Author Archives: Michelle Wetlaufer

Term 2 Midterm Comments Progress Reports

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO, From the Vice Principal

Dear Newton South Students and Families, 1. Midterm Comments/Progress Reports: Term 2 Midterm Comments/Progress Reports are now posted on Aspen: (https://aspen.newton.k12.ma.us/aspen/logon.do). Published reports can be found on the initial page of the parent portal under the “Published Reports” widget. A PDF reader (e.g. … Continue reading →

Winter Food Drive! Please help

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Please consider dropping off any of the following items so we can help those at the food pantry! Below is a list of items we are looking for. Box of granola bars (any kind) Box of cereal or oatmeal variety … Continue reading →

NSHS Girl Up Fundraising Raffle: Now until Dec. 23

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

The final days of the Newton South Girl Up Raffle are approaching! Join Girl Up as we fundraise for the UN’s global campaign against gender-based violence! Wednesday, December 23rd is the last day to enter the raffle for a chance … Continue reading →

NSHS FORJ Book Discussion for “Stamped”: Wed., Jan.13, 7 pm

Posted on December 19, 2020 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 7 pm Where: Zoom – RSVP here to receive the Zoom link for our event. NSHS FORJ will host … Continue reading →

Learning Model Survey Due by Midnight Tonight!

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

A reminder that we need EVERY family from Newton South to fill out the learning model survey that the district sent out to families on Tuesday. The deadline is 11:59pm on Sunday night. If you did NOT receive the email from the … Continue reading →

The Zach Mandel Memorial Fund

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Zach Mandel Memorial Fund Zachary Mandel’s family feels blessed by the outpouring of compassion and invaluable support they’ve received since his passing on October 12th. To honor Zach, the family has established The Zachary Mandel Memorial Fund at the Boston Foundation. The … Continue reading →

NSHS’s GIRL UP Raffle

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Buy a raffle ticket and support NSHS’s chapter of GIRL UP, a global organization that fights gender-based violence. There are just 2 weeks left to enter. Get your raffle ticket by Wednesday, December 23rd for a chance to win prizes from female-owned … Continue reading →

Newton South Food Drive

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

WINTER FOOD DRIVE – organized by Newton South students Tess Ertel & Isabella Gloria Please consider donating any of the following items to help the local food pantry. Below is a list of needed items: Granola bars (any kind) Cereal … Continue reading →

Diverse Voices – Student & Faculty of Color Panel and Discussion Dec 3rd, at 7PM

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Diverse Voices  – Student & Faculty of Color Panel and Discussion New date and time! Thursday Dec. 3 at 7PM on Zoom  Sponsored by NSHS FORJ (Families Organizing for Racial Justice) and SHRC (South Human Rights Council) Please RSVP to receive the … Continue reading →

Dec. 5 and Dec. 12 are the last days for NSHS Senior Portraits

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in For Seniors, From the PTSO

Just a quick note: The last two days to get your photograph taken for inclusion in this year’s yearbook are Dec. 5 and Dec. 12. If you haven’t had a portrait taken already, make an appointment today at prestigeportraits.com.  You’ll need the access … Continue reading →