November Happenings

Campaign for Cabot 2022
The annual Campaign for Cabot is the Cabot PTO's largest fund raiser of the year! The Cabot PTO relies on donation to fund a variety of activities both in and outside of school. Donate today here or via Paypal or check. For more information, please click here to see the Campaign for Cabot flyer....and thanks!!

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Feeder Pattern Survey

To continue our feedback process regarding the possible changes to the middle school feeder pattern for Cabot and Lincoln-Eliot students, we ask that you please complete this Cabot/Lincoln-Eliot Feedback Survey

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Used Book Donation Drive

11/28/22 -12/9/22

We will be collecting gently used children’s and adult books.

Donations should be in good condition, no textbooks please.

Collection boxes will be located by the school entrances at drop-off and pick-up.

We need volunteers to make this event a success- please consider signing up by clicking here

Questions? Contact: gupta.rachelle@gmail.com

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Cabot Book Fair

12/14/22, 12-7pm

Join us for this popular family event featuring:

New and used book sales, crafts/activities, and snacks!

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Voluntary Covid Test kits will distributed to students next week on Tuesday, November 22nd. Every student will take home 2 Covid kits. There is no requirement for testing on specific days - It's completely voluntary.

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Covid Vaccine Clinics

Newton HHS is partnering with Holtzman Medical Group to offer the updated, bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccines. The clinics are open to anyone ages 5+ and will be offering both Pfizer (ages 5+) and Moderna (ages 6+) boosters.

Anyone who has completed a primary vaccine series is eligible to receive this booster at least 2 months after their last COVID-19 vaccine or booster. People who recently had COVID may consider delaying the booster by 3 months from symptom onset or positive test. Learn more about the booster vaccine here.

All clinics will be held at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street Newton, MA 02459) in Druker Auditorium. Clinics are by appointment only. Make an appointment for any of the clinics HERE.

Tuesday Dec. 6, 3-6 PM
Thursday Dec. 8, 3-6 PM
Thursday Dec. 15, 3-6 PM
Monday Dec. 19, 2-5 PM
Tuesday Dec. 20, 2-5 PM

Can’t make it to the clinics? Check vaxfinder.mass.gov for locations in and around Newton to get a vaccine.

Not sure when your last vaccine was? Click here to download your vaccine record. Massachusetts also offers in-home vaccinations; find more information here.

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The Cabot FORJ Family Book Club is Back!
(for grades 3-5)

The first book club meeting will be held on Sunday, November 20 at 4:00pm. We will be discussing the graphic novel New Kid by Jerry Craft. You can find the book at local libraries and bookstores, as well as www.bookshop.org, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble. Ms. Leibowitz will also have a few copies for students to borrow. Should you need assistance obtaining this book, please feel free to reach out to our team.

We hope you’ll consider joining us! Please complete the RSVP HERE by Friday, November 4. We look forward to connecting soon!

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Sign up today to donate during the CASP blood drive in support of Cabot second grader Anya Rhodes!

Cabot After School Program and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive at Cabot on December 10th to show our support for second grader Anya Rhodes. Schedule your appointment today!

Drive Details:
Site: Cabot School
Room Name: Cafeteria
Date: Sat Dec 10, 2022
Time: 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Appointments are required.
Click here to make an appointment

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Cabot Spring Fling Volunteers

Help this year's Spring Fling be a huge success!

Spring Fling is an event hosted at Cabot School with auction items, food and drinks for parents and caregivers that helps raise money for Cabot. We are looking for volunteers to join a fun committee to help get auction items, plan the night of logistics, plan the food and drinks, help with communications. No experience needed- join in and help create a fun night for Cabot parents and caregivers. For more information or if you would like to join please email: cabotpto.springfling@gmail.com

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Room Parents Sign-up

There are still quite a few open spots for room parents across our grade levels. Please consider signing up!

Click here for more info!

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Join Newton Cub Scout Pack 210!

Boys and girls grades 1-5 are invited to join Newton Cub Scout Pack 210. Scouting is a great opportunity to make new friendships and learn new skills. We have an exciting year planned, with fun activities including camping, hiking, Pinewood Derby, outdoor activities, community service, and monthly Den/Pack meetings.

Email Colin at (c.elliott.murphy@gmail.com) with questions or if you’re interested in joining. We look forward to a great Scouting year ahead!
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NPS Lunch Program

Once again this year, Massachusetts will provide free meals in schools. However, the program this year is different from the last two years. First meals are free for all students. However, second meals must be paid for with cash or the MySchool Bucks account. Please click HERE to access the Cabot Cubs Newsletter for further explanation.

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Girls on the Run Parent Volunteers Needed!

(GOTR) inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running. The program enhances girls’ social, emotional, and physical skills, and has reached 2 million girls across the country.

You can read more here and please email Stacey.Haynes@girlsontherun.org with questions or to express interest.

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PTO Volunteer Opportunities!
There are a number of ways you can help Cabot!

Click here for more info!

Questions? Email cabotpto.copresident@gmail.com