PTA Newsletter – Week of 3/9/26

March 9, 2026
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📅 Your PTA Next 30 Days

This Week
Tue, Mar 10
🗳️ BOE Special Election — Abbreviated Day
Aftercare available • Voting 3:00–8:00 PM
Sat, Mar 14
⚽ Soccerthon 2026
3:00–7:00 PM • Centercourt Montclair
Week of Mar 16
Mon, Mar 16
📚 Basia Tran Author Visit
Children's book illustrator • Signed books available
Thu, Mar 19
🎵 K–2 Spring Global Music Concert
9:15–10:15 AM • Gymnasium — Families welcome
Fri, Mar 20
🌙 Eid al-Fitr — School Open Updated
Date adjusted due to prior weather closure
Week of Mar 23
Wed, Mar 25
👩‍🏫 Evening P/T Conferences — Abbreviated Day
K–12 Parent/Teacher Conferences
Mon, Mar 30
🏫 School In Session Updated
Previously spring break — now a regular school day due to weather closures

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Author Visit

Basia Tran Is Coming to Northeast

Monday, March 16

Children's book illustrator Basia Tran is visiting Northeast! Students who pre-ordered will receive a signed copy during the visit.

Gwei the Hungry Ghost $20
You're a Winner, Gracie Wei $10
You're the Boss, Gracie Wei $20
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Save the Date

K–2 Spring Global
Music Concert

Grades K, 1 & 2 • All Families Welcome

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Date Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Time 9:15 AM
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Location Northeast School Gymnasium
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Students will perform songs from Africa, South America & North America

Thank you for supporting the music program — we can't wait to see you there!

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Registration Open

Northeast Talent Show 2026

All grades welcome · Solo, duo, trio & group acts

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Show Date Friday, May 15, 2026 Buzz Aldrin Middle School
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Mandatory Rehearsal Wednesday, April 29 · NE Gym K–2: 5:00–6:00 PM · 3–5: 6:00–7:00 PM
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Act Limit 90 seconds max · One act per student

Registration Fees

Solos $25
Duos & Trios $35
Groups of 4+ $45

Registration closes Tuesday, April 1

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Financial assistance available · Email Lauren Griffin

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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.

⚽ Soccerthon is this Saturday, the K–2 Music Concert and Basia Tran author visit are next week, Talent Show registration is open through April 1, and P/T Conferences round out the month. Let's make it a great March!

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Warmly,

Your Northeast PTA Board

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