ANNOUNCEMENTS    📢

Here's a quick view of what's going on at Broadmeadow! For information on what's going on in Needham, check out the Community News.

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THE INVEST IN OUR CHILDREN CAMPAIGN IS UNDERWAY!

Over 28% of Broadmeadow families have participated in The Invest In Our Children (IIOC) campaign, and we've surpassed 44% of our $26,000 goal! Thank you to those families who have donated thus far. Our hope is that every Broadmeadow family will make a gift that feels meaningful to them.

Did you know that the PTC spends between $1,500 and $3,000 a year on Curriculum Enrichment programs for EACH grade? We couldn't bring these exciting authors, artists, and performers to Broadmeadow without your support. 

Please donate now to IIOC! 100% of your donation will directly support Broadmeadow and have a meaningful impact on your child’s education and Broadmeadow experience. Any amount is greatly appreciated and shows your commitment to the students at Broadmeadow. To learn more about how the PTC uses your donations, please visit this page.

You can send in a check made out to "Broadmeadow PTC" or pay online via Donor Box by Friday, September 29th.

The Broadmeadow PTC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and your donation is tax deductible. Our tax ID number is 04-3431845. Does your company have a matching gift program? If so, please remember to send in your company’s matching funds form.

If you have any questions about the campaign, please contact Natalie Spring at iioc@broadmeadowptc.org. Thank you for your support!

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PLEASE COMPLETE DIRECTORY FORM ASAP

Every fall, the PTC creates a school directory with class lists and family information, which allows families to easily contact one another. In order for your family to be included, we need your authorization and accurate information. In an effort to ensure all families are represented, we have extended the deadline to Monday, September 25th.

If you have not done so already, please complete the directory form now so that we complete and distribute the directory. (Note: information about advertising in the directory is included at the end of the form.)

If you have any questions, please contact Diana Chaves at directory@broadmeadowptc.org.

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SAVE THE DATE: WALK, BIKE & ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY

Join students throughout Needham and around the globe on Wednesday, October 4th for International Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day! Start a new habit, meet new neighbors, and enjoy the outdoors (rain or shine!). All participants will receive a sticker! Active commuting to school has been shown to increase academic (and work) performance, improve mental health, reduce stress, and help children meet physical activity guidelines.

We could use some extra help to distribute stickers. If you can assist or have questions, please contact Tim Bulger at wellness@broadmeadowptc.org.

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SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES FOR THE YEARBOOK

Did you take some adorable back-to-school photos? Please share your best with the Broadmeadow yearbook! We'd especially love photos that feature kids from multiple families and/or were taken at Broadmeadow.

Follow this link to submit your photos online. Remember to:

• Be selective! Please don't submit multiple similar shots.

• Enter information about the photo and provide contact information in case the staff needs additional information.

• Click "Save Details".

 We'll continue to collect photos throughout the year, so please keep submitting them! Yearbooks will go on sale in February; details to come. 

Questions? Contact Brie Allen, Katie Dittmer, Kate Owens, and Erica Salamon at yearbook@broadmeadowptc.org.

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MEDIA CENTER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Working in the Broadmeadow Media Center is a great way to see your child during the day AND make a big difference in our school! Did you know that over 1,000 books circulate through our library every week? Librarian Jenn Potter counts on parent volunteers to help with shelving and checking books in and out throughout the day. No experience is necessary; new volunteers will shadow an experienced volunteer before working on their own.

You can sign up for volunteer slots here. Use the tabs at the top of the page to find the day your child's class goes to Media. If you have questions, please contact Samantha Pace at media@broadmeadowptc.org.

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SIGN UP FOR OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT

Join us for a night at the outdoor movies! Bring your blankets and get cozy under the stars watching The Super Mario Bros. Movie with fellow Broadmeadow Bees. The "gates" will open at 6 pm on Friday, October 13, and the movie starts at 6:15 pm (Rain date is Sunday, October 15). The movie will be shown on the Lower Baseball Field by the parking lot, and families will set up blankets on the hill (no chairs).

Please click here to register by October 6. The suggested donation is $20 per family, and siblings of all ages are welcome. Please send in cash or a check (payable to "Broadmeadow PTC") in an envelope with your child's name addressed to "Broadmeadow PTC Movie Night" by October 6. Contributions will go directly towards the cost of the event, including FREE concessions, glow sticks, and more. (Families are encouraged to bring their own water bottles.)

If you have questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact Jenn Buell, Caitlin Doran, and Kate Hines at movieonthefield@broadmeadowptc.org.

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