Gift Wrap

SOS will kick off our largest school fundraising program for our PreK to 5 th grade students on 9/18. This one fundraiser raised approximately $18,000 for Finn, Woodward and Neary last year and allowed SOS to support field trips, cultural arts and enrichment programs for our children.

Packets will be sent home to the oldest child in the PreK-5 schools on 9/18. You may also order on-line at www.Innisbrook.com. The SOS /school code is 117930, you will need to register your student for on-line orders.

Order:
September

Pickup: Nov. TBD

Mathathon

This is an event which promotes mathematical thinking. Students complete a Math Packet which is grade specific. Friends and family are asked to pledge an amount of money per math sheet completed or a flat-sum. The program is followed by the Annual Neary Math Day.

TBD

Book Week

A week set aside to recognize 2 authors, 1 illustrator and 1 storyteller selected by the school each year. These men and women share their stories and their own personalities in special session with the Neary students. A book sale is held in the Neary library throughout the week to allow families to purchase books signed by the special guests. A variety of other books are on sale as well. A portion of sales helps to defray the cost of maintaining this literacy program.

For more information, visit Mrs. Woodfin's website.

Mar 9-13

Box Tops

Send in boxtops from specially marked General Mills products. Clip them and send them in to school. Our volunteers will redeem them for 10 cents each. It all adds up. Encourage your relatives to save their boxtops too.

Ongoing

Inkjet & Laser Cartridges, and Cell Phones

Send in your old used inkjet & laser cartridges and cell phones and the school will trade them in for cash. They may be dropped in the box in the Neary lobby. Check with your workplace – maybe it could adopt your child’s school to help in this way!

Ongoing

Notepads

A must for all families. Purchase a notepad or two to write up notes to school. Great for pick-up slips and communicating other after school plans.

Ongoing

Script

Gift card program where a portion of the sales is given back to the schools.

Ongoing

School
T-Shirts

Purchase a T-shirt to show your school spirit. Be sure to wear it on Spirit Day (first Friday of each month). A portion of sales profits the school.

September

Want Ads /Classifieds

Place your advertisement to sell furniture, sports equipment or even your car. Use it to rent out your vacation home. Distributed to Southborough School families.

Ongoing

Arts Night

A night to focus on the arts at Neary. Original artwork for each student is matted and displayed within Neary. Band, Orchestra and Chorus all perform. Parents and friends are invited to attend the special evening

TBD

Book Week

A week set aside to recognize authors, illustrators and storytellers selected by the school each year. These men and women share their stories and their own personalities in special sessions with the Neary students. A book sale is held in the Neary library throughout the week to allow families to purchase books signed by the special guests. A variety of other books are on sale as well. A portion of sales helps to defray the cost of maintaining this literacy program.

For more information, visit Mrs. Woodfin's website.

March

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Boards in school lobbies are kept current to improve school/home communications.

Ongoing

CARE

Program designed to emphasize CARE (Compassion, Acceptance and Respect for Everyone) in our school throughout the year.

Ongoing

Colonial Day

Highlight of the colonial period curriculum for 5th graders. A day for students to participate in craft workshops, enjoy special foods and dress up in colonial outfits. Parents are invited to a parade and open house.

April 17

Communication

Provides communication to the parents through flyers in the Thursday Packet, Monthly SOS Newsletters, email blasts, etc.

Ongoing

Community Awareness

Each month the committee announces a list of donations accepted on behalf of the local food panty. During the holidays special giving programs encourage families to help those less fortunate.

Ongoing

Community Read Day

Guest Readers from the community are invited to participate in a special day celebrating literacy. Each class welcomes its own surprise guest.

Oct 24

Cultural Arts

presentations are brought in house to expose students to Art, Music and Literature.

Ongoing

DARE

Drug Abuse Resistance Education program. Taught to fifth grade students by the Southborough police department. SOS makes a contribution toward the program.

Ongoing

Driveway Signs

Provides current information regarding upcoming events on the sign at the driveway entrance to the school.

Ongoing

Enrichment Programs

Each grade is treated to a special program that correlates to its curriculum.

Ongoing

Fifth Grade Farewell

A party/picnic held after school one afternoon to celebrate the achievements and memories of the fifth grade class. A highlight event before moving on to middle school. Refreshments, DJ, speakers and fun!

June 9

Fifth Grade Fundraiser / Ice Cream Social

Come join us on Wednesday, March 12th from 6:00 – 8:00PM in the Neary School Cafeteria for a sweet treat followed by a trip to the Barnes & Noble Book Fair in the school library. Proceeds from the Ice Cream Social will be used for the fifth grade class gift.

We are in need of volunteers to help scoop ice cream, if you would like to help, please contact Suzy Green. Thanks for your support!

March 11

Field Trips

Each grade has the opportunity to experience learning outside the classroom. SOS coordinates the trips and funds a portion of each field trip.

Ongoing

Field Day

SOS helps to coordinate volunteers and water stations for this event. The gym teachers design relays and other games for a fun day of outside activity for each grade

Grade 5 - June 2, Grade 4 - June 4

Hospitality

Providing refreshments for various school functions.

Ongoing

Member-At-Large

Individual(s) represent the Neary School and its community at General SOS monthly meetings and attend School Committee meetings.

Ongoing

Nurse Assistant

Individuals assist the nurse when needed for areas such as student screenings for hearing, vision, etc.

Ongoing

Publicity

Publicize Neary SOS events and services to the local press.

Ongoing

Room Parent Coordinator

SOS recruits and coordinates room parents for each classroom. Room parents work closely with the teacher to schedule classroom volunteers and special events.

Ongoing

Step Up Day

Third grade class visits Neary for a tour of the school.

TBD

Student Directory

Provides alphabetized lists of Southboro students including name, grade, phone # and address.

September

Summer Reading Program

Raffle Card

A program designed to keep kids reading all summer long. Students keep track of books read and turn in logs to win prizes.

Click here to get raffle forms.

June

Summer Quest

The teachers and SOS have chosen "Summer Quest" as our Summer Learning Program. Summer Quest workbooks are filled with fun, educational exercises to help your child make the transition to a new school year.

Order before June 16th for a $2 discount! Click here for details.

June

Teacher Appreciation

Each school plans a special way to say thanks to all of its teachers and specialists.

TBD

Thursday Packets

Each Thursday, packets of flyers are collated to communicate upcoming school and town events and memos from administration.

Ongoing

Welcome Back Ice Cream Social

A wonderful Neary community event. All Neary families are encouraged to enjoy ice cream while visiting with each other. A great way to kickoff the school year.

Sept3

Yearbook

Includes individual and class photos of the 5th grade students, and class photos of the 4th grade students. Also includes memorable events such as Colonial Day, DARE Graduation, Invention Convention, etc.

Spring