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Newman Elementary School PTC
Needham, Massachusetts

The following are examples of PTC curriculum enhancement programs:

Mime Robert Rivest, “The Alphabet Show”, a literacy performance for K

ASL Interpreter Nicole Crossman, “Whose Tail Is It”, a performance about inclusion for K

Author/Illustrator Grace Lin, “The Ugly Vegetables”, a writing and illustrating performance for grade 1

Science educator Garry Krinsky, “Toying With Science”, a science program for grade 1

Naturalist Gordon Morrison,”The Oak Tree”, a science and math workshop for grade 2

Math author Greg Tang, “Math Strategies”, a workshop about computation for grade 2

Mystery author Eleanor Rosellini, “Capturing Family Memories in Writing”, a literacy workshop for grade 3

Math author Greg Tang, “Problem Solved” math techniques for grade 3

Art Historian Jill Sanford, “ArtQuest”, a social studies program about Native Americans for grade 4

Poet Andrew Greene, “Potato Hill Poetry”, a literacy activity about poetry for grade 4

Actresses from “Living Voices”, “The Immigration Experience, a social studies presentation for grade 5

Historian Gretchen Adams, “The Man Behind the Myth”, a history presentation for grade 5

Tribal Rhythms, “Celebration”, a performance about diversity and acceptance for grades 1-3

The Boston Ballet, performance about health and storytelling for grades 1-5

Michael LaFosse, “Origami: Where Math Goes 3-D”, an activity about multiplication, division, geometry, and angles for grades 3-5

Song Leader Nick Page, “Zestfest”, a multi-cultural singing experience and community building activity for grades K-5

The PTC also supports teachers directly for activities and materials such as:

Social Studies books

Jerry Pallotta books

Sentence boards

Juggling material

“Reading A-Z” subscription

Decodable Books

Guidance games

Inclusion library

Biography books

”Problem of the Day” activities

Math manipulatives

Easels and whiteboards

Geography material

Photography material

”Flat Stanley” activity for grade 2

”Name That Book” program for grade 3

Writing workbooks

Plimoth Visitors

Astrosaucer

Pioneer Day

Quilt Project

PTC funding has also purchased:

SmartBoards and LCD projectors

Kindergarten surround-sound system

Administrative color laser printer

Laminating machine

Playground equipment

Storage equipment

In addition, the PTC provides:

Monthly “Teacher Appreciation” lunches

Holiday giftcards for teachers and staff

Child Assault and Prevention (CAPP) fees

Contribution to the Needham Education Foundation annual Spelling Bee