PTA Newsletter – Week of 1/26/26

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💃 Winter Dance — This Friday! 🕺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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Thu, Feb 5
Special Election Day
Schools Closed
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Mon, Feb 16
President's Day
Schools Closed
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Tue, Feb 17
Lunar New Year
Schools Closed
🌍 GloBall 2026 — Feb 20
Friday, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM • Porta
Our biggest fundraiser of the year! Live auction, food, drinks & fun.
499 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair
🎟️ Get Tickets

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Winter Dance
🎉 This Friday!

✌️ 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 included!
👨‍👩‍👧 Not a drop-off event — all kiddos must be accompanied by an adult.
👗 Dress code is casual, but groovy vibes are required!

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

🏫 School Tour Guides Needed!
📅 Rescheduled — New Date!
Help welcome new families and showcase what makes Northeast special! We need volunteers to serve as School Tour Guides.
📅 Thursday, February 12th
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents can come alone OR bring 4th/5th graders along to share their school spirit!
📋 Training Info
Training details will be shared with volunteers after sign-up. A virtual option will also 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

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
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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

Questions? Reach out!

northeastptamontclair@gmail.com