The Hoot

Join us for a fundraiser to support 5th Grade Graduation Activities! Have a great night out with Underwood friends and help the 5th grade reach their fundraising goals! What: Cheers to the Graduates fundraiser! When: Saturday May 11th, 7p.m. Cost: $25/ticket Each Ticket includes: Where: Tommy Doyle’s 349 Watertown Street, Newton This event is 21+ only.  Get tickets here.

Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture Department is excited to share that NewtonSERVES 2024 will be on May 5th.This year we are looking to focus volunteer efforts on cleaning and improving our parks, school grounds, open space areas, and conservation lands. These areas are so important and really could use some community TLC! Mr. Gluck is leading our annual Underwood Garden and Playground Cleanup. All ages are welcome and you can sign up here: https://newtonma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30387 – scroll down to Underwood School Garden! Volunteers should come to Underwood anytime from 9am – 12pm and bring their own gloves – a rake or shovel from home would be helpful, too! Registration is NOT required.

Please join us for coffee in the Multipurpose Room (Cafeteria) at Underwood this Thursday April 11th at 8:30 a.m. Newton Public Schools Superintendent Anna Nolin will be there along with Members of the Newton School Committee to answer your questions. If you are unable to attend but would like to have a question answered, please email underwoodpto@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

The 2024 Underwood Online Auction opens at 8am on Wednesday, March 20th and closes at 10pm on Tuesday, March 26th.  This year’s auction includes many generous donations by local businesses as well as beloved Underwood-only events! BID NOW: https://new.biddingowl.com/AuctionLanding?QueryAuctionId=5b41225e-78e2-4f62-8b47-a9db2badad1c

Calling all grown-ups – don’t miss the second Annual Un(derwood)Prom fundraising event! Join your fellow Underwood Community adults for a super-fun evening of music, dancing, and optional prom-wear. This year’s theme is “Hollywood” – we can’t wait to see all your interpretations!  Will you go old-Hollywood glam? Pay tribute to iconic stars like Judy Garland, Lucille Ball, or John Travolta? Paint yourself gold come as an Oscar statuette?! All amazing ideas! Prefer casual? You’re in! While themed-dress is encouraged it not necessary! Who: Underwood Community Grown-upsWhat: A very fun night of music, drinks, dancing, a photo booth, and more!Where: Elks Lodge, 429 Centre St (above C&N Pizza)When: Friday, February 2nd 7-11pmCost: $50 per person donation (cash bar) RSVP for the UNPROM HERE.

Family Trivia is back!!  Join us Friday, January 19th from 6:45-8:30pm for the Underwood Community Family Trivia Night! Our second annual Underwood Family Trivia Night will be hosted by the famous Gillette Stadium Announcer Mike Riley of Titan Trivia! Trivia challenges will be child and family friendly questions and visuals appropriate for the K-5 crowd. Participation of all ages will be encouraged.  Please register your family below with a recommended donation of $20/per family: https://bit.ly/uwd-trivia-11924 How it works: 1) RSVP ASAP: Due to the nature of team trivia we need to limit the number of teams that can participate 2) Doors open at 6:45: Registered families arrive and grab a table to form a team with other participants (max 12 people/team). The PTO will help facilitate forming teams as needed.  3) 7-8:30pm Team trivia will run for 90 minutes with a READ MORE