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Winter Sports

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Manisha Kasana in Athletics

There is limited information that we have regarding the winter season. This is what we know at this time:

The first week in November the EEA and the MIAA will release information on winter sports.  MIAA sports Committees are working on potential guidelines that will be the starting point for our league to create a proposal regarding the winter season. Once they release the winter sports “recommendations”, we will coordinate with Newton North to create a proposal that applies to both High Schools under our respective leagues, and that follows the COVID guidelines given by Newton HHD at that time.

The proposal will have to get approval from our school committee to be able to offer winter sports.

What can you do at this time?

Please update your child’ss physical and make sure our nurses receive the update before November 23. DESE and EEA require that the MIAA member schools only accept in-person physicals for sports activities. Our nurses can not accept telehealth physicals or letters from doctors.

Visit the NSHS athletic page and learn about the Newton Public Schools protocols regarding COVID communication as well as the current protocols for practices and games. Please remember that we are in an ever-evolving situation and we will need to adapt to the guidelines that will be released in November.

Where to find information once that winter sports are approved?

We update the Athletic Information page as new developments are happening. Please check it often!

Girls Soccer team

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Manisha Kasana in Athletics

The girls’ soccer team clinched the DCL regular-season title by defeating Concord Carlisle on Wednesday night. The score was 1 to 0.

The girls will play this weekend  for the first time under the permanent lights. Date and time to be determined due to weather conditions. Due to COVID guidelines, only 2 people per each  GIRLS soccer DCL lanyard will be admitted to the game. We hope to be able to have a light ceremony to celebrate with our community when the COVID restrictions are lifted next year.

Seniors Masie Abiatti, Olivia Dubin, Sahra LaVelle, Lottie McLeod, Grace Penna, Rachel Shepard, and Viveca Winston-Khan will be recognized before kick-off.

Boys soccer team

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Manisha Kasana in Athletics

Our Boys soccer team will honor their Seniors tomorrow, Saturday, October 24 before their game vs Westford Academy. The team will also wear distinctive shirts to raise awareness for Cancer research.

Athletic Teams

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Manisha Kasana in Athletics

Athletic teams are in the middle of their season Fall season. our athletes and coaches are connecting and working together with a focus on the students well being and enjoyment. Our sub-varsity programs show a considerable growth and development of their fundamental skills while demonstrating competitiveness against opponents. Last week our JV A Field Hockey team and our JV A Boys and Girls soccer teams outscored Weston, our JV Golf team had great matches against Waltham and our Cross Country JV runners are developing a strong base for the future.

Our Boys and Girls soccer varsity teams split their matches with Weston in a very competitive series.

Field Hockey used their series vs Weston as a learning opportunity that produced the first win of our program vs Westford Academy this week!

Our athletes and coaches are committed to the COVID safety protocols making this season possible. Keep up the great work!

School Directory Pick Up & Spirit Wear Sale Dates

Posted on October 22, 2020 by PTSO CoPresident in From the PTSO

Newton South PTSO School Directory Pick Up and Spirit Wear Sale

Thank you for your continued support of the Newton South PTSO.  For those that ordered a printed copy of the PTSO School Directory, you can now pick up your copy on the dates below.  If you are interested in contributing to the PTSO Annual Dues Campaign to receive online access, please click here.  

You can also contribute dues at the  dates below, and pick up a printed copy if they are still available.  Cash, Check to “NSHS PTSO” or credit card are accepted.  Any questions? please email [email protected]. Anyone unable to pick up their printed copy, please email us as well. Thank you.

New shipment of hoodies, sweatshirts, sweatpants and flannels will be on sale on those dates/times too. All sales support Newton South Boosters.  Go LIONS!

– Friday, October 23rd from 4:30-6PM
– Saturday, October 24th from 9-11AM

Location: Back of main parking lot near the circle by the fields.

 

 

Update Shiva and Support for the Mandel Family

Posted on October 21, 2020 by PTSO CoPresident in Midweek From the PTSO 2021

Thank you to the families who have reached out to the Mandel Family.

The family is holding shiva this week Monday to Friday – 10 am – 6 pm at the home of Howard Mandel at 15 Bound Brook Road, Newton MA.

There is also a CareCalendar where people can sign up for meals and other things that he and Zach’s brother Ethan may need. Please click on this link and use the CalendarID and code to view:  https://www.carecalendar.org/v2/calendar.php

CalendarID is 294348
Code is 3828

Thank you for supporting our school community.

Update PTSO Mentoring/Connection Program

Posted on October 21, 2020 by PTSO CoPresident in Midweek From the PTSO 2021

The Buddies and Mentors have been matched.  We have more mentors than buddies.

If you didn’t receive the information by now, that means we don’t have buddy to match yet.  Thank you very much for your support and we hope our students find a new connection at South.

Any student interested in being a buddy, please sign up here:  
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyJQ-YhGlEYlVIEgPeLijLOnfeFSKqN9Vcdj1jAGP9Er0ZPg/viewform?usp=sf_link

The program also supports any South Family interested in being a Buddy or Mentor.  A Mentor Family would be willing to be a resource to support  1 or 2 families who are new to South, to Newton, or to the US.   Click on the link above and select “Newton Community” as your category. 

Shiva and Support for the Mandel Family

Posted on October 21, 2020 by PTSO CoPresident in From the PTSO

Thank you to the families who have reached out to the Mandel Family.

The family is holding shiva this week Monday to Friday – 10 am – 6 pm at the home of Howard Mandel at 15 Bound Brook Road, Newton MA.

There is also a CareCalendar where people can sign up for meals and other things that he and Zach’s brother Ethan may need.   https://www.carecalendar.org/v2/calendar.php

CalendarID is 294348
Code is 3828

Thank you for supporting our school community.

Final Day for Book Pick-up Mon, Oct 19

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Monday, October 19th will be the final opportunity for books/materials to be picked up at South. Please fill out this sign up genius with the name of the book(s) that you are missing and come to the back of Gym B between 5:30 and 6:30pm, again, on Monday, October 19th. If students in a history class and were told they received the wrong book in error, please sign up to exchange for the correct book. If students don’t know what book they are still missing, reach out to their teacher(s) ASAP.

On the other hand, if the student still has unreturned books, please return them ASAP, as some departments have started to run out of books to give to this year’s classes. Please call the main office at 617-559-6500 to make an appointment to return them.

Last Day to Register Seniors Drive-In Movie Night is Sun Oct 18th

Posted on October 18, 2020 by PTSO CoPresident in For Seniors

Please remind your Senior that Sunday, Oct 18 is the last day to register for the Seniors Drive-In Movie Night on Oct 20th. 

Only 1 person in the car needs to register.  All participants in the car must provide names, emails and school if the student is not from South in the registration.  You can edit your ticket to update the names and contact information for participants in the car.  Please do so by October 18 at midnight. Click here to register or update participants in your car.  All names are required for check-in.  Thank you.

We look forward to a safe and fun evening with our Class of 2021.  Thank you.