PTA Newsletter – Week of 1/19/26

January 19, 2026
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Upcoming Events

📅 Upcoming Events

January School Calendar

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Mon, Jan 19
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Schools Closed
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Tue, Jan 20
Winter ASE Registration Opens!
Sign up at 10 AM via Givebacks
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Thu, Jan 22
Curriculum Meetings
Abbreviated Day — Early dismissal at 1:10 PM
📱 Screen Aware Montclair — Jan 21
Wednesday, 6:00 PM • NE Gym
A documentary about social media's impact on our lives.
Free admission • No RSVP needed • All families welcome!
✌️ Winter Dance — Jan 30 🕺
Grades K–2: 6:00–7:30 PM
Grades 3–5: 7:30–9:00 PM
Free for all NE kids! Pizza & treats included. Not a drop-off event.

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✏️ Winter ASE — Registration Opens Tuesday!
Northeast's After School Enrichment program is back for Winter 2026! Students in grades K-5 can explore new skills through fun, hands-on activities.
🗓️ Mark Your Calendars!
Registration opens Tuesday at 10:00 AM — spots fill up fast!
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🔴 Registration is Live!
Program Details
📅 7 weeks starting January 27th
📆 Classes on Tuesdays & Wednesdays
🕒 3:00 - 4:00 PM
🚗 Pick up in front of the building
⚠️ Classes do NOT run on off days, half days, or snow days. No refunds offered.
💚 Need assistance? Contact Ms. Kupperman for scholarship opportunities.
✨ View Classes & Register Tuesday
Registration opens Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Screen Aware Montclair Film Screening

Presents

— Film Screening —

"Like"

A Documentary About the Impact Social Media Has on Our Lives

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Date
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Time
6:00 PM
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Location
Northeast Elementary School Gym

What to Expect

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Film screening (49 min) followed by a discussion with local middle schoolers about their device usage
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"Alternate device" table to learn about simplified smartphones as alternatives for kids
Free Admission No RSVP Needed All Families Welcome

Sponsored By

Learn more at northeastpta.org & bullockpta.org

🏫 School Tour Guides Needed!
Help welcome new families and showcase what makes Northeast special! We need volunteers to serve as School Tour Guides.
📅 Tuesday, January 27th
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents can come alone OR bring 4th/5th graders along to share their school spirit!
📋 Training Sessions (attend just one!)
🌅 After morning drop-off on 1/23
🌅 After morning drop-off on 1/26
🚗 At school pickup on 1/26
Can't make it in person? A virtual tour option will be available!
🙋 Sign Up to Volunteer
We need all the help we can get!
Health Office Clothing Drive

👕 Health Office Clothing Drive

Nurse Christie needs clothing donations for the Health Office to help students who need a change of clothes during the school day.

🚨 Sweatpants Needed Most!
We're running low on sweatpants in all sizes — please help if you can!
Items Needed (All Sizes)
👖 Sweatpants Most needed!
👕 Shirts Gently used OK
🧥 Sweatshirts Gently used OK
🩲 Underwear New only please
Donation Guidelines
Underwear must be new
Shirts, sweatshirts & pants can be gently used
All items should be clean & well-laundered
❤️ Sign Up to Donate

Thank you! — Nurse Christie

Winter Dance

✌️ Winter Dance — Peace, Love & Party! 🕺

🎉 Countdown to the Dance
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Friday, January 30, 2026
Grades K–2
6:00–7:30 PM
Grades 3–5
7:30–9:00 PM
🎉 Totally FREE for all Northeast kids!
🍕 Pizza and sweet treats to keep the good vibes rollin'!
👨‍👩‍👧 Not a drop-off event — all kiddos must be accompanied by an adult.
👗 Dress up is optional, but the cool vibes are not!

Hey Cool Cats & Groovy Kiddos — we can't wait to boogie with you! ✨

🌈 View the Groovy Flyer
GloBall 2026 - Save The Date
Northeast Elementary School - GloBall 2026

Save The Date

FEBRUARY ❄ 2026
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FEBRUARY 20, 7:00 - 10:00
PORTA (UPSTAIRS)
499 BLOOMFIELD AVE

WWW.GLOBALL26.GIVESMART.COM

🎟️ Get Tickets

Mark your calendars for February 20, 2026 and grab your GloBall tickets now!

This biennial fundraiser provides funding for the overall Northeast PTA operating budget for two school years. These funds directly support initiatives and programs like:

  • Premium educational programming, subscriptions, and supplies
    • Assemblies, Scholastic, Mystery Science, and BrainPop
  • Mr. Dey's unparalleled music program
  • Unique experiences
    • Film on The Field, Talent Show, School Musical, School Dances, Field Day, and more...
  • Supporting teacher innovations and appreciation
  • Building & grounds enhancements
    • Previous years: school-wide air conditioners, blacktop play space, lunch tables, and more
🎟️ Get Your Tickets
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Thanks for Reading

Thank you for being part of our amazing Northeast community! If you haven't already, please consider joining or renewing your PTA membership to stay connected and support our incredible programs.

🎊 Lots of fun ahead! Don't miss the Winter Dance on Jan 30, and mark your calendars for GloBall coming up in February. It's going to be a great year!

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Warmly,

Your Northeast PTA Board

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