Author Archives: Cindy Lam-Yee

Course Verifications for Next School Year

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Cindy Lam-Yee in For Freshmen, For Juniors, For Sophomores, From the PTSO

Last week, email was sent to students that South had extended the window until midnight Friday, April 16 for students to fill out the course verification form located here:  https://forms.gle/uH1rxtnfv3vYNXdG8 There are still around 300 students out of 1800 that have … Continue reading →

Term 3 Report Cards

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Cindy Lam-Yee in From the PTSO

Term 3 report cards have been published to Aspen. Grades are available in two places: 1. Grades are available via the “Academics” tab in Aspen. You can open each course and see the grade there.  PDFs of the report card … Continue reading →

NewtonServes Day at South – Sun, May 2

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Cindy Lam-Yee in From the PTSO

Volunteers needed for NewtonServes Day at NSHS: Sunday, May 2 @12:30pm-4:00pm Volunteer registration is now open for NewtonServes Day at NSHS on Sunday, May 2 from 12:30PM-4:00PM! We will be cleaning lawns, fields, and garden beds, spreading mulch, and planting … Continue reading →

MCAS Update & Schedule

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Cindy Lam-Yee in For Juniors, For Sophomores, From the PTSO

Much more information will be coming after the break from our MCAS coordinator, Faye Cassell, on details regarding the upcoming testing. Specifically, as relates to MCAS and juniors, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will be making a final … Continue reading →

Congrats to Newton South Jazz Ensemble

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Cindy Lam-Yee in From the PTSO

Congratulations to the Newton South Jazz Ensemble who are one of the 15 finalists nationwide for the 26th Annual Essentially Ellington Festival, the most coveted distinction in Jazz education. Conductor Lisa Linde of the NSHS faculty and the students made magic despite the … Continue reading →

Newton South Speech & Debate Made History!

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Cindy Lam-Yee in From the PTSO

Congratulations! The Newton South Speech and Debate Team swept the State Championship Speech and Debate Tournament this past weekend, the first time any school has done so! Click on the link for more details and a photo – Newton South … Continue reading →

May 28 is the Last Day of Classes for Seniors

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Cindy Lam-Yee in For Seniors, From the PTSO

Hello Seniors and Families, Please know that in these ever changing times as relates to health and safety guidelines, we are working to provide you with the most timely information as soon as we are able–i.e. when we have clearance … Continue reading →

Lion’s Roar Graduation Ads for 2021 Seniors

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Cindy Lam-Yee in For Seniors, From the PTSO

Congratulate your graduate in South’s only print newspaper, the Lion’s Roar! Our special section devoted to the Class of 2021 will be distributed to seniors and their families at graduation on June 10. We would like to include your tribute … Continue reading →

Good People – Choose Kindness Program

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Cindy Lam-Yee in From the PTSO

From the Newton South High School Wellness Department  Choose Kindness Program Fostering community one act of kindness at a time!  What’s it about? The Choose Kindness Program was created to recognize members of our community for their random acts of kindness … Continue reading →

Next Gen Voices – Creative Minds Event

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Cindy Lam-Yee in From the PTSO

Next Gen Voices is the civic engagement club at Newton North. Next Gen Voices is planning an art event focusing on Artists of Color in Newton called Creative Minds. Creative Minds is open to people of all ages, so we … Continue reading →