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Senior-only Celebration at South

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in For Seniors

Parents/Guardians of Seniors:

The senior class will be hosting an outdoor senior-only celebration from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm on October 16th under the tent at South! Ice-cream will be included in the cost of the ticket. A Sweet Tomatoes food truck will also be there selling pizza, salad and drinks for cash.

Check-in to the dance will be outside of the Main Entrance to NSHS from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Once students enter, they must stay until they are ready to leave the dance. There is no re-entry. Any students who will need to arrive after 7:30 pm must pre-arrange their arrival with their dean. No outside dates or underclass dates can be accommodated because of COVID, space restrictions and supervision requirements. Students must arrange for transportation from the dance by 9:30 pm.

Tickets will be sold starting Wednesday 10/6 through Thursday 10/14 during lunch outside the cafeteria; the price will be announced early next week. Cash and checks (made out to NSHS) will be accepted as payment. (For checks, please write “Homecoming Dance” in the notes section of the check.) There will be NO tickets sold at the door! Please note that in the event of inclement weather, the dance will be canceled and the tickets are non-refundable. Students who need financial aid for the cost of the event should see their dean.

If you have any questions, please contact David Kershaw (kershawd@newton.k12.ma.us) and Sarah Maillet (maillets@newton.k12.ma.us)

Sponsor a Plant for the Courtyard

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Butterfly Bush

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Butterfly Bush $50

The courtyard at NSHS has been a wonderful space for students to take lunch or a break during the day. The Grounds Committee has worked hard to clean up the space and the city of Newton did their part by clearing the weeds, laying down landscape fabric, and delivering mulch. Now it is our turn!

You can sponsor everything from a single daffodil to a full butterfly bush. Choose and pay for your sponsorship items below and we will add those items to the shopping cart. Our Grounds Committee will do the rest this fall and Spring!

I’d like to donate:


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Progress and other Projects brought to you by the Grounds Committee

 

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Virtual Meet and Greet with Principal Tamii Stras and Vice Principal Jason Williams

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Newton South Families:

Here is the link to tomorrow’s Zoom for the meet and greet with Principal Tamii Stras and Vice Principal Jason Williams. This webinar will run from 6 PM – 7 PM tomorrow, Thursday 9/30.

As a reminder, you can use this form to ask a question in advance of tomorrow evening’s meet and greet. We will answer as many of these questions as we can!

We look forward to seeing those of you who can make it tomorrow evening!

Jason Williams (he/him/his)
Vice Principal
Newton South High School
140 Brandeis Road
Newton, MA 02459
617-559-6700

Weekly Update 9/27 – 10/1

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO, From the Vice Principal

Newton South students and families,

We hope you had a great first full week of school last week!

Here is a link to the Weekly Update for 9/27 – 10/1. Note that this is an BLUE week – this affects club meetings during Lion block on Tuesday.

Here’s to another great week at NSHS! Please let us know if you have any questions.

Interested in theater arts or joining South Stage?

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO
Is your SOUTH high schooler interested in theater arts or joining South Stage?

Did you know that South Stage has a parent group to support the staff and students in our amazing theater program?
If you are a new parent or returning parent please join us for a “South Stage Parent’s Social Event”  to meet others and hear more about the program.
Please join us on 10/3/21 from 4 PM – 6 PM at the home of Cara Attanucci and James Miner, 87 Winslow Street, Waban, MA.
This get together will be in the back yard and include drinks and snacks.
Please RSVP at  southstageparents@gmail.com.

From the Athletic Director

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in Athletics

Boys’ Basketball Informational Meeting

The Boys’ Basketball informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 28th at 2:40PM in the Field House. Coach Matthews will attend the meeting.

Reminder: Bus Protocols for Athletes

Massachusetts state regulations require that all students and coaches riding buses wear face masks covering their nose and mouth during their trips. All bus windows also have to be open.

Food is not allowed to be consumed on buses–as required by the bus company’s food allergy protocol. Thank you for your collaboration.

Football Tonight

The Football team will host their first home game of the season tonight, Friday, September 24th at 6:30PM. The varsity squad will play Waltham at Winkler Stadium under the lights. Admission will be charged: $7 adults and $5 for students.

Home Athletic Contests This Weekend

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in Athletics

Friday, September 24th

Girls 9th Grade Soccer vs Wayland – 4:30PM

Varsity Football vs Waltham – 6:30PM 

**Blorange Spirit in the Lions’ Den**

Athletics Calendar

Full Athletics calendar, including away contests, is HERE

Always check the online athletics calendar or Athletic Department Instagram (@nshsathletics) for any schedule updates.

Concession Stand Kick-Off at Tonight’s Football Game

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in Athletics

Free Snack and Drink for All South Students

Tonight–Friday, September 24th at 6:30PM–during the Football game at Winkler Stadium, the Booster Club will be opening up the refreshment stand. We will also have NSHS Spirit Wear (t-shirts and other gear) for sale.

To celebrate the first home game of the season and welcome everyone back, all South students attending the game will receive a free drink and snack with their admission, courtesy of the Newton South Booster Club.

Many thanks to the parent volunteers, the Booster Club Board and to Coach Dalicandro who helped us make this happen.

Enjoy the game. Go, South!

P.S. We still need a few more folks to work the Concession Stand TONIGHT. Sign up HERE

 

Become a Booster Club Team Rep

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in Athletics

The Booster Club had a great first meeting this week. Thank you to all who attended!

We are still looking for some team reps.

This is a new position in our organizational structure. It’s part of our overall efforts to strengthen the Booster Club’s support of South’s athletes, teams, coaches and Athletic Department. Our goal is to have a Rep for each team, at all levels, who coordinates support for their student’s team and provides a connection to the larger Athletic community through the Booster Club.

The Team Rep will share team requests, provide communication, feedback and support broader initiatives that help all South teams and the Athletic program. This coordination will allow the Boosters to provide consistent support to all our teams, student-athletes and coaches.

Team Reps must be the parent/guardian of an athlete on the team they representing. If you are interested in becoming a Team Rep, please be in touch with your student’s coach.

Questions? Email us! 

Team Rep Responsibilities

Provide Team Support – *As directed by the Coach*

Lead and or coordinate volunteers to:

  • Support the team coach with strengthening team spirit (e.g., team dinners, senior recognition events, community service activities)
  • Support the coach on fundraising initiatives
  • Build community among team parents and fans at all team levels (e.g., distribute rosters, email lists, coordinate family meet & greets)
  • Promote news about the team to the Booster Club
  • Work with coaching staff to understand needs of the team and appropriate resources for funding (team fundraising vs. Booster Club)

Serve as Team Rep to the Booster Club 

  • Represent their child’s team at monthly Booster Club meetings
  • Share updates, spirit-building ideas with other teams through Booster Club meetings
  • Provide input on Booster Club activities and participate and promote Booster Club fundraising efforts back to individual team
  • Vote on funding requests to the Booster Club (to come)
  • Serve as a point person for funding requests to the Booster Club (to come)

As mentioned above, the role of the Team Rep is to coordinate support for a team, not to do it all on their own. We also appreciate parent input/feedback on this position as we grow and evolve our program.

We look forward to working with you!

More Booster Club Volunteer Opportunities

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in Athletics

In addition to Team Reps, the Booster Club is looking for all kinds of general volunteers–from selling Spirit Wear and helping plan events to Concession Stand sales and general help.

Many hands make light work. Meet fellow South athletics parents and guardians. Help us promote community and school spirit!

  • Check out these ongoing ways to help our teams and South Athletics HERE
  • Sign Up to work the Concession Stand TONIGHT, Friday, September 24th, HERE