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3rd Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Party

Don’t miss the 3rd annual (virtual!!) Underwood Gingerbread House party! We invite all Underwood Families to participate in the virtual zoom party! You may provide your own materials or purchase a Gingerbread House Kit from the PTO for $20. This year’s kit includes a special edition Underwood Owl apron. All proceeds go towards holiday gift cards for families in the Underwood community. There is no limit to the candy or imagination when it comes to decorating! All family members are welcome to participate. In addition, Underwood students are invited to enter their completed work for anonymous judging by Dr. Talukdar and Miss Lacey! Categories include Most School Spirit, Most Colorful, and Funniest! Winners will each receive a $20 gift card. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/UHSmBYz4A4jwgxGZ9

5th Grade Moving On Ceremony

We just wanted to send along an official email about the “Moving On” Graduation Ceremony for 5th Graders. We will send another email closer to the date with more detailed information. Here is the important information: When: Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 Time:  11:00am Families are invited to arrive no earlier than 10:45 to find seats! Where:  Underwood Gym Who:  5th Grade Families What to wear:  Students can wear whatever clothing they would like! Many students decide to dress up, wearing dresses, skirts, pants, button up shirts, but it is your choice. There will be time in the day for students to change if they would like to. They are also able to come to school in their outfit if they prefer! During the ceremony, Dr. Talukdar will share a message with students, they will receive their diplomas, sing their Moving on Ceremony song, present a class gift, and view the 5th grade video together. After the ceremony, READ MORE

Underwood Spring Carnival is June 5th

Save the date! The Underwood Spring Carnival will take place on Friday, June 5th from 3-7pm. There will be food, games, prizes, bouncy houses, a dunk tank, pony rides, AND MORE! Tickets are on sale NOW. Buy advance tickets here. Volunteers can sign up here.

5th Grade Vs. Teachers Kickball Fundraiser

Are you ready for some kickball?! The annual 5th Graders vs. Teacher Kickball Fundraiser is Friday, May 15th!! Will the 5th graders be able to defend the title for the 2nd year in a row? Will the teachers rally to take back the glory?! Get your tickets now! https://bit.ly/UWD-Kickball

Cornhole Fundraiser – May 15th

The 5th Grade Fundraising Committee is so excited to share an exciting new event – a Cornhole Tournament! Please note this is an adults-only fundraiser. 1. Sign up as a team with a partner! Please indicate both adult team members AND your team name below. A team registration is a $125 donation and covers tournament swag, food, drinks, and the chance to win a really sweet trophy.  2. Sign up as a supporter! Enjoy the competition from the safety of the sidelines with a tasty drink in your hand. Cheer on your favorite team without worrying about a bean bag-related injury. A single spectator ticket is a $50 donation and includes food, drinks, and a front row seat to some intense cornhole action.  3. Sign up as a volunteer! 5th Grade adults can skip the ticket fee and help make the tournament a success! READ MORE

Dining Dollars Fundraisers

The Underwood PTO and 5th Grade Grad Committee is raising funds to support 5th Grade Graduation activities! Visit these great Newton businesses and send up to 30% of your purchase right back to Underwood! Just mention “Underwood PTO” or bring the flyer below when you order on the dates above. April 9th – 11am-10pm Bertuccis Newton Corner April 17-19th – All Weekend Tango Mango Newton Centre May 5th – 11am-9pm – Yogurt Beach June 2nd – 4-8pm – Chipotle Newtonville

Spring Auction 2026

The 2026 Underwood Online Auction is open and will close at 10pm on Tuesday, March 24th. In addition to generous donations from favorite businesses in our community, we also feature Underwood-only events donated by families and teachers. View the Auction

Science Fair 2026

Participating in the Underwood Science Fair is easy and fun! Decide on your project, register, and get busy experimenting.   EXCITING FOR KIDS: Share something you think is cool about science! Your presentation can be an experiment you try, an invention you create, or a hobby you enjoy. Work on your own or with a team of friends or siblings from any grade.  EASY ON PARENTS: Projects should be kid-quality! You can design your own project, get inspired by these kid-friendly science websites, or choose one from the list created by our friends at BowenElementary School. The guidelines are simple.    FUN FOR EVERYONE: All students are invited to create a science project! Even if you don’t create a project, come to the event to check out what your friends have done and participate in hands-on science demos!Projects will be shared in person on Thursday, March 26 from 5-6pm. To reserve your READ MORE

Book Fair – 12/12/25

The Book Fair is on Friday, December 12th, from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. The book fair is staffed entirely by volunteers, and there are lots of spots available! View volunteer options: Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up Each child receives a ticket for one free book to use when their class shops the book fair during the day. We also host “family shopping time” after school for families and siblings to shop.