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Time to Order Caps & Gowns for Graduation!

Posted on March 11, 2021 by PTSO CoPresident in For Seniors

Hello families of the CLASS OF 2021!

Save-the-Date June 10, 2021.  Time and schedule will be announced by South as soon as they are available.

IT’S TIME TO ORDER  YOUR CAP & GOWN FOR GRADUATION!  All orders must be received by APRIL 16, 2021.   If you have any questions, please contact Julie Stonehill at stonehillj@newton.k12.ma.us

Please see this Memo for detailed order instructions. and deadlines.

  1. You must create a MySchoolBucks account if you do not have one already, to complete the order form and payment. See MySchoolBucks instructions here.
  2. Download and complete the South CapGown Measurement Form.

IF YOU DO NOT NEED A CAP AND GOWN FOR ANY REASON, please let Mrs. Stonehill know as soon as possible at stonehillj@newton.k12.ma.us

Order Forms must be returned by April 16, 2021. 

  • Forms and receipts can be dropped off at school for those students who are attending in-person.
  • All other student forms should be mailed in to be received by April 16, 2021 to:

Julie Stonehill
Goldrick House
Newton South High School
140 Brandeis Road
Newton Centre, MA 02459

 

Sat, Mar 13 Spirit Wear Sale from 3:30-5:30PM

Posted on March 10, 2021 by PTSO CoPresident in Athletics, Midweek From the PTSO 2021

Looking for a Newton South gear?  Come to our first spring spirit wear sale!

Saturday, Mar 13 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm at the traffic circle by the Stadium field (next to the pre-school playground). Grab new arrivals of hoodies, crewnecks, sweatpants, socks, blankets and lots more.

Can’t make it? Email the Booster Club at copresidents@nsboosters.org and we can arrange a separate purchase and pick-up.

Parent Volunteers Needed to Secure Vaccine Appointments for Teachers

Posted on March 9, 2021 by PTSO CoPresident in Midweek From the PTSO 2021

Dear Newton South Parents and Guardians,

With the recent announcement by Governor Baker, and approval from Newton South Administration, the PTSO is organizing volunteers interested in helping our Newton South faculty and staff to secure COVID-19 vaccination appointments.   We have created a signup form that has been sent out by Interim Principal Aronson to all faculty and staff and at South today.  Sign ups are all voluntary.

If you are interested in being a volunteer, please sign up here.  Please note that all information shared between volunteer and NSHS faculty/staff member is confidential and will not be shared with anyone and used only for the purpose of securing a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.  Thank you.

Any questions, please contact Melissa Monokroussos at melissab104@gmail.com.  

Info on COVID Testing at South

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

1. COVID Pool Testing Q & A Webinar

For anyone that missed the Q & A webinar from March 4, please click here for the link to the district page that contains the video and slide presentation.

2. COVID pool testing starts on March 8 for in-person and distance students who are athletes or are regular participants in activities in the building 

a) If you haven’t done so already, fill out the consent form (using parent portal) on Aspen.

b) As long as you consent on Aspen by 8pm Sunday evening, you will be added into the JCM testing website by our data team in time for Monday morning’s test (Cohort A and C). Steps for logging in to the testing site will be shared with hybrid A, B and C students on Sunday evening.

PTSO has provided a webpage with information on any updates on COVID-19 Health & Safety for NSHS.  Click to view https://newtonsouthptso.org/frequently-asked-questions/health-safety/

2021-2022 Course Registration

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

2021-22 Course Registration

Next week, teachers should be having conversations with 9th, 10th and 11th grade students regarding course recommendations for next year. In the following weeks, the online program of studies will be finalized, teachers will enter recommendations in Aspen, students will have the opportunity to enter electives in Aspen, and counselors will be meeting with students to talk about course balance and to help advise and guide the process. Much more information, including a specific timeline, will be shared with families in the next week or two.

Mid Term Comments Available March 10th

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Midterm comments will be posted on Aspen by 5:00pm on Wednesday, March 10th.

AP Exams Schedule

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in For Juniors, For Seniors, From the PTSO

The 2021 AP exam dates are scheduled and the dates are below for in-building, submission and online exams. Please note multiple options (In building and online) for some exams.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Price at pricem@newton.k12.ma.us

IN-BUILDING EXAMS:

  • Monday, May 3             1:40            Physics C: E and M 
  • Wednesday, May 5     11:40           Japanese
  • Monday, May 10.          7:40.          French
  • Tuesday, May 11.         7:40.            Spanish
  • Wednesday, May 12   11:40.           Music Theory
  • Friday, May 14.            11:40           Chinese
  • Monday, May 24         7:40             Calculus AB and BC
  • Monday, May 24        11:40            Physics 1: Algebra-Based
  • Monday, May 24        11:40            Physics C: Mechanics
  • Tuesday, May 25.          7:40.          Chemistry
  • Tuesday, May 25.          7:40.          Physics C: E and M
  • Tuesday, May 25.        11:40.          Statistics

IMPORTANT NOTE: For all in-building exams, students are required to wear masks during the recorded, speaking sections of language and music exams.

SUBMISSION EXAMS:

Thursday, May 20.    Art and Computer Science Principles

ONLINE EXAMS:

  • Tuesday, May 18.            11:30           English Literature
  • Tuesday, May 18.             3:30            Computer Science A
  • Wednesday, May 19.       11:30           European History
  • Wednesday, May 19.       11:30           US History
  • Wednesday, May 19         3:30            Macroeconomics
  • Thursday, May 20.            11:30          US Gov and Politics
  • Thursday, May 20.            11:30          World History
  • Thursday, May 20.              3:30          Psychology
  • Wednesday, May 26.         11:30         English Language
  • Wednesday, May 26            3:30         Computer Science Principles
  • Thursday, May 27.             11:30         Biology
  • Thursday, May 27.               3:30         Environmental Science
  • Friday, May 28                    11:30         Comparative Gov
  • Friday, May 28.                   11:30         Human Geography
  • Friday, May 28                      3:30.        Microeconomics
  • Wednesday, June 9.           11:30         Calculus AB/BC
  • Wednesday, June 9.             3:30.       Physics 1: Algebra-Based
  • Wednesday, June 9.             3:30.       Physics C: Mechanics
  • Thursday, June 10              11:30         Chemistry
  • Thursday, June 10              11:30         Physics C: E and M
  • Thursday, June 10                3:30        Statistics

NOTE: The times above are the login times, as the College Board requires students to check in 30 minutes prior to the actual start of the exam.

South Stage Presents Lia’s Love Story March 12 & 13 7:30p

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO
Newton South Stage Presents Lia’s Love Story March 12 & 13 at 7:30 Lia has a bit of a rom-com addiction. She watches so many, she starts to imagine that her life is like one. Lia can’t wait for her romantic kiss in the rain with the handsome leading man…or maybe it’s a leading woman?  Written and directed by Valerie Goldstein ’21.  Livestream at SouthStage.org.

 

2021 Graduation Date

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in For Seniors, From the PTSO

Mark the date.

A graduation date has been set for June 10, 2021. The actual number of ceremonies and times will depend on state guidelines.  The South Administration will post updates when details are available.

Senior Events – Prom & SouthFest Update

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in For Seniors, From the PTSO

The South Administration team will soon be announcing a date for the Senior Prom.  SouthFest will follow immediately after the Prom on the same day.  In the meantime, planning has begun and many thanks to those who participated in the PTSO brainstorming session on March 2, 2021.  The next meeting will be scheduled later this month as soon as the event date is confirmed from the South Administration.

Thank you to the parent volunteers who are getting preliminary information on outdoor venues listed below.  Any questions, please contact info@newtonsouthPTSO.org.

SouthFest Brainstorm Summary:

  1. Propose Event on May 20, 2021 – “21 Days to Graduation Countdown Ceremony” to honor our Class of 2021.  The PTSO would sponsor 1 or 2 Food trucks for Seniors for lunch.  Propose to do Live Word Cloud to capture “high school experience” and maybe use results to create a t-shirt for the class of 2021.
  2. Follow up with Parks/Rec on field availability and AD Gonzales once date is set by Administration for Prom.  SouthFest will immediately follow Prom ends on same day.  Discussing on use of Stadium, Baseball Field, Soccer Fields between South and Brown/Oakhill.
  3. Follow up with estimating Tent costs, generators and dancefloor.
  4. Continue research on outdoor venues (The Lawn on the D, Lookout Farm, the Gore Place, Larz Anderson and deCordova).
  5. SouthFest Activities ideas include: Laser tag, Mini golf, Kahoot game, Performances & activity – hula dancing, Performances – magic show, Trivia game, Carnival games/stations, Corn hole, Spike ball, Obstacle course, Slideshow of Class 2021 submitted by student.
  6. Food trucks and picnic area to allow small group gatherings.
  7. Logistics with social distancing, security details, signups TBD

Class officers will be conducting survey to assess interest in SouthFest activities above.  Our next step is to get feedback on March 12 from Class officers and adviser on the idea of a “21 Day Countdown Event”and SouthFest activities ideas, so the PTSO and class officers can follow up on costs and planning on activities based on MA guidelines on gatherings (As of 3/22 will be 100 indoors and 150 outdoors at public venues.)   Signups to support planning will be posted soon.   Questions, please contact info@newtonsouthPTSO.org.