Monthly Archives: May 2021

Thank you Newton Serves!

Posted on May 10, 2021 by PTSO CoPresident in From the PTSO

THANK YOU to our PTSO parent organizers and ALL our student and parent volunteers who added some beautiful curb appeal to Newton South on May 2nd.

Run the 125th Boston Marathon as an official entrant!

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Sports Tagged , , |

Join the John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club’s team as a charity runner and receive professional coaching and fundraising support. Check this off your “bucket list” while supporting more than 700 Newton children and teens at the same ti… Continue reading →

South Stage’s Upcoming Silent Auction

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Events, Other Tagged , , |

In conjunction with South Stage’s upcoming production of Chicago, the annual silent auction will be held from May 15-22! Please us by donating items for the auction, or soliciting businesses to help through Playbill ads or donations. Consider don… Continue reading →

Nominations are now OPEN for the 2021 Newton SEPAC Special Educator Virtual Awards!

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged , , |

Here’s how the 2021 “Virtual” Awards will work: Families will submit nominations using the Google Form Each nominee will receive the text of the nomination in an email The email to each nominee will also include messages of thanks fro… Continue reading →

Now accepting nominations: NFP Teen Ambassador Program (TAP)

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other Tagged , |

Currently seeking community-minded, motivated teens to apply for the Teen Ambassador Program (TAP). This selective year-long program offers middle and high school students the opportunity for personal growth while serving the greater good in the Newton… Continue reading →

Class of 2021 Graduation Information

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Hello Seniors and Families, I wanted to share the preliminary details for graduation for the class of 2021 to assist in your planning. Please know that many more details will be forthcoming when the information is finalized, but for now, … Continue reading →

Class of 2021 Senior Graduation Information, May 14th Email

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Email from Vice Principal Hardiman on May 14th. Class of 2021: This is the time of year when we start sharing a lot of information specifically related to the graduating class of seniors. A separate email to those students and … Continue reading →

May/June School Calendar

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

From the Vice Principal, Mr. Hardiman: May/June School Calendar: To help with planning for the end of the year activities, I have put together a May/June calendar to hopefully make it easier for viewing weeks at a time. Please know … Continue reading →

Wednesday Schedule Information & Update

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Wednesday Schedules: Due to the state’s requirement of a full five-day-a-week return to learning for students beginning on Wednesday, May 19th, our Wednesday schedules will no longer have a combination of synchronous and asynchronous blocks beginning that day. Here are … Continue reading →

Covid Pool Testing Updates

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

COVID Surveillance/Pool Testing Reminder and Update Our testing participation levels are hovering around 40% in all schools. We really need to increase participation to 70-80% for testing to be effective.   We NEED YOUR participation to make this work. The more … Continue reading →