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Class of 2025 Dance

The Class of 2025 is having a school Dance on June 4th. Parents are asked to sign up to donate items to help pull this event together.

Sign Up Here to donate items

 

 

Logistics:

 

Check-in:

Check in will be at the front of the school, through the main office. We’ll have balloons and signs to guide you.

 

Check in will go from 7-7:20. You can still check in after this time, just make sure to knock on the door.

 

Tickets:

Tickets will cost $20 at the door. Please bring it in cash or check (payable to Newton South High School); venmo/paypal will not be accepted at the door. Tickets are non-refundable.

 

Attire:

  • Wear school appropriate beach themed attire in a business casual fashion! Dresses and button downs are recommended but don’t feel forced to wear anything more formal than that as we are going for a business casual standard.
  • Suggestions:
    • Floral dresses
    • Hawaiian Shirt / button up
    • Bright colored dresses, pants, shirts
    • Flower accessory (Lei, hair piece, corsage, etc.)
  • Do NOT Wear:
    • Bathing suits

 

Food:

There will be pizza, chips, cookies, and water.

 

Reminders:

  • You cannot come back into the building once you leave.
  • Remember to:
  • Have your parents arrive at 10 (no later). It is unfair for chaperones to have to wait and accompany you.
  • No vapes/e-cigarettes allowed; there will be a breathalyzer.
  • This event is still on school grounds so act civilized. All school rules still apply!
  • Have fun and enjoy yourselves!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q&A

Who?

  • NSHS 9th Graders (Class of 2025)
  • No one from other grades or schools

 

What?

  • Night at the beach! The student center will be filled with tropical and beach themed decorations to celebrate that summer and hopefully time at the beach is around the the corner

 

When?

  • Saturday, June 4th, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

 

Where?

  • NSHS Student Center/Cafe

 

Cost?

  • $15 Tuesday, May 23rd – Friday June 3rd
  • $20 at the door night of event
  • Financial aid will be provided for those in need. Contact your dean for more info.
  • Tickets are non-refundable

 

Where to buy tickets?

  • There is a table setup in the breezeway between the 2000’s and the Cafeteria. Come anytime lunch or WIN and you’ll probably find us there.
  • You can also buy from Ms. Michaels in room 2108 most days after school.
  • Bring cash or a check (Payable to Newton South High School. On the memo line please write Student Name & Class of 2025.)

 

Ticket Booth Times:

 

Week 1:

Monday, 5/23:

  • Third lunch

                                    Tuesday, 5/24:

  • Second and third
  • Lion Block

                                    Wednesday, 5/25:

  • First and third

                                    Thursday, 5/26:

  • Lunch 2 & 3??
  • WIN

                                    Friday, 5/27:

  • Lunch 1 & 3
  • WIN

Week 2:

                                    Monday, 5/30:

  • Third Lunch

                                    Tuesday, 5/31:

  • Second and third
  • No Lion

                                    Wednesday, 6/1:

  • First and third

                                    Thursday, 6/2:

  • Lunch 2 &3
  • WIN

                                    Friday, 6/3 (LAST DAY TO BUY):

  • Lunch 1 & 3
  • WIN

 

 

Dresscode?

  • Wear school appropriate beach themed attire in a business casual fashion
  • Dresses and button downs are recommended but don’t feel forced to wear anything more formal than that as we are going for a business casual standard.
  • Suggestions:
    • Floral dresses
    • Hawaiian Shirt / button up
    • Bright colored dresses, pants, shirts
    • Flower accessory (Lei, hair piece, corsage, etc.)
  • Do NOT Wear:
    • Bathing suits

 

Are there going to be refreshments?

  • Yes, free pizza, baked goods, candy, snacks, and drinks.

 

Should I bring a date?

  • Completely up to you. Come with a date or with your friends or just come down to see who will be there! No one from outside of NSHS 9th grade is allowed inside the event
  • The most important thing is to just show up! This is our first class event since 7th grade and it’s a great opportunity to come together as a class!

 

Questions?

Contact any Class Officer (Michael Shen, Clio Mcaneny, Belinda (Yutong) Yan), Ms. Gallagher (gallaghert@newton.k12.ma.us) , or Ms. Michaels (michaelsa@newton.k12.ma.us ).

                                               

NATB Event Info

 

 

Class of 2025 Event

We are very excited to announce that the Class of 2025 is going to be holding a dance/social event on Saturday, June 4th from 7-10pm. It will be tropical themed and all students attending will be encouraged to dress in theme! The dance will take place in the student center where we are going to transform the space with tropical decorations, lights, and games! We will have a DJ playing music and running the dancing part of the event. There will be food, games, and a photo booth for students to use to commemorate the night. We are very excited to bring the Class of 2025 together for their first event at NSHS and excited for all the support from staff, parents, and students to help this come to life. We will begin selling tickets in May (for a cost we are still determining) that will help support the cost for music, decorations, and food. 

Picture Day Postponed

Picture Day will not be happening tomorrow, September 14, 2021. The photographer has postponed. More information to follow.

Freshman Parent Meet & Greets

Welcome Parents/Guardians of  Class of 2025!

Come meet some of our fantastic South Team! Principal Stras, Vice Principal Williams and one or two House Deans  will speak and be available for questions at our Parent Meet and Greets.

These meetings are for adults only, parents/guardians need only attend one session as the same information is covered at each. Because these sessions are held in the homes of host families and there are a limited number of slots, we ask that only one parent/guardian register to attend a session initially.  If we have additional openings as the sessions get closer, we will let parents know and welcome a second parent/guardian to register at that time.

If you are unable to attend, please click here to submit questions. We will be posting an FAQ for incoming families.

 

To RSVP or to update your response, please click on the links below:

    • Tuesday, August 24th, 6-7PM (METCO)  930 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124. Click here to RSVP.
    • Wednesday, August 25th, 6-7PM 19 Waldorf Road Newton Highlands, MA 02461  Click here to RSVP FULL
    • Thursday, August 26th, 6-7PM 41 Varick Hill Road Waban, MA 02468   Click here to RSVP.
    • Monday, August 30th, 6-7PM 19 Crescent Ave Newton Centre, MA 02459   Click here to RSVP.FULL
    • Tuesday, August 31st, 6-7PM 25 Devonshire Road Waban MA 02468. Click here to RSVP.
    • Thursday, September 2nd, 6-7PM Zoom Virtual Meeting, Click here to RSVP

 

Please be aware in addition to these PTSO sponsored events there are 3 Principal/Vice Principal meetings sponsored by NSHS September 15, 21, and 30th. In addition to a NSHS sponsored Freshman/New Family Orientation September 14 6:30-8PM (more information to follow)

If you have any questions, please email info@newtonsouthptso.org. Thank you, and Welcome to South!

reminder

Don’t forget to activate your directory entry and pay your dues!

Freshman Parent Meet & Greets

Welcome Parents/Guardians of  Class of 2025!

New spots open:

  • Thursday, August 26th, 6-7PM 41 Varick Hill Road Waban, MA 02468   Click here to RSVP.
  • Thursday, September 2nd, 6-7PM Zoom Virtual Meeting, Click here to RSVP

Come meet some of our fantastic South Team! Principal Stras, Vice Principal Williams and one or two House Deans  will speak and be available for questions at our Parent Meet and Greets.

These meetings are for adults only, parents/guardians need only attend one session as the same information is covered at each. Because these sessions are held in the homes of host families and there are a limited number of slots, we ask that only one parent/guardian register to attend a session initially.  If we have additional openings as the sessions get closer, we will let parents know and welcome a second parent/guardian to register at that time.

If you are unable to attend, please click here to submit questions. We will be posting an FAQ for incoming families.

 

To RSVP or to update your response, please click on the links below:

    • Tuesday, August 24th, 6-7PM (METCO)  930 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124. Click here to RSVP.
    • Wednesday, August 25th, 6-7PM 19 Waldorf Road Newton Highlands, MA 02461  Click here to RSVP
    • Thursday, August 26th, 6-7PM 41 Varick Hill Road Waban, MA 02468   Click here to RSVP.
    • Monday, August 30th, 6-7PM 19 Crescent Ave Newton Centre, MA 02459   Click here to RSVP.
    • Tuesday, August 31st, 6-7PM 25 Devonshire Road Waban MA 02468. Click here to RSVP. Waitlist has been opened.
    • Thursday, September 2nd, 6-7PM Zoom Virtual Meeting, Click here to RSVP

 

Please be aware in addition to these PTSO sponsored events there are 3 Principal/Vice Principal meetings sponsored by NSHS September 15, 21, and 30th. In addition to a NSHS sponsored Freshman/New Family Orientation September 14 6:30-8PM (more information to follow)

If you have any questions, please email info@newtonsouthptso.org. Thank you, and Welcome to South!

reminder

Don’t forget to activate your directory entry and pay your dues!

Freshman Parent Meet & Greets

Welcome parents/guardians of  Class of 2025!

Come meet some of our fantastic South Team! Principal Stras, Vice Principal Williams and one or two House Deans  will speak and be available for questions at our Parent Meet and Greets.

These meetings are for adults only, parents/guardians need only attend one session as the same information is covered at each. Because these sessions are held in the homes of host families and there are a limited number of slots, we ask that only one parent/guardian register to attend a session initially.  If we have additional openings as the sessions get closer, we will let parents know and welcome a second parent/guardian to register at that time.

If you are unable to attend, please click here to submit questions. We will be posting an FAQ for incoming families.

 

To RSVP or to update your response, please click on the links below:

  • Tuesday, August 24th, 6-7PM (METCO)  930 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124. Click here to RSVP.
  • Wednesday, August 25th, 6-7PM 19 Waldorf Road Newton Highlands, MA 02461  Click here to RSVP
  • Monday, August 30th, 6-7PM 19 Crescent Ave Newton Centre, MA 02459   Click here to RSVP.
  • Tuesday, August 31st, 6-7PM 25 Devonshire Road Waban MA 02468. Click here to RSVP.

If you are able to host a Freshman Meet and Greet August 26th or have any questions, please email info@newtonsouthptso.org. Thank you, and Welcome to South!

reminder

Don’t forget to activate your directory entry and pay your dues!

Newton South PTSO Welcome 2021

Welcome home to Newton South!  Welcome returning and new families! I hope this email finds you and your loved ones doing well!

I am Michelle Wetlaufer and I am so excited for my first year as Newton South’s PTSO’s President.  I look so forward to working with all of you to make this school year great.

I am so happy to welcome so many new members to our community including our new Principal, Tamara Stras, and our new Vice Principal, Jason Williams. I am excited for you to meet them as we get the school year started!

The PTSO works with South Administration and staff to communicate information in a timely manner, help support and engage our community for input and ideas, and to stay connected even when we are apart. Please click here to subscribe to the PTSO Newsletter.

As we kick off our 2021-22 school year, the PTSO is launching our School Directory Confirmation process and our Annual Dues Campaign Look for an email to confirm your families’ directory information.  Every family must confirm their information to be included in the online and printed version.  When you confirm your information you will have an opportunity to contribute to our annual Dues Campaign.  Your annual Dues donation is used 100% to support our school community and enrich the experiences of our students at South. The PTSO relies on annual donations of $70 from each Newton South family. This donation will ensure we meet our 2021-22 budget of $66,000.

As this school year begins, I thank you all for joining me on this journey whatever part you may play. I ask you to keep in mind my personal motto  ‘that which does not bend breaks’. Whether it is from an Aesop Fable or Tanzanian Proverb it has especially come in handy these last 18 months. I hope that you can join me in maintaining flexibility as we re-enter the new school year.  I know we all are looking forward to creating an amazing (slightly normal?) year for our kids.

If you have questions or you would like to volunteer for one of our committees please don’t hesitate to contact me at info@newtonsouthPTSO.org.  Stay tuned for more news as we prepare for the start of the school year on September 9, 2021.

Stay well and enjoy the rest of the summer days!

NSHS PTSO President,
Michelle Wetlaufer

Course Verifications for Next School Year

Last week, email was sent to students that South had extended the window until midnight Friday, April 16 for students to fill out the course verification form located here:  https://forms.gle/uH1rxtnfv3vYNXdG8

There are still around 300 students out of 1800 that have not filled out the form.

A reminder that ALL NINTH, TENTH AND ELEVENTH grade students need to fill out the form, EVEN if no changes to their requests need to be made.

By late Monday morning, 4/26, updated verification forms reflecting any changes to student course requests for next year made between 4/14 and 4/16 will be published to the documents section of Aspen. 

Finally, please be aware that NO changes to courses and schedules may be requested by students after 4/26 as we need to start staffing our courses and determining final numbers of course sections. 

Course Verification Day: Wed., April 14

Verification Day: Wednesday, April 14th:

On Wednesday, April 14th, all classes for students will be asynchronous so that students can use the opportunity to check in with their counselor and/or teachers for last-minute questions, course recommendation approvals, or anything else that may need to be discussed related to courses for next year.
At approximately 5:00 pm on this day (4/14), course verification forms will be published to Aspen for every student. Students will be able to find their course verification form in the Documents section in their Aspen account.
From 5:00 pm on 4/14 through 4:00 pm on 4/16, students will then need to fill out a Google verification form (that will be shared with them on 4/14 via both Aspen and Schoology by me) where they will make any final, last-minute changes or course requests, rank their selections, etc. Instructions will be clearly indicated on the form. Please know that ALL students will need to fill out the form, EVEN IF NO CHANGES NEED TO BE MADE as we need to have a record that EVERY student has verified that the courses on their verification form in Aspen are accurate.
By late Monday morning, 4/26, updated verification forms reflecting any changes to student course requests for next year made between 4/14 and 4/16 will be published to the documents section of Aspen.

Finally, please be aware that NO changes to courses and schedules may be requested by students after 4/26 as we need to start staffing our courses and determining final numbers of course sections. Therefore, STUDENTS, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CAREFULLY REVIEW YOUR COURSES FOR NEXT YEAR AND MAKE THOUGHTFUL DECISIONS, KEEPING IN MIND BALANCE AND SIGNING UP FOR COURSES THAT YOU ARE GENUINELY INTERESTED IN!

UNESCO Program Virtual Information Meeting: March 16 & 17

The UNESCO Program will be hosting a virtual information meeting on March 16 & 17 for all students who are interested in applying for the 2022 Program (see poster for details).

Description: Students will attend the 3-day International Meeting of the UNESCO Associated Schools.  Prior to traveling to the conference, students will brainstorm, implement, document, and produce a project around the conference theme: 2022 Diversity of Cultural Expressions.  At the conference, students will present their projects to students, teachers, and UNESCO organizers.  After the conference, students will tour historical sites and landmarks in and around Lisbon, Portugal, learning and experiencing Portuguese history and culture.

Eligibility:  CURRENT (2020-2021) Newton South freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

Application Process & More Information:  Please visit the UNESCO Program website for more information and inside looks at the student experiences over the years and themes. Applications for 2022 will be made available on the site AFTER the information meeting.

Websitehttps://pavaos.wixsite.com/pavao/unescoportugalprogram

Zoom Link: https://newton-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/83667560104 Passcode: dogao2021

UNESCO 2022 – Information Meeting Flyer