Author Archives: Michelle Wetlaufer

City of Newton presents “Mental Health: Continuing the Conversation”: May 6

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Mental Health: Continuing the Conversation May 6 @ 6:30PM NewtonMA.gov/mentalhealth Join Mayor Fuller, Samaritans Inc., and Families for Depression Awareness to learn more about suicide prevention, recognizing depression and bipolar disorder, and the important work being done to reduce the … Continue reading →

Free Event for Jr/Sr Families: 17 Things You Need to Do Before Going to College: Wed., 4/14

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Event: 17 Things You Need to Do Before Going to College Date: April 14, 2021 Time: 7:00 pm EST 17 Things You Need to Do Before College: Newton North and Newton South High School students and parents are invited to attend this info-packed event … Continue reading →

2021-2022 Fall Start Times & Schedule Update

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

2021-22 Fall Start Times and Schedule Update was sent on Wednesday, April 7 from the Superintendent. High Schools 9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. (early release Tuesdays at 3:25 p.m.) Timeline for Decision-Making April 12th – Presentation at School Committee Meeting.  … Continue reading →

Juniors! Colleges Coming to Zoom Webinar: Tues., April 13

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in For Juniors, From the PTSO

The Newton South Counseling Department invites juniors and their families to join us for a live, interactive webinar with college representatives from the following schools: American University, Connecticut College, Framingham State University, Northeastern University, and UMass, Amherst. A range of … Continue reading →

Course Verification Day: Wed., April 14

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in For Freshmen, For Juniors, For Sophomores, From the PTSO

Verification Day: Wednesday, April 14th: On Wednesday, April 14th, all classes for students will be asynchronous so that students can use the opportunity to check in with their counselor and/or teachers for last-minute questions, course recommendation approvals, or anything else … Continue reading →

Term/Quarter 3 Grades

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Term 3 grades: Today was the last day of Term 3. Report cards will be published to Aspen next Friday, April 16th by 5:00 pm.

Covid Pool Testing Info

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

COVID Pool Testing: As Newton South prepares for a full in-person return to school after April vacation, we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE families to enroll their student in our COVID-19 testing program. Testing is one of the best ways we have to … Continue reading →

Full Return Option FAQs

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer 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 Michelle Wetlaufer 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 Michelle Wetlaufer 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 →