Countryside PTO

Due to ongoing COVID-19 health and safety concerns, all NPS Schools will remain closed for the remainder of the year. Distance learning will continue until June 18th.

Please see correspondence from your teacher(s), Beth Herlihy, and David Fleishman for the most up to date information.

Newton District COVID-19 Response Page

Countryside Spring Drawing 2020

CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR’S WINNERS!

Thank you for your participation and contributions to the Countryside community. See the following link for a complete breakdown of each drawing’s winner

Spring Drawing 2020 Winners

COVID Response Community Listings

NEWTON COVID-19 CARE FUND
The Mayor’s Office announced the launch of the Newton COVID-19 Care Fund. Its focus is on basic needs and critical services. The funds will help pay for rent, food, utilities, internet connectivity for families with school-aged children, childcare, medications and other basic needs.

HOW CAN I GIVE TO THE NEWTON COVID-19 CARE FUND?
You can give to the fund by clicking the GIVE button on the United Way Mass Bay site or by following the Newton COVID-19. All gifts are tax-deductible and 100% of the proceeds (net credit card fees) will go to individuals seeking assistance. You may also give via your Donor Advised Fund by including “The United Way Newton COVID-19 Care Fund” in your recommendation details. Our tax ID number is 04-2382233.

You can also send a check to the following address: United Way of Massachusetts Bay, PO Box 51381, Boston, MA 02205-1381. Please include “Newton Covid-19 Care Fund” in the memo of your check.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I NEED ASSISTANCE?
The Newton COVID-19 Care Fund is a coalition of Newton-based care providers coming together to serve those who are in need in the face of the COVID-19 crisis. In the coming days, visit the United Way web page (here) for more detailed information on fund eligibility requirements and information about how to submit your application. Until next week, if you need immediate help, please contact United Way’s 2-1-1 helpline.

COVID19 TEXT UPDATES
If you would like up to date information regarding COVID19 from the Commonwealth, text COVIDMA to 888-777.

HELP FOR OUR NEIGHBORS
The following Newton organizations are in need of resources:
Newton COVID-19 Care Fund: NewtonCareFund
Centre Street Food Pantry: CentrestFoodPantry.
Newton Food Pantry: NewtonFoodPantry
Arabic Baptist Church Food Pantry: ArabicBaptistChurch
Feed the fight Boston : Feedthefightboston
For those who need help – ranging from unemployment insurance and SNAP benefits to mental health resources or emergency intervention – please find a list of resources here and here. This list continues to evolve.

COUNTRYSIDE Student Green Team

We are excited to announce the launch of the Countryside Student Green Team! We had our first meeting on Thursday, February 27 from 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. in the Countryside Library.

Going forward will be held monthly on the last Thursday of each month. The after-school club is open to children in grades 3-5, including students who attend CCC at the Countryside location (we are currently looking at the feasibility of including students who attend at the Upper Falls Site).

There are no dues.

Parent volunteers are always appreciated as well.

Please email the Countryside Green Team with questions!

School Directory

Beginning this year, Countryside is using the Membership Toolkit for our Directory. Please use the following instructions to update your information:

Go to https://countrysidepto.membershiptoolkit.com
Click on the Register/Login button.
Create a new account if you have never used the Membership Toolkit before. Otherwise, login.
After verifying your email address, you can log back in to update your information

This URL will be your online directory login going forward.

New to Countryside?

Check out our FAQ’s, learn about our PTO, or for questions contact us at webmaster@countrysidepto.org.

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