Dear NPS families,

As many of you know, the Newton Public School district is moving to online registration for bus transportation. We realize this is an incredibly complex and difficult time to be thinking about the fall given the uncertainty of school operations. Please know that transportation is a significant area of discussion within our operations planning committee and they are working to prepare for multiple scenarios.

However, given the pandemic, it is more important than ever that we have a comprehensive understanding of the number of students planning to take the bus in the fall. In addition, given the need for less contact and more social distancing, online registration is essential for the safety of our families and our NPS staff.

To that end, we are asking families to register for the bus earlier than they have done so in the past. We ask that you please register by July 15th. Registration now will help us to assess transportation needs for the upcoming school year and what is possible if school schedules should change. However, because of the uncertainty surrounding the re-opening of schools, we will NOT be collecting any payment for bus registration at this time. When we have more certainty about the opening of school, we will provide payment information, including invoices, payment plan options, and financial aid.

Registration begins today, Monday, June 15th. As noted above, NO PAYMENT is due at this time.  However, we do ask that you please complete your registration by July 15th. Please utilize this link and follow the prompts in the registration system. This link provides you with directions once you are in the system.

If you have questions please contact us at transportation@newton.k12.ma.us or call 617-559-9051. Please allow extra time for calls to be returned as we are working with limited staff due to COVID-19.

Thank you for helping us to accurately plan our transportation needs for the 2020-21 school year.

Sincerely,

Liam Hurley

Please find the message from Vice Principal Hardiman that was send on June 15th.  Note, any change request to “P” grade is due by June 18th.  

Term 3 and Final Grades have been published to Aspen and in the documents section. Students, please remember to do the following:

1. Review your Term 3 and Final Grades over the next few days.

2. If there are any errors or a teacher did not post either a Term 3 grade or a Final Grade, please reach out directly to THE TEACHER of that class, so that they can make the change before the final draft of report cards is published by the end of the day on Monday, June 22nd.

3. If you are not happy with your FINAL grade and are considering a grade of “P” (Pass) instead (as long as the final grade is a D- or higher), please fill out this Google Form to request the “P”. However, we encourage you to think it over, check in with your teacher, and consult with your school counselor about your decision, if necessary. The deadline for filling out the Google Form to request a “P” is this Thursday, June 18th at 3:00PM so you do have a few days to fix errors and ponder your choices.

Thanks,
Mr. Hardiman

Congratulations!

We would love to get all the seniors their “2020 Senior Best 3 3/4 Years” T-Shirt on June 17th from 12-2PM at 111 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands.  Please come to the driveway  on Bowdoin St.  House is on the corner of Bowdoin and Lincoln St.

Please text May at 857-891-2051 when you arrive and she will bring you a shirt.  We have S, M and L sizes left.

You can have a friend come to pick up for you as well.  This will be the last chance to pick up the t-shirt.  Thank you!

Wishing the best for your senior(s) on their next adventures!

Show your appreciation and support for NSHS and the teachers by donating to Newton Schools Foundation’s Honor Thy Teacher program.

NSF will notify each teacher honored of your gift and share their names with Principals and the Superintendent. A list of honored teachers will appear on the NSF website and in the Newton TAB.

It’s easy to donate online (http://www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org/honor-thy-teacher).

For any student who needs a work permit, please follow this LINK for instructions and a link to an application to be filled out.

Over these past weeks, many parents have developed a deep appreciation for the job that our teachers do each day. Here is a way to say thank you.

By donating to Newton Schools Foundation’s Honor Thy Teacher program in the name of one or more teachers, you can show your appreciation for them AND support your children’s schools. In recent weeks, NSF directed its resources toward the challenges of COVID-19 with an $85,500 grant for the Newton Public Schools to purchase 300 Chromebooks for students needing access to online learning during school closures.  Dollars raised will go to funding grants for promising educational initiatives, professional development and programs that close gaps in opportunity and achievement.

NSF will notify each teacher honored of your gift and share their names with Principals and the Superintendent. A list of honored teachers will appear on the NSF website and in the Newton TAB.

It’s easy to donate online (http://www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org/honor-thy-teacher).

NEED A FATHER’S DAY GIFT?  OR A SUMMER BIRTHDAY GIFT?  Surprise them with Newton South SPIRIT GEAR and support the Booster Club!  Email Wendy Woodruff Pike at wrwoodruff@yahoo.com with the details of your order (hoodie, crewneck sweatshirt, blanket, sweatpants, ladies’ joggers, T-shirt, 1/4 zip pullover).  You can schedule a safe porch pickup.

Teachers and faculty have been heroes everyday, and even more so during this pandemic.  Join and celebrate our Newton South Teachers and Faculty with your “THANK YOU” for our Newton South teachers & faculty slide show.

Please submit your .mp4 format video (up to 5 seconds) or .jpg ‘thank you” photo of poster/card to newtontogether@newtonsouthptso.org by May 22.  Thank you!

Join Angier Families and Alumni to celebrate Principal Lamberti’s retirement.  See details below of the tribute planned by Angier Elementary’s PTO Newsletter.

We’re sure all of you adults and caregivers have a great deal of gratitude and appreciation for Loreta’s tremendous service to Angier for over 30 years. She’s really blown us all away with her contributions. Whether she’s touched you and your family personally and directly, or her legacy that has shaped Angier to what it is and what it will be has indirectly positively effected your family we owe a great deal of thanks to all of it.

So with the remaining Greensheets for the year we are adding a special section called “Gettin’ Wordy for Lamberti”. The community can submit words of appreciation, favorite stories, or anything you want to share about your personal experiences with Loreta over the years. You can contribute as much as you want and write like you’re running out of time or a simple “thank you” and That Would Be Enough. Click here to be taken to the form. You will also have the option to write and not have it published in the Greensheet in which case it will be delivered to Loreta with all submissions at a later date. How can anyone Say No to This? Please submit, share for the benefit of everyone, and do not throw away your shot. We thank you all in advance!