PTA Newsletter – Week of 5/4/26

May 3, 2026
Northeast Elementary
Northeast Elementary PTA · Montclair, NJ
Newsletter № 030 · 2025–2026

Week of April 27

Monday, April 27, 2026
Last call & lift-off 🚴

Hi Northeast families — final days for Square 1 Art, the Bike Bus rolls Friday, and big news on next year's PTA board. Talent Show, car wash, and Field Day are right around the corner.

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Events, volunteer needs, community updates — submissions due Fridays by 5 PM.
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Your next 30 days

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May 4
Monday
PTA Meeting — Virtual
8:00–9:00 PM on Zoom. We'll be discussing upcoming PTA board positions — come learn more!
Tomorrow
May 8
Friday AM
Bike Bus — Northeast Route
Every Friday morning through the end of school.
Weekly
May 14
Thursday
Curriculum Meetings — Abbreviated Day
Early dismissal for students.
Next week
May 15
Friday
Talent Show
K–2: 5:00–6:00 PM  ·  Grades 3–5: 6:00–7:00 PM
Next week
May 16
Saturday
5th Grade Car Wash
Rain date Sunday, May 17. Details coming soon.
In 2 weeks
Jun 8
Monday
Final PTA Meeting — Board Vote
6:30–7:00 PM, in person at the school + Zoom. Vote for next year's PTA board.
Save the date
Jun 12
Friday
Field Day
Rain date June 15. Volunteers needed!
Save the date
Save the Date The school play Oliver takes the stage June 5 & 6 — more details coming soon.
— Tomorrow night

PTA meeting — join us on Zoom.

We'll be talking about next year's PTA board positions — come learn what the roles look like, ask questions, and find out how you can shape what Northeast does next. All members welcome.

Monday, May 4
8:00–9:00 PM
Virtual / Zoom
— Lead the PTA next year

Step up. Shape next year.

Our PTA is looking for parents and caregivers to step into Executive Board leadership for the 2026–2027 year. No prior experience needed — just enthusiasm and a desire to help our school thrive.

All five seats up for nomination
01
President
Solo, with a VP, or co-president
Open
02
Vice President
Or second Co-President
Open
03
Treasurer
Manages PTA finances
Open
04
Secretary
Incumbent running
Incumbent running
05
Director of Communications
Newsletter, social, comms
Incumbent running
Elections in June
Nominating Committee: Alicia Soto, Liz Purtill, Leslie Crowley
Email the committee →
— Save the date

Field Day needs volunteers.

June 12 is one of our favorite days of the year — and it only happens because of you. We'll need lots of hands to run stations, cheer on kids, and keep things moving.

Friday, June 12
Rain date June 15
Sign-ups opening soon
— Montclair athletics need us

Save Mountie sports.

500+ kids. 13 coaches. An entire freshman program. Home games, away games — all of it is on the line. The Blue & White Club is rallying to raise $176,000, and they can't do it without us.

Whether it's $10 or $1,000, every contribution protects the programs that shape our student-athletes. 💙🤍

Goal: $176,000
Benefits: Freshman program, coaches, home & away games
Organized by: Montclair Blue & White Club
Donate today →
Spread the word: #BulldogNation #MontclairProud #SaveMountieSports
— Save the date

Talent Show is coming.

Northeast's Talent Show returns Friday, May 15 at Buzz Aldrin Middle School. All families welcome.

Friday, May 15
K–2 show: 5:00–6:00 PM
Grades 3–5: 6:00–7:00 PM
— Save the date

5th grade car wash.

Suds, sponges, and a 5th grade fundraiser — mark your calendars and bring the dirty car.

Saturday, May 16
Rain date Sun May 17
Details soon
Northeast route · Open full map
— Starting this Friday

The Bike Bus is back.

The Montclair Bike Bus Northeast route is rolling again. Join families every Friday for a fun, safe, adult-led group ride to school. Hop on anywhere along the route.

Every Friday — starts April 11
Runs weekly through the last day of school
Adult chaperone required
Helmets required for all riders
Over 400 riders across Montclair join the Bike Bus each week.
— Join or renew

Together, we make Northeast extraordinary.

Your membership funds events, gives you voting rights, and supports our school community.

01
Fund
events
02
Voting
rights
03
Stronger
community
04
Support
the school
Join or renew today →
Returning parents — please renew each school year.
— Have something to share?
Submit news for next week's newsletter.
Events, volunteer needs, community updates — submissions due Fridays by 5 PM.
Submit a story →
— A note from your PTA Board

Thank you for being part of our amazing Northeast community. A lot is happening this month: our PTA meeting is tomorrow night on Zoom, the Blue & White Club is rallying to save Mountie sports, the Talent Show is May 15, the 5th Grade Car Wash is May 16, and Field Day rolls in on June 12. The Bike Bus keeps rolling every Friday morning.

If you haven't already, please consider joining or renewing your PTA membership to stay connected and support our programs.

Warmly,
Your Northeast PTA Board

PTA Board
Melissa Cortale Fernandes & Helen Terrero-Black, Co-Presidents
Lucas Deichl, VP Communications
Joyce Chow, Treasurer · Melissa Mehl, Secretary
The Global Magnet School · Grades K–5
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