Join the Underwood community for a Virtual Bingo Night on Friday, April 9th at 6:30pm! Bingo Night is presented by the 5th Grade Graduation Committee and all proceeds will go towards the 5th grade graduation. There will be 6 Bingo rounds and the winner of each round will be awarded a $5 Gift Card from one of these nearby favorites: JP Licks, Learning Express, Yogurt Beach and Target. Each Bingo Sheet has 6 Bingo Playing Cards. You can play one card each round or play all the cards on your sheet in any round you choose. One Bingo Sheet is $5 and each additional Bingo Sheet is $3 each or you can purchase a Bingo Booklet (6 Bingo Sheets=36 Cards) for $15. We will then conclude the night with a few raffles with the potential to win bigger prizes. Your raffle number will be found on your READ MORE
The Hoot
FORJ Solidarity and Support
We are sharing the following resources and upcoming community events on behalf of Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ) in light of this week’s tragic events in Georgia. As Dr. Talukdar wrote in this month’s Newsletter, the Underwood community must do all that we can to support our community members of Asian descent, and continue to strive to achieve an Underwood community that is anti-racist. Underwood PTO Dear Asian American Pacific Islanders Communities, We stand in solidarity with you. We create spaces for the AAPI community to voice fears, grievances and hopes. We reflect deeply on how we can do our best to dismantle racism, sexism and colonialism. We advocate to see that AAPI history and contributions are always taught in our schools. We deconstruct our own bias so that we don’t perceive others through stereotypes. We do not tolerate hate and continually look for ways to impede its progress. We work READ MORE
Whoo(Pie) We Love our Teachers!
Hello Underwood Families! We’re so excited for the Whoo(pie) Wagon food truck to visit Underwood on Wednesday 3/24 for Teacher Appreciation Week! Not only are we purchasing the amazing delicious treats for our teachers, we’re also extending the opportunity for families to purchase as well. 10% of all proceeds will support the Underwood community via the PTO. Orders can be placed anytime before 9am on 3/24 and picked up between 12:45-2:15 that afternoon: https://www.bestfoodtrucks.com/boston-food-trucks/the-whoo-pie-wagon/the-whoo-pie-wagon/61946 Sweet Sixteen Challenge: Word on the street is that the Whoo(pie) Wagon whoopie pies are so good that you might want to order one of each. It is hard to say which is the best, so in the spirit of March Madness, we’re setting up a SWEET SIXTEEN challenge! Challenge participation – first round deadline 3/18: Go the entry form and choose one flavor for each of the 8 brackets in Round 1 (you’ll definitely READ MORE
Winter Walk and Roll
Winter Walk & Roll Week, February 8-12, 2021 Newton is celebrating Winter Walk & Roll Week Feb 8-12. Participate in a way that works for your family – walk to school, to a park, or around your neighborhood or house. Other ways to participate Decorate a paper boot and hang it in your window. Look for other boots on your walks. Play Winter Walk BINGO from Massachusetts Safe Routes to School or “I Spy”. Practice Walking like a Penguin, https://youtu.be/LHaWGibGwyk Tips for Winter Walking Allow for extra time to get to your destination. Slow down and watch for ice. Wear sturdy shoes or boots. Remember your hat, gloves and mask to stay cozy. Dress in bright colors and add something reflective to be seen by drivers. Walk like a penguin. Arms out for balance, feet apart with READ MORE
Underwood PTO Events This Week!
Hello Underwood Families! We’d like to share a couple of timely reminders with you: TONIGHT! Monday, February 1st, 7pm Superintendent Fleishman and a member of the Newton School Committee will meet with our community virtually on Monday, February 1st at 7pm to provide any updates, answer questions, and connect with Underwood parents and guardians. Please submit any questions to underwoodpto@gmail.com ahead of that evening and use the following link to attend: Zoom Meeting Link Meeting ID: 937 335 2198 Passcode: 956516 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,9373352198#,,,,*956516# Today through Friday 2/5 – FOUR MORE DAYS TO ORDER! Valentine’s Day Duckies!Send your child’s classmates and teachers some adorable Valentine’s Day Duckies! Order are available through Friday, February 5th! The mini-rubber ducks will be distributed to students and staff at pick up next week!, Don’t miss out and order via this form today! Thursday 2/4 Underwood Night at Bertucci’s! Pizza, pasta, kids meals, desserts and the Big Papi READ MORE
Kheer
by: Dr. Talukdar My parents are immigrants from Bangladesh and I have been blessed to enjoy Bengali and South Asian foods quite regularly, even now as an adult! This dessert is served on special occasions and, in particular, during Muslim holidays such as Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. This dish is my favorite of all South Asian desserts as it is sweet as can be and reminds me of my childhood and important family gatherings. Though I was born and raised in the United States, this dish offers a connection to my ethnic heritage. I hope you enjoy it! Source: Dr. Talukdar’s Mom Ingredients ½ cup basmati rice 1 quart regular milk (whole fat; do not use reduced fat) ½ cup brown sugar (date sugar is preferred, but can be difficult to find) 1 quart heavy cream Sliced/chopped pistachios or almonds (optional) READ MORE
Baba Ganoush
by: The Chahrour Family Lucy, Nolan and Isla’s grandfather, Chaker, is from Lebanon. Although we eat Lebanese food pretty regularly, when we drive to Wisconsin every Christmas and celebrate with some of our family, we always make some there too. Source: Lucy, Isla, and Nolan’s grandfather Chaker Ingredients Eggplant Lemon Garlic Tahini (optional) Salt olive oil/za’atar (optional) Recipe Steps Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (or up to 400 if you are making other things). If you can, use a grill – it tastes way better from the grill – to a medium high heat. Wash the eggplant and prick it with a fork or a knife all over – if you don’t your eggplant will explode and you will have a mess and no baba ganoush, and no one wants that. Put in on the grill or in the READ MORE
Underwood School PTO Newsletter, November 12, 2020
Note: This newsletter will be published monthly throughout the school year, for a total of 8 issues. It will include columns as they are submitted by Underwood Principal Suzie Talukdar, PTO Co-Presidents Amy Davis and Laura Goldworm, and the school staff. It will also include a school calendar, and school and district-wide news.For questions, email underwoodpto@gmail.com. School Calendar Letter From the Principal Dear Underwood Families, It was my pleasure to see many of you at our recent PTO meeting with special guest, Dr. David Fleishman, NPS Superintendent of Schools. At that time, information was discussed that involved the experience within the Hybrid and DLA learning models as well as some upcoming changes. In addition to learning model changes that occurred on November 30 (i.e. transfers between DLA & Hybrid), we now know that beginning on January 4, 2021 the school day will READ MORE
Underwood Community Events – November 29, 2020
We hope you all enjoyed a safe and delicious Thanksgiving! We can’t believe this week is December already. We’re super excited for our upcoming Underwood Community events: 12/3 Pizza and PTO! This Thursday our virtual PTO meeting falls on the same night as Underwood Day at Bertucci’s. PTO Meeting Featuring Dr. FleishmanWe are excited to announce a special guest for our next Underwood PTO meeting! Dr. Fleishman, Newton Superintendent of Schools, will join us on December 3rd at 7:00pm. Questions need to be submitted in advance to: underwoodpto@gmail.com. Zoom Meeting LinkMeeting ID: 937 335 2198Passcode: 956516One tap mobile: +13126266799,,9373352198#,,,,,,0#,,956516# Underwood Day @Bertucci’sOn Thursday 12/3, 15% of proceeds from takeout or dine-in will come back to Underwood. All you need to do is provide code 124-400-170 when ordering online (Bertucci’s Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta | Newton) or via phone 617-244-4900. 12/13 – Gingerbread House Party! The Underwood PTO presents a Gingerbread House Making Party (virtual style)! READ MORE
Upcoming Underwood Events
Hello Underwood Families! As we get closer to Thanksgiving and the holiday season, we wanted to flag some upcoming Underwood events! Book Fair Teacher Wish Lists – Ends 11/22There are just four more days to maximize book fair fundraising benefits for the Underwood Community. After 11/22, the amount the Underwood PTO raises per $1 decreases by 50%. Our fabulous teachers have created wish lists for books that will be for their classroom and students. Please consider purchasing a book for your child’s teacher: Ms. BardinMs. CipollaMs. CastodioMs. HullMs. MelansonMs. Murphy PTO Meeting Featuring Dr. Fleishman – 12/3We are excited to announce a special guest for our next Underwood PTO meeting! Dr. Fleishman, Newton Superintendent of Schools, will join us on December 3rd at 7:00pm. Questions need to be submitted in advance to: underwoodpto@gmail.com. Zoom Meeting LinkMeeting ID: 937 335 2198Passcode: 956516One tap mobile: +13126266799,,9373352198#,,,,,,0#,,956516# CAS READ MORE
Women in World Jazz Concerts
Creative Arts & Sciences is proud to present Women in World Jazz webinar-style virtual concerts* for schools that missed their spring performances. Included during the presentation will be live and pre-recorded performances, and virtual collaborations. Members of the ensemble will share information about the music of the featured composers. Underwood’s performance dates are as follows and DLA students will attend the performance with their neighborhood school hybrid classmates. Wednesday, 12/16, 9:15 – Grades 3-5 Cabot, Peirce, Underwood, Zervas, Horace Mann Wednesday, 1/13, 9:15 – Grades K-2 Angier, Cabot, Underwood, Zervas, Horace Mann Creative Arts & Sciences enrichment programming is made possible by generous contributions to each school’s PTO. Thank you for your support! Download the Brochure: *Webinar links will be distributed to students by the school’s administration prior to the performance date.
PTO Newsletter, November 12, 2020
School Calendar Mon, Nov 9th – Sunday, Nov 22nd Online Book Fair Fri, Nov 13th DLA Supply Bag Pick-Up Thurs, Nov 26th – Fri, Nov 27th Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL Thurs, Dec 3rd Virtual PTO Meeting andBertucci’s Night Letter From the Principal Dear Underwood Families, Whether we are talking about wild weather forecasts, rising state and national covid rates or the presidential election, November has been eventful to say the least. All too frequently we fail to recognize the toll these sorts of events have on our lives and the exhaustion it can create for many, including young children. While we are moving into more rigorous work across the disciplines, I am pleased that teachers spent the early part of our school year studying our students, learning who they are, and working to meet their social and emotional needs. Teachers and students READ MORE