Author Archives: Michelle Wetlaufer

Parent-Run Facebook Groups for Each Grade

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Newton South has Facebook Groups for each graduating class. These groups are not part of the PTSO or Newton South. These are private groups at Newton South and are just another forum for connecting in that graduating class. The Facebook … Continue reading →

Families Organizing for Racial Justice Meeting: Mon. Oct. 5 at 7 PM

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Newton South Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ) Welcome Night – Monday, October 5th at 7pm – Save the date and RSVP HERE! Parents, Teachers, and Students – Please join us to: * hear about Affinity Clubs at NSHS from … Continue reading →

Seniors Committee Kick Off Meeting Tues, Oct. 6 at 7PM

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in For Seniors, From the PTSO

Hello Senior Parents/Guardians, As we start this unprecedented year with our Seniors, the PTSO would like to kick off a meeting to discuss in-person and virtual ideas to make great memories for your Senior(s).  Please join us on  Tuesday, Oct … Continue reading →

AP Exam Registrations for 2021

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in For Juniors, For Seniors, From the PTSO

Registration for the 2021 AP exams at Newton South is now available. All registration will be done online through the College Board. Payment for AP exams will be done online with a credit or debit card through Total Registration. Students … Continue reading →

Emotional Wellness Fact Sheets

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

A resource for Student Emotional Wellness. To learn more, please visit https://www.mghstudentwellness.org/resources MGH Center for Cross-Cultural Student Emotional Wellness has recently launched the Fact Sheet Project –  creating fact sheets with topics related specifically to Asian American mental health. They get … Continue reading →

Debate Team Meeting Tues. Sept 22 at 7PM

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

We are looking forward to meeting new members and can’t wait to start the season! If you want to find out more, we would love to host you at our opening meeting on September 22nd at 7PM!  You can also … Continue reading →

Model United Nation Club Sign-up

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Be a part of Newton South’s Model United Nations Club this year! Sign up here! Model UN is an academically stimulating simulation of the United Nations, where students present and debate economic, social issues, and international politics with other students … Continue reading →

No classes on 9/25 and 10/2

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

1. There will be NO classes on Friday, 9/25. Instead, there will be a virtual “live” club fair for students during this day. This event will give all students, and especially our ninth graders and new students, an opportunity to connect … Continue reading →

SENIORS: College Essay Writing Zoom Session Wed 9/23 7p

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

“Tell Your Story: Crafting Great College Admissions Essays” September 23, 2020 at 7:00 PM ET  On this Zoom episode, college-bound students (and parents) will learn: What NOT to do in researching or writing an essay Why essays are even more … Continue reading →

Newtones A Cappella Auditions

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

NSHS’s a cappella group, The Newtones, is a student-run, award-winning group that is super excited to announce auditions for the 2020-2021 school year. Despite the fact that everything will be running pretty differently this year, the group has been working … Continue reading →