The latest announcements from the Principal, PTSO, and NPS...

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

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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.

Special schedule for Tuesday, October 20th

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

On Tuesday, October 20th, there will be an in-person opportunity for ninth graders to come to South, so some classes will be replaced with Community and Flex blocks at the beginning of the day before E block.

Volunteers Needed for Senior Movie Night, Tuesday 10/20

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO
The PTSO is excited to sponsor the Class of 2021 Seniors Drive-in night on October 20, 2020.   We urgently need parent volunteers to help manage the check-in process from 6:20-7PM and also help direct parking.   
 
Click here to sign up:  https://signup.com/go/OTWrHgm   
 
You don’t need to have a senior to help out 😉  Thanks for supporting our students!
As a reminder to everyone, the PTSO volunteers will adhere to social distancing guidelines at the event – masks at all times and maintaining 6ft apart whenever possible. 
 

Virtual Back-to-School Night-October 27th

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

Newton South’s virtual back to school night will be held Tuesday, October 27th from 7pm to 9pm. More information on the format of the evening will be shared this week.

Mid-term Comments

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

Midterm comments from teachers will be available on Aspen this Friday, October 23rd by 5:30pm.

Q&A with Superintendent & School Committee Oct 29, 2020

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO
Save-the-date for a NSHS Q&A with Superintendent Fleishman and School Committee Chair Ruth Goldman.   The PTSO will moderate the meeting and a zoom link will follow shortly.  Please also check the PTSO calendar for the zoom link.

October Health Newsletter featuring info on Vaccines

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

Please be sure to check the October Newsletter from Newton’s Health and Human Services. You will find up to date information about the flu vaccine, which is now mandatory for all students, no matter if in-person, hybrid, or distant learners.  

Newton’s Health and Human Services Department offers community flu vaccine clinics, however they fill up very quickly. Note that there are many other places in/around Newton where vaccinations are available. More specifically, urgent care centers, pharmacies and healthcare providers. Check the HHS flu page at newtonma.gov/flu for a complete list.
The Director of School Health Services, Ruth Hoshino, RN, oversees School Health Services in Newton.
To reach her, call (617) 796-1420 or email hoshinor@newton.k12.ma.us
To contact the School Nurse at your child’s school, call or email the health room.