If the success of our first official week is a sign of things to come, we know this year is going to be great!  Our first three Parent Meet & Greets were well attended and hats off to interim Principal Josepha Blocker, Vice Principal Jason Williams and House Deans Meaghan Martin, Marc Banks, and Ted Delicandro for taking time out of their evenings to offer their insights and answer parent questions. We want to send a very big thank the hosts, Kelly and Kevin Flannery and Dana and Scott Elisofon for graciously opening their homes.   If you’re a Freshman or new family parent and you didn’t get a chance to attend last week, please join us for the next Meet & Greet,  click here for a previously recorded Zoom meeting, visit our FAQ page which has all the questions asked at our previous sessions and more: 

• Monday August 29th, 1446 Beacon Street (SPED director will be available for questions)
• Tuesday August 30th 930 Washington Street Dorchester (METCO Families)

We are about 30% to our goal of $66,000 for our Annual Dues Campaign!  As we kick off our 2022-23 school year, the PTSO is launching our School Directory Confirmation process and our Annual Dues Campaign.   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. Please pay your dues today!

We look forward to seeing you all around campus!  

Michelle Wetlaufer & Will Adams

NSH PTSO co-Presidents
copresidents@newtonsouthptso.org

Safety and the Environment!

One of our challenges last year was traffic and  student safety in and around Newton South. The Newton South School Committee is working with the Newton School Committee and other stake holders to improve the traffic flow around Newton South.

Fewer parent drop-offs are the key to reducing car traffic. Its better for the environment, creates a more independent student and reduces traffic in and around Newton South. Follow this link to learn more

First Day of School Schedule

Advisory Groups

Recording of Zoom Presentation 

August 25, 2022

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Green Students Movement

DATE CHANGE !

The next clean up is scheduled for this Sunday (Aug 28) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Newton Centre. Meet near the tennis courts in the Newton Centre playground. The date was changed from Saturday because of SAT testing

New Family Night is September 8th. At this event the faculty and administration will have a presentation for new families to discuss Newton South and what your child should expect. Because the new family event is one week before our In-Person Back to School Night on September 15th, the administration is asking new families if they would like both events in- person OR if they would like the New Family Night to be on zoom.

You can complete the survey here. One question should take 5 seconds to complete.

Your Beginning of Year Checklist

1. Sign up for Newsletter
2. Confirm Directory Listing and Pay PTSO Dues
3. Check out open Volunteer Positions
4. Make any extra donation with a credit card or PayPal

The official kick off to the school year has begun! Each Sunday evening you will receive a newsletter from the PTSO presidents.  It is organized in three sections:

• The President’s Letter: This letter will highlight the previous week and call attention to any new events for the week/month ahead. 
• Announcements: These are announcements that have been sent to newsletter@newtonsouthptso.org. Everyone is welcome to submit. 
• Upcoming Events: A snapshot of the calendar for the upcoming weeks

This week we will be having our Meet and Greets for Freshman and new families. All sessions are from 6PM-7PM. The usual format is a short introduction, the dean in attendance will give a brief overview of what to expect, then it opens up for questions. Please RSVP here to attend one of the evenings.

Tuesday, August 23rd 83 Agawam Road 
Wednesday August 24th, ZOOM
Thursday, August 25th, 42 McCarthy Road
Monday August 29th, 1446 Beacon Street (SPED director will be available for questions)
Tuesday August 30th 930 Washington Street Dorchester (METCO Families)

We are about 10% to our goal of $66,000 for our Annual Dues Campaign As we kick off our 2022-23 school year, the PTSO is launching our School Directory Confirmation process and our Annual Dues Campaign.   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. Please pay your dues today!

I can’t wait to see many of you at the meet and greets! 
Michelle Wetlaufer & Will Adams
copresidents@newtonsouthptso.org

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

Parents of New Families to Newton South are encouraged to attend one of our Meet and Greets held during the next two weeks. You will be able to meet Principal Stras, our VP Mr. Williams and a dean and/or department liaison at each event. Space is limited so we ask only one parent from each family attend the in-person events. Sign up here.  All are welcome to the Zoom call:

• August 15: 19 Crescent Avenue Newton, MA 6-7PM
• August 17: 147 Plymouth Road Newton, MA 6-7PM
• August 22: 108 Alabama Street Boston, MA 02126 6-7PM METCO Families (METCO liaison will be available)
• August 24: 91 Nehoiden Road Waban, MA 6-7PM (SEPAC representative will be available)
• August 28: Zoom 6-7PM

PTSO Newsletter 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.. Please click here to subscribe to the PTSO Newsletter.

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. 

If you have questions or you would like to volunteer for one of our committees please don’t hesitate to contact us at copresidents@newtonsouthPTSO.org.  Stay tuned for more news as we prepare for the start of the school year on September 5, 2023.

Stay well and enjoy the rest of the summer!

NSHS PTSO co-Presidents,

Maggie Schmidt and Will Adams

Please see the attached flyer – Newton South is looking for a Mock Trial attorney coach for the upcoming 2022-2023 season.

Newton South seeking Mock Trial attorney coach for 2022_23 season_flyer_8.8.22

If you are interested in participating as an attorney coach or would like to learn more about this volunteer commitment, please contact teacher coach Theodore Loynd at loyndt@newton.k12.ma.us or history teacher Talia Gallagher at gallaghert@newton.k12.ma.us.