Proctor Informational Update: Weekly Family Newsletter November 30, 2025

Posted Date: 11/30/25 (09:37 AM)

Dear Proctor Penguins and Families,

I hope everyone had a restful and relaxing few days over Thanksgiving. As we head into the quick stretch between now and our December break, I want to highlight an upcoming opportunity for families.

This Wednesday at 6:00 pm, Math Specialists and our Curriculum Coordinator will host a Caregiver Math Information Night at Lincoln Street School for anyone interested in learning more about our new K–5 math curriculum, Eureka Math². The flyer is attached and the picture above has all the details.

When parents and caregivers understand what their children are learning and how the curriculum is structured, it truly helps. Kids feel more supported, families feel more confident jumping in at home, and it strengthens the home–school partnership that makes such a difference for our students.

If you’re able to join, we’d love to see you there.

Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and for all you do to support our Proctor Penguins.

This weekly newsletter will outline the following updates:

Save the Date
Math Curriculum Parent/ Caregiver Info Session- Flyer Attached
5th Grade Tech Evening
MLK Event- Flyer Attached
Family Resources
PTO
NSPAC

Respectfully,

Stacy Mahoney and the Proctor Team

Upcoming Events

12/3- Waddling with Waddles

12/3- Math Curriculum Information Session

12/4- Claytime Paint Night- see below

12/11- Penguin Patch Shop- see below

12/17- Proctor PTO Meeting 7pm

12/23- Early Release

12/24- 1/4- December Break- No School

1/5- Students return from December Break

1/19- MLK Day- No SCHOOL

2025-2026 School Year CALENDAR

(includes key dates like the first day of school, holidays, early release days, and professional development days)

5th Grade Tech Night

Tuesday, December 16 from 3:00–5:45 PM – After-School Tech Event (5th Grade Only)

Our 5th graders will also have the opportunity to participate in a special after-school technology event right here at Proctor! This event is being led by Mrs. Parron, Mrs. Dale and a parent volunteer Mr. Abi Sampath

If your child plans to attend, please complete the sign-up form linked HERE!

📎 Flyers can be found HERE!

If you have any questions please reach out directly to your child's teacher.

Resources to Support Families

For information about Local Supplemental Food Resources please use this LINK.
Raising Caring, Resilient, and Values-Guided Children (in an age of anxiety)
Mental Health Resources for Youth and their Families

Proctor PTO

Board Members Needed for '26/27 School Year.

This is Lisa's last year as President. Email proctorpto@gmail.com for more info.

Planning on Photo Gifts? Sending Holiday Cards?

Use our Minted discount code FUNDRAISEFEPPTO

You'll save 20% off Minted holiday cards & gifts and 10% of every order placed using your code will be donated back to the PTO.

https://www.minted.com/

Upcoming Events:

Waddle Wednesday Cheerleaders- 12/3 8-8:30am

Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BAFA82AABF58-60129948-waddle#/

Claytime Holiday Paint Night-Thursday, 12/4- 6-7:30pm

Join us in the cafeteria for low key festive fun. Paint your favorite pieces at school. Claytime will take, fire and deliver them back to us before the Holidays. Enjoy dinner while you paint. Pizza, cookies and more will be available for purchase during the event. Pre-order is recommended, but some items are available for purchase at the event. Order here:

https://form.jotform.com/253082672725157

Volunteers needed to check in orders and sell pizza (very easy jobs, you'll have plenty of time with your kids to paint) Sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BAFA82AABF58-60130990-claytime

Penguin Patch Festive Shop-Thursday 12/11 (3-7pm) & Friday 12/12 (3-5pm)

We're transforming the Art Room into a Festive Shop where kids can shop for friends & family. Everything is under $15. Volunteers needed to help kids secretly shop (it's a very fun experience); run the register (easy- all automated through the program); "wrap" their presents; set up and take down. Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BAFA82AABF58-60584561-penguin

Panera Bread Fundraiser-Thursday, 12/18- 4-8pm

December PTO Meeting- Wednesday, 12/17 7:15pm

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Lisa Smith, President

Proctor PTO 2025-2026