Author Archives: Julie Vasil

Full Return Option FAQs

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Julie Vasil in From the PTSO

Many questions regarding the April 26th full return to school option are answered here. Any additional relevant FAQ’s to this document will be added as warranted. Also, please fill out the form that the district sent on Friday ONLY IF you … Continue reading →

Updated School Bus Guidelines-Registration Deadline is April 7

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Julie Vasil in From the PTSO

On February 11, 2021, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) updated transportation guidelines for school buses in the Commonwealth. The most significant change is that DESE has lifted capacity restrictions and physical distancing requirements on buses and vans. … Continue reading →

Seniors: Caps and Gowns, Order by April 16th

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Julie Vasil in For Seniors, From the PTSO

Hello Families of the CLASS OF 2021! Save-the-Date June 10, 2021.  Time and schedule will be announced by South as soon as they are available. IT’S TIME TO ORDER  YOUR CAP & GOWN FOR GRADUATION!  All orders must be received … Continue reading →

Sign up today FREE Weekly COVID-19 Testing for Students at Newton South

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Julie Vasil in From the PTSO

The district heard our community voices about the need for Asymptomatic COVID-19 Testing to re-open schools safely and responded with The NPS Testing Program.  It’s Free and is Here.  Click to Sign up today so your child(ren) can participate in the … Continue reading →

SAVE THE DATE: Help Beautify Newton South, Sunday, May 2

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Julie Vasil in From the PTSO

Mark your calendars for May 2nd and join Newton South students, families, and staff to beautify school grounds. Be on the lookout for Newton Serves to post signup link within the next few weeks. If you have any questions, please … Continue reading →

The Power of Gratitude; Recorded and Available Until April 18th

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Julie Vasil in From the PTSO

If you missed Nancy Davis Kho’s engaging and inspiring talk about the power of gratitude on March 31st, the recorded video of the presentation is available here.   The link will be available for 2 weeks until April 18th. The PTSO … Continue reading →

The Power of Gratitude Zoom Intrusion Update

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Julie Vasil in From the PTSO

Unfortunately there was a malicious zoom bombing during a recent PTSO sponsored speaker event The Power of Gratitude on March 31st.  About 30 mins into the presentation, unknown individuals entered the zoom meeting and made several racial and religious slurs, … Continue reading →

Info on COVID Testing at South

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Julie Vasil in From the PTSO

1. COVID Pool Testing Q & A Webinar For anyone that missed the Q & A webinar from March 4, please click here for the link to the district page that contains the video and slide presentation. 2. COVID pool testing … Continue reading →

2021-2022 Course Registration

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Julie Vasil in From the PTSO

2021-22 Course Registration Next week, teachers should be having conversations with 9th, 10th and 11th grade students regarding course recommendations for next year. In the following weeks, the online program of studies will be finalized, teachers will enter recommendations in Aspen, students will have … Continue reading →

Mid Term Comments Available March 10th

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Julie Vasil in From the PTSO

Midterm comments will be posted on Aspen by 5:00pm on Wednesday, March 10th.