There are only a few more days to say “Thank You” to the exceptional teachers and staff who motivate, educate and inspire your students! As a way to show your appreciation to them, consider participating in Newton Schools Foundations’ Honor Thy Teacher campaign. This special program enables you to honor teachers by giving a gift to the Foundation in the name of the teacher. You may also choose to honor a special education aide, a fine arts or music teacher, or a coach or counselor who has made a difference in your child’s life. Teachers and staff members, as well as their Principal and the Superintendent, will be notified of this honor, and their names will appear in a special notification in the Newton TAB. You can make your donation on-line at www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org. A suggested donation is $25 per teacher/staff member. You can also mail it to Newton Schools Foundation, P.O. Box 590020, Newton Centre, MA 02459. Please be sure to include the names of the teachers and/or staff that you are honoring.  A flyer that includes a donation form was sent to the homes of elementary school students in their backpacks last month, and will be sent again before the end of the year. A flyer will also be mailed to the homes of middle school and high school students (letters to senior student households have already been mailed).

Newton Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises funds to enhance the quality of education in Newton’s public schools.  All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.