Letter from the PTO Co-Presidents

Hello Underwood Families,

As the school year comes to a close, we would like to acknowledge and thank the teachers, staff, volunteers and parents that have come together and really stepped up to help our students through this very uncertain time. Your participation and support now and throughout the school year is what makes the Underwood community such a special one!

Thank You Principal Harold
We would also like to send a heartfelt thank you and well wishes to Principal Elaine Harold as she transitions out of her role as interim principal at Underwood. Her leadership, hard work, and commitment to the Underwood staff, teachers, students, and families throughout the school year and particularly during this uncertain time is very much appreciated. If time allows, please show your appreciation before June 18th.

Email (from you and/or your student): Snap a photo of your student holding a drawing or letter by your student and email it to Principal Harold with a note of appreciation from you or your student.

Thank You Teachers + Staff
The Underwood teachers and staff have continued to work extremely hard during this uncertain time. Please consider sending your student's teacher an email note of thanks before the school year ends.

2020-2021 Underwood PTO Board Members
We would like to introduce you to your 2020-2021 PTO Board Members. These dedicated nine volunteers will lead you through the next school year as we welcome new Principal Suzie Talukdar and continue to navigate the current public health situation together. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Co-President: Laura Goldworm + Amy Davis
Treasurer: John Papoutsis
Secretary: Kate Luethy
VP Community Building: Mariel Ortega
VP Fundraising: Joel Kamm + Katie Williams
VP Communications: Kerry Curran
Officer-at-large: Erika Holmberg

Finally, it has been a great pleasure for us to lead the PTO this school year. We wish everyone a wonderful and safe summer!

All our best,
Anne-Marie Gravel & Jen Tsuda
PTO Co-Presidents / underwoodpto@gmail.com

The Hoot: Featured Stories

Look Whooo’s Cooking! Underwood’s Community Cookbook

Underwood staff have compiled some of their favorite recipes to share with all of you as a way to connect across the distance. We have a wonderful mix of newly discovered recipes, old family favorites, holiday traditions, and more! Take a virtual tour, browse the cookbook, and then add a recipe that your family loves...we can’t wait to see what you cook up!

Underwood's Community Cookbook

A Note from the Underwood FORJ Committee + PTO

Please click on the link below to view a note sent to the Underwood Community on June 3rd with racism resources for families.

A couple of Underwood families have organized a small, family-friendly, peaceful Black Lives Matter protest every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5:30-6 PM on Tremont Street between Park and Waverly. All are welcome. Please remember to maintain a social distance. Bring your mask and a sign. Chalk for sidewalks is also welcome!

A Note to the Underwood Community

Summer Reading Resources

Teachers at Underwood have started a folder of read alouds that promote conversation about race and empathy which is available for parents to select from. This allows parents to have some choice over how to talk about being anti-racist with their children and, it offers the equity piece of families getting quality reading materials in a time when spending is challenging and libraries are closed.

Summer Reading Resources