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Swim Team

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Manisha Kasana in Athletics

Our swim coach Phil Martin, is sharing with us last week’s highlights. Congratulations to our new record holders and to all their outstanding teammates!

“We have a new record holder in ALL our Girls Diving Events.  Esther Dansinger performed 11 dives in Friday’s competition breaking the 6-Dive record by 20 points with a score of 275.40.  Esther’s new 11 dive record (494.925) bested the old mark by 140 points.   Wowsers. 

Dan and Alex Chan each had a great race in the 100 free.  The brother’s each marked personal bests.

Alexandria Kuo dropped 7 seconds in the 500 free. Way to go Alex!

Ryan Kam made his debut in the 500 and swam a fun-to-watch 5:35.   After he went out in that first 150 we all held our breath waiting for him to run out of gas, but Ryan held on strong posting a 105 in his final 100.

Maya Hernandez drops 2 in the 100 breaststroke with a 115.   Maya and Kelly Cheng also brought the spirit rallying the team from behind the lane.  Go captains!

Eyal Tamir sub 1minute in the 100 free!  Barriers Broken.

Alex Zheng with a 1:14 100 breast! How to make the most of that race and earn another shot at swimming it.

Great 1-2 finish from Elisabeth Nesta and Claire Hooper in the 200 posting a 2:02 and 2:03’s.  The record for the 2Free is 2:00.38.   REACHABLE!

This is the first time in 10 years I have seen all 3 participants in the 100 free go sub 1:00!  Claire Hooper, Zoe Zalkind and Jada Green with a 56,58,58 times.  That 3:48 record in the 400 Free Relay doesn’t stand a chance this year.

Diver Relays!!   Zach Greenberg, Will Lavey, and Kaity Shaughnessy shine as they step in to do some swimming.  Zach posted a 26, Will a 28 and Kaity a 29!   Kaity, you might find yourself in more of those if it’s alright with you?!? I guess Topher’s 23 was ok too.

Anna Kuo is a GREAT Teammate.  ‘I’ll switch with you if you’d like”.   “I’ll swim that”. ” You can do it”.   That is the attitude you show up with.   I can and will do whatever it takes to compete.  There is no race that you can’t take on. “

Parking Lottery Round 2 Due Jan 30th

Posted on January 28, 2021 by PTSO CoPresident in For Juniors, For Seniors

Round 2 Parking Lottery is open to all enrolled Junior and Seniors at South.

The deadline is SATURDAY – JANUARY 30, 2021 by 11:59pm.   There will be no exceptions if the form is received after the deadline.

Click to complete the lottery form at https://forms.gle/paKgUMGiGJ8JVSiE6

Note the form/entry will NOT BE ACCEPTED if you are MISSING ANY INFORMATION or DOCUMENTATION below!  There are NO EXCEPTIONS to these rules.

We are UNABLE to make MEDICAL EXCEPTIONS through the lottery due to the high number of requests and limited spots.

Spots/Recipients will be announced on SUNDAY, January 31.  Winners will need to pay the pay the $75 fee for parking, via My School Bucks (more detailed information will be provided when invoices are available).  If that invoice is unpaid when released, the spot will be revoked and given to the next student on the waitlist!  AT THIS TIME, there is no payment needed, but it will come shortly!  *Note about the $75 fee.  This fee goes directly to the City of Newton.  It is mirroring the bus fee, so that transportation to school is more equitable.

Please note that NO STUDENTS may park in ANY white lined spaces on campus. You will be towed!

Mx. Tori Parker
~ Coordinator of Student Affairs and Restorative Practices
~ Department Chair of: EL, Campus Aides, and Library

Wed, Jan 27th NEWTON SOUTH’S BOOSTER CLUB INFO NIGHT – JOIN US!

Posted on January 27, 2021 by PTSO CoPresident in From the PTSO

NEWTON SOUTH’S BOOSTER CLUB INFO NIGHT – JOIN US!
Wednesday, January 27th at 7PM

With winter sports underway, spring around the corner and a fresh new year ahead, we’re rebooting Newton South’s Booster Club.  Join us by Zoom to learn about how you can get involved — we need you!  Help us think creatively on how we can best support ALL NSHS athletes and the broader South student community now and in the future.

Newton South Boosters Club – Informational Zoom Meeting
Time: Jan 27, 2021, at 7:00 PM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86392988442?pwd=Ym1SQ2xZRDRNNFlRZ2xneGdhQTNvdz09

Meeting ID: 863 9298 8442
Passcode: Lions

Dial by your location
Meeting ID: 863 9298 8442
Passcode: 409872
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kepIZKBjTQ

Can’t make it? Sign up anyway and we’ll follow up with you.

We look forward to seeing you!
~ Teri Ginsburg, NSHS Boosters Club

Reminder – Complete the NSHS Principal Search Survey – Due Jan 31

Posted on January 26, 2021 by PTSO CoPresident in Midweek From the PTSO 2021

NSHS Principal Search is underway! Take this opportunity to have your voice heard regarding what’s important in the selection of a new principal for South.  Please click to take the survey today! All responses will be shared with all members of the SAC so they have your input to assess candidates.  Thank you!

We have 2 parent volunteers from South on the SAC. There will also be future forums with semi-finalists in early March with South students, faculty and parents.

Below is the email update sent by Superintendent Fleishman on January 13, 2021 to South Families regarding the Newton South Principal search process.

Dear South Families,

As you are aware, Mark Aronson is serving as Interim Principal for the school year, and will be leaving in June. I am grateful for Mark’s dedication and commitment during this very challenging year. I know Mark will do everything possible to support the school through the end of the school year.

Selecting a principal is one of the most critical decisions made by a superintendent. Principals are expected to provide excellent educational leadership, establish a positive school culture, and manage the daily operations of the building. We have formed a Selection Advisory Committee (SAC) that includes administrators, faculty, students and parents/guardians. The SAC will conduct first-round interviews and recommend semi-finalists.

Parents and guardians will have the chance to meet the finalist candidates when they visit Newton South. We are also interested in getting your feedback on a series of questions as we begin the principal search https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QDC6ZLK.

While this has indeed been a most difficult year, we are excited about the opportunity to hire a new leader for Newton South, and I look forward to working with the South community as we embark upon this important task.

Sincerely,
David Fleishman
Superintendent of Newton Public Schools

Reminder to Complete the NSHS Principal Search Survey Due Jan 31

Posted on January 24, 2021 by PTSO CoPresident in From the PTSO

NSHS Principal Search is underway! Take this opportunity to have your voice heard regarding what’s important in the selection of a new principal for South. Please click to take the survey today! 

We have 2 parent volunteers from South on the SAC.  The survey feedback will provide input to all the SAC members interviewing the candidates. There will also be future forums with semi-finalists in early March with South students, faculty and parents.

Below is the email update sent by Superintendent Fleishman on January 13, 2021 to South Families regarding the Newton South Principal search process.

Dear South Families,

As you are aware, Mark Aronson is serving as Interim Principal for the school year, and will be leaving in June. I am grateful for Mark’s dedication and commitment during this very challenging year. I know Mark will do everything possible to support the school through the end of the school year.

Selecting a principal is one of the most critical decisions made by a superintendent. Principals are expected to provide excellent educational leadership, establish a positive school culture, and manage the daily operations of the building. We have formed a Selection Advisory Committee (SAC) that includes administrators, faculty, students and parents/guardians. The SAC will conduct first-round interviews and recommend semi-finalists.

Parents and guardians will have the chance to meet the finalist candidates when they visit Newton South. We are also interested in getting your feedback on a series of questions as we begin the principal search https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QDC6ZLK.

While this has indeed been a most difficult year, we are excited about the opportunity to hire a new leader for Newton South, and I look forward to working with the South community as we embark upon this important task.

Sincerely,
David Fleishman
Superintendent of Newton Public Schools

A Message from the Newton South Deans – HyFlex & Jan 25th Q&A

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Hello Newton South Families,

We really enjoyed meeting with many of our students on Monday for an optional informational session on hyflex.  If your Newton South student was unable to attend, we would highly recommend that they view the slides and/or listen to the session recording prior to coming into the building. You may also find it valuable to watch this presentation alongside them to find out more about our HyFlex safety precautions and to get a sense of what your student’s day will be like.

We are also holding an optional Student Q & A Session during lunch on Monday, January 25, from 12:20 – 12:55; your student may also find it helpful to attend this. All students can get the Zoom link for this in their Schoology calendars. As always, we welcome one-on-one conversations with any of our students whenever they would be helpful. Please encourage them to reach out!

We are so excited to begin this next chapter with your child!

All the best,

Marc Banks, Goldrick House Dean
Josepha Blocker, Cutler House Dean
Meaghan Martin, Wheeler House Dean
Charlie Myette, Goodwin House Dean

HyFlex Change Request Due Jan 25th & HyFlex Semester Schedules Posted

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO, From the Vice Principal

Hello Students and Families,

Please see this important letter regarding second semester (term 3 and term 4) schedules posted on Aspen, and the form to fill out if you are requesting a move to distance learning as we begin the hyflex model on 1/28.

The change request form is due Mon. Jan 25th.

Any updates to schedules & classrooms will be posted on Aspen on Wed. Jan 27th.

Thanks,
Chris Hardiman
NSHS Interim Vice Principal

Reminder: Grade 9 Student Orientation on Jan. 27

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in For Freshmen, From the PTSO

Please view the details of the upcoming Grade 9 Orientation in January for cohort B and  Remote 9th Grade Students’ Last Names = Lo – Z. 

Click to view Grade 9 Orientation Details.

Any questions, please contact your house Dean or Mx Parker at [email protected]

Term 2, HyFlex COHORT B, Report Cards

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO, From the Vice Principal

Please note the following dates regarding Term 2,  HyFlex schedule this week, and report cards from Interim Vice Principal Chris Hardiman.   

1. Last day of Term 2 for seniors was Friday, 1/22.

2. Last day of Term 2 for 9th, 10th and 11th graders is on Tuesday, 1/26 (and report cards will be posted Friday, 2/5 by 5:00pm).

3. Tuesday, 1/26: ALL classes for ALL grades are asynchronous EXCEPT for community and flex block, which will be synchronous. Teachers of juniors have been asked to assign limited work this day because more than half of the junior class will be taking the PSAT’s from 9:15am to 1:00pm that day (and some students who receive accommodations won’t be done with testing until 2:30pm)

4. Wednesday, 1/27: 9th grade orientation for cohort B and remote students last name LO – Z and asynchronous work for ALL grades (more info will be shared by Mx. Tori Parker, Student Life Coordinator)

5. Thursday, 1/28: First day of Hyflex for COHORT B! We look forward to seeing you in person and continuing to connect with our distance learners.

6. Friday, 1/29: Report cards for SENIORS ONLY will be published in Aspen by 5:00pm

NSHS Jan 19th HyFlex Session Slides & Recording

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

On Tuesday, January 19, the South Deans hosted a student webinar during Flex Block (3:10PM – 3:55PM).

Click to view the presentation slides and/or listen to the session recording.  Building, health and safety and classroom protocols are reviewed.

All previous news and updates on HyFlex can be found at the Newton South PTSO website under ther FAQ section HyFlex Updates: https://newtonsouthptso.org/frequently-asked-questions/hyflex-updates/