The Buzz at Leeds
July 1, 2022
Message from Principal Wenz
Happy summer everyone! There was so much excitement and joy through our last two weeks of school. Our grade 5 students celebrated their promotion with their families at school and then at Maines Field in Florence park. Some of our grade 4 students went on a hike, while grade 3 students shot off their rockets that they designed. Some of our grade 2 students celebrated National Flamingo Day and National Camping Day. Most of our kindergarten through grade 4 students were able to meet their teacher for next year, which leads me to some changes at Leeds.
- Laura Ziomek, our administrative assistant, has taken a position in another school district. Her last day is 7/8. If you need assistance, please call or email Sandy Bombard, our Secretary (413-587-1531 or sbombard@northampton-k12.us). Sandy will be working at Leeds this summer.
- Renee Bachman, Grade 3 teacher, has taken a dual language teaching position in another school district. We are in the hiring process for our grade 3 teacher.
- Annette Bischoff retired this year. We have hired Mr. CJ Holt, III. Mr. Holt is a soccer coach at NHS and comes to us with many years of experience.
- Please see the classroom section in the newsletter for next year.
If your child was not here on the last day of school, please come by to pick up some of their items and their report cards. The school is open each day from 8:00-2:00. The Leeds' school office will be closed 7/14, 7/15, and 7/18.
I hope that you all have a terrific summer and enjoy the time off. Please keep reading with your children or encourage them to read each day. Forbes library has many fun activities, please see the flyer below.
with Kindness,
Chris Wenz, Principal
COVID Update
2022-2023 School Calendar
Leeds Summer Garden Care
Leeds PTO
Before listing our board members for next year,
I would like to thank Liz Burnworth
for her time on our PTO.
as well as previous time on our School Council. Thank you LIz!
Jean Monska, Co-President
Meghan Steed, Co-President
Jenna Recuber, Vice-President
Mary Penney, Treasurer
Nedra Shield, Co-Secretary
Rebecca Hamlin, Co-Secretary
Our PTO members will be looking for volunteers next year for many fundraisers and events. Stand by for the calendar of events.
2022-2023 Kindergarten Playdates
Message from our Food Service Director - Mistelle Hannah 2022-2023
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Save the Date.... Doozy Do Parade - 9/17 @11:00
Calendar of Events
Upcoming Dates
8/4 Leeds Kindergarten Playdate @5:00
8/10 Leeds Kindergarten Playdate @5:00
8/17 Transperformance @ Look Park ... more info to come PTO is looking for volunteers
8/18 Leeds Kindergarten Playdate @5:00
8/22 New Student Tour @1:00
8/24 Leeds Kindergarten Playdate @5:00 with tour of building @5:30
9/1 First day of School for grade 1 through 5 students
9/1, 9/2, 9/6 Preschool & Kindergarten Orientations by appointment
9/5 Three County Fair - Bus Derby
9/6 Early Bird / Late Bird will begin
9/6 Leeds School Council meeting @6:15
9/7 First day for Preschool & Kindergarten students
9/14 Leeds Open House @6:00
9/17 DoozyDo Parade
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Contact us:
Laura Ziomek, Administrative Assistant
Gabrielle Hollender, Early Bird/Late Bird Afterschool Coordinator
(ghollender@northampton-k12.us)
Chris Wenz, Principal
Email: sharondewitt@northampton-k12.us
Website: http://www.northamptonschools.org/project/leeds-elementary-school/
Location: 20 Florence Street, Leeds, MA, USA
Phone: (413) 587-1530