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.

Our Newton Public School teachers and staff have done an amazing job this year under challenging conditions.  If you’re looking for a way to say “Thank You!” to your child’s teacher or other school staff as this school year comes to a close, please consider Newton Schools Foundation’s Honor Thy Teacher campaign. It’s an opportunity for families to thank school personnel by giving a gift to Newton Schools Foundation in their honor, while also complying with the Newton Public Schools’ teacher gift policy. 

Newton Schools Foundation (NSF) is a non-profit organization that raises funds to advance educational excellence and equity throughout Newton’s public schools. Your gift will fund NSF grants for promising educational initiatives, professional development, and programs that address inequities.  To learn more about the programs NSF funds, visit our website.  

NSF will notify the honored teachers and staff of your gift, share the honoree names with the Superintendent and principals, list all honorees on the NSF website, and gift them with a Certificate of Honor and a “2022 Honor Thy Teacher Honoree” magnet that they can proudly display. 

It’s easy to donate online, or you can mail your donation to Newton Schools Foundation, P.O. Box 590020, Newton Centre, MA 02459. Please be sure to include the name(s) of your child(ren) and the names of the teachers and/or staff you are honoring. 

THANK YOU for your donation!