Author Archives: Michelle Wetlaufer

Welcome to Celebrate South Week 10/15/22 – 10/22/22

Newton South Families,   We are sending the Update a little early this week to kick off Celebrate South Week!   Thanks to the collaboration between our Class Officers, Class Advisors, Fine and Performing Arts Department, Deans, PTSO, and Boosters, … Continue reading

October 10 – 14, 2022

ORANGE WEEK Newton South Families, This week marks the halfway point of term 1. Progress reports will be coming out later this week on the Aspen homepage for all students. For each course, this document will show teacher comments, the … Continue reading

October 3 – 7 2022

BLUE WEEK Newton South Families,   Welcome to the first week of October!   First, we want to wish peace and goodness to all those who are celebrating Yom Kippur this week. Please note that we will not have school … Continue reading

Hello Newton South,     Happy October! The leaves are turning, the building is full of energy, and the school year is off to a great start! I am writing to tell you about some important upcoming schoolwide and classroom … Continue reading

The FROSH Play starts Sept 12

The FROSH Play starts Sept 12 – No cuts! Encourage any interested freshman you know to check it out. More info on southstage.org   –South Stage Kick off Meeting (for kids) – Tuesday Sept 13th during Lion Block in the Auditorium   … Continue reading

FORJ Housing Wants Your Input!

Please join us on Zoom Tuesday, September 20 at 7:30 to give your input on Newton’s proposed zoning changes. This is an important opportunity to influence the future of Newton’s village centers.   Zoning laws regulate what can be built … Continue reading

Friday, September 16, 2022

  Hello Newton South! It has been such a joy to welcome our students back to Newton South. We have begun the year with a palpable positive energy. Our 9th graders have gotten to know our building, and are learning … Continue reading

September 19 – 23, 2022

BLUE WEEK Newton South Families, We are on to week 3 and halfway through the month of September! It was great to see everyone at Back to School Night this past Thursday, navigating the building and meeting all of our … Continue reading

Grade 10 Families: BMI Opt-In Screening Program

Grade 10 Families:   This year, BMI screening will be opt-in for students whose parents/guardians sign them up for the program. If you would like your child to be screened for BMI by the school nurses, please return this form … Continue reading

Back to School Night at Newton South on Thursday, September 15

Newton South Families,   Your student’s schedule for Back to School Night has been posted to Aspen and is available on the homepage. Back to School Night will run on Thursday, September 15 from 7 – 9 PM. It is … Continue reading