Author Archives: Aparna Singamsetty

LIONS ROAR Now Online

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Aparna Singamsetty in From the PTSO

The Lion’s Roar, one of Newton South’s student-run newspapers, has temporarily moved online to continue informing the South community while school is closed. Read about the effects of COVID-19 on local businesses, changes to course Verification Day, Tom Brady’s departure from … Continue reading →

CISCO STEM Summer Externship, Internships & Scholarships

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Aparna Singamsetty in For Juniors, From the PTSO

Many summer internships and scholarships are available now for juniors and seniors.  Please check the NSHS College ad Career Center website for latest information. CISCO STEM Externship Summer 2020 Program Deadline Feb 29 – view Details. The Cisco High School … Continue reading →

All-Grade Parent Coffee Fri, Feb 28th at 7:45AM

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Aparna Singamsetty in From the PTSO

Based on community feedback and grade level coffee, the PTSO will be hosting 2 sessions for an All-Grade Parent Social.  The intent is to have our parent & faculty community connect with each other and learn how parents in other grades are … Continue reading →

Mon, Mar 2nd Coffee with Superintendent & School Committee

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Aparna Singamsetty in From the PTSO

The 2020-21 Newton Public School budget process is underway.  Please join us for coffee on Monday, March 2 from 7:45 am to 8:45am in the Faculty Dining Room with Superintendent David Fleishman and members of the School Committee.  Opening remarks, followed by … Continue reading →

2020-21 WISE Individualized Senior Experience

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Aparna Singamsetty in For Juniors, From the PTSO

Dear Junior Students and Parents: Please consider the WISE (WISE Individualized Senior Experience) Program when thinking about your schedule for next year.  The WISE Program offers seniors the opportunity to work outside the classroom during Term 4 on a substantive … Continue reading →

Support International Travel in Our Schools!

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Aparna Singamsetty in From the PTSO

Feel passionately about the power of international travel? Want to ensure no Newton students get left behind? Please consider volunteering for or supporting GELF, a financial aid fund that enables low-income Newton North and Newton South students to join international … Continue reading →

Newton South Booster Club Community Yard Sale: Donations Needed

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Aparna Singamsetty in From the PTSO

We need your donations for Newton South Booster Club Community Yard Sale this Spring!   As you do your spring cleaning this year, please consider saving some items for donation to the Booster Club community yard sale scheduled for the … Continue reading →

Unite to Light Ghana-Fundraiser

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Aparna Singamsetty in From the PTSO

Please come out to the first ever-Ghana Exchange celebration and Fundraiser! Thursday, 2/27 from 6:30-8:30pm in the South Auditorium. There will be African Food sampling, an African drumming/dance performance and other surprises. Donations accepted at the door, children 10 years … Continue reading →

Help Light the Way Gala Sat, Mar 28!

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Aparna Singamsetty in From the PTSO

Please join us at the Help Light The Way fundraising Gala at the Sheraton-Needham Hotel, on Saturday evening, March 28  from 6-8PM.  This event will raise funds to purchase and install permanent lights for the outdoor sports stadium at Newton South High School.   The … Continue reading →