Author Archives: Michelle Wetlaufer

THE FROSH PLAY: WRITERS…BLOCKED: OCT. 20-22, 7:30-9:30PM

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

South Stage presents the annual 9th grade play, Writers…Blocked, on Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 20-22 at 7:30 PM in the Newton South Lab Theater.   Tickets at SouthStage.org. Come see the work of our newest theatre artists in a series of 10-minute plays about the … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the Vice Principal

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

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the Vice Principal

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

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the Vice Principal

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 →

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the Principal

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 →

CELEBRATE SOUTH: OCT 15 – 21

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

What is Celebrate South? Celebrate South is a weeklong event where we celebrate all the students that make South an amazing place to learn and grow. This year it will kick-off with a Girl’s Soccer Game vs Strongsville High School from … Continue reading →

NEW CLOTHING BINS ON CAMPUS

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Have you noticed the new Clothing Bins in front of the tennis courts on Brandeis Road? Newton Public Schools placed the bins to help make donating, reusing and recycling unwanted clothing, shoes, linens and textiles easy and convenient. Beginning November 1, … Continue reading →

HALLOWEEN WINDOW PAINTING: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED LAST WEEK OF OCTOBER

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Volunteers are needed to help with the 23rd annual Halloween Window Painting event, taking place this year on Saturday, October 29 (raindate: October 30 ). Registration is now open for student painters in grades 3-8, and merchants in Auburndale, Newton Centre, Newton Highlands, … Continue reading →

ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS: Seal of Biliteracy deadline Oct. 19

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Parents — please see below the announcement shared with all our seniors.  Please let us know if you have any questions about how you can support your child in pursuing a Seal of Biliteracy. Attention Seniors!! Do you speak a … Continue reading →

LIGERBOTS OPEN HOUSE: September 29th, 6:00pm

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Does your student have an interest in STEM or business, including software, engineering, finance, public relations, fundraising, writing, photojournalism, videography, graphic design, or public speaking? The LigerBots is FIRST Robotics Competition Team 2877, Newton North and South’s combined, award-winning team … Continue reading →