PTA Newsletter – Week of 6/1/26

May 31, 2026
Northeast PTA Newsletter № 035 — Week of June 1
Northeast Elementary
Northeast Elementary PTA · Montclair, NJ
Newsletter № 035 · 2025–2026

Week of June 1

Sunday, May 31, 2026
Showtime is near 🎭

Hi Northeast families — Oliver Jr. tickets go on sale Tuesday at 7 AM, the show opens Friday with three performances all weekend, the in-person PTA board vote is Monday, June 8, and Field Day on June 12 still needs your hands. Plus a new Community News piece at the bottom.

Tuesday · 7 AM Oliver Jr. tickets go on sale Tuesday, June 2 at 7 AM — set your alarms. Details below ↓
§ Your next 30 days

What's coming up

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Jun 2
Tuesday · 7 AM
Oliver Jr. Tickets — On Sale
Tickets go live Tuesday morning at 7 AM sharp. Get yours before they're gone.
On sale
Jun 4
Thursday
Fun Run Kickoff · Oliver Jr. Dress Rehearsal
Fun Run pep rally during school. Dress rehearsal at 9 AM in school (cast & crew only).
This week
Jun 5
Friday · 6 PM
Oliver Jr. — Opening Night
The curtain rises! Bring the family.
Opening!
Jun 5
Friday AM
Bike Bus — Northeast Route
Every Friday morning through the end of school.
Weekly
Jun 6
Saturday
Oliver Jr. — Matinée & Evening
1 PM matinée and 6 PM evening show. Two chances to catch it.
Showtime
Jun 8
Monday
PTA Meeting — Board Vote
6–7 PM, in person. Vote for next year's PTA Executive Board. Your voice matters.
Don't miss
Jun 12
Friday
Field Day · Fun Run Event Day
Rain date June 15. Volunteers urgently needed.
Save the date
— On sale Tuesday, June 2 · 7 AM sharp 🎟️

Oliver Jr. tickets drop Tuesday morning.

Three performances over two nights. Set your alarm for 7 AM Tuesday — the button below goes live the moment sales open. Until then, the link is parked. Come back Tuesday at 7 and click away.

Not yet on sale
🔒 Tickets open Tuesday at 7 AM

Bookmark this newsletter and refresh after 7 AM on Tuesday, June 2. The button right here will flip to a live "Buy tickets" link — no second post needed.

Tickets coming Tuesday 🔒
🎉 Now on sale
Get your Oliver Jr. tickets
🎟️ Buy tickets now →

Three performances — Fri 6 PM, Sat 1 PM, Sat 6 PM.

Questions? Email the PTA — please don't reply to this newsletter directly.

Oliver Jr. at Northeast Elementary
— The show · June 5 & 6

Oliver Jr. takes the stage.

Our talented Northeast cast and crew perform three public shows across opening weekend (Fri 6 PM, Sat 1 PM & 6 PM).

Dress rehearsal · cast only
Thursday, June 4 · 9 AM (school)
Opening night
Friday, June 5 · 6 PM
Saturday matinée
Saturday, June 6 · 1 PM
Saturday evening
Saturday, June 6 · 6 PM

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For cast & crew families · call times this week
Mon & Wed (after school – 4:30 PM): everyone called for rehearsal.
Thursday, June 4 · 9 AM: dress rehearsal at school. Students should come in costume and bring something to change into afterwards.
Friday & Saturday shows: arrive 30 minutes before showtime in full dress.
— Registration is open · Event day June 12 🎉

Northeast Global Fun Run — sign up today.

We're aiming to raise $20,000 for student enrichment — cool experiences and assemblies at Northeast. Register your runner and start collecting pledges before kickoff this Thursday.

Now
💻 Register at MyBooster.com
Jun 4
🎉 Fundraiser kickoff in school
Jun 12
👟 Event Day — let's run!
Register at MyBooster.com →
— Vote in person · Monday, June 8 · 6–7 PM

Step up. Shape next year.

The PTA is looking for parents and caregivers to lead the Executive Board for the 2026–2027 school year. No prior experience required — just care for the school and a few hours a month.

Voting happens at our in-person PTA meeting on Monday, June 8 from 6–7 PM. Please join us — your voice and vote matter.

President — solo, with VP, or co-president
Vice President — or second Co-President
Treasurer — manages PTA finances
Secretary — incumbent running
Director of Communications — incumbent running
Email the Nominating Committee →
Committee: Alicia Soto, Liz Purtill, Leslie Crowley.
Northeast Elementary Field Day 2026
— Friday, June 12 · Rain date June 15

Field Day needs you.

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

✋ Sign up to volunteer →
19
stations
to staff
300+
kids
counting on us
1
day to
make it happen
— Every Friday morning

The Bike Bus rolls on.

The Montclair Bike Bus Northeast route runs every Friday — a fun, safe, adult-led group ride to school. Hop on anywhere along the route.

Every Friday through last day of school
Helmets required for all riders
Adult chaperone required
400+ riders across Montclair
— From the Blue & White Club

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 the community to raise $176,000 to keep the freshman program, coaches, and home & away games alive next year.

Donate today →
Spread the word: #BulldogNation · #MontclairProud · #SaveMountieSports
— 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.
§ Community News
Shared by NE families · not official PTA
WordSMASH Summer 2026 — Writers Circle creative writing mini-camp
Creative writing mini-camp · grades 3–7

WordSMASH Summer 2026 @ The Writers Circle.

✨ Looking for a fun, creative summer activity for your child? A week-long creative writing camp right here in Montclair for kids in grades 3–7.

Each session is packed with:

  • Imaginative writing games
  • Fun, inspiring prompts
  • Creative storytelling
  • Relaxed reading time

Perfect for kids who love writing — or those who just need an engaging, low-pressure way to get started. Let your child explore their creativity, build confidence, and have fun with words this summer 💫

Register for WordSMASH →
Shared by Erin Madigan White · erinmadiganwhite.com

Community News items are shared by Northeast families and neighbors. The Northeast PTA does not endorse or vet community submissions — please reach out to the organizer with questions.

— 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

It's show week. Tickets drop Tuesday at 7 AM, the curtain rises Friday, the board vote follows Monday, and Field Day caps it all on June 12. Thanks for showing up for our kids — and for our cast.

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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