Author Archives: Michelle Wetlaufer

NSHS Booster Club Info Night: Wed., Jan. 27 at 7 PM

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

NEWTON SOUTH’S BOOSTER CLUB INFO NIGHT – JOIN US! Wednesday, January 27 from 7-8 PM   With winter sports underway, spring around the corner and a fresh new year ahead, we’re rebooting Newton South’s Booster Club. The Booster Club is a … Continue reading →

Chromebook Update

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO, From the Vice Principal

Hello Students and Families, You are receiving this email because currently you are registered to attend NSHS “hybrid” as we transition to hyflex at the end of January. The Chromebooks that were ordered for our ninth graders in April 2020 unfortunately … Continue reading →

NSHS Principal Search Survey & Update

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Below is the email update sent by Superintendent Fleishman on January 13, 2021 to South Families regarding the Newton South Principal search process.   We have 2 parent volunteers from South on the SAC. Not every parent has an opportunity to … Continue reading →

Hybrid Students: Bus Registration Due TODAY – Sun., Jan. 17

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Dear NPS Family, If your student has selected the hybrid model of learning and wants to take the bus, you MUST register by Sunday, January 17 at 11:59 p.m. Registration will close on Sunday, January 17 at 11:59 p.m. If … Continue reading →

NSHS Amnesty International Fundraiser at Chipotle: Sat., Jan. 23

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Mark your calendars! Newton South Amnesty International is hosting a partnership-fundraiser with Chipotle! Amnesty International was established to fight the abuse of human rights worldwide. Some issues they combat are police violence, discrimination, international justice, and climate change. You can … Continue reading →

January 2021 Schedule

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

January 4th – 8th is a Week One January 11th – 15th is a Week Two January 19th – 22nd is a Week One January 25th – 29th is a Week Two Note that the only difference between a “week one” and a “week two” schedule is … Continue reading →

Cohort Assignments/Information

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Educational model (hybrid or distance-only) and cohort assignments are now available in the Aspen Family Portal. Students who selected the hybrid option in the new HyFlex high school schedule will see their cohort assignment (A, B, or C) in the … Continue reading →

Staff Appreciation Breakfast-Help Needed-this Friday, January 15th

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Happy New Year! Big thanks to all of the parent volunteers who have generously given their time to help out and/or donate breakfast food and drinks for Staff Appreciation functions. As the NSHS faculty prepares for HyFlex transition, the teachers … Continue reading →

Free Lunch

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding free lunches for all students for the 2020-21 school year. This means that any student in the Newton Public Schools is eligible for free lunch (and free breakfast where available.) For … Continue reading →

Racism, Antiracism, and You January 13, 7p

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Join us in reading Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds. When: Wednesday, January 13th at 7pm Where: Zoom – RSVP here to receive the Zoom link for our event. NSHS FORJ will host a … Continue reading →