Virtual Color Week kicks off on Monday! Be sure to check out the slides, here, for information from our PE staff on all the events and programming!

Please sign up to help with the Mason-Rice garden over the summer. You don’t need a green thumb, just a love of being outside and willingness to play in the dirt.  Volunteers are responsible for 1 week of weeding and watering.  It is a great family activity; plus, you can take home any flowers and herbs in bloom during your week! If you’d like to volunteer, please sign up here.

This past Friday was Crossing Guard Appreciation Day across NPS. Our PTO was honored to join the Safe Routes to School Committee in making sure Mason-Rice’s five crossing guards–Janice, Neil, Anne, Susan, and Diane–felt our gratitude. While every school day is a good day to appreciate our crossing guards, we were delighted to make Friday extra special for them with some gifts. 

Thank you, Mason-Rice parents! It’s your support of the PTO that makes efforts like this possible.

For the 2021-2022 school year, Mason-Rice will be using the services of 1st Day School Supplies again.

This program is not a fundraiser, and the prices are competitive. It’s easy and convenient – order today!

ALL orders must be placed ONLINE by Thursday, July 1.

• Just click here, enter the school zip code 02459, and select Mason-Rice.
• Choose your kit for your child’s grade next year.
• Enter your child’s name and Add to Cart.
• Complete the shipping and payment information.
• The kit will arrive at your house. Please look out for communication in August about what to bring in on the 1st day of school.

If you have any questions about ordering, please contact Sylvia Eng. Our PTO willingly supports those families who might benefit from a scholarship for school supplies. Please contact Jake Bultema for assistance.

Families are also welcome to purchase their own supplies. Click here to see the supply list for each grade level.  

Will you help us keep our students and staff safe? NPS STRONGLY ENCOURAGES families whose students are participating in in-person learning to enroll their student(s) in the COVID-19 testing program. Testing is one of the best ways we have to quickly identify infection and reduce the possibility of in-school transmission. Testing is ongoing at Mason-Rice, it’s not too late to join! 

It’s easy to sign up! Complete the Consent Form in the Aspen portal for your child to participate (here’s the link!). 

Details: Once you enroll, it may take a week for your child to receive their first Monday kit. The asymptomatic pooled testing is a separate consent process from giving consent for Nurse Becky to administer a rapid Covid test in school should your child becomes symptomatic at school.

Thank you all for doing your part to keep our kids, teachers, and community safe!

June 14-18: Virtual Color Day WEEK! 

See slides for info. 

Friday, June 18: NO SCHOOL

The City of Newton is observing Juneteenth on Friday, June 18. The Newton Public Schools will be doing the same to observe this important day in our history with no school on this day.

Tuesday, June 22: Last day of school for students.

As a reminder, you can always access NPS’ calendar, updated regularly, here.

For the 2020-2021 academic year, FREE breakfast and lunch is available for ALL students. There are grab-n-go options for in-person pick-up or separate pick-up locations at the high schools for virtual learners. 

See the City of Newton’s website for updated information on pickup locations and other important updates.

Your usual shopping can support PTO-funded activities (such as teacher classroom allowances, appreciation lunches, and curriculum-enhancing programming for all our students). Last year, the Mason-Rice community shopped with our partners and raised nearly $1500 while participation in our Spring '21 Restaurant Series raised an additional $1100! 

Note that these programs/partnerships, below, run year-round!

Enjoy 20% off Minted cards & gifts with promo code [see e-mailed PTO Notes]. 15% of each order will be donated back to the PTO.