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Block Schedule Updates 5/28

Here is a link to the end of the year Block Schedule (UPDATED 5/28

Note the CHANGE to the special schedule for graduation on 6/10 due to bus dismissal times that needed to be adjusted to meet district needs:  

    • A3 block will now be 9:15am to 9:50am
    • B3 block will now be 10:00am to 10:35am
    • C3 block will now be 10:45am to 11:20am
    • D3 block will now be 11:30am to 12:05pm
    • Buses will depart at 12:15pm
  • IF we do need to move graduation to 6/11 due to rain, please know that 6/10 would become a full day with the same blocks but longer, until 3:55pm….and if we do need 6/11 for a rain date, the schedule would look like this: 
    • E3 9:15am to 9:50am
    • F3 10:00am – 10:35am
    • G3 10:45am – 11:20am
    • Flex 11:30am – 12:05pm 

With an early dismissal on 12:15 and the ceremonies at the same time as they are currently scheduled on 6/10

NSHS will make the call if we have to move to the rain date as early as possible as we are aware of the disruption that schedule changes cause to students and families.

A few reminder items to note:

There are no traditional final exams this year in June that count towards a final grade. Instead, classes will have new content being taught through June 11th with the week of 6/14 FULL SCHOOL DAYS for course review and wrap up. Teachers will share out more specifically what the last days will look like as we get closer to the end of the school year.

 

  • Note the Step Up day schedule with one scheduled class in the morning from 9:15 to 10:25….with Step Up Day activities with the middle schoolers from 11:45am – 1:15pm…and then two more REMOTE classes in the afternoon. We know that this is NOT an ideal schedule for anyone but with all schools across the district needing to have Step Up day activities and the real challenges with coordinating our bus schedules, this is the schedule that the district has agreed will work for this event for the two high schools. 

 

9th Grade MCAS Science Test, June 3rd and June 4th

The ninth grade science MCAS (paper based) special schedules are slated for Thursday, June 3rd and Friday, June 4th: June MCAS. More information about the test, including room assignments, etc., will be shared with ninth grade families by MCAS coordinator, Faye Cassell: cassellf@newton.k12.ma.us

 

From the Athletic Director

Newton South Unified Sports receives 2020 National Banner

From Patty Doherty, vice president of Schools and Community development, Special Olympics Massachusetts:

“It is with great excitement that we share with you the video we created to honor Newton South High School for achieving National Banner Recognition.  Thank you again to all those that contributed to this video.  We are truly disappointed not to be able to share this well-deserved honor with you all in person but hope this video can stand as a thank you for all that your entire school community does on a continuous basis to include and respect people of ALL abilities. It’s truly a pleasure and an honor to work with such amazing students, administrators, and teachers! Thank you for our strong partnership and CONGRATS on this prestigious honor! https://youtu.be/F5ZnJFLsoT8 Thanks again for everything you do!” ~Patti and the entire Unified Champion Schools Team

Thank you, athletes, partners, coaches, aids, support personnel,  for representing Newton South at the national level! 

School-wide Senior Awards Day

Newton South honored its seniors on Thursday, May 27 at 8 AM.

The Athletic Department proudly presented 5 awards at the ceremony:

Betty Sabetti Award

This award is given in memory of an outstanding NS athlete that touched so many lives. It is presented to an athlete who demonstrates great physical skills and leadership abilities.

This year’s recipients are gymnasts Delani Ramos and Bella Valente

Leonard S. Adelman Memorial Award

This award is given to a senior athlete in memory of a 1972 Newton South graduate. It is presented to an athlete that has shown hard work, perseverance, and dedication in his four years at South.

This year recipient is Max Aicardi

Danny Mendelson Athletic Award

This award is given each year to celebrate the memory of a boy who attended Newton South school from 1966 to 1968. He died tragically on the last day of school in his junior year after he became captain elect of the football team, a letter winner on the wrestling team and an all-star centerfielder on the baseball team.

The award is given to athletes with outstanding athletic abilities who are leaders and a positive example to peers, respected by all, put the team ahead of themselves, and who have contributed positively to Newton South.

This year recipients are Kayti Shaughnessy and Zack Greenberg

 

Save the Date – Spring Sports Day is June 16

Spring sports day will be June 16. In line with the others sports days this year, the event will be a modified ceremony. Details will be released shortly.

South’s Zoe Goldberg Pitches a No-Hitter

Sophomore Varsity Softball pitcher Zoe Goldberg threw a no-hitter game with six strikeouts on Wednesday to defeat Waltham High School on the road. The team scored 20 runs to support her effort. This was the first of two wins for the team this week with an earlier 6-4 victory against Waltham on Monday.

Senior Days

The following teams will honor their seniors next week during their home games:

June 2 Unified Track

June 9 Baseball

June 14 Girls Lacrosse

Come to the fields to celebrate with us!

 

Newton South Volleyball Clinic – June

Interested volleyball players! The captains of the Newton South Girls Varsity Volleyball team are holding an off-season clinic for current Oak Hill and Brown Middle School 7th graders and 8th graders and Newton South Freshman and Sophomores. No experience necessary and all skill levels are welcome!  The clinic will be run by Captains Sydney Sharp, Sammie Lu, and Annie Ganem, with appearances by some of our Newton South Volleyball Coaches. This will be a three-week clinic, two days per week, with the dates:

Wed. June 2nd, 6:30-8:30 pm

Sat. June 5th, 1-3 pm

Wed. June 9th, 6:30-8:30 pm

Sat. June 12th, 1-3 pm

Mon. June 14th, 6:30-8:30 pm

Wed. June 16th, 6:30-8:30 pm

The fee for the clinic is $30 for all sessions. Payment will be collected at the door on the first day. A majority of the proceeds from the clinic will be donated to the Dig Pink Cancer Foundation and the remainder will go towards the Newton South Girls Volleyball Program. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Also, follow the NSHS Volleyball Instagram @nshsgirlsvolleyball for more information and DM with questions! We hope to see you soon!

South Spirtwear Sales — and volunteers needed to help!

Get your South gear and support Newton South Athletics! 

Hoodies, sweats, t-shirts, exciting new water bottles and much more.

Parents – we need help to run these sales. Please sign up here to help! 

DURING SCHOOL SALES:

When: Fridays through June 11 (2 left!) during lunch blocks from 10:45 am – 1 pm

Where: Wheeler House Courtyard (outside the breezeway by the blue picnic tables)

AFTERSCHOOL SALES:  At the rotary near the Stadium and Baseball fields

4:00 – 6:00 PM (new end time) on the following dates:

Monday, June 7

Tuesday, June 8

Wednesday, June 9

Cash, checks, credit cards and Venmo accepted at all sales!

WE NEED HELP!! Sign up here to volunteer with set up, sales and breakdown/clean up. A great way to support South! All proceeds support go toward supporting student-athletes, athletic programs and events that build school spirit.

QUESTIONS? Email us!

GO LIONS!

Booster Club Zoom Meeting – June 2, 7:30 pm

Parents, join us as we continue to envision a new, stronger Booster Club for Newton South and plans for the 2021-22 school year. We’ll discuss how to support your child’s team, coach wish lists, fundraising, event ideas and more. Hope to see you there! Click here to register for the meeting.

 

SENIORS: Survey Due Today, FRIDAY, 5/28.

A reminder that each member of the Class of 2021 needs to fill out this graduation registration/survey form, even if you are not planning to attend graduation. PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BY THE END OF THE DAY THIS FRIDAY, MAY 28TH. (Reminder: you can go back and edit the form AFTER 5/28 but we need every senior to fill out as much as you know for now).

DEADLINE TONIGHT for June 6 Senior Celebration

Hello Senior Families,

If your senior(s) is planning to attend the June 6 2021 Senior Celebration (aka “Prom”), they must purchase their ticket TONIGHT by MIDNIGHT THURSDAY, May 27th:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/145332865513

Please also complete the Parent Consent form by JUNE 3, 2021 so you senior(s) can attend the event.  Thank you!

https://forms.gle/DZoL7Tu7st9H34xr6

Looking forward to a great celebration for our Seniors!!

If you Senior has not received an email from the PTSO or Eventbrite (please check their non-school email account Spam folder), please have them contact the PTSO at info@newtonsouthPTSO.org ASAP.  Tickets must be purchased tonight!!

~ Benjamin, Saylor, Andrew, Phillip, Ahrav and Noga.
~ Class Advisors Crosby and Bhattacharya
~ The Newton South High School PTSO

CONSENT Form for June 6 Senior Celebration & Ticket Reminder

Hello Senior Families,

If your senior(s) is pre-registered and plan to attend the event,  you can click here to purchase their ticket by THURSDAY, May 27th:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/145332865513

Please also complete the Parent Consent form by JUNE 3, 2021 so you senior(s) can attend the event.  Thank you!

https://forms.gle/DZoL7Tu7st9H34xr6

Looking forward to a great celebration for our Seniors!!

~ Newton South High School PTSO

June 6 Senior Celebration Ticket Sales Open

Hello Senior Families,

We are excited to finalize our June 6 Senior Celebration event for our Seniors.  All pre-registered students will receive an email invite (non-school email they used in their pre-registration) on Monday morning at 8am to purchase their ticket and select their dinner and dessert option.  The email is from Eventbrite, so please check SPAM folder.

If your senior(s) is pre-registered and plan to attend the event,  you can click here to purchase their ticket by THURSDAY, May 27th:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/145332865513

Looking forward to a great celebration for our Seniors!!

~ Newton South High School PTSO