the school year so far.</em></strong></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong>We are asking you to commit to making daily school attendance part of your family’s routine again.</strong> As a leader of your family, you are the best and most important influencer of your child. When you make a point of getting them to school every day, they will understand that it is important for their success.</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong>NPS is committed to partnering with you to find ways to remove any barriers that may be hindering any child from coming to school every day. Please reach out to your student’s school for any assistance or support you might need.</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p></span></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table width="100%" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8" style="display:block;width:100%;max-width:700px;height:0px;border-top:2px solid #0d5a86;" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td width="100%"></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><h5 dir="ltr" style="font:bold 18px/1.2 sans-serif ;margin:0 0 10px 0 !important;color:#505050;display:block;text-align:left">Kindergarten Literacy Screening Info</h5><div dir="ltr" align="left" style="font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong>State Literacy Reporting Requirements</strong> - This message is to inform you of our response to <span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Massachusetts regulation 603 CMR 28.03(1)(f), which mandates early literacy universal screening </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">for all students in grades K-3. The Newton Public Schools has a robust battery of assessments of </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">early literacy skills. Teachers use a variety of methods, including screeners, to monitor reading</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">development, in order to provide targeted support that helps all students thrive as successful <span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">readers and develop strong literacy skills. We take this responsibility very seriously.</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong>Reporting to Families</strong></span><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">During November and December, we conducted literacy assessments for all of our Kindergarten students using the Early Bird assessment tool. Following the screening assessments, grade-level teams reviewed results with literacy specialists and <span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">principals. As a result of the new MA regulations, families will receive a report detailing children’s </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">outcomes within 30 school days. K families should be receiving a report by the end of this week. If your child scores significantly below benchmark levels, we will </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">also share an intervention plan. </span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">This is not a new process for us at Horace Mann. We’ve been conducting assessments like the <span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">above, identifying students in need of intervention, and communicating with families in a variety of </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">ways. Our aim is to collaborate with you in creating the best possible outcomes for your child's </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">academic journey. We firmly believe that screening is one crucial step in fostering proficient readers.</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">We are grateful for your continuous support and ongoing partnership in this journey. If you have any <span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">questions about the early literacy universal screening process, please contact Deana Lew, </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Elementary Literacy Coordinator, at </span><a data-id="l-7973828178" href="https://out.smore.com/e/faqp1/sewVAi?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1c6e98">lewd@newton.k12.ma.us</span></a><span style="margin:0;font-size:inheritpx;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">.</span></p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;"><table bgcolor="#0d5a86" width="100%" style="border-radius:0 0 4px 4px;overflow:hidden;text-align:center;color:#ffffff;background-color:#0d5a86;" cellpadding="16"><tr><td><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%" style="border-radius:0 0 4px 4px;overflow:hidden;color:#ffffff;background-color:#0d5a86" bgcolor="#0d5a86"><tr><td style="width:100%;"><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" style="margin:0 !important;"><tr><td rowspan="2" valign="top"><img width="52" src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/faqp1/33kaxkz90L.png" alt="Mark Nardelli's picture"></td><td style="text-align:left;"><div style="font:bold 18px/1.2 sans-serif ;margin:0;padding:0;color:#ffffff">Mark Nardelli</div><span style="font:13px/1.2 sans-serif ;margin:0;padding:0;color:#ffffff">Mark is using Smore to create beautiful newsletters</span></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><table role="separator" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="700" height="40" style="border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;width:100%;max-width: 700px"><tr><td> <br></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table><table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td bgcolor="#f8f8f8"><img src="https://www.smore.com/app/reporting/pixel/faqp1?src=mass_notification" width="1" height="1" style="width: 1px; height: 1px;" border="0" alt role="presentation"></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#f8f8f8"></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></body></html>Horace Mann Elementary Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13994352871639664768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4835574260014185137.post-80328469134749078242024-01-03T05:48:00.000-08:002024-01-03T05:48:28.363-08:00Portrait of A Graduate Input<p><span style="font-size: 18px;">Dear HM Families,</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">NPS is excited to offer TWO options for the community to learn more about why we want to create a <u><strong>Portrait of a Graduate</strong></u> for our district. Come learn about how the world has changed and why our schools must change with it. You will also have the chance to provide input on what our Portrait will look like once the design team process starts. <br /></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Ultimately, the work you help with now will set the stage for developing a shared community vision in our <u><strong>Portrait of a Graduate</strong></u>. The session dates and locations are as follows:</span></p><ul><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Wednesday, January 17th at 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m. at Newton North</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Thursday, January 18th at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Newton South</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Please consider attending one of the sessions! You can RSVP using this Google Form:</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-cd82b9b9-7fff-a49c-e941-c453bc9bf4bb"><a data-cke-saved-href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIbxi7SHWV8xwlpxg67vjwcmnVmZ5cqSbPc10hNxDFuqpL2w/viewform?usp=sf_link" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIbxi7SHWV8xwlpxg67vjwcmnVmZ5cqSbPc10hNxDFuqpL2w/viewform?usp=sf_link">POG January Community Session RSVP</a></strong></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">The sessions will explore the following questions:<br /></span></p><ul><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 18px;">What are the hopes, dreams, and aspirations that our community has for our young people? </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 18px;">What are the skills and mindsets that our children need for success in this rapidly changing and complex world? </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 18px;">What are the implications for the design of the learning experiences—and equitable access to those experiences—we provide in our school systems? </span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Your voice and input is critical to creating a portrait that reflects our community and the skills our students should have when they graduate. We look forward to your participation.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;"></span><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Sincerely,</span><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Mark Nardelli</span><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Principal</span></p>Horace Mann Elementary Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13994352871639664768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4835574260014185137.post-39011153059791068492023-11-17T11:01:00.000-08:002023-11-17T11:01:55.305-08:00Horace Mann Principal Update 11/17/2023<!DOCTYPE html><html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" data-smore-id="65576ee65d3990417befab47"><head><meta charset="utf-8"><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width"><meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge"><meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting"><meta name="format-detection" content="telephone=no,address=no,email=no,date=no,url=no"><meta name="color-scheme" content="light"><meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light"><title>Horace Mann Principal Update</title><style>:root{color-scheme:light;supported-color-schemes:light}body,html{margin:0 auto!important;padding:0!important;height:100%!important;width:100%!important}*{-ms-text-size-adjust:100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}#MessageViewBody,#MessageWebViewDiv{width:100%!important}table,td{mso-table-lspace:0!important;mso-table-rspace:0!important}table{border-spacing:0!important;border-collapse:collapse!important;table-layout:fixed!important;margin:0 auto!important}img{-ms-interpolation-mode:bicubic}a{text-decoration:none}.aBn,.unstyle-auto-detected-links a,a{border-bottom:0!important;/*cursor:default!important*/;color:inherit!important;text-decoration:none!important;font-size:inherit!important;font-family:inherit!important;font-weight:inherit!important;line-height:inherit!important}.a6S{display:none!important;opacity:.01!important}.im{color:inherit!important}img.g-img+div{display:none!important}@media only screen and (min-device-width:320px) and (max-device-width:374px){u~div .ec{min-width:320px!important}}@media only screen and (min-device-width:375px) and (max-device-width:413px){u~div .ec{min-width:375px!important}}@media only screen and (min-device-width:414px){u~div .ec{min-width:414px!important}}</style><style>
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</style></head><body width="100%" style="margin: 0; padding: 0 !important; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; background: #f8f8f8;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><table role="presentation" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" style="background-color: #f8f8f8;"><tr><td bgcolor="#f8f8f8"><div style="max-height:0; overflow:hidden; mso-hide:all;" aria-hidden="true">Horace Mann Principal Update November 17th, 2023 </div><div style="display: none; font-size: 1px; line-height: 1px; max-height: 0px; max-width: 0px; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; mso-hide: all; font-family: sans-serif;"> </div></td></tr><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#F4F4F4" style="border-top:1px solid #ddd;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd"><table width="700" role="presentation" align="center" style="border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;width:100%;max-width: 700px" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td style="width: 100%" align="left" valign="middle"><span style="color:#777; font-family: 'arial', sans-serif !important; font-size: 12px !important;">Not displaying correctly? <a style="text-decoration: underline;" href="https://out.smore.com/e/2spna/01Kot0?__$u__" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#444;font-size: 12px !important;">View in browser</span></a></span></td><td align="right" valign="middle" width="110"><a href="https://out.smore.com/e/2spna/LJcLFu?__$u__" target="_blank"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/s/nIaj1G2_PL.png" alt="Translate this newsletter" width="110" height="34" valign="middle"></a></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#fff"></td></tr></table><table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td align="center" style="background:#898FC8 ; background-position:top center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-size:contain;"><v:rect xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" fill="true" stroke="false" style="mso-width-percent:1000;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;z-index:-1;height:1200px"><v:fill type="frame" color="#898FC8" aspect="atleast"></v:fill></v:rect><table role="presentation" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="700" class="outlook-tb"><tr><td align="center"><table role="separator" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="700" height="32" style="border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;width:100%;max-width: 700px"><tr><td> <br></td></tr></table><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="700" style="border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;width:100%;max-width: 700px"><tr><td width="400" align="center" style="min-width:70px;max-width: 100%;width: calc((580px - 100%)*1000);"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/032c/thumb-07b204eb3934bb3990c4a5924693cb83.jpeg" height="70" style="object-fit:contain;max-height:70px;max-width:400px;"></td></tr><tr><td height="20"></td></tr></table><table role="separator" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="700" height="24" style="border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;width:100%;max-width: 700px"><tr><td> <br></td></tr></table><table class="nl-c" align="center" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="700" style="background:#fff;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;width:100%;max-width: 700px;outline: solid 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)"><tr><td bgcolor="#898FC8" valign="top" style="background: #ffffff"><h1 style="margin:0"><a target="_blank" style="display:block" href="https://out.smore.com/e/2spna/PYlDzk?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="skip-tracking"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/2spna/yMkXx65QHJ.png" width="700" height alt="Horace Mann Principal Update" border="0" style="width: 100%; max-width: 700px; height: auto; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 15px; color: #555555; display: block;" class="g-img"></a></h1></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><h5 style="font:bold 18px/1.2 sans-serif ;margin:0 0 10px 0 !important;color:#505050;display:block;text-align:left">Horace Mann Veterans Day Appreciation</h5><div style="font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">At our all school assembly on Thursday, we recognized members of the HM staff and families who have served in the US Military. Thanks to all who sent something in for us to share. If you would like to see the HM Veterans, or if you would like to add to our wall, click the photo below.</p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
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<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style align="left" valign="top"><img width="700" src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/ed2b/thumb-06168930dacd20b227b0c17c83f130b1.png" style="display:block;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%"></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table width="100%" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8" style="display:block;width:100%;max-width:700px;height:0px;border-top:2px solid #0d5a86;" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td width="100%"></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><h5 style="font:bold 18px/1.2 sans-serif ;margin:0 0 10px 0 !important;color:#505050;display:block;text-align:left">Grade 3-5 Panorama Student Survey Information</h5><div style="font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br>Dear Parents and Caregivers:</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong><br></strong></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">We thank you and your family for being our partners as we work together to educate the children in our district. Newton Public Schools values input from our community – and we need to hear from your child or children! Student voice is important as we work to improve outcomes for everyone.</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">In order to learn more about student experiences at school and as a way of measuring students’ feelings of connectedness to school, their core social and emotional learning (SEL) skills, as well as mindsets, <strong>we will be asking for your child’s feedback via an online survey they will complete at school.</strong> We are partnering with a third-party vendor, <span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Panorama</span> Education, to support us in administering these surveys.</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong>The survey will ask students to reflect on their responses to challenging feelings, emotional regulation, growth mindset, positive feelings, supportive relationships, learning strategies, and engagement (connectedness).</strong> The survey should take 15-20 minutes to complete and students can skip any questions that they are not comfortable answering.</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong>We are asking all students in grades 3-5 to participate in the survey, once in December and again in May, </strong></span><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">as their feedback will provide invaluable insights into their experiences and how we can improve and adapt our district to their needs.</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong>The individual responses to these surveys will be completely confidential.</strong></span><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"> </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Individual student data is maintained in secure files and databases accessible only to teachers, administrators, staff, and school officials who serve these students.</span><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"> In partnership with families, staff review this data alongside other information to plan interventions for students with identified needs.</span><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"> </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong>Survey data will also be used to plan programming for the district, schools, grade levels, classrooms, and individual students.</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">District and school level results, which do not include individual student information, may be used by staff to improve SEL and mental health practices. </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong>District and school level results may also be shared with the community to describe the needs of our student body and opportunities for partnership.</strong></span><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">The SEL survey makes sure that student voices are heard.</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">This letter serves as parental notification under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment. This federal law requires the Newton Public Schools to notify you and provide a mechanism for you to opt your child out of participating (or, in the alternative, obtain consent) in certain school activities including surveys that address potentially sensitive topics.</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong>If you decide you do not want your child to participate in the survey, please return the opt out form (attached below) to your child’s school office by December 1, 2023.</strong> If you have not returned this form by December 1, 2023, survey administrators will assume that you have consented to have your child participate. This is an active opt-out process. However, even if you do not return this form, your child may voluntarily decide not to participate in the survey.</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">If you wish to review the survey, you may do so </span><a data-id="l-6541806808" href="https://out.smore.com/e/2spna/bXyeIJ?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1c6e98"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">here</span></span></a><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">. Specific questions about the survey should be directed to Jesse Krotick M.Ed, MSW, LICSW Coordinator of Elementary Support Stabilization and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support at 617-559-6167 or </span><a data-id="l-0600684768" href="https://out.smore.com/e/2spna/__2tOf?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1c6e98"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">krotickj@newton.k12.ma.us</span></span></a><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">.</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong><br></strong></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Sincerely,</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Jesse Krotick </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">M.Ed, MSW, LICSW</span></p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" style="margin:0 !important;padding:0 !important;" align="left"><tr><td valign="top" style="vertical-align:top;padding-left:16px;"><table role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" style="margin:0 !important;padding:0 !important;"><tr><td valign="top" style="vertical-align:top;padding:0;margin:0;"><a target="_blank" style="display:block;" href="https://out.smore.com/e/2spna/NL5cE1?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="skip-tracking"><p style="font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;color:#0d5a86;margin:0 !important;padding:0 !important;font-family:sans-serif;">Panorama Opt-Out Revised.pdf</p><p style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:15px;color:#0d5a86;margin:0 !important;padding:4px 0 16px 0 !important"></p></a><table role="none" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" 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src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/2spna/GBAgmA2Gsa.png" alt="November " width="135" height="28.85" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/2spna/XZBd9kx2Sc.png" alt="is " width="25" height="28.85" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/2spna/oef1RKfmAt.png" alt="Diabetes " width="112" height="28.85" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/2spna/X4ezFEOlE4.png" alt="Awareness " width="137" height="28.85" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/2spna/4602Tb_DsF.png" alt="Month" width="79" height="28.85" style="display:inline"></div></h3></td></tr><tr><td style align="left" valign="top"><img width="700" src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/a1ee/thumb-fa0ac72de147f2eb75c6c58ca367d7a4.png" style="display:block;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%"></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table width="100%" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8" 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width="38" height="30.57" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/2spna/qfK_LADJR7.png" alt="remaining" width="104" height="30.57" style="display:inline"></div></h3></td></tr><tr><td style align="left" valign="top"><img width="700" src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/ddc3/thumb-abfe21c3864347afab3524613738482c.png" style="display:block;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%"></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table width="100%" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8" style="display:block;width:100%;max-width:700px;height:0px;border-top:2px solid #0d5a86;" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td width="100%"></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><h5 style="font:bold 18px/1.2 sans-serif ;margin:0 0 10px 0 !important;color:#505050;display:block;text-align:left">Horace Mann Design Team Update</h5><div style="font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">The Design Review Committee meeting went quite smooth last night. We were joined by members of the Horace Mann School Building Committee and the community. Raymond Design Associates, RDA, gave the attached presentation. They were joined by Traverse Landscape Architects and our owner's project manager, NV5. </span><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">NV5 got the presentation started with a brief overview of the project milestone schedule, and then they turned it over to RDA.</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Minor design refinements were discussed both in the site plan and the interior building plans. In general, there were no major changes to the design, but clearly more detail has been introduced. The most exciting part of the evening was the presentation of updated renderings from various locations around the building. These really helped everyone visualize the finished product, and it stimulated some great design comments and suggestions. We discussed subjects such as fencing, pedestrian flow, accessibility, building access control, planning for solar pv, and the new secondary entrance off of Nevada Street. </p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style align="left" valign="top"><img width="700" src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/9ebc/thumb-d4b0fe5482cd5cdce1c5cb4d43f77cf0.png" style="display:block;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%"></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><div style="font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">The above rendering shows the new 2-story addition, plaza, and playground. </p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style align="left" valign="top"><img width="700" src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/098e/thumb-7043711e85d937a19a54b9eb9e5398cf.png" style="display:block;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%"></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><div style="font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">The above image shows the view from the rear parking lot looking over the playground towards the new building addition. The playground equipment is not shown here, but it will be a new universally accessible playground. </span><br></p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style align="left" valign="top"><img width="700" src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/9c17/thumb-b5ad96d1847e8187fbdfd0546955f12b.png" style="display:block;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%"></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><div style="font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">The above image is what you'll see with your back to the baseball diamond, looking towards the new building addition. </p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style align="left" valign="top"><img width="700" src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/bd50/thumb-921df8b0d78750b3aa6eb5b00332d107.png" style="display:block;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%"></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><div style="font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">The new entrance off of Nevada Street was an area that we felt could be improved. The intent is not the make the new entrance overpower the original main entrance of the historical building, so the design team will be working to simplify and soften the design in this area. </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">If you missed the meeting last night you can watch the recording by clicking <a data-id="l-2053107280" href="https://out.smore.com/e/2spna/hWGWhs?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1c6e98">here</span></a>. </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">The next meeting of the Design Review Committee will be on Wednesday, December 13<span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">th</span> at 6:00pm and you can join the meeting once it starts using this link: <a data-id="l-3101792145" href="https://out.smore.com/e/2spna/mlLIaY?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1c6e98">https://newtonma-gov.<span></span>zoom.us/j/89900097531</span></a></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Regards, </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"></span><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Josh Morse</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Public Buildings Commissioner</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Public Buildings Department</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">City of Newton</span></p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
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Our next meeting is TONIGHT at 6:00 PM.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;">To the Newton School Building Committee and Design Review Committee:</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;">As noted at the recent SBC meeting on October 26, the Horace Mann Elementary School project has officially moved into the Schematic Design phase! Therefore, going forward, Horace Mann project meetings will be held at the DRC, with the SBC in attendance.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;">The next two meetings are scheduled as follows:</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;"><span style="background-color: #f1c40f;">Wednesday, November 15 - 6:00PM (TONIGHT)</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;">Wednesday, December 13 - 6:00PM</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;">The focus of the November 15 meeting will be an overview of the project status including the Feasibility Study and the preferred design option.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;"><span style="background-color: #f1c40f;">You can join this meeting (and future DRC meetings) by clicking on this Zoom link:</span></span><span style="background-color: #f1c40f;"> </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/j/89900097531&source=gmail&ust=1700144701283000&usg=AOvVaw1nn_jjYBGvZF2EIwEDXO5j" href="https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/j/89900097531" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: #f1c40f;">https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/<wbr></wbr>j/89900097531</span></a></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;">Also please note for future planning purposes, 2024 DRC meetings are scheduled as follows:</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;">January 10, 2024</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;">February 14, 2024</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;">March 13, 2024</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;">April 10, 2024</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;">May 15, 2024</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;">June 12, 2024</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;">July 10, 2024</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;">August 14, 2024</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;">September 11, 2024</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;">October 16, 2024</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;">November 13, 2024</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #8e44ad;">December 11, 2024</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </p>Horace Mann Elementary Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13994352871639664768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4835574260014185137.post-69587999887000320422023-10-26T05:06:00.001-07:002023-10-26T05:06:15.083-07:00Horace Mann Building and Design Committee Meeting Reminder<p> <span style="font-size: 18px;">Dear HM Families,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br />As a reminder, there is a meeting of the <u><strong>Horace Mann School Building and Design Review Committees on <span style="background-color: #f1c40f;">Thursday evening at 6:00pm</span></strong></u>. You probably have the link for the meeting already, but if not here it is: <a data-cke-saved-href="https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/j/81498253314?pwd=NE82VDU4ZEx3NUZQK3ljcHFNR21pdz09" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/j/81498253314?pwd%3DNE82VDU4ZEx3NUZQK3ljcHFNR21pdz09&source=gmail&ust=1698352000529000&usg=AOvVaw22iMSVAQqqfyO6OdUK0H5z" href="https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/j/81498253314?pwd=NE82VDU4ZEx3NUZQK3ljcHFNR21pdz09" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://newtonma-gov.zoom.us/j<wbr></wbr>/81498253314?pwd=NE82VDU4ZEx3N<wbr></wbr>UZQK3ljcHFNR21pdz09</a>.<br /><br />At this meeting we will be going over a few minor changes to the site plan and interior floor plans.<br /><br />I will also be explaining Thursday evening that this will be our last meeting where the SBC takes the lead. After this meeting, the SBC will join the DRC on Wednesday evenings as we move further into the schematic design phase and start working on Site Plan Approval. This does not in any way diminish the role of the SBC. The DRC has always welcomed feedback, input, and questions from the SBC members. We've still got lots of design work left to do so there will be ample opportunity to stay involved and help continue to shape the future of this project. This transition occurs to align the process with the City of Newton Revised Ordinances that drive the roles and responsibilities of the Design Review Committee.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Josh Morse<br />Public Buildings Commissioner<br />Public Buildings Department<br />City of Newton<br /></span></p>Horace Mann Elementary Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13994352871639664768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4835574260014185137.post-80998413326110720742023-10-22T07:47:00.003-07:002023-10-22T07:47:58.409-07:00Horace Mann Principal Update 10/22/23<!DOCTYPE html><html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" data-smore-id="65301c0ca0c44244d2686410"><head><meta charset="utf-8"><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width"><meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge"><meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting"><meta name="format-detection" content="telephone=no,address=no,email=no,date=no,url=no"><meta name="color-scheme" content="light"><meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light"><title>Horace Mann Principal - Update</title><style>:root{color-scheme:light;supported-color-schemes:light}body,html{margin:0 auto!important;padding:0!important;height:100%!important;width:100%!important}*{-ms-text-size-adjust:100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}#MessageViewBody,#MessageWebViewDiv{width:100%!important}table,td{mso-table-lspace:0!important;mso-table-rspace:0!important}table{border-spacing:0!important;border-collapse:collapse!important;table-layout:fixed!important;margin:0 auto!important}img{-ms-interpolation-mode:bicubic}a{text-decoration:none}.aBn,.unstyle-auto-detected-links a,a{border-bottom:0!important;/*cursor:default!important*/;color:inherit!important;text-decoration:none!important;font-size:inherit!important;font-family:inherit!important;font-weight:inherit!important;line-height:inherit!important}.a6S{display:none!important;opacity:.01!important}.im{color:inherit!important}img.g-img+div{display:none!important}@media only screen and (min-device-width:320px) and (max-device-width:374px){u~div .ec{min-width:320px!important}}@media only screen and (min-device-width:375px) and (max-device-width:413px){u~div .ec{min-width:375px!important}}@media only screen and (min-device-width:414px){u~div .ec{min-width:414px!important}}</style><style>
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T</span><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">he survey will serve as a screening tool that will provide us with big picture information about how our students present in school. The data will provide invaluable insights into our students’ experiences and how we can improve and adapt our district to better meet their needs. In practice, this could include conducting whole class SEL lessons, refining Hawk Family placements, creating lunch and snack groups, or organizing peer leadership groups. Panorama Education also has a wealth of additional ideas for supporting students and helping them stay connected and engaged in school.</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong><br></strong></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Panorama aligns with the same framework our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program is designed around - the <a data-id="l-5917414941" href="https://out.smore.com/e/jau9k/2_5m3o?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1c6e98">Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework</span></a>. The CASEL framework identifies five core competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Our surveys were created to measure these same competencies.<strong><br></strong></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Please reach out to me at <a data-id="l-5994855132" href="https://out.smore.com/e/jau9k/lxOtA7?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1c6e98">nardellimv@newton.k12.ma.us</span></a> if you have any questions or concerns.</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Below is a sample of some of the questions that we ask classroom teachers to consider...<br></p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table width="100%" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8" style="display:block;width:100%;max-width:700px;height:0px;border-top:2px solid #ae0b0b;" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td width="100%"></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style align="left" valign="top"><img width="700" src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/e99b/thumb-914fbb7c196c3ad4233d24a82c592b41.png" alt style="display:block;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%"></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table width="100%" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8" style="display:block;width:100%;max-width:700px;height:0px;border-top:2px solid #ae0b0b;" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td width="100%"></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style align="left" valign="top"><img width="700" src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/3316/thumb-1551afd24659240fa7fe14d9e8ba4e72.png" style="display:block;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%"></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table width="100%" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8" style="display:block;width:100%;max-width:700px;height:0px;border-top:2px solid #ae0b0b;" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td width="100%"></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style align="left" valign="top"><img width="700" src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/ffcb/thumb-1df6b7bafe514c528a2d3ac8a744bc0e.png" style="display:block;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%"></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 7px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><h3 style="margin:0 0 0 0"><div style="font-size:29px;text-align:left;line-height:1;" dir="ltr"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/jau9k/dZCyAYwzrn.png" alt="State " width="66" height="34.01" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/jau9k/V5CtCzMWT0.png" alt="Mandated " width="131" height="34.01" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/jau9k/6qQe1xmJbt.png" alt="Literacy " width="97" height="34.01" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/jau9k/jlN2SbHEcW.png" alt="Progress " width="110" height="34.01" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/jau9k/e3pX8pjYEq.png" alt="Reporting " width="124" height="34.01" style="display:inline"></div></h3></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:7px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><div style="font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">I'm writing to inform you of the NPS district response to Massachusetts regulation 603 CMR 28.03(1)(f), which mandates early literacy universal screening for all students in grades K-3. The Newton Public Schools has a robust battery of assessments of early literacy skills. Teachers use a variety of methods, including screeners, to monitor reading development, in order to provide targeted support that helps all students thrive as successful readers and develop strong literacy skills. We take this responsibility very seriously.</span><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong><u>Current Literacy Screening Tools</u></strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">In Newton, we use the following early literacy universal screeners: EarlyBird for Kindergarten and the i-Ready Diagnostic accompanied by 1-1 DIBELS tasks for grades 1-3. These screeners are endorsed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. </span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">They provide information about skills related to successful reading and help teachers understand a student's risk of facing challenges. They </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">do</span><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"> </span><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">not</span><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"> diagnose dyslexia or other reading disabilities. </span></p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style align="left" valign="top"><img width="700" src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/466a/thumb-e235a4f573c556e559781ef5cd26b024.png" style="display:block;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%"></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><div style="font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><u>Reporting to Families</u></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Following the screening assessments, grade-level teams review results with literacy specialists and principals. As a result of the new MA regulations, families</span><strong> </strong><strong>will receive a report</strong><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"> detailing children’s outcomes within 30 school days. If your child scores significantly below benchmark levels, we will also share an intervention plan. Also, your child’s teacher will talk about this topic </span><strong>at your fall conferences</strong><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">. </span></p><br><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">This is not a new process for us at Horace Mann. We’ve been conducting assessments like the above, identifying students in need of intervention, and communicating with families in a variety of ways. Our aim is to collaborate with you in creating the best possible outcomes for your child's academic journey. We firmly believe that screening is one crucial step in fostering proficient readers. We are grateful for your continuous support and ongoing partnership in this journey. If you have any questions about the early literacy universal screening process, please contact Deana Lew, Elementary Literacy Coordinator, at </span><a data-id="l-6048870827" href="https://out.smore.com/e/jau9k/dNwR_S?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1c6e98"><u>lewd@newton.k12.ma.us</u></span></a><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">.</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></span></p></span></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
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Collectively, we felt it was important to share the following message as an expression of our ongoing care and learning in these difficult times. <br /></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">We share outrage and horror at the Hamas-led terrorist attack against Jewish and Israeli civilians and we recognize that some families did not hear us name those events and feelings in some of our initial communications. The unspeakable acts of violence that have been committed against innocent people are an atrocity. The loss of civilian lives in this attack, and ensuing war, has caused deep and lasting trauma for so many students and families here in Newton. <br /></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">As an NPS team, our messages earlier this week were intended to convey support for our Israeli and Palestinian families, our community members with ties to the region, and all those impacted by violence and war. As a part of our commitment to keeping all children safe, we will continue to listen and engage in thoughtful conversations about how best to communicate and to be responsive to our diverse community's needs. <br /></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Through all of our shared work this week, it is abundantly clear that there is a common thread to the diverse viewpoints, opinions, feedback, stories, and reflections we have heard from our NPS families and students. Everyone, regardless of background, faith, or experiences yearns for reassurance that their children are safe and their identities are honored and protected. <br /></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">As Dr. Nolin has written and reaffirmed in<strong> <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Dh5n0DK_4" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Dh5n0DK_4">recent remarks at the city’s forum</a> </strong>on hate and antisemitism, please know that our educators remain steadfast in their commitment to ensuring all students are valued, respected, and supported and that our communities are free from harassment, discrimination, and hate. We will continue to work together with our district and school leadership teams to support our students.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Sincerely, </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Newton Public School Principals </span></p>Horace Mann Elementary Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13994352871639664768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4835574260014185137.post-92202885801588984572023-09-29T13:13:00.003-07:002023-09-29T13:13:36.811-07:00Facilities Design Update<!DOCTYPE html><html lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" data-smore-id="65172aa49e00c2832089f1db"><head><meta charset="utf-8"><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width"><meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge"><meta name="x-apple-disable-message-reformatting"><meta name="format-detection" content="telephone=no,address=no,email=no,date=no,url=no"><meta name="color-scheme" content="light"><meta name="supported-color-schemes" content="light"><title>Facility Design Update</title><style>:root{color-scheme:light;supported-color-schemes:light}body,html{margin:0 auto!important;padding:0!important;height:100%!important;width:100%!important}*{-ms-text-size-adjust:100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}#MessageViewBody,#MessageWebViewDiv{width:100%!important}table,td{mso-table-lspace:0!important;mso-table-rspace:0!important}table{border-spacing:0!important;border-collapse:collapse!important;table-layout:fixed!important;margin:0 auto!important}img{-ms-interpolation-mode:bicubic}a{text-decoration:none}.aBn,.unstyle-auto-detected-links a,a{border-bottom:0!important;/*cursor:default!important*/;color:inherit!important;text-decoration:none!important;font-size:inherit!important;font-family:inherit!important;font-weight:inherit!important;line-height:inherit!important}.a6S{display:none!important;opacity:.01!important}.im{color:inherit!important}img.g-img+div{display:none!important}@media only screen and (min-device-width:320px) and (max-device-width:374px){u~div .ec{min-width:320px!important}}@media only screen and (min-device-width:375px) and (max-device-width:413px){u~div .ec{min-width:375px!important}}@media only screen and (min-device-width:414px){u~div .ec{min-width:414px!important}}</style><style>
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We used the time to review the interior designs and offer suggestions to the team.</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">We looked at:</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><ul style="font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;padding:0 0 0 1em;margin:0;"><li>Grade level breakout and project spaces</li><li>Traffic flows in large group areas</li><li>Optimal placement and sizing of various rooms (ELL, literacy, math, special ed, etc)</li><li>Lockers</li><li>Staff and student bathrooms</li><li>Storage</li><li>The main office area</li><li>Delivery logistics</li><li>and more!</li></ul><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">The staff had so many good questions and ideas. 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<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style align="left" valign="top"><img width="700" src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/a89f/thumb-5b72b7d3c83e1fb4e3f91b37a078e290.png" style="display:block;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%"></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table width="100%" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8" style="display:block;width:100%;max-width:700px;height:0px;border-top:2px solid #3a72ff;" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td width="100%"></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><h5 style="font:bold 18px/1.2 sans-serif ;margin:0 0 10px 0 !important;color:#505050;display:block;text-align:left">Facilities Update from Josh Morse</h5><div style="font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Good Morning Horace Mann Community, </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Last night we had a great Design Review and Horace Mann School Building Committee and Community meeting. For those of you who missed the meeting you can watch the recording <a data-id="l-8143098305" href="https://out.smore.com/e/7p5xa/vt8nDd?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1c6e98">here</span></a>. </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Our design team from GRA and Traverse Landscape Architects presented updates on the latest site and landscape plans. GRA then took us inside the building and reviewed the minor refinements to the proposed addition and renovations. </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Attached to this email is a copy of the presentation given last night as well as the requested draft space summary comparison that shows the existing conditions compared to what is being proposed. </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">I was also asked to provide an update to the project schedule. I have drafted a revised schedule for review by the project team and I'll send along the final version as soon as it's ready. </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">We received some great suggestions last night. From refinements to some of the project breakout areas, to flipping the basketball court and playground, all comments were focused on getting everything just right for the staff, students, and neighborhood. </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Our next meeting will be on Thursday, October 26</span><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">th</span><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"> at 6:00pm and you can join the meeting once it starts by clicking </span><a data-id="l-9613901856" href="https://out.smore.com/e/7p5xa/N5CLnY?__$u__" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#1c6e98">here</span></a><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">. </span><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Regards,</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Josh Morse</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Public Buildings Commissioner</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">Public Buildings Department</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">City of Newton</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;"><br><span style="margin:0;font-size:15px/1.5;font-family:sans-serif;color:#111;">When responding, please be aware that the Massachusetts Secretary of State has determined that most email is public record and therefore cannot be kept confidential.</span><br></p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
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<![endif]--><div style="clear:both;"></div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table width="100%" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8" style="display:block;width:100%;max-width:700px;height:0px;border-top:2px solid #1657d3;" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td width="100%"></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 5px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><h3 style="margin:0 0 0 0"><div style="font-size:28px;text-align:left;line-height:1;" dir="ltr"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/wc9ef/n5kk0fN42X.png" alt="Building " width="93" height="28.42" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/wc9ef/KX-aWg2nZV.png" alt="Design " width="75" height="28.42" style="display:inline"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/e/wc9ef/1q-qgWRgTc.png" alt="Update" width="75" height="28.42" style="display:inline"></div></h3></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:5px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><div style="font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><p style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;">We are continuing to work on the design of our renovation project. As you can see below, we meet every other week to fine tune and improve upon the design. </p><p style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;"><span style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;">Our next big step is to bring the most recent design drawings to the entire Horace Mann staff. This will take place later in September.</span><br></p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
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<strong>OPEN HOUSE</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><ul style="font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;padding:0 0 0 1em;margin:0;"><li>Walk the School, Visit Classrooms and Meet OUR STAFF!</li><li>PARENT/CAREGIVERS and CHILDREN WELCOME</li></ul><span style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></span><p style="text-align: center;margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong>4:45-5:30 - PRINCIPAL/PTO PRESENTATION</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><ul style="font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;padding:0 0 0 1em;margin:0;"><li>In the Gym</li><li>30 minute presentation</li><li>Parents/Caregivers ONLY </li><li>HM and DAD Staff will provide CHILDCARE out on the playground.</li></ul><p style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="text-align: center;margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong>5:30-6:00 - K - 5 CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS</strong> </p><p style="text-align: center;margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><ul style="font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;padding:0 0 0 1em;margin:0;"><li>Parent/Caregivers can attend ONE classroom/grade level presentation of their choice.</li><li>Individual classrooms or grade levels will share a 30 minute presentation, Q and A session.</li><li>HM and DAD Staff will provide CHILDCARE out on the playground.</li></ul><p style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="text-align: center;margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong>6:00 - END of EVENT</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><ul style="font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;padding:0 0 0 1em;margin:0;"><li>Staff on the playground will be assigned a grade level/classroom and will transition students back to their MORNING ARRIVAL LINE SPOT.</li><li>Parents will meet children at their normal MORNING ARRIVAL LINE SPOT before heading home.</li></ul></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table width="100%" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8" style="display:block;width:100%;max-width:700px;height:0px;border-top:2px transparent transparent;" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td width="100%"></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><div style="font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><p style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;">If you would like more information/background on this format change, please continue reading.</p><p style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="text-align: center;margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong><u>RATIONALE for this PLAN</u></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;"><strong><u><br></u></strong></p><ul style="font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;padding:0 0 0 1em;margin:0;"><li>At the Open House families get to meet ALL of our staff and see ALL of our programming (Art, Music, Library, PE, Special Ed, ELL, etc.).</li></ul><ul style="font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;padding:0 0 0 1em;margin:0;"><li>It is important for us to offer child care for this event. To do that, we had to move the event earlier so we still have daylight and avoid the limitations of minimal indoor space. Also, because DAD is still open, this timing allows us to have extra support on hand to supervise students.</li></ul><ul style="font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;padding:0 0 0 1em;margin:0;"><li><span style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;">The timing of the event, although earlier, allows parents some choice. They can attend the Open House (or not), can bring children (or not). Classroom presentations are still late enough to think about people who need to get out of work.</span></li></ul><ul style="font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;padding:0 0 0 1em;margin:0;"><li>An important part of this evening is the chance for families to learn about the values of our school, get an overview of the curriculum, learn classroom expectations, and hear about developmental milestones at each grade level. We felt this could best be achieved via the traditional principal and classroom presentation format.</li><li><span style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;">The open house, combined with the presentations, gives parents with multiple children the chance to SEE more than one classroom, even if they only hear ONE presentation.</span></li></ul><ul style="font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;padding:0 0 0 1em;margin:0;"><li>Allows for staff and families to get home early on a school night!</li></ul><p style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;">We look forward to see you all there!</p><p style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;">Mark</p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
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There is also parking along <strong>Linwood Ave</strong> or down the block on <strong>Nevada St</strong>. You can easily park and walk.</p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style align="left" valign="top"><img width="700" src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/be8f/thumb-9648f5a6b1d58c393b48c7d023420ef5.png" style="display:block;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%"></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table width="100%" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8" style="display:block;width:100%;max-width:700px;height:0px;border-top:2px solid #5d81ff;" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td width="100%"></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><h5 style="font:bold 18px/1.2 sans-serif ;margin:0 0 10px 0 !important;color:#505050;display:block;text-align:left">Drop Off Locations</h5><div style="font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><p style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;">Teachers will be waiting outside at the designated locations below. Doors will officially open at 8:10 AM, and teachers will escort students into the building around that time.</p><p style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;">Please see the image below for Drop Off (and Pickup Locations)</p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style align="left" valign="top"><img width="700" src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/0cb0/thumb-7f059ba1dfdc889f5d7f1f74024f18c3.png" style="display:block;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%"></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table width="100%" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8" style="display:block;width:100%;max-width:700px;height:0px;border-top:2px solid #5d81ff;" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td width="100%"></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table align="right" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="202" style="margin-left:16px !important;min-width:202px;max-width:100%;border-radius:4px;width: calc((580px - 100%)*1000);"><tr><td valign="top" align="left" style="min-width:192px;max-width:100%;border-radius:4px;width: calc((580px - 100%)*1000);"><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/4979/thumb-d68980062812a6342051d45e005cb58c.jpeg" width="192" style="display:inline-block;min-width:192px;max-width:100%;border-radius: 4px;float:right;width: calc((580px - 100%)*1000);"></td></tr><tr><td height="10"></td></tr></table><h5 style="font:bold 18px/1.2 sans-serif ;margin:0 0 10px 0 !important;color:#505050;display:block;text-align:left">Health Office</h5><div style="font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><p style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;">Nurse Lilah Byers is on maternity leave for the first few months of the year. We will have a nurse rotation to start the year. </p><p style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;"><br></p><p style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;">This week, the cafeteria will be open to parents who need to drop off medical forms, Epi-pens, prescriptions, etc. Please stop by after Drop Off.</p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
<![endif]--></div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><table width="100%" role="presentation" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8" style="display:block;width:100%;max-width:700px;height:0px;border-top:2px solid #5d81ff;" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td width="100%"></td></tr></table></td></tr><tr><td style="padding:20px 20px 20px 20px" align="left" valign="top" class="box"><h5 style="font:bold 18px/1.2 sans-serif ;margin:0 0 10px 0 !important;color:#505050;display:block;text-align:left">Walking Routes</h5><div style="font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111" class="svelte-kqih7g rich-i"><p style="margin:0;font:15px/1.5 sans-serif;color:#111;">Recommend Walking Routes for Various Neighborhoods</p></div><div style="clear:both;"><!--[if mso]>
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The Nardelli family had quite the adventure in July, traveling to Italy for two weeks. The six of us visited Venice, Florence, Ischia (an island off of Naples), and ended in Rome before flying back to Boston. We saw all of the major tourist sites, ate a lot of pizza and pasta, sat through a train strike, endured the sweltering temps, and mostly got along (gelato was a big help). The kids were generally appreciative, and got a chance to see how another culture lives. <br /><br /><br />We have now turned our attention to the fall, where we have some big transitions coming up. Eliana (20) will be heading back to Lesley to give the Threshold Program another try, where she will work on life skills like cooking, budgeting, and internet safety as well as exploring job internships and again living resident life. Julia (18) will be attending Northeastern, where she will study criminal justice, psychology, and forensics. She’s nervous and excited at the same time. Julia moves in on Labor Day, and Eliana moves in the following day (Sept. 5th). Alora (almost 13) will be in 7th grade this year. She spent time with friends and cousins this summer, got her giants on bars at the gym, and is in full blown teenager mode with any and all boundaries. Vincent will turn 8 in October and will soon start second grade. He attended soccer camp, played some summer hockey, and practiced reading short books to keep one toe in his schoolwork. We also watched the Women’s World Cup on many early summer mornings. September promises to be a busy and hectic month for us.<br /><br /><br />I also want to congratulate a few staff on their big news from the summer. Congratulations to Lilah Byers on the birth of Sol (Solomon) in late June. Congratulations also to Alex Salvatore and Caolinn McSwiggan (Sara’s daughter) on their wedding nuptials. <br /><br />I also wanted to acknowledge some uncertainty about what the year will look like, given the ongoing contract negotiations between the teachers’ union and the city of Newton. The calendar of events is listed at the bottom of this introductory letter, and I don’t know what the guidance will be for staff participation on any of them. I will update families as I know more.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />*********CLASS PLACEMENT GOES OUT THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 25th around 12 NOON*********<br /><br />LOG IN TO YOUR ASPEN ACCOUNT TO SEE YOUR CHILD’s CLASS PLACEMENT. You should receive instructions on how to do this. If you need help with seeing placement, please email me at <a href="mailto:nardellimv@newton.k12.ma.us">nardellimv@newton.k12.ma.us</a><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /><b><u>Grade Level Teaching Assignment Changes</u></b> - I sent a version of this info out in June, but this version has a few new changes that have been made during the summer.<br /><br /> <br /><br /><b>Kindergarten</b> - Bonzey, Ferland, McSwiggan<div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Our teaching team will stay the same, but we will no longer have three K aides in place. Jessie Whalen and Hemo Rao will stay on as K aides, working 5 days each week across three classrooms. Vin Lahey will move into a special education paraprofessional role.</li></ul><br /><br /><b>1st Grade</b> - Gower, Rose, Sandison<div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Melissa Chatfield will be moving out of a classroom teaching role and into the role of interventionist. She will work .5 and will provide intervention support for students in math and literacy.</li><li>Karen Sandison is moving from 2nd grade to 1st grade.</li></ul><br /> <br /><br /><b>2nd Grade</b> - Bartley, Thorne, Mann</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>After teaching 3rd and 4th grade in Boston for serial years, Amanda Mann came to HM and taught 5th grade last year alongside Anna Cox in our 5th grade co-taught classroom. For next year, Amanda will join our 2nd grade team. </li></ul><br /> <br /><br /><b>3rd Grade </b>- Bard, Cox/Deehan, Rosen</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Anna Cox and Katie Deehan will team up to form our co-taught classroom in 3rd grade for next year. Anna will officially serve as the special education teacher in the classroom and Katie will be the regular ed teacher, with both teachers bringing a wide range of skills to the model.</li></ul><br /> <br /><br /><b>4th Grade</b> - Berardi, Bruno, Lewis</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Alex Bruno filled in as a long term sub in 4th grade for Melissa Lewis this winter, and then filled in for Daniela Gentile as our SEL interventionist. We were impressed with her willingness to take initiative, her efforts to collaborate with colleagues and her growing confidence with the 4th grade curriculum. This year, Alex will have her own 4th grade classroom. </li><li>Maureen Berardi will move from the 3rd grade co-taught into her own classroom in 4th grade.</li><li>We will NOT have a traditional co-taught classroom in grade 4. Veronica Burker and Allison Hutchinson will service all academic service delivery needs across two of the three 4th grade classrooms. </li></ul><br /> <br /><br /><b>5th Grade</b> - Akdag/Salvatore, Derubeis (Moore), Oldmixon</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The Akdag/Salvatore co-taught team will move up to 5th grade for the year. Please note that this doesn’t change how we will be doing placement. We will regroup students into the three 5th grade classrooms.</li><li>Lauren Fischer will return from a leave of absence to be a .5 special educator, providing services to students in partnership with Lisa DeRubeis (Moore).</li></ul><br /> <br /><br /><b><u>Special Education</u></b></div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Our new Team Specialist will be Rebecca Comiskey. Rebecca has worked as a special educator at Oak Hill Middle School and at Newton North High School. She has also been a special education administrator in Newton and most recently in the Natick Public Schools. </li><li>Lauren Fischer will return from a leave of absence to be a .5 special educator, providing services to students alongside Lisa DeRubeis (Moore). She will work Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.</li><li>Allison Hutchinson will be moving from our team specialist position into a special education teaching position for next year. </li><li>Veronica Burke will take on the role of special educator, after spending a year working in our 3rd grade co-taught classroom.</li></ul><br /> <br /><br /><b><u>Other Staffing Changes</u></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Library</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Monique Arasian will take on some added time at HM for this year (1.5 days total). We also welcome a new librarian, Suzanne Coppola, who will work another 1.5 days. Susanne brings an incredible wealth of experience to this position. Over the years, Susanne has been a long-term sub in several NPS schools including: Mason-Rice, Angier, Countryside, and Franklin. Prior to becoming a Library Teacher, Susanne was a classroom teacher in New York City - Bronx - teaching grades 1, 2, 3 along with being a science teacher and Reading Intervention Specialist.</li></ul><b>Intervention</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Alan Ripp and Joelle Pederson will be returning to their coordinator roles for this year and won’t be supporting our intervention.</li><li>Melissa Chatfield will support both math and literacy. We have yet to determine her schedule.</li><li>Meredith Andrews will be work Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays each week (8:30-12:30)</li><li>Lisa McLellan will work Monday - Thursday (8:30-2:00)</li></ul><br /> <br /><b>Social Worker</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>We will welcome a new .5 social worker to our team this fall. Sabryna Eastwood comes to use after interviewing four candidates this summer. Sabryna has been an SEL interventionist in Newton and worked in the ESSP program to support students at multiple Newton schools, and is ready to advance her career as a school social worker. Thanks to Jenna Goldstein and Jesse Krotick for their time this summer supporting this process.</li></ul><br /><b>Title 1</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Horace Mann did not qualify for Title 1 Status this year so we will be without additional support. </li></ul><br /> <br /><b>Health Office</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Lilah Byers will be on maternity leave to start the school year. I will update families when I get confirmation about who will be covering for Lilah during her absence.</li></ul><br /> <br /><br /><b><u>Curriculum Update</u></b></div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>As you may know, NPS is adopting a new literacy curriculum, called EL (Expeditionary Learning). This will include major changes to our reading AND writing instruction for grades 1 and 2, and for Kindergarten later in the year. We will have more detailed information about what this change entails as we get further into the school year.</li><li>We are also one of three Newton Schools who will be part of the ST Math grant, which will provide us with full access to the ST Math program, as well as staff professional development. </li></ul><br /><br /><b>Facilities</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>We had no major changes to our building this summer. A few items to note:Working Group Design meetings have re-started and will take place every other week during the school year. There is also a schedule of evening meetings that are open to anyone who would like to attend. I will add these to the HM calendar.</li><li>Surveying and soil sampling has begun. Crews have been digging holes everywhere, testing for drainage, soil composition, <a href="http://etc.in/">etc.in</a> preparation for the larger work that will go on down the road.</li><li>Rose has been diligently working to clear the bureaucratic obstacles in our plan to install the Heath Dias Memorial Garden. We now have an arrangement with the contractor and the city to move forward with the work (finally), but we still don’t have a firm installation date. </li></ul><br /> <br /><br /><b><u>Food Services</u></b> - The State of Massachusetts confirmed dedicated funding to allow for universally-free meals again this upcoming school year. <br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><b><u>School Supplies</u></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>If you PRE-ORDERED school supplies, the materials will be distributed to classrooms sometime this week.</li><li>If you did not PRE-ORDER, and would like to purchase supplies on your own, you can see the list of supplies at the following link: <a href="https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/Page/2636">https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/Page/2636</a></li></ul><br /> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/domain/66">SY23-24 Elementary Early Morning Program</a><br /><br />The program is designed to provide a needed service giving parents the opportunity to bring their children to school prior to the beginning of the regularly scheduled school day.<br /><br />Details</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>NPS students in Grades K through 5 in each of the elementary schools can attend.</li><li>Starting September 5, 2023</li><li>7:20 a.m. until 8:10 a.m. (when the school day begins.)</li><li>Sign up for 1-5 days a week for the whole school year</li><li>Drop-ins are not allowed (reach out to Mark if you need support on a given morning)</li></ul></div><div><br /><b>Registration</b></div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Register your student online through. <a href="http://www.myschoolbucks.com/">MySchoolBucks.com</a> or</li><li> Once you have registered, your student’s registration status will not be active until it has been approved by the Business Office. If your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email.</li><li>Registration is not guaranteed. The Early Morning Program is offered based upon available space, which is determined by the number of staff available at each school to provide appropriate adult/student ratios.</li><li>Financial Waivers are available but you must be approved for a financial waiver before you select this option when registering. To apply for a financial waiver, please apply through <a href="https://aspen.newton.k12.ma.us/aspen/home.do">Aspen</a>.</li><li>If you register after Sept. 11, a pro-rated payment will be determined based upon your child’s start date and payment will be coordinated and invoiced through MySchoolBucks.</li></ul><br /><br />Visit this <a href="https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/domain/66">website</a> for more information about the program.<br /> <br /><br />Any questions, please contact the business office at 617-559-9025 or <a href="mailto:feepayments@newton.k12.ma.us">feepayments@newton.k12.ma.us</a>.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><b><u>Summary of Classroom Teaching Assignments for the 2023-24 School Year</u></b><br /><br />Kindergarten - Bonzey, Ferland, McSwiggan<br /><br />Grade 1 - Gower, Rose, Sandison<br /><br />Grade 2 - Bartley, Mann, Thorne<br /><br />Grade 3 - Bard, Cox/Deehan, Rosen<br /><br />Grade 4 - Berardi, Bruno, Lewis<br /><br />Grade 5 - Akdag/Salvatore, Oldmixon, DeRubeis<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><b><u>Staff List</u></b><br /><br />Rosemary Mariano - Executive Assistant<br /><br />Lilah Byers - Nurse<br /><br />Kathy Hylander - Head Custodian<br /><br />Mike Hinds - Custodian<br /><br />David Tynes - PE<br /><br />Mike Dailey - Art<br /><br />Monique Arasian/Suzanne Coppola - Library<br /><br />Alex King - Music<br /><br />Ann Baseggio - ELL<br /><br />Barbara Kwan - ELL<br /><br />Rebecca Comiskey - Team Chair<br /><br />Allison Hutchinson - Special Educator<br /><br />Lauren Atkinson - Special Educator<br /><br />Veronica Burke - Special Educator<br /><br />Lauren Fischer - Special Educator<br /><br />Nicole Levasseur - BCBA<br /><br />Daniela Gentile - Behavior Intervention<br /><br />Sabryna Eastwood - Social Worker<br /><br />Michelle Reddick - Metco Social Worker<br /><br />Jenna Goldstein - School Psychologist<br /><br />Kristyn Stem - Speech<br /><br />Melanie Chan - OT<br /><br />Georgia McGinnis - Math Coach<br /><br />Lauren Dietz - IT Specialist<br /><br />Louise Martin - Literacy Specialist<br /><br />Toni Duncan Brown - Literacy Intervention<br /><br />Meredith Andrews - Literacy Intervention<br /><br />Lisa McLellan - Literacy Intervention<br /><br />Melissa Chatfield - Math/Literacy Intervention<br /><br />Mackenzie Beatrice - Special Education Paraprofessional<br /><br />Alethia Matthews - Special Education Paraprofessional<br /><br />Dina Tedford - Special Education Paraprofessional<br /><br />Justin Walker - Special Education Paraprofessional<br /><br />Amira Elamri - Special Education Paraprofessional<br /><br />Michael McGonigle - Special Education Paraprofessional<br /><br />Vin Lahey - Special Education Paraprofessional<br /><br />Stacy Louissaint - Behavior Therapist<br /><br />Eleanor Beatrice - Building Aide<br /><br />Hema Rao - Kindergarten Aide<br /><br />Jessica Whalen - Kindergarten Aide<br /><br />Linette Castro - Food Services<br /><br />Darlene Atkins - ISS<br /><br />Billy Young - ISS<br /><br />Elena Boyington - Co-taught Intern (Akdag/Salvatore)<br /><br /> <br /><br /><b><u>Important Dates</u></b><br /><br />The school calendar has been integrated into our website and will be updated regularly. You can access the calendar at this link:<a href="http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/horacemann"> http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/horacemann</a>. <br /><br /> <br /><br /><b>August 2023 </b><br /><br /> <br /><br />29 Kindergarten Play Date (families only)<br /><br /> <br /><br /><b>September 2023</b><br /><br />5 First Day for Students<br /><br />12 Back to School Picnic 5-7pm<br /><br />19 School Photos<br /><br />20 Curriculum/Back to School Night<br /><br />25 Yom Kippur<br /><br />28 Early Release 12:10pm<br /><br /> <br /><br />I'll be back with more details about the opening of school next week. Please reach out with any questions<br /><br /> <br /><br />Mark Nardelli<br /><br />Principal</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil-GWdgMNRB3349eWRlaK6FbTz9QXkU0eJRxf_tAPZIRebjXY8k0hR2MMH1JxxiKX-_ZOfA5M6vge3ob3ZUfzBiPnlJCK9rknYVBkDYbM6GUBzoiEjDdjAdY550B4QtKe3Rf4NuaKp5XILpHAciAkB6EamthvpYh1R0OitsXrOzNiBjccVSG9XNZgSbWhN/s4032/IMG_4127.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil-GWdgMNRB3349eWRlaK6FbTz9QXkU0eJRxf_tAPZIRebjXY8k0hR2MMH1JxxiKX-_ZOfA5M6vge3ob3ZUfzBiPnlJCK9rknYVBkDYbM6GUBzoiEjDdjAdY550B4QtKe3Rf4NuaKp5XILpHAciAkB6EamthvpYh1R0OitsXrOzNiBjccVSG9XNZgSbWhN/s320/IMG_4127.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhemMMih2WZIg9B34NquhHum2hzQsKdwZcPLj3au_beyAXbhwXWa32kuMG1GwrnjwXdPrZSFF_76cvX0fY_k_GJPnbcs0WeTZA90q9h-_SYAgdajfgL037nv5CfZv0FTpUo2a-41QgRPZoHrfg5XrPa9Sf-rLupZClh45ESn9lBiDRoNICFuWUFdlzYOdNn/s3088/IMG_4140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhemMMih2WZIg9B34NquhHum2hzQsKdwZcPLj3au_beyAXbhwXWa32kuMG1GwrnjwXdPrZSFF_76cvX0fY_k_GJPnbcs0WeTZA90q9h-_SYAgdajfgL037nv5CfZv0FTpUo2a-41QgRPZoHrfg5XrPa9Sf-rLupZClh45ESn9lBiDRoNICFuWUFdlzYOdNn/s320/IMG_4140.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Horace Mann Elementary Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13994352871639664768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4835574260014185137.post-66519117803501862792023-06-27T10:00:00.002-07:002023-06-27T10:00:44.065-07:00Message to HM Community in Light of Tragic Events<br /><br />Dear HM Families,<br /><br />It has been an upsetting and unsettling week as we learned the news of the horrible events that took place in the early morning on Tuesday, only a few feet away from our school. This is the neighborhood where I grew up and where my parents still live, just a short distance away, on Brooks Ave. For each of the families involved in this unimaginable tragedy, there are connections to Horace Mann, to our staff, and to former students, and it is scary to know that something like this could take place so close to home. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends who have been directly affected by this tragic event. As always, I know that we will come together as a community to mourn and to show our strength and support for one another.<br /><br />I am writing today to share a message about an upcoming meeting, as well as some background from the District Attorney and Mayor Ruthanne Fuller’s office. There are also resources available in the text below. As always, feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns at <a href="http://nardellimv@newton.k12.ma.us/">nardellimv@newton.k12.ma.us</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Mark Nardelli<br /><br />Principal<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>COMMUNITY MEETING</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><div style="text-align: center;">WHEN: WEDNESDAY JUNE 28th, 2023</div></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">TIME: 7:00-8:30 PM</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHERE: HORACE MANN CAFETERIA, 225 NEVADA ST.</span></div><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><b><u>Message From Mayor Fuller</u></b>:<br /><br /><i>To the family of Jill & Bruno D’Amore and Jill's mother, Lucia Arpino, I extend my deepest condolences on the tragic death of your loved ones. I have heard from so many neighbors and friends about how much these three people meant to their tight-knit neighborhood. I speak for the people of Newton when I say our hearts and prayers are with you.<br /><br />This is such a difficult time in our community. The loss of these three individuals and the loss of our sense of safety has been deeply upsetting. Join us on Wednesday evening at the Horace Mann Elementary School auditorium (225 Nevada St.) from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. as we come together during this tragedy.<br /><br />I will be joined by members of the Newton Police Department and District Attorney Marian Ryan. Importantly, a counselor from the Riverside Trauma Center will give a brief presentation and help lead a community conversation about how people typically respond to traumatic events like the one we are experiencing in our community. Additional counselors will share ideas about how we might cope in the days and weeks ahead as well as how to talk to our families and children about this tragedy.<br /><br />Reactions to traumatic events can be had by those directly impacted as well as by family and friends, neighbors, first responders, and people learning about this tragedy through the news. Individual reactions vary and may include feelings of sadness, confusion, fear and worry. If you or a loved one needs immediate support in crisis, please contact the following resources:<br /><br /> <br /><br />Riverside Emergency Services 800-529-5077 (available 24/7)<br /><br />Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line 833-773-2445 (available 24/7 by phone or text)<br /><br />988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7 by phone or text)<br /><br />If you would like to talk with one of the City's social services staff members, please call the City of Newton Health and Human Services Department (Monday- Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.) at 617-796-1420. Ask to speak with a social worker to learn about resources and referrals to local mental health providers.<br /><br />I am profoundly grateful for the dedication, expertise and collaboration of District Attorney Marian Ryan and her team and Chief John Carmichael and the team at the Newton Police Department. Police officers, detectives, state troopers, forensic experts, trauma counselors, social workers and attorneys worked tirelessly for the past 33 hours straight to help the bereaved, to identify the suspect and to make an arrest.<br /><br />I also thank the community. Every step of the way Newtonians helped the police in their painstaking work.<br /><br />I want to end where I began: To the family and friends of the three people lost, may your memories of them be for a blessing.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Warmly, <br /><br />Ruthanne<br /></i><br /> <br /><br /><b><u>Background from the Middlesex District Attorney: </u></b><br /><br /><i>Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Newton Chief of Police John Carmichael have confirmed that Christopher Ferguson, 41 of Newton has been charged with murder, two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury and burglary in connection with the deaths of Gilda D’Amore, 73, her husband Bruno D’Amore, 74 and Mrs. D’Amore’s mother, Lucia Arpino, 97 who were attacked inside their Broadway Street home in Newton.<br /><br />Yesterday at 10:14 a.m., a person known to the victims called 911 to report the victims were dead inside the home. She had gone to check on the victims after they did not arrive at church to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.<br /><br />The preliminary investigation indicated some signs of forced entry including broken glass and missing screens at the basement windows. Forensic specialists from the Massachusetts Crime Scene Section were immediately called to the scene and were able to collect a variety of forensic evidence.<br /><br />As part of the investigation which began yesterday and continued today, investigators canvassed the neighborhood and were able to locate a video from Albemarle Road that depicted a male walking in that area, which is four-tenths of a mile from the victim’s home, at 5:20 a.m. on June 25.<br /><br />That man was later identified as Christopher Ferguson.<br /><br />Today, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death for Gilda D’Amore to be multiple stab wounds and blunt force trauma. The autopsies of the other victims are expected to be conducted tomorrow and additional charges are possible.<br /><br />Late this afternoon the lab was able to positively match a footprint left in the home to Mr. Ferguson. Footprints, like fingerprints, are unique. <br /><br />His arraignment is expected to be scheduled for tomorrow at Newton District Court.<br /><br />At this time this continues to appear to be a random act.<br /><br />This remains an ongoing investigation being conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the District Attorney’s Office, Newton Police and the Massachusetts State Police Crime Scene Section. The prosecutor assigned to this case is Nicole Allain, the Victim Witness Advocate is Cheri MacDonald.<br /><br />These charges are allegations and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.<br /><br />You can watch the press conference here: <a href="https://youtu.be/CvLUx7CxJgs">https://youtu.be/CvLUx7CxJgs</a></i>Horace Mann Elementary Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13994352871639664768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4835574260014185137.post-69262188310854264972023-06-05T07:35:00.002-07:002023-06-05T07:35:40.438-07:00Horace Mann Building Project Update<p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"><br /><br />Good Morning Horace Mann School Community, <br /><br />You have likely heard the great news, but just in case I wanted to make sure you all know that the Horace Mann Project is moving forward! <br /><br />Following the unsuccessful outcome of the operating override, Mayor Fuller began working to see what could be done to try and fund this critically important project. In a few short weeks, Mayor Fuller proposed a plan to work with the Newton Retirement Board and the Newton City Council to adjust the retirement funding program as well as several other financial maneuvers to free up the funds needed to allow the Horace Mann Project to move forward. <br /><br />After several meetings and a ton of hard work by many people, the Retirement Board voted to adjust their funding program, and the City Council approved several items including the annual budget last week. These actions will allow us to move forward with the project as of July 1st with the annual budget cycle. <br /><br />As we get closer to July, I will send out a meeting invitation to get together and recap the latest design concepts. If you remember, we were in a good place with the interior floor plans and the site plans were also in very good shape. The only sticking point on the site plans was whether to include a full basketball court or a half-court. We have been studying this and will be prepared to present options at our next meeting. <br /><br />I know many of you advocated for this project for many years now, and I deeply appreciate and share your passion and commitment to the Horace Mann School and community. <br /><br />We will be transitioning soon to a new project website hosted by our Owner’s Project Manager,<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px;"> </span>NV5, but you can take a look at the basic project information <a href="https://www.newtonma.gov/government/public-buildings/capital-projects-investing-now-for-newton-s-future/school-projects/horace-mann">here</a>. <br /><br />I have also attached the latest floor plans, building elevations, and site plan from last fall for reference. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Regards, <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Josh Morse<br /><br />Public Buildings Commissioner<br /><br />Public Buildings Department<br /><br />City of Newton<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />When responding, please be aware that the Massachusetts Secretary of State has determined that most email is public record and therefore cannot be kept confidential.</p>Horace Mann Elementary Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13994352871639664768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4835574260014185137.post-65925081309085920642023-05-07T13:04:00.005-07:002023-05-07T13:04:55.289-07:00Principal Update - May 8th, 2023<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"></head><body leftmargin="0" marginwidth="0" topmargin="0" marginheight="0" offset="0"><table bgcolor="#eeeeee" width="100%"><tr><td><div style="display:none;font-size:1px;color:#EEEEEE;line-height:1px;max-height:0px;max-width:0px;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;"> Horace Mann Elementary School Principal Update - May 8th, 2023 </div></td></tr><tr><td><center><table width="816" style="width: 816px; max-width: 816px;"><tr><td><div style="font-family: 'segoe ui', 'calibri', 'helvetica', sans-serif; margin: 0 0 30px 0; width: 800px; border: 5px solid #CCC; padding-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 30px;}"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><tr><td><img src="https://i.nlcdn.net/997c/flyer_g30ja_1683489638_d223adc7d8c2f8fe_0.jpg" alt="Horace Mann Elementary School
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padding: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 7px 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="A blue hawk in the middle of a blue circle that says" border="0" horace="" id="nle-block-4336090--img" mann="" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/hawks_jpg_small.jpg" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 277px !important; width: 277px;" width="277" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" data-nle-template-section="body" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table bgcolor="white" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" id="mtk-nl-body" style="background-color: white; width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 10px 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4336065--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative;">HM NewsNotes March 12, 2023</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4336065--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4336067--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #eeeeee; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 36px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">From the Principal</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#f4cccc" style="background-color: #f4cccc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 10px 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4336143--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative;">Essential Info</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4336143--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">MCAS Dates</u></strong></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><div align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><table><colgroup style="box-sizing: border-box;"><col style="box-sizing: border-box;" width="97"></col><col style="box-sizing: border-box;" width="161"></col><col style="box-sizing: border-box;" width="180"></col><col style="box-sizing: border-box;" width="158"></col></colgroup><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: middle;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: middle;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">ELA</p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: middle;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">MATH</p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: middle;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">SCI/TECH</p></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: top;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Grade 3 </p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: middle;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">3/30 and 4/3</p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: middle;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">5/1 and 5/5</p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: middle;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: middle;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Grade 4 </p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: middle;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">3/31 and 4/6</p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: bottom;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">4/28 and 5/4</p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: middle;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Grade 5</p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">4/4 and 4/10</p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">5/2 and 5/8</p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">5/15 and 5/22</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Cell Phone/Smartwatch Policy</u></strong> - For a variety of reasons, students may not use cell phones at school. Phones must be turned off and kept in a backpack/locker during school hours. In addition, Smartwatches may be worn to school, but should not be used for any communication during the school day. If necessary, the classroom teacher may choose to collect cell phones/watches during the day and have them stored in the office. If your child needs to communicate with you at all during the school day, they can always use the phone in the main office. Thank you for understanding.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Bus Loop</u></strong> - A reminder that the bus loop needs to be clear for our buses during the busiest times of the day (7:45 AM-8:10 AM, and 2:35PM-3:15 PM). Please DO NOT drive into the bus loop to drop off or pick up your child during these times. Thank you for your cooperation.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#b6d7a8" style="background-color: #b6d7a8; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 10px 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4377478--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative;">Detailed Updates</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4377478--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Staffing Update</u></strong> - I’m thrilled to say that Mr. Tynes and Mr. Dailey are very close to a return to Horace Mann. Mr. Tynes will be back on Monday, and Mr. Dailey will be back on Wednesday. I’m very thankful to Billy Young, Darlene Atkins, and a cast of others who have filled in to teach Art and PE in their absence.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Neurodiversity Celebration Week</u></strong> - “Founded by Siena Castellon in 2018, Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, and organizations with the opportunity to recognise the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent.”</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At Horace Mann, we strive to honor and celebrate neurodiversity every day, not just during one specific week. As a staff we believe in an inclusive school environment that aims to normalize the idea that everyone has strengths and gifts to share with the world. We also acknowledge that everyone has something to work on and we all need supports to help us succeed and be our best.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As part of this week, I would like to take the opportunity to highlight work that has been going on as part of a grant written by Jenna Goldstein, our school psychologist, and several psychologists in the city. Jenna has developed materials over the past several years and partnered with classroom teachers to run weekly classroom discussions, lessons, and activities centered around celebrating the different ways that our neurologies are present in our classrooms each and every day. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At home, you can learn more about a range of neurodiversity topics by visiting the link I've included below:</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><a href="https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/parent-resources" style="box-sizing: border-box;">https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/parent-resources</a></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">I've also included links to picture books that you can read with your child:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">All My Stripes</em></u><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"> - </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gaLxpifMcQ" style="box-sizing: border-box;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gaLxpifMcQ</a></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">I'm Not a Label</em></u> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYyBVhREYLU" style="box-sizing: border-box;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYyBVhREYLU</a></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Since We're Friends</u> - </em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6Sy3FT82fg" style="box-sizing: border-box;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6Sy3FT82fg</a></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Our Friend Mikayla</em></u><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"> - </em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvZesaHu8XI" style="box-sizing: border-box;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvZesaHu8XI</a></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#d0e0e3" style="background-color: #d0e0e3; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 10px 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4377563--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative;"></div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4377563--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Bake Sale for Turkey Quake Victims</u></strong> - I have mentioned previously an ongoing partnership with an elementary school in Turkey that was started by LoriAnn Akdag a couple of years ago. The school was recently impacted by the second round of earthquakes and a number of our Akdag/Salvatore families and our Turkish families got together to try to do something positive for the school. Below is a photo of some hearts that our students sent, which the children in Turkey then turned into a beautiful wall display.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">In addition, we held a bake sale during Science Night and raised over $1400 to send to Turkey as part of their recovery efforts.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Thank you all for your support.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; 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color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Science Night</u></strong> - Science and Engineering Night <wbr style="box-sizing: border-box;"></wbr>is an interactive, kid-propelled, <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">non-competitive</strong><wbr style="box-sizing: border-box;"></wbr> evening of science fun, driven by the notion that every child who has ever asked "why?" is an innate scientist.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">We had another amazing evening on Friday with over 40 burgeoning scientists and engineers on hand to share their knowledge, their displays and their experiments/designs. We had lava lamps, Lego ziplines, growing bacteria, colorful plants, homemade Beyblades, a Windmill, circuits, volcanoes, displacement displays, and much more. Congratulations to all on the hard work that went into preparing for this successful event.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="33%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10" style="box-sizing: border-box; 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padding: 0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4383396--img--multi-image-3" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/IMG_6699.jpg" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 203px !important; width: 201.672px;" width="203" /></td></tr></tbody></table></th></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4336140--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #eeeeee; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 36px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">From the PTO</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 10px 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4336068--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative;"></div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4336068--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">We have a busy March in store! It started with a wonderful Science Night. Many thanks to all participants and visitors. Special thanks to Adam Brown for coordinating and for Dr. Dee Zaster (Mr. Nardelli) for carefully inspecting all the science experiments!</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Keep reading for information on upcoming activities and events. Follow us on social media (Facebook: Horace Mann Parents Group--Newton, MA and Instagram: @hmannpto) for more. You can always reach us by email at <a href="mailto:hmann.pto@gmail.com" style="box-sizing: border-box;">hmann.pto@gmail.com</a>. </p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-side-img" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="47%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4377811--img" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/Vote_reminder.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 290px !important; width: 290px;" width="290" /></td></tr></tbody></table></th><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="53%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10 mtk-nl-sm-padtop10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 10px 0px 5px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4377811--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; word-break: break-word;">Don't Forget to Vote on Tuesday 3/14!</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4377811--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">The override election is on Tuesday, March 14. Please go vote! It is forecast to be a tight election. The fastest way for HM move forward with the addition and renovation is for Question 1 to pass. Question 1 also provides $4.5M for the NPS school budget and funding for seniors, parks, and trees. <a href="https://www.newtonma.gov/government/mayor-fuller/override/complete-override-proposal" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">More info about the override is here</a>. <a href="https://www.newtonma.gov/government/mayor-fuller/override#override_faq" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Answers to frequently asked questions are here</a>. Read about the <a href="https://www.voteyesfornewton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Vote Yes campaign</a> here. Please vote!</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></th></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4336075--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">Upcoming PTO Events</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-side-img" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="42%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4336126--img" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/Open_PTO_meeting_316.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 258px !important; width: 258px;" width="258" /></td></tr></tbody></table></th><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="58%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10 mtk-nl-sm-padtop10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 10px 0px 5px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4336126--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; word-break: break-word;">Virtual Open PTO Meeting 3/16</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4336126--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">The PTO wants to hear from you! Got ideas for events? Want to know what's coming up? Got suggestions for ways we can support HM? We want to know! Join us for a virtual PTO meeting on Thursday, 3/16. Agenda and link coming soon. We are happy to include your ideas or questions on the agenda too-- email <a href="mailto:hmann.pto@gmail.com" style="box-sizing: border-box;">hmann.pto@gmail.com</a>. </p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></th></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-side-img" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="42%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4336134--img" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/March_Stock_the_Staff_Room.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 258px !important; width: 258px;" width="258" /></td></tr></tbody></table></th><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="58%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10 mtk-nl-sm-padtop10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 10px 0px 5px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4336134--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; word-break: break-word;">Cookie Swap for HM Staff 3/20</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4336134--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Our next "Stock the Staff Room" event is a "cookie swap" on Monday, March 20. <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/MarchTeacherTreats" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Sign up here </a>to bring in a treat your family loves, paper goods, seltzer, or take-home containers for the staff. </p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">You can drop off goodies at HM between 7:15-7:30am on March 20, or leave them on the porch at 18 Stoneleigh Road on Sunday, March 19 (side porch off the driveway). </p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></th></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4336077--img" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/70s_Auction_Donations.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 630px !important; width: 630px;" width="630" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-side-img" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="48%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4336078--img" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/HM-Party-Flyer-v3.jpg" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 297px !important; width: 297px;" width="297" /></td></tr></tbody></table></th><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="52%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10 mtk-nl-sm-padtop10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 10px 0px 5px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4336078--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; word-break: break-word;">HM Grown-Ups: Get Out Your Dancing Shoes</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4336078--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Join us at Post 440 on California Street on <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Friday, March 31 from 7-11pm</strong>. Wear your best '70s garb and get ready to get groovy! <a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/222738" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Purchase tickets here</a> for $35 or snag them at the door for $40. Confidential financial assistance is available; email <a data-fr-linked="true" href="mailto:hmann.pto@gmail.com" style="box-sizing: border-box;">hmann.pto@gmail.com</a>. Proceeds support the Creative Arts and Science program at HM.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></th></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4377808--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">Newton SEPAC Meeting Wed 3/15</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4377408--img" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/Screen_Shot_2023-03-10_at_5_04_44_PM.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 630px !important; width: 630px;" width="630" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-side-img" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="38%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4336081--img" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/Company_matching.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 232px !important; width: 232px;" width="232" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table></th><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="62%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10 mtk-nl-sm-padtop10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 10px 0px 5px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4336081--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; word-break: break-word;">Thanks for paying your PTO dues</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4336081--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">The PTO suggests a donation of $50 per student or $150 per family for our annual dues-- but any donation is welcome! You can change the dollar amount in your cart when you <a href="http://url4609.membershiptoolkit.com/ls/click?upn=9JMSX5QCqbpa5M0ayIBZqG-2BXIfrI-2FwhpKYdSnYqQihmpggoXiwqvxR3114EAQ0O9kWfqnynuqOUWWv0gACoDy4GAvhXLelZhpWcySRJTGtg-3DbGuB_WnJju4hHW1B1QdQ0Klg7b8jugEft4sDdCMIMAH-2Fnj3xQujPQ-2F-2BPVkEYM3fIE2sI1uU-2BYI4Pn2HkeGhRNIP3KfR47MZyMiXIuLhI2NO3MO9u22Yi-2BjRQKYhnu79lkyIRP3Sp0a5dMxSHzHclq3RwuluTtadQGo5V9ImnxsGOk2P8Ev9F6vjCwDvV0KXrfUABLJ8Imq9XbbaxzKkx-2BkKBU6VPmQ1MwT5MaIUvNuGfS8yQMJVt-2BlaVJ2KgEC5-2FDmtkTDkEk4LmYcIf1S4eYIPdpo0RAANITbkIh41GqoMDDiG8-2FUWQdoywKpyE1iCqqWSxxqn9T4NDDPef-2F8hJoqVzeNKT9y3RnAMrdNxcI2QRndGk-2FvXV1ZszUbDM-2FwWwqzzjR" style="box-sizing: border-box;">pay online through Membership Toolkit</a>. The Horace Mann PTO is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Does your employer have a matching gifts program? Contact your human resources department to learn more about increasing your impact.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></th></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4336083--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">Looking Ahead</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#eeeeee" style="background-color: #eeeeee; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><div id="nle-block-4336084--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 10px; position: relative; word-break: break-word;">Upcoming Events</div></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Wednesday, March 15</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/19185873" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">8:45a CAS - Gd 1 - Wingmasters</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/19185874" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">9:45a CAS - Gd 5 - Wingmasters</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Thursday, March 23</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/17995015" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Early Release at 12:10</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Thursday, March 30</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/24300064" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">MCAS - Gd 3 ELA</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Friday, March 31</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/21451001" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">HM Auction</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/24300065" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">MCAS - Gd 4 ELA</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Monday, April 3</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/24300066" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">MCAS - Gd 3 ELA</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Tuesday, April 4</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/24300067" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">MCAS - Gd 5 ELA</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/21176392" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">8:45a CAS - Kindergarten - Miko Imai</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Thursday, April 6</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/24300068" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">MCAS - Gd 4 ELA</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); 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font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative;"></div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4336089--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em; text-align: center;">Horace Mann PTO</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em; text-align: center;">225 Nevada Street</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em; text-align: center;">Newton, MA 02460</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em; text-align: center;">hmannpto@gmail.com</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em; text-align: center;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Horace Mann Elementary Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13994352871639664768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4835574260014185137.post-76017586356623474582023-03-02T08:33:00.001-08:002023-03-02T08:33:29.005-08:00Updates: 2023-24 Budget, Override, Buffer Zone<p><span style="font-size: 18px;">I have included below a couple of important updates about the 2023-24 budget, the override, and our buffer zone with the Cabot Elementary School.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">1) <u><strong>Informational Meeting</strong></u> - The city is hosting an informational meeting in the Horace Mann cafeteria on Wednesday, March 6th. Here's the invitation:</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><img data-bit="iit" data-cke-saved-src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=f307e31876&attid=0.0.1&permmsgid=msg-a:r803254177553772571&th=1869deeda56b9f49&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ-61mAAcy8DT8y62VJyF6WXD8cMwDIZyqHh2pOQnl1GfywJfx3odUkhW0zMKbycjZLppYJ19z7HGYjBGK_3fnJeE8gfFTauzunF-DJZZxfjF1ADwvZKsYoqZO4&disp=emb&realattid=1869dea244bcb971f161" data-image-whitelisted="" height="301" size="32964" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=f307e31876&attid=0.0.1&permmsgid=msg-a:r803254177553772571&th=1869deeda56b9f49&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ-61mAAcy8DT8y62VJyF6WXD8cMwDIZyqHh2pOQnl1GfywJfx3odUkhW0zMKbycjZLppYJ19z7HGYjBGK_3fnJeE8gfFTauzunF-DJZZxfjF1ADwvZKsYoqZO4&disp=emb&realattid=1869dea244bcb971f161" tabindex="0" width="640" /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">For those that can't make the meeting it will be livestreamed by NewTV at <a data-cke-saved-href="https://vimeo.com/newtvgov" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://vimeo.com/newtvgov&source=gmail&ust=1677859196337000&usg=AOvVaw2nAuyVZqaOqEfBYD01-mpD" href="https://vimeo.com/newtvgov" id="m_-9210968671893848918m_5332844729466099570m_-4944548611543917398LPNoLPOWALinkPreview" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/newtvgov</a>. Please note that the livestream will not appear on that link until the meeting starts.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">2) <u><strong>Budget Presentation</strong></u> - Here is a link to the budget proposal for next year. Look at the slides for details on the impact on elementary schools. We don't yet have a sense of the specific impact of any budget shortage on Horace Mann.</span></p><p style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15a5EuAG8GAAbQlyly88ao9WdgzDSJTlH/view" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/file/d/15a5EuAG8GAAbQlyly88ao9WdgzDSJTlH/view</a></span></p><p style="margin-left: 40px;"><br /></p><p style="margin-left: 40px;"><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">3) <u><strong>Override Information</strong></u> - Below is a link to an article and a video, both discussing the Horace Mann revovation project and the override.</span></p><p><br /></p><p style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>General Operating Override Video on NewTV</strong></span></p><p style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><a data-cke-saved-href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2F1Qgkb9omKmk&data=05%7C01%7Cjmorse%40newtonma.gov%7C1fdfdf49aa7f48a6875f08db1ab5fddb%7C2a3929e0ccb54fb381402e2562c90e96%7C0%7C0%7C638133141181979056%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=b10WQH%2B966qc50SO2Yo2YRjcJ3P7e%2BYrYtNVzCM769I%3D&reserved=0" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fyoutu.be%252F1Qgkb9omKmk%26data%3D05%257C01%257Cjmorse%2540newtonma.gov%257C1fdfdf49aa7f48a6875f08db1ab5fddb%257C2a3929e0ccb54fb381402e2562c90e96%257C0%257C0%257C638133141181979056%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C3000%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3Db10WQH%252B966qc50SO2Yo2YRjcJ3P7e%252BYrYtNVzCM769I%253D%26reserved%3D0&source=gmail&ust=1677811008810000&usg=AOvVaw0Hc2vv0gWlqrQknBA3p_xx" href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2F1Qgkb9omKmk&data=05%7C01%7Cjmorse%40newtonma.gov%7C1fdfdf49aa7f48a6875f08db1ab5fddb%7C2a3929e0ccb54fb381402e2562c90e96%7C0%7C0%7C638133141181979056%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=b10WQH%2B966qc50SO2Yo2YRjcJ3P7e%2BYrYtNVzCM769I%3D&reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://youtu.be/1Qgkb9omKmk. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://youtu.be/1Qgkb9omKmk</a></strong></span></p><p style="margin-left: 40px;"><br /></p><p style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Newton Beacon Article</strong></span></p><p style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.newtonbeacon.org/horace-mann-the-other-school-in-the-override-mix/" href="https://www.newtonbeacon.org/horace-mann-the-other-school-in-the-override-mix/" target="_blank">https://www.newtonbeacon.org/horace-mann-the-other-school-in-the-override-mix/</a></strong></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">4) <u><strong>Horace Mann/Cabot Buffer Zone information</strong></u> - Below is a letter about a proposed changed to the buffer zone between HM and Cabot. The proposal was approved by the School Committee last night.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">TO: School Committee </span></em></p><p dir="ltr"><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">FROM: Liam Hurley, Assistant Superintendent/Chief Financial & Administrative Officer</span></em></p><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">Ayesha Farag, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education</span></em></p><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">Katy Hogue, Director of Data Analysis and Enrollment Planning</span></em></p><p dir="ltr"><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">Overview</span></em></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">Every year, the district reviews current and projected enrollment as documented in the Enrollment Analysis Report and determines if any adjustments should be made to buffer zones for the upcoming school year. This determination is made based on an analysis of projected enrollment combined with an analysis of space needs within schools for Student Services and other programming needs. Newton has successfully utilized buffer zones in the past to help balance enrollment across the district and between specific schools when there have been concerns with building capacity and class sizes. For buffer zones, key points include the following:</span></em></p><p><br /></p><ul><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">Residents residing within a buffer zone are districted to more than one school</span></em></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">New buffer zones only apply to students who are new to the Newton Public Schools</span></em></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">New students with siblings already in the Newton Public Schools follow their siblings</span></em></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">Once enrolled in a school, students follow their school of enrollment’s feeder patterns for secondary school(s)</span></em></p></li></ul><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">Current considerations</span></em></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">For FY24 and the remaining years of the enrollment projection, Cabot has projected enrollment and space pressures that can be addressed by buffer zones. Cabot’s projected enrollment in all grade levels next year results in average class sizes that range from 19.7 in kindergarten to 24 in grade five, with a total of 21 sections. There is limited flexibility to increase the number of sections in any given grade level at Cabot, because two of the twenty-four classrooms at Cabot are utilized for a districtwide program. In addition, given the positive average five-year cohort survival ratios for all grade levels at Cabot (average of 1.07 across all grade levels) and the particularly high cohort survival ratios from kindergarten to grade 1 and grade 1 to grade 2 (average of 1.12), it is important to manage the size of the incoming kindergarten class to ensure that the number of sections for this cohort does not exceed four over the six years that this cohort is in elementary school. Cabot’s existing buffer zones include a zone with Peirce, a small zone with Underwood, and a small zone with Horace Mann (see Map 1 for the current Cabot school district with buffer zones).</span></em></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">Buffer zone recommendations</span></em></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">To provide flexibility for Cabot, we recommend expanding the current buffer zone with Horace Mann to include all of the Cabot district above the Mass Pike (see Map 2 for the recommended buffer zone). The current Cabot-Horace Mann buffer zone is a small area bounded by Lowell Avenue (numbers 2-26), Crafts Street, and Prescott Street (it also includes some homes on Central Avenue; please see Map 1). The expanded buffer zone would include the current buffer zone and extend it to include Crafts Street (southern side of the street only) to the Mass Pike, to Lowell Avenue (please see Map 2). The existing Cabot-Horace Mann buffer zone has had an average of 7 elementary school students over the past 5 years; 8 elementary school students reside in the existing buffer zone this school year. The new portion of the expanded buffer zone has a total of 49 elementary school students this school year; 37 of these students attend Cabot (some students attend elementary schools outside of their district because of districtwide programming, out-of-assigned district requests, or continuation in placement requests; in addition, this area was districted to Horace Mann prior to fall 2019). This results in an average of 6 students per year in the new portion of the expanded buffer zone, which would provide flexibility to shift approximately 6 incoming students from Cabot to Horace Mann next school year if necessary. Horace Mann has the capacity to enroll these students in all grade levels, except for grade 4. Typically, the majority of incoming students are in kindergarten and grade 1. Horace Mann’s projected kindergarten has an average class size of 17.7 (projected maximum of 18) and the projected first grade has an average class size of 16.7 students (projected maximum of 17). This expansion would not result in any changes to transportation; students residing in the new portion of the expanded buffer zone assigned to Horace Mann could walk to Horace Mann or utilize the existing Horace Mann bus stop at Turner Street and Central Avenue.</span></em></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">While we recognize that Cabot has already had a change to its feeder patterns this year with the reinstatement of the Cabot split, the recommendation for this new, expanded buffer zone in the Cabot district will not impact existing Cabot families. It will only apply to students new to the Newton Public Schools who do not have siblings in the Newton Public Schools. Students who reside in this expanded buffer zone will feed to Day Middle School, regardless of enrollment at Cabot or Horace Mann, as this portion of the Cabot district feeds to Day.</span></em></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size: 18px;">We look forward to discussing these recommendations with you on February 6th. We are requesting a vote on these recommendations on March 1st so that we can notify incoming kindergarten families of this expanded buffer zone as soon as possible.</span></em></p><p><br /></p><br data-cke-eol="1" />Horace Mann Elementary Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13994352871639664768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4835574260014185137.post-10331485258550322172023-02-16T05:00:00.000-08:002023-02-16T05:00:00.106-08:00Newsnotes #9: February 15th, 2023<p><br /></p><table bgcolor="#eeeeee" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="mtk-nl-page" style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: black; width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" data-nle-template-section="header" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table bgcolor="#999999" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" id="mtk-nl-header" style="background-color: #999999; width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; 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box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 10px 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4177319--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative;">HM NewsNotes February 15, 2023</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4177319--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4177321--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #eeeeee; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 36px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">From the Principal</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#ead1dc" style="background-color: #ead1dc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 10px 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4177323--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative;">ESSENTIAL INFO</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4177323--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Important Dates</u></strong></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">February Vacation</strong> - School will be closed for the week of February 20th-24th</p></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Spring Conference Window</strong> - Late March - Early April</p></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Read Across America</strong> - HM will celebrate on <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Friday, March 3rd</strong> with our annual WORD DAY! We will have an All School Assembly that day. KEEP IN MIND this is the FRIDAY after break!</p></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px;">Superintendent Search Community Forums</span></u></strong></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Dr. Anna Nolin Community Forum</em></strong></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Wednesday, February 15, 2023 - 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.</strong></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://newton-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/81860109148" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Attendee Link</a> (<a href="https://newton-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/81860109148" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">https://newton-k12-ma-us.<wbr style="box-sizing: border-box;"></wbr>zoom.us/j/8186010914</a></strong></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Mr. Thomas Anderson Community Forum</em></strong></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Thursday, February 16, 2023 - 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.</strong><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://newton-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/81860109148" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"></a></strong></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://newton-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/81860109148" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Attendee Link</a> (<a href="https://newton-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/81860109148" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">https://newton-k12-ma-us.<wbr style="box-sizing: border-box;"></wbr>zoom.us/j/8186010914</a></strong></li></ul></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#cfe2f3" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 10px 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4177325--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative;">DETAILED UPDATES</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4177325--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Dear HM Families,</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">As we all know, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake took place on February 6th, causing massive destruction on the Turkey/Syria/Lebanon border. Every day, there are rapidly rising estimates about the loss of life, with the death toll now surpassing 39,000 people. In addition, there have been heroic, yet dwindling efforts to find survivors, challenges in getting aid to the region, and suffering of those who are trying to stay warm, find food and secure shelter. The stories are truly heartbreaking.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">The impact is being felt locally as well. We have staff and families with direct connections to this tragedy; including several families from Turkey, as well as staff from both Turkey and Syria. In addition, Ms. Akdag and Ms. Salvatore have a pen pal relationship with a school in Turkey, not far east of the epicenter. </p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">I write to you today in support of the families who are affected by this devastating earthquake. In Akdag/Salvatore, we are currently collecting warm clothing to send to Turkey in the near future. Ms. Elamri, one of our teaching assistants, is spearheading efforts to support fellow Syrians, including a vigil that will take place in Newton this week (see below). In addition, I’ve provided a couple of links and resources offering suggestions for how members of the HM community can help.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px;">For anyone interested in providing goods directly, please see the two donation sites below:</span></h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">New Day Syria</strong><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Donation site: 19 Washburn Ave, Needham, MA 02492</li></ul></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Turkish Embassy Boston</strong><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Donation site: 31 Saint James Ave. Suite #840 Boston, MA 02116 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m.</li></ul></li></ul><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></h2><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px;">Requested Items:</span></h2><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Clothing (socks, underwear, shirts, pants, shoes, sweaters, coats, gloves, hats, etc.)</p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Gear (tents, sleeping bags, flashlights, portable phone chargers, blankets, etc.)</p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Other Items (baby food/formula, canned and nonperishable food items, hygiene products, diapers, etc.)</p></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></h2><h2 style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px;">For anyone interested in donating money or other options, Charity Navigator has <a href="https://www.charitynavigator.org/discover-charities/where-to-give/earthquakes-turkey-syria/" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></a><a href="https://www.charitynavigator.org/discover-charities/where-to-give/earthquakes-turkey-syria/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">compiled a curated list of 28 charitable groups </a>most relevant to the disaster in Turkey and Syria. These groups are rated and monitored based on their effective and efficient use of funds. </span></h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">In addition, here are two sites suggested by our HM Turkish families:</strong></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">AHBAP:</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><a href="https://bagis.ahbap.org/bagis?currency=USD" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">https://bagis.ahbap.org/bagis?<wbr style="box-sizing: border-box;"></wbr>currency=USD</a></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Bridge to Turkiye:</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><a href="https://bridgetoturkiye.org/" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">https://bridgetoturkiye.org/</a></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4203154--img" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/Vigil.jpeg" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 630px !important; width: 630px;" width="630" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#93c47d" style="background-color: #93c47d; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 10px 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4203157--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative;"></div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4203157--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Staffing Update</u></strong> - I mentioned in my last Newsnotes that Mary Gartland would be on a leave of absence for an extended period of time this year. I am happy to report that Annie Nguyen will be returning to HM as a long term substitute to fill our social work needs. Annie is a licensed social worker who worked in the same capacity last year for several months. Annie will return to Horace Mann after the February break and will be staying on through the remainder of the school year. Annie will be in school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. </p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">MCAS Dates</u></strong> - Below is the schedule for statewide testing this spring</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><div align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><table><colgroup style="box-sizing: border-box;"><col style="box-sizing: border-box;" width="97"></col><col style="box-sizing: border-box;" width="161"></col><col style="box-sizing: border-box;" width="180"></col><col style="box-sizing: border-box;" width="158"></col></colgroup><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">ELA</p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">MATH</p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">SCI/TECH</p></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Grade 3 </p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">3/30 and 4/3</p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">5/1 and 5/5</p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Grade 4 </p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">3/31 and 4/6</p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">4/28 and 5/4</p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Grade 5</p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">4/4 and 4/10</p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">5/2 and 5/8</p></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">5/15 and 5/22</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Budget Presentation/Info</u></strong> - On January 23rd, Superintendent Kathleen Smith and the Newton School Committee shared big picture scenarios related to next year’s school budget. They presented two possible outcomes, based on whether voters approve the upcoming Override Vote. </p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Click the links below for more information:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><a href="https://www.newtonma.gov/government/mayor-fuller/override" style="box-sizing: border-box;">City of Newton Override Info Page</a></p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><a href="https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/01/25/newton-schools-property-tax-override-budget-shortfall" style="box-sizing: border-box;">WBUR News Article</a></p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><a href="https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=9524&dataid=18071&FileName=FY24%20Budget%20Preview%20to%20School%20Committee%201-23-23.pdf" style="box-sizing: border-box;">NPS Budget Presentation</a></p></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">DESE Annual Report Card</u></strong></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed to show families how our school is doing in different areas. </p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">A link to our school’s report card is included here - <a href="https://reportcards.doe.mass.edu/2022/02070075" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2022 School Report Card - Horace Mann</a>.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">The report card includes multiple measures of a school’s performance – more than just MCAS scores. It represents a new way of looking at school performance, by providing information on student achievement, teacher qualifications, student learning opportunities, and more. </p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Report cards are designed to be useful tools for everyone connected to our school. Families can use the information to have meaningful conversations with us about what the school is doing well and where there is room for improvement. Community and education leaders can use the information to better understand how to support students and our school. </p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">We are proud of our efforts to provide a stable and supportive environment for our students. We are continuing to employ a variety of systems and practices that we believe will help all of our students achieve at a high level. These include:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">A commitment to differentiated instruction in all academic areas.</p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">A tiered system of academic interventions in our early literacy programming that starts with assessment screenings to determine instructional level, grouping based on student need, supplemental instruction taught by our strong literacy team, and progress monitoring.</p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Using Title I funds to provide small group math intervention for students identified as needing support.</p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Establishment of a positive school-wide culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, kindness, compassion, and a growth mindset.</p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">A commitment to becoming a culturally responsive, anti-racist school that ensures equitable access to pedagogy, curriculum, and school-wide practices that are reflective of the diverse cultures that we welcome into our community. </p></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Finally, as your child attends a school that receives federal Title I funds, you also have the right to request the following information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers:</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Whether your child’s teacher is licensed in the grade levels and subject areas they teach,</p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Whether your child’s teacher is teaching under an emergency license or waiver, </p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">The college degree and major of your child’s teacher, and</p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications. </p></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">If you have questions about our school’s report card, would like to become involved in school improvement activities, or would like to request information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teacher, please contact Mark Nardelli at <a href="mailto:nardellimv@newton.k12.ma.us" style="box-sizing: border-box;">nardellimv@newton.k12.ma.us</a>. To see our district’s report card or to search for other schools’ report cards, visit <a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/newsletter/about%3Ablank" style="box-sizing: border-box;">reportcards.doe.mass.edu</a>. </p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Sincerely,</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Mark Nardelli</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Principal</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4177327--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #eeeeee; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 36px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">Food and Culture Night</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#f9cb9c" style="background-color: #f9cb9c; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 10px 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4203434--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative;"></div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4203434--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Hello all Food & Culture Night Table hosts & volunteers,</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">On behalf of the Committee, I thank you all for your generous and tremendous efforts in making this night a huge success! We were so thrilled to see everyone and the gym packed to its brim just like the past years. This could not have been possible without the enthusiasm you all showed.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">A lot of the committee members are graduating this year and next; so, please reach out if you would like to help organize this event and bring your own flair to this fun evening. We have documents to outline the whole process and will happily guide anyone who is willing to take on this task.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Thank you Mark, Rose, Elisabeth and the PTO for your continued support for this event.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Sincerely,</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Food & Culture Night Committee</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">(Connie, Lisa, Heena, Poonsaeng & Shanu)</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; 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box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="33%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" height="313" id="nle-block-4203451--img--multi-image-1" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/F_amp_C-2023-4.jpg" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 203px !important; width: 201.664px;" width="176" /></td></tr></tbody></table></th><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="33%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10 mtk-nl-sm-padtop10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 5px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" height="291" id="nle-block-4203451--img--multi-image-2" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/F_amp_C-2023-2.jpg" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 203px !important; width: 203px;" width="164" /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1-bnZ8OFxN34EUZuwMOxSJaAPpr1ehFSln-vNFEaoaP1SJQErp_4uKk7ovnjD0A6fHrNmkLkcw8mrQRqZZmL8EqpxqAw6T1_wrzK9TcBYCC3rWh8niwUw6XT1msswROPG0x7Hj8ABqPDin22O_0tOgTGyONDS9pidWOmiHybJUnHDL-C-4gVUI7GNlQ/s654/IMG_3179.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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height: auto; max-width: 203px !important; width: 201.672px;" width="202" /><br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></th></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4203433--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #eeeeee; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 36px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">From the PTO</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 10px 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4177328--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative;"></div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4177328--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">What a busy few weeks at HM! And there's more coming... Stay tuned for information about HM social events and issues affecting HM (including the NPS budget and the override). Follow us on Facebook (Horace Mann Parents Group-- Newton, MA) or on Instagram (@hmannpto), or reach out by email: <a href="mailto:hmannpto@gmail.com" style="box-sizing: border-box;">hmann.pto@gmail.com</a>. Enjoy your winter break!</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4177452--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">Thanks for Stocking the Staff Room!</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-side-img" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="42%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4177335--img" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/PXL_20230213_124537091.jpg" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 258px !important; width: 258px;" width="258" /></td></tr></tbody></table></th><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="58%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10 mtk-nl-sm-padtop10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 10px 0px 5px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4177335--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; word-break: break-word;"></div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4177335--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Thanks to all the 2nd and 3rd grade families who helped us stock the staff room this week! The staff room looked so festive -- it was a great way to show our love for the staff. Grades K&1 get their turn in April. We'll have a cookie swap in March. Stay tuned for more details!</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></th></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4196035--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">Get Ready for Science Night: March 10!</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-side-img" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="44%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4196037--img" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/Science_Night_2023.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 271px !important; width: 271px;" width="271" /></td></tr></tbody></table></th><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="56%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10 mtk-nl-sm-padtop10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 10px 0px 5px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4196037--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; word-break: break-word;"></div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4196037--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Science and Engineering Night <wbr style="box-sizing: border-box;"></wbr>is an interactive, kid-propelled, <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">non-competitive</strong><wbr style="box-sizing: border-box;"></wbr> evening of science fun, driven by the notion that every child who has ever asked "why?" is an innate scientist.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Kids can work with friends or siblings (with adult supervision) and do an experiment (e.g. how does temperature affect how well popcorn pops?) or build a gadget (e.g. a periscope or balloon rocket). The project must fit on half a tabletop and include a written explanation of the science <wbr style="box-sizing: border-box;"></wbr>behind it - a poster, a drawing, etc. Don't get hung up on complexity or sophistication. We want kid-quality work! Encourage your child to start thinking about topics or experiments that interest them. Sign up coming soon!</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></th></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4177455--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">Make a Plan to Vote!</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-side-img" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="43%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4177458--img" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/Override_questions.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 264px !important; width: 264px;" width="264" /></td></tr></tbody></table></th><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="57%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10 mtk-nl-sm-padtop10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 10px 0px 5px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4177458--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; word-break: break-word;">Be an Informed Voter</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4177458--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">You probably received an application to vote by mail. If you didn't, you can <a href="https://www.newtonma.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/95526/638090258452900000" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">download one here</a>. You can also vote early in person (March 3-7) or on election day (March 14). Question 1 includes money to finance the HM renovation and addition and $4.5 million for the school budget. If the override does not pass, the school budget shortfall is $6-8 million. Schools will lose up to 50 teacher positions. More information:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PBB-VGprQ4qzJ12h1u2NsHebJqShsIGo/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103225795780197853780&rtpof=true&sd=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Public Buildings Commissioner Josh Morse's reasons why updating the school buildings are so important</a></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><a href="https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=9524&dataid=18071&FileName=FY24%20Budget%20Preview%20to%20School%20Committee%201-23-23.pdf" style="box-sizing: border-box;">NPS Budget Presentation</a></p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><a href="https://www.newtonbeacon.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Newton Beacon</a> (nonprofit, non-partisan local news coverage)</p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><a href="https://www.voteyesfornewton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Vote Yes for Newton</a></p></li></ul></div></td></tr></tbody></table></th></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-side-img" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="44%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4202096--img" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/Standout.jpg" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 271px !important; width: 271px;" width="271" /></td></tr></tbody></table></th><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="56%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10 mtk-nl-sm-padtop10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 10px 0px 5px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4202096--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; word-break: break-word;">Thanks for coming out on Valentine's Day!</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4202096--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Thank you to everyone who came out to stand with the teachers on Valentine's Day! We showed a lot of love for HM.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></th></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4202159--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">Have You Ordered Your Spirit Wear?</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-side-img" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="25%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4202158--img" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/Spiritwear-Sweatshirt.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 147px !important; width: 147px;" width="147" /></td></tr></tbody></table></th><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="75%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10 mtk-nl-sm-padtop10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 10px 0px 5px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4202158--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; word-break: break-word;">Store closes midnight on Friday!</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4202158--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">The HM store is only open through 11:59PM on <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Friday, February 17</strong>. <a href="https://horacemannspiritwear.itemorder.com/shop/home/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Click here to order</a>. This is the only spirit wear we will be offering this year.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Items will be ready around March 15. We will have pickup options before and after school. We can't wait to see you in your new HM gear!</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></th></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4177340--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">Support HM When You Shop</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 10px 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4177341--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative;"></div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4177341--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em; text-align: center;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Amazon will end its AmazonSmile charity donation program in February. However, you can still support the PTO by using the BoxTops app to scan your receipts or by saving 20% by using code FUNDRAISEHORACE at </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="http://www.minted.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">www.minted.com</a></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">. </span></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4177342--img--multi-image-1" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/BoxTops.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 102px !important; width: 102px;" width="102" /></td></tr></tbody></table></th><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10 mtk-nl-sm-padtop10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4177342--img--multi-image-2" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/Minted_Plain.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 192px !important; width: 192px;" width="192" /></td></tr></tbody></table></th></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-side-img" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="38%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4177344--img" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/Company_matching.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 232px !important; width: 232px;" width="232" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table></th><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="62%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10 mtk-nl-sm-padtop10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 10px 0px 5px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4177344--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; word-break: break-word;">Thanks for paying your PTO dues</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4177344--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">The PTO suggests a donation of $50 per student or $150 per family for our annual dues-- but any donation is welcome! You can change the dollar amount in your cart when you <a href="http://url4609.membershiptoolkit.com/ls/click?upn=9JMSX5QCqbpa5M0ayIBZqG-2BXIfrI-2FwhpKYdSnYqQihmpggoXiwqvxR3114EAQ0O9kWfqnynuqOUWWv0gACoDy4GAvhXLelZhpWcySRJTGtg-3DbGuB_WnJju4hHW1B1QdQ0Klg7b8jugEft4sDdCMIMAH-2Fnj3xQujPQ-2F-2BPVkEYM3fIE2sI1uU-2BYI4Pn2HkeGhRNIP3KfR47MZyMiXIuLhI2NO3MO9u22Yi-2BjRQKYhnu79lkyIRP3Sp0a5dMxSHzHclq3RwuluTtadQGo5V9ImnxsGOk2P8Ev9F6vjCwDvV0KXrfUABLJ8Imq9XbbaxzKkx-2BkKBU6VPmQ1MwT5MaIUvNuGfS8yQMJVt-2BlaVJ2KgEC5-2FDmtkTDkEk4LmYcIf1S4eYIPdpo0RAANITbkIh41GqoMDDiG8-2FUWQdoywKpyE1iCqqWSxxqn9T4NDDPef-2F8hJoqVzeNKT9y3RnAMrdNxcI2QRndGk-2FvXV1ZszUbDM-2FwWwqzzjR" style="box-sizing: border-box;">pay online through Membership Toolkit</a>. The Horace Mann PTO is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Does your employer have a matching gifts program? Contact your human resources department to learn more about increasing your impact.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></th></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 10px 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4195201--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative;">Nutrition Study</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4195201--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p id="isPasted" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: small; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424;">I am writing from Boston Children’s Hospital about a special opportunity for your students to participate in a unique </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.childrenshospital.org/milk-study" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0563c1; font-size: 15px;">nutrition study</span></a></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424;"> on milk consumption and childhood health.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: small; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424;"> </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: small; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424;">The study is being run by our team at the </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://www.childrenshospital.org/programs/new-balance-foundation-obesity-prevention-center" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0563c1; font-size: 15px;">New Balance Foundation Obesity Prevention Center</span></a></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424;">. We’re aiming to recruit 9- to 12-year-old boys and girls to participate in the trial. The study will compare the effects of whole milk and nonfat milk on nutrition and health-related outcomes. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: small; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424;"> </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: small; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424;">Eligible children whose parents decide to enroll <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">will receive free milk deliveries from Crescent Ridge Dairy in Sharon, MA, for a full year</em>, with the possibility of financial compensation as well.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: small; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424;"> </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: small; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424;">We would like to let parents know about the study through newsletters, bulletin board postings or other venues at your schools. If this might be possible, or if you have any questions, please contact us as below.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: small; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424;"> </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: small; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424;">Thank you for your consideration!</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: small; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424;"> </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: small; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424;">Kind regards,</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: small; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424;">Elisabetta Ferrero</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: small; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"> </p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4177346--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">Looking Ahead</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#eeeeee" style="background-color: #eeeeee; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><div id="nle-block-4177347--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 10px; position: relative; word-break: break-word;">Upcoming Events</div></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Monday, February 20</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/17252568" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Winter Recess</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Tuesday, February 21</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/17252568" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Winter Recess</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Wednesday, February 22</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/17252568" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Winter Recess</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Thursday, February 23</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/17252568" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Winter Recess</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Friday, February 24</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/17252568" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Winter Recess</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Friday, March 3</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/24081359" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">HM WORD DAY - Read Across America</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Friday, March 10</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; 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color: black; width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" data-nle-template-section="header" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table bgcolor="#999999" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" id="mtk-nl-header" style="background-color: #999999; width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 7px 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="A blue hawk in the middle of a blue circle that says" border="0" horace="" id="nle-block-4040556--img" mann="" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/hawks_jpg_small.jpg" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 277px !important; width: 277px;" width="277" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" data-nle-template-section="body" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 10px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table bgcolor="white" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" id="mtk-nl-body" style="background-color: white; width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 10px 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4040529--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative;">HM NewsNotes January 30th, 2023</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4040529--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4040531--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #eeeeee; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 36px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">From the Principal</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#ead1dc" style="background-color: #ead1dc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 10px 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4040533--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative;">ESSENTIAL INFO</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4040533--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 24px;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Early Release Days THIS WEEK</u></span></strong></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: initial; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li aria-level="2" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 24px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Normal Wednesday Release, February 1st - 12:20 PM</p></li><li aria-level="2" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 24px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Thursday, February 2nd - 12:10 PM</p></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 24px;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 24px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Progress Reports Release</u></strong> - Thursday, February 2nd (details will come via email)</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 24px;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 24px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">UBU Day</u></strong> - February 9th (see details below)</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 24px;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 24px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Food and Culture Night</u></strong> - February 10th 6:00-8:00pm</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#cfe2f3" style="background-color: #cfe2f3; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 10px 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4080823--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative;">DETAILED UPDATES</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4080823--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Dear HM Families,</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">All this past week as a school, in classrooms and in Hawk Families, we’ve been engaged in Lunar New Year activities and celebrations. I also know many families took time last weekend and this weekend to participate in their own Lunar New Year traditions. Unfortunately, the celebrations have been overshadowed by two horrific events that took place on the eve of the Lunar New Year's celebration in Monterey Park, CA and a few days later in Half Moon Bay, CA. I’ve tried writing to the community on more than one occasion, only to be stalled by yet another incident. This past weekend was no different, as the video of Tyre Nichol’s traffic stop and subsequent beating was released. I have no words to describe my own feelings of sadness for Tyre and his family. Add to this the multiple school shootings that took place this month, the violence in and around Boston, and the tragedy in Duxbury. I find myself wondering how to make meaning of any of this...including challenges in our policing and our justice system, struggles with mental health and our ability to deal with stress, and our difficulties communicating, managing adversity, and solving problems without resorting to violence. On the one hand, these events are unimaginable and overwhelming, and on the other hand, given the repetitive nature and frequency with which they keep happening, I fear that we have become desensitized and come to expect that this is now "normal" for our way of being.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">I worry all the time about the world that my own children are growing into as they get older. My wife and I discuss whether to share and talk about these events, or keep our children sheltered to preserve some semblance of innocence in their childhood. In general, we keep Vincent (age 7) away from the vast majority of these stories. However, our older girls are all at an age where they should know what’s happening and be able to think about what the events mean for our world.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">With that in mind, I also recognize that HM families may be pondering these same choices and likely impacted to varying degrees by these events. Families will make different decisions about whether or not to discuss these incidents. We will have some children who come to school fully aware of what’s been happening, while other families will decide not to share any information.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">I write today to inform families about how we handle things at school when there are major news events. This morning, we met as a staff to discuss our own reaction to the recent news events and then discuss our plan for the students. These plans are outlined briefly below based on age/grade level:</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><ol style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">For K-2 students/classrooms, we will not plan to have any discussion about these recent events. However, teachers and other staff will be available and receptive to individual students who bring up the topics and give them time privately to discuss.</p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">In grades 3-5, we will initially follow a plan similar to that of our K-2 classrooms. However, if enough children are talking about the events in school, a teacher may decide that a whole class discussion is warranted. If that is the case, the teacher will communicate with families via email at the end of the day.</p></li></ol><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">If your child is asking questions or talking about any of this at home, below are a couple of resources that you might find helpful.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Helpful resources to talk to your child(ren) about difficult topics:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/upVbNtGEV52Hyd06VPzhog~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRlrwSEP0RSaHR0cHM6Ly9kcml2ZS5nb29nbGUuY29tL2ZpbGUvZC8xdzBnTkFJcDZORnRVVzF4UFNUSTd6VTFIdWVHT0ptM3Evdmlldz91c3A9c2hhcmluZ1cHc2Nob29sbUIKY8gE0c1jGaD21lIYQ09TVE9OQ0BuZXd0b24uazEyLm1hLnVzWAQAAAAB" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Talking to your children about highly stressful events</a></p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/Lj3vwHvWQ3plM_vdKMmjiA~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRlrwSEP0RyaHR0cHM6Ly9kcml2ZS5nb29nbGUuY29tL2ZpbGUvZC8wQnlJazlCX3d6emlvWjFwQlZVSk9aalJUVERRL3ZpZXc_dXNwPXNoYXJpbmcmcmVzb3VyY2VrZXk9MC1jSHllRTZ4eW5sc0hLQmg3Q2o5RElnVwdzY2hvb2xtQgpjyATRzWMZoPbWUhhDT1NUT05DQG5ld3Rvbi5rMTIubWEudXNYBAAAAAE~" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Talking to children about violence</a></p></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Staffing Update</u></strong> - It has been a rough couple of weeks for our staff here at HM for a variety of reasons. I’ve outlined below some of the things we are currently dealing with, so you are aware that school has looked a little different for many of our students.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Unfortunately, Michael Dailey was injured earlier this month and learned that he has a full tear in his left Achilles Tendon. Mr. Dailey had surgery last week and is now home recuperating. At this point, it looks like Mr. Dailey will be out through the February break. He is in a bit of pain, but he said that the procedure went well. A huge thank you to Billy Young, who has stepped in as our art teacher during Mr. Dailey’s absence.</p></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Horace Mann social worker, Mary Gartland, has confirmed that she will be out on leave until at least March 19th. We are working on a plan for providing social work support for our students in Ms. Gartland’s absence, but we are admittedly short staffed in this area. I am working to hire a social worker for the remainder of the year, regardless of Ms. Gartland’s absence.</p></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Anna Cox, 5th grade co-taught teacher, has also been very ill. She is recovering at home, but will also be out until after the February break. </p></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Mr. Tynes is taking a short medical leave to take care of a pressing concern and will be out for the three weeks of school surrounding the February break.</p></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">We are doing our best to manage coverage from day to day, and I can’t thank our staff enough for their flexibility and willingness to work as part of a team.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">5th Grade Concert</u></strong> - Thank you to Alex King for the concert performances this past week. Alex has guided the students through many hours of preparation and practice since September, and it culminated in a showcase of our students’ musical skills and ability to work together. It was inspiring to finally have an in-school performance again. Our student audience was attentive and supportive, and we had a robust turnout for the evening show. Well done! </p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">From the Health Office</u></strong> - With the messy and inconsistent weather, we are asking for your help in a couple of areas:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">It is a good idea for the "big kids" to keep spare clothing in their locker for winter wet clothing changes. Please consider sending a bag in with your child with extra items to wear, in case of mud.</p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">We are still looking for donations for our spare clothes closet in the health room, we're especially appreciative of warm socks and gender neutral sweatpants, especially size 8-14.</p></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Staff Meeting/Early Release Day</u></strong> - We will be using the release time this week to focus on a couple of initiatives that are important to our work around equity and high expectations for all students.</p><ol style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Data processes for Literacy Instruction</u> - Teachers will meet to talk about how we have been using data to inform our instruction in reading. We have a number of newer assessments, along with widely publicized information about how students learn to read. Given these developments, we are taking time to dig more deeply into what our assessment data is telling us, and using what we learn to change our approach to whole class instruction, as well as how we determine which students are most in need of intervention.</p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">School-wide Values/Initiatives</u> - For those staff not involved with literacy, we will be working to broaden and define our offerings in a couple of areas:</p></li></ol><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Black History Month</em> - The month of February is dedicated to Black History and celebrating achievements of under-recognized people of color who have contributed significantly to society. Many activities take place within classrooms during this month, but we are asking staff to come up with more ideas to celebrate this month as a whole school.</p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Read Across America</em> - In early March, schools across the country celebrate reading and literacy. We will again be planning events to celebrate this initiative, including WORD DAY. </p></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">Budget Presentation/Info</u></strong> - On January 23rd, Superintendent Kathleen Smith and the Newton School Committee shared big picture scenarios related to next year’s school budget. They presented two possible outcomes, based on whether voters approve the upcoming Override Vote. </p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Click the links below for more information:</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><a href="https://www.newtonma.gov/government/mayor-fuller/override" style="box-sizing: border-box;">City of Newton Override Info Page</a></p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><a href="https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/01/25/newton-schools-property-tax-override-budget-shortfall" style="box-sizing: border-box;">WBUR News Article</a></p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><a href="https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=9524&dataid=18071&FileName=FY24%20Budget%20Preview%20to%20School%20Committee%201-23-23.pdf" style="box-sizing: border-box;">NPS Budget Presentation</a></p></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4040534--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #eeeeee; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 36px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">From the PTO</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 10px 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4040605--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative;"></div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4040605--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Happy Lunar New Year to those who are celebrating! Here is a look at some upcoming events and some information you need to know. The PTO keeps you informed about issues affecting HM community, including the NPS budget and the override. For more info, follow us on Facebook (Horace Mann Parents Group-- Newton, MA) or on Instagram (@hmannpto). You can always reach us by email: <a href="mailto:hmannpto@gmail.com" style="box-sizing: border-box;">hmann.pto@gmail.com</a>. </p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4040537--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">Celebrate diversity at HM on 2/9 and 2/10</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-side-img" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="46%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4040626--img" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/Food_Culture_2023.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 284px !important; width: 284px;" width="284" /></td></tr></tbody></table></th><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="54%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10 mtk-nl-sm-padtop10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 10px 0px 5px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4040626--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; word-break: break-word;">Travel the world at Food & Culture Night 2/10</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4040626--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">The HM gym becomes global fair with tables hosted by school families - introducing food and artifacts from various cultures, countries/states where they have roots, or are interested in exploring. Children are given a passport and are encouraged to visit all tables and earn a prize.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />We invite everyone to get involved. Host a table, bring food to share, read/share a book, run an activity table for kids, help with setup/cleanup. Just attend and visit all tables! This is a relaxed, fun, festive event! <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu17mf6zmqxH_Q8r3hQJ--iBVSn2A2eUG19RWTNBNXnbcKIg/viewform" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Sign up here</a>. We already have tables from India, Japan, Switzerland, and the USl</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></th></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-side-img" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="45%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4040757--img" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/UBU_Day_2023.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 277px !important; width: 277px;" width="277" /></td></tr></tbody></table></th><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="55%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10 mtk-nl-sm-padtop10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 10px 0px 5px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4040757--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; word-break: break-word;">Celebrate UBU Day on 2/9</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4040757--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">On Thursday, February 9, the Horace Mann community is invited to wear something that showcases who they are. Let’s get to know a little about each other and celebrate our differences! Some ideas: Students could wear</p><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">An outfit from their culture</p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">A uniform from a team they are on</p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">An accessory for a hobby (for example, people who like to bake might wear aprons)</p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">An accessory with a special story </p></li><li aria-level="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">A shirt with the logo of a sports team they cheer for</p></li></ul><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">We are all important and unique members of the HM community!</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></th></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4040539--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">Thanks for Stocking the Staff Room!</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-side-img" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="42%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4040633--img" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/Stock_the_Staff_Rm.jpg" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 258px !important; width: 258px;" width="258" /></td></tr></tbody></table></th><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="58%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10 mtk-nl-sm-padtop10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 10px 0px 5px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4040633--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; word-break: break-word;"></div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4040633--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">Thanks to all the 4th and 5th grade families who helped us stock the staff room this week! The staff room looked so festive on a grey and rainy day. Grades 2&3 are up in February and K&1 in April. We'll have a cookie swap in March. Stay tuned for more details!</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></th></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4040776--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">Can You Help Make These Events Happen?</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4040611--img" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/Volunteers_Needed_Jan_2023.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 472px !important; width: 472px;" width="472" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4040543--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">Support HM When You Shop</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 10px 0px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4040544--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative;"></div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4040544--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em; text-align: center;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Amazon will end its AmazonSmile charity donation program in February. However, you can still support the PTO by using the BoxTops app to scan your receipts or by saving 20% by using code FUNDRAISEHORACE at </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="http://www.minted.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">www.minted.com</a></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">. </span></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4040559--img--multi-image-1" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/BoxTops.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 102px !important; width: 102px;" width="102" /></td></tr></tbody></table></th><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10 mtk-nl-sm-padtop10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 10px 0px 5px;" valign="top"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4040559--img--multi-image-2" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/Minted_Plain.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 192px !important; width: 192px;" width="192" /></td></tr></tbody></table></th></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-side-img" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="38%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 5px 0px 10px;" valign="top"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><img alt="" border="0" id="nle-block-4040547--img" src="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03751/Company_matching.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; height: auto; max-width: 232px !important; width: 232px;" width="232" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table></th><th align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-100w" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal;" valign="top" width="62%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" class="mtk-nl-sm-pad10 mtk-nl-sm-padtop10" style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 10px 0px 5px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4040547--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; word-break: break-word;">Thanks for paying your PTO dues</div><div class="mtk-nl-rich-text-editable" id="nle-block-4040547--rich-text-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; position: relative; text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em;">The PTO suggests a donation of $50 per student or $150 per family for our annual dues-- but any donation is welcome! You can change the dollar amount in your cart when you <a href="http://url4609.membershiptoolkit.com/ls/click?upn=9JMSX5QCqbpa5M0ayIBZqG-2BXIfrI-2FwhpKYdSnYqQihmpggoXiwqvxR3114EAQ0O9kWfqnynuqOUWWv0gACoDy4GAvhXLelZhpWcySRJTGtg-3DbGuB_WnJju4hHW1B1QdQ0Klg7b8jugEft4sDdCMIMAH-2Fnj3xQujPQ-2F-2BPVkEYM3fIE2sI1uU-2BYI4Pn2HkeGhRNIP3KfR47MZyMiXIuLhI2NO3MO9u22Yi-2BjRQKYhnu79lkyIRP3Sp0a5dMxSHzHclq3RwuluTtadQGo5V9ImnxsGOk2P8Ev9F6vjCwDvV0KXrfUABLJ8Imq9XbbaxzKkx-2BkKBU6VPmQ1MwT5MaIUvNuGfS8yQMJVt-2BlaVJ2KgEC5-2FDmtkTDkEk4LmYcIf1S4eYIPdpo0RAANITbkIh41GqoMDDiG8-2FUWQdoywKpyE1iCqqWSxxqn9T4NDDPef-2F8hJoqVzeNKT9y3RnAMrdNxcI2QRndGk-2FvXV1ZszUbDM-2FwWwqzzjR" style="box-sizing: border-box;">pay online through Membership Toolkit</a>. The Horace Mann PTO is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Does your employer have a matching gifts program? Contact your human resources department to learn more about increasing your impact.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></th></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td height="1" style="border-top: 5px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1px; height: 1px; line-height: 1px;" width="100%"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#2986cc" style="background-color: #2986cc; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div id="nle-block-4040549--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 30px; line-height: normal; position: relative;">Looking Ahead</div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mtk-nl-wrapper" style="width: 650px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#eeeeee" style="background-color: #eeeeee; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 10px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><div id="nle-block-4040550--title-editable" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 10px; position: relative; word-break: break-word;">Upcoming Events</div></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Thursday, February 2</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/17995014" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Early Release at 12:10</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Friday, February 10</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/20630624" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">6:00p HM Food & Culture Night</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Monday, February 20</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/17252568" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Winter Recess</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Tuesday, February 21</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/17252568" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Winter Recess</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Wednesday, February 22</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/17252568" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Winter Recess</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Thursday, February 23</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/17252568" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Winter Recess</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Friday, February 24</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/17252568" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Winter Recess</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Friday, March 10</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 20px; padding-left: 10px; width: 20px;" valign="middle" width="20"><span style="background-color: blue; border-radius: 50%; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; height: 10px; width: 10px;"></span></td><td align="left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="middle" width="100%"><a href="https://horacemannptonewton.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar/event/21451000" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">HM Science Night Placeholder</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="left" bgcolor="#cccccc" style="background-color: #cccccc; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; padding: 5px 10px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top" width="100%">Monday, March 13</td></tr><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box;" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td align="center" style="box-sizing: border-box; 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