Author Archives: Newton PTO Council

Communication Study for Mental Health

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events Tagged |

A team at Harvard Medical School hopes to offer a training to parents of teens and young adults ages 14-24. The training will revolve around communication strategies that can help parents decrease conflict with their child and encourage healthy changes. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

School Closing COVID-19 Update

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, From Newton Public Schools Tagged , , |

March 12, 2020 Dear NPS Families, For the past two weeks, we have been working closely with the Newton Department of  Health and Human Services to reduce the community spread of COVID-19. We have received many emails from concerned families … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Important Update on School Events & Activities

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, From Newton Public Schools Tagged , , |

March 11, 2020 Dear NPS Community, In an effort to prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all evening and community events in our facilities effective immediately and until further notice. All field … Continue reading → Continue reading →

How can we improve sustainability in Newton Schools?

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged , , |

Join parents, educators and students working together to promote sustainability in Newton schools. At Green Newton’s Schools Connections’  meetings, all are welcome to participate, share experiences and ideas. If your school does not yet have a Green Team, they can … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Affinity Group Meeting

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged , , |

Please join FORJ@Cabot for the second affinity and ally group planning meeting. RSVP HERE  This meeting is open to all parents of elementary aged children in the Newton Public Schools. Please RSVP so they can figure out how to group … Continue reading → Continue reading →

NSHS South Stage Annual Auction is going live on March 14th

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Other Tagged , , |

The auction will go live at www.32auctions/SouthStageAuction2020. By clicking on the link, you can browse all items, but to bid you must create an account on 32auctions. There’s a fantastic line-up of auction items such as fitness packages, theatre tickets, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Spring musical at NSHS

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events Tagged , , |

Please come to the Spring musical when NSHS South Stage presents Jesus Christ Superstar, a 1970 rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, stage directed by Jeff Knoedler with music direction by Ben Youngman, and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Spring Classes for All Ages and Interests

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Sports Tagged , , |

Registration is underway for Spring classes for children and adults. Classes begin during the week of March 29th and are open to the entire community.  Classes for children include aquatics, art, dance, STEM, sports and more.  Classes for adults include … Continue reading → Continue reading →

After School this Spring at Newton Community Farm

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other Tagged , |

Farm Tuesdays for ages 7-11. Please register here Farm. This program for elementary-school kids meets weekly on Tuesday afternoons. Kids will start seedlings for planting at the farm and at home, care for chickens and help prepare the learning garden … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Newton South English Teacher will run 2020 Boston Marathon for Newton Schools Foundation

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Sports Tagged , , |

Jasmine Lellock, Newton South High School English teacher, will run this year’s Boston Marathon to raise funds for Newton Schools Foundation (NSF). Her goal is to raise $5000 to support important programs that enhance students’ educational experience in the Newton … Continue reading → Continue reading →