April Happenings

BOOKOPOLY!!!

(Read-a-thon at Cabot)
March 20th-April 10th
Explore your love of reading, raise money for our school and win prizes!

Click here for all the info!

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The Annual Cabot Spring Fling is coming May 11th!!

Click here to buy tickets and/or make a donation!

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Grade 5 Graduation Date

Grade 5 graduation will take place on June 20th! The event will begin at 9:00 AM. Details about graduation and all future grade 5 celebrations will be sent out as the date gets closer. Family members and siblings are invited to attend.

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Late arrival for students procedures

Students arriving after 8:20 need to check into the office to make sure they are not marked absent. We ask that parents please come in with their child to sign them in if they arrive late.

Snack time reminder

We have seen an increase in the number of students requesting snack from the office. Please try and remind your child to bring snack each day.

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Swag Alert!!!

Check out the new gear right here.

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We are currently looking for another co-president and would love to have someone join us for this fun and important position!

If interested, please email cabotpto.copresident@gmail.com and you can also click here to see all open slots!

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Newton's S.P.A.C.E Program

Newton’s S.P.A.C.E. (Summer Program for Academic and Creative Endeavors) is a four-week summer enrichment program run by the Newton Public Schools from July 1st through July 25th. Students entering kindergarten through 9th grade in the Fall 2024 are eligible to attend. We offer two programs - an upper camp (entering grade 5-entering grade 9 in the Fall of 2024) and a lower camp (entering kindergarten-entering grade 4).

Check out the S.P.A.C.E. Website for more info or Register Now!
Questions? space@newton.k12.ma.us

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Newton Neighbors

Looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity? Come volunteer with Newton Neighbors, Newton’s mutual aid network. Volunteering is fun and a great way to connect to a network of thousands of other individuals making a difference in our community. Whether you are looking for school volunteer hours, wanting to make an impact in your community, or looking to fill some time, we want to hear from you. Check out our volunteer opportunities here and sign up for upcoming slots, or email us at neighbors@newtonneighbors.org.

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Tanglewood Marionettes

The Tanglewood Marionettes has an upcoming show:

Sleeping Beauty on Thursday, Apr. 18th at 11:00-12:00pm

Click on the image for the info flyer and get tickets here.

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Welcome to the Kindergarten Class of 2024!

In order to register for kindergarten in September 2024, your child must turn five years old prior to September 1, 2024. This means that your child must be five years old on or before August 31, 2024

You can download the Kindergarten 24-25 info flyer here and see the K-8 curriculum here.
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Club Book & Joy

Check out the Newton-based online debating book club: Club Book & Joy designed for grades 1-6. All of our book club teachers are the current public school teachers in Massachusetts.

We provide a special coupon for students from Newton schools ($50 off).

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Ivy Math

Is Your Child On Track in Math?

IvyMath is providing all Cabot families with a free online math tutoring session and an in-depth parent conference to discuss your child's strengths and weaknesses and how they compare to grade level.

IvyMath will also create a custom learning plan that maps out the exact areas your child should be focusing on in math. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and understand what your child needs to feel confident and stay on track in math this year.

The IvyMath tutoring session, parent conference, and learning plan are free for all Cabot families. Popular times fill up, so please register quickly!

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Newton Girls Softball

Registration for Spring Rec Softball is open! Our Rec program welcomes players, in grades K through 8, of all abilities and experience level playing softball. Sign up your player(s) at our web site. For any questions, please first read our policies and guidelines page on our web site.

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Newton Girls Soccer

Girls' soccer is having a moment!

See for yourself why 1200+ girls join NGS each season to play this beautiful game. Register today to guarantee your child a spot on a spring team.

Newton's premier, nonprofit girls' soccer club is now enrolling K - 9th graders in its Junior and City Programs. (Travel and Academy Programs are accepting players to the waitlist only.) These are fun and friendly recreation-focused soccer programs for all skill levels. Players develop soccer skills while enjoying friends, exercising, and embracing values such as teamwork and sportsmanship.

The 10-week spring season kicks off on April 6 and runs through June 6.

Regular fees are $210 for grades K - 1 and $225 for grades 2 - 9. Registration closes February 28.

Financial aid is available.

Visit https://newtongirlssoccer.org/home/register/ for complete details!

NGS strives to be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive. Our programs are open to kids living in or attending school in Newton who identify as female (including cisgender girls, transgender girls, and nonbinary individuals).

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Newton Lacrosse

Learn to play North America’s oldest team sport and the fastest game on two feet! Newton Youth Lacrosse 2024 season registration is now open!

NYL is a town-based program teaching and playing boys' lacrosse. We field teams at Grades 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8. NO PRIOR LACROSSE EXPERIENCE is NECESSARY – we welcome new players at EVERY level! Our season runs from April through early June, with practices twice a week with volunteer and professional coaches and games on Sundays against local towns.

Learn more about our program and the sport of lacrosse on our website and follow us on Instagram at @newtonlax !

Please contact us with any questions about the program or to be connected with a current NYL parent: registrar@newtonyouthlacrosse.com.

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ASA Hoops

Since 1997 ASA has been serving the Newton community offering camps, clinics, skills training and AAU basketball. Our after-school and Saturday skills training takes place at 1337 Centre St, Newton. We hope to see you soon. Register at: asahoops.com / Contact: Coachb@asahoops.com.

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Newton Cub Scouts Pack 210

Boys and girls grades K-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, overnights, and monthly Den/Pack meetings. Our Dens meet monthly on Thursday evenings at the Carroll Center in Newton Centre.

Please email Tom at (tom@tdwright.co.uk) with questions or if you’re interested in joining. We look forward to a great Scouting year ahead!

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Piano Lessons

Give the Gift of Music: Highly experienced piano teacher has openings for students, ages 4 through senior citizens in Newtonville. References available upon request. To learn more, contact Rachel Adler-Golden at 857-636-8324 or rachel.adlergolden@gmail.com.
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Need a House Cleaner?

You can support a Cabot parent! Offering quality, committed, responsible and punctual service! Free quotes available.

Contact: Priscila Martins Da Silva
(857)991-0952
cleaningladypriscila@gmail.com

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Cabot School Animal/Pet Policy

Due to safety, allergies, and student comfort level with animals especially dogs, dog/pets will not be permitted on school property, this includes the school playground, the front of the building, and other public areas outside of Cabot School or inside the school building. Having dogs on Cabot School property especially near the playground is causing high anxiety for students. This includes dogs on a leash as well.

Please adhere to the school committee policy on student safety in relation to animals in and around schools. Click here for more info.

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Washington Street Improvements

The city is improving a mile long stretch of Washington between West Newton and Newtonville. Please visit Washington Street Pilot to learn about this long-term pilot project. You can also contact WashingtonStreet@NewtonMA.gov with any comments or questions.