Newton South Speech and Debate Team Information Sessions:
Monday September 13 and Tuesday September 14 at 7PM
Debate teaches impactful skills such as critical thinking, effective research, argument development, all of which help students grow into powerful advocates, which is especially important during these times. It’s a wonderful community of people who mix passion with intellectualism—people who will change the world.
Integrating into Newton South can be difficult for freshmen, but with debate practices, tournaments, and team bonding opportunities, joining the debate team is a great way to be part of a close-knit community. Through our mentorship program, each novice is thoughtfully paired with an upperclassman debater who guides them through the activity and high school.
On Monday (9/13) at 7PM, there will be a demo debate on whether or not the United States should adopt Medicare-for-All. If your child is interested in public speaking, learning about interesting topics, or argumentation, this is the place to be!
On Tuesday (9/14) at 7PM, there will be demonstrations of different speech events. Examples of speech events are Dramatic Performance, Informative Speaking, and Poetry Reading.
If you think your child might be interested in joining the Speech and Debate team, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Y3derqheYb5wBb3E9
For more information, don’t hesitate to send an email to @[email protected] or check out our website: https://southspeech.weebly.com/
Here’s the Zoom information for both meetings (you have to be signed into your Newton email account to join the meeting):
https://newton-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/89414190551?pwd=UmtQWTdVQ1pxV3pQL1BpT1l0T2pOQT09
Meeting ID: 894 1419 0551
Password: nshs
Please click here for the full letter including the following:
Thank you to all of our parent hosts: Allison Lopez, Kim Sprunk, Jessica Rhein, Jane Curry, and Sarah Dupre-Healy. These sessions were well attended and helped answer many of our questions. Thank you to our Principal Tamii Stras, Vice Principal Jason Williams, Dean Marc Banks (Goldbrick House), Dean Meaghan Martin (Wheeler House), Dean Josepha Blocker (Cutler House), Dean Charlie Myette (Goodwin House), Special Education Department Chair Melissa Gamble, and METCO Counselor Katani Sumner for taking time out of their incredibly busy schedules to help us navigate this new world!
617-559-9051
Here are the instructions for downloading the pass:
1) Log into Aspen : https://aspen.newton.k12.ma.us/
2) Click on Family Tab at the top
3) Click on Child’s Name
4) Click on Documents Side Tab
5) Look for and download Bus Pass 2021-2022 document
Secondary students with a smartphone can download or display a screenshot of the bus pass on their devices.
Some bus routes may have been updated or changed for the 2021-22 school year. Be sure to review your bus route on our NPS Bus Stops and Schedules Webpage.
Thank you to all the parents who donated to the Teacher Appreciation luncheon on September 2. There will be more opportunities to donate and volunteer thought the year. Stay Tuned! A huge THANK YOU to Ilana Steel for coordinating the donations, delivery, and set up. The event was enjoyed by all!
Remember the exotic exchange programs at your high school? French Club ’s adventure in Paris where everyone came back with Toblerone and a beret? People with different accents roaming the halls? I do!
We are looking for 4 Newton South parents to join an existing board to help fundraise for GELF. GELF is a fantastic scholarship fund that provides scholarships to low-income students at Newton North or South to participate in life-changing international educational travel opportunities. GELF opens doors and changes lives. Although COVID may restrict travel currently we have an eye toward Spring 2022 and beyond.
We would love parents passionate about exchange programs and a little experience with fundraising a plus. The GELF Committee has 4 Newton North parents on the board and a treasurer. Meetings are quarterly or as needed and typically are scheduled 4-5:30. The first meeting is mid September..
Please contact Michelle Wetlaufer or Star Lew if you are interested in this amazing opportunity!
Due to weather conditions, the Parent Night scheduled for September 2 was switched to a “virtual” information session.
If you have a Fall Athlete, please view the video for important information about the fall season.
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