NPS Gift Policy - Newton Public Schools allows a group gift to an individual staff member only if the gift is identified as being from the entire class, the identity of the givers and the individual amounts are not disclosed to the recipient, and the gift(s) do not exceed $150 per school year.
Individual gifts of appreciation in the form of sentimental tokens are allowed. Gifts from individuals of commercial value are not permitted.
Newton Public Schools allows and encourages giving to charitable organizations such as the Newton Schools Foundation's Honor Thy Teacher Program which honors staff while supporting our schools.
Winter Gear Drive - Horace Mann will be holding a winter gear drive starting Monday December 5th continuing until Friday January 6th. We are accepting gently used winter gear such as boots, hats, gloves, snow pants and jackets to help keep students warm during the cold winter months. A large donation box will be located inside the main entrance of the building labeled "Winter Gear Donations". All items donated will be washed and given to those in need.
Horace Mann Elementary School Council - CALL FOR CANDIDATES!
Are You Interested in joining the Horace Mann School Council?
The School Council is a great way to get involved with decisions that affect our children. Mandated by state law, the Council serves as an advisory board to the principal. Members include the principal, an equal number of parent and staff representatives, and a community member. School Council provides a forum to discuss and advise the principal on issues that arise throughout the year, including programmatic matters; the school improvement plan; safety and building maintenance issues; and other relevant topics. For this year, we plan to hold three meetings in the winter and spring of 2023, with 5-6 meetings being typical for a full school year. This year, meeting dates and times will be determined based on availability of the members. Options include mornings before school or shortly after school. Virtual meetings will also be an option.
The Horace Mann School Council is a separate entity from the PTO. School Council focuses on programmatic, operational, and budgetary issues, while the PTO provides social and community support and curriculum enhancement activities.
Parents are elected for 3-year terms to the School Council. The total number of parents will be dependent on the number of staff. Ideally, we will have 2-3 staff and an equal number of parents. If you would like to be a candidate for School Council for the spring of this school year, please complete the following School Council Google Form which includes: a short description of your background, why you are interested in the position, and what you would like to contribute to Horace Mann.
Completed Google Forms should be completed by December 9th. A School Council election will be administered by our PTO Board and will be held after we compile a list of interested candidates. The election will be conducted through an on-line survey.
If you are considering running for School Council and have questions, please contact any of the current representatives listed below or talk with Mark Nardelli for further information.
