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Protocols for athletic events

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Manisha Kasana in Athletics

Protocols for athletic events   

NSHS COVID coach is Mr. Ted Dalicandro. You can reach him at [email protected] if you have a COVID-19 related question.

  • Coaches will use screening questions before EACH practice and game. They record the students’ answers in the given spreadsheet and report it to the COVID coach.
  • Coaches will follow this protocol: In case a student responds affirmatively to any of these questions they will contact the COVIS-19 coach immediately and they will also call/text the Athletic Director. The student will not be allowed to participate. City Board of Health protocols for schools are activated.
  • Each student will be given an identification provided by the DCL to allow one family member to attend games home or away. Without this identification, access will not be granted at any field.
  •  NS will use QR code signing in at each home game.
  • Players, coaches, and fans are required to wear fitted masks with ear loops by BOH requirements. Gaitors are NOT permitted.

NSHS-Specific Guidance

  • Sport Specific Guidelines-The MIAA sports have been modified to keep athletes safe and all the modifications to the specific sports are listed on the MIAA COVID Taskforce site.
  • Our remote learning classes finish at 3:55 pm. Practices will not start before 4:30 PM due to transportation issues.
  • Restrooms. We will be using Porta-Potties facilities in each field. These are not changing rooms or to be used in such a manner.
  • Physical. You must have an updated and in-person physical (within 13 months), per Massachusetts law, and there are no exceptions to this. You can mail physicals to the Athletic Department at 140 Brandeis Road, Newton MA 02459 or email them to Gail Kramer  [email protected].us or to Kristen Hoffman at [email protected]
  • Transportation. Coaches will be in touch with their team around transportation. We are asking that whenever possible, students/their families provide their own transportation to practices and/or games. Please let your coach know if transportation is a concern for you and we will work to provide accommodations on an individual basis but may be limited by available resources.
  • Transportation Waiver.  Parents must complete this NPS Transportation Waiver in order to transport their child to games. Please notice that we need the note three days in advance in order to secure a bus. Please send the Waiver form to David Pagett at [email protected].

DCL school protocols will be shared ahead of our traveling to their sites. Schools will connect before the first day of competition to check the last health reports for their respective districts.

The State of MA 50 people in attendance rule is in place at each venue.

Thank you for your help in making this season possible for our athletes.

South Spirit Wear Sale on Fri. Sept 25 @1-4PM

Posted on September 23, 2020 by PTSO CoPresident in From the PTSO

Welcome Lions!

NSHS Spirit Wear will be available for sale from 1-4PM at the Front of the School.  

An assortment of sweatshirts, hoodies, t-shirts, sweatpants and accessories will be available.

Payments to Boosters Club can be cash or credit card. All proceeds support the Boosters supporting our student athletes and teams.

Questions, contact [email protected].

Parent Volunteers Needed Spirit Wear – Fri. Sept 25 from 1-4PM

Posted on September 23, 2020 by PTSO CoPresident in From the PTSO

Support our student athletes and our Boosters Club.

As we start the Fall season, we have kicked off our Spirit Wear sales.  We need 2 parent volunteers to help out from 1-4PM on Friday, Sept 25.  Please email [email protected] if you can help out.

The Booster Club supports all student athletes and their teams at South.  They organized the amazing fundraising effort for our Stadium Lights, which have been installed but are still waiting for the connection from Eversource.

GO SOUTH!  GO LIONS!

South Spirit Wear Sale on Wed, Sept 23 @5:30-6:30PM

Posted on September 23, 2020 by PTSO CoPresident in From the PTSO

Welcome Lions!

As the Fall Sports Season kicks off, NSHS Spirit Wear will be available for sale from 5:30-6:30PM.    Come to the back of the main parking lot by the stadium and baseball field.

An assortment of sweatshirts, hoodies, t-shirts, sweatpants and accessories will be available.

Payments to Boosters Club can be cash or credit card. All proceeds support the Boosters supporting our student athletes and teams.

Questions, contact [email protected].

South Spirit Wear Sale on Tues, Sept 22 @5:45-7PM

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

Welcome Lions!

As the Fall Sports Season kicks off, NSH Spirit Wear will be available for sale from 5:45-7PM .  Come to the back of the main parking lot by the stadium and baseball field.

An assortment of sweatshirts, hoodies, t-shirts, sweatpants and accessories will be available.

Payments to Boosters Club can be cash or credit card. All proceeds support the Boosters supporting our student athletes and teams.

Questions, contact [email protected].

FroshPlay Starts Mon, Sept 21 @4-6PM

Posted on September 20, 2020 by PTSO CoPresident in For Freshmen, From the PTSO, South Arts

Welcome, Freshmen!
Frosh Play starts Sept 21, Monday-Friday, 4-6 PM
Connection Building, Drama Games, Scene Readings

Zoom link and password here.
You must be signed in with your Newton Google account to see it.

Come when you can; stay as long as you can!

FAQs here!

The primary goal of the Frosh Play is to introduce freshmen to high school theatre and help them make connections with each other and with the school community.  We take everyone who shows up during that first week of virtual rehearsals.  Because we don’t know the numbers or the genders of our actors before that first week, we find a number of potential 10-minute plays, and then cast at the end of the first week.

Questions: Email Mr. K at [email protected] or visit SouthStage.org

Debate Team Meeting Tues. Sept 22 at 7PM

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

We are looking forward to meeting new members and can’t wait to start the season!
If you want to find out more, we would love to host you at our opening meeting on September 22nd at 7PM!  You can also check out our website for more information.

Please join us for our opening meeting on September 22nd at 7PM!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85266125816?pwd=WURUOW9CcWowZjRSYjF4NXFHOTI3QT09

Webinar passcode:  joinspeech

Model United Nation Club Sign-up

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

Be a part of Newton South’s Model United Nations Club this year!
Sign up here!

Model UN is an academically stimulating simulation of the United Nations, where students present and debate economic, social issues, and international politics with other students from around the world at fun conferences a couple times a year! During club meetings, we research and prepare material for conferences and learn the basics of Model UN. For more info about what the club is about, click here.

No cuts and no prior experience necessary- ANYONE can join!

Every Wednesday after school. We are also flexible, and we are compatible with most other school clubs like speech and debate. First meeting TBD. Questions? Follow us on instagram @nshs_mun or email us [email protected]

PTSO Welcome/Ideas on Mon. Sept 21st at 7PM

Posted on September 20, 2020 by PTSO CoPresident in From the PTSO

You are invited!  – Join our meeting and get involved to support our students, parents and teachers this year at our first meeting on Monday, September 21 from 7-8PM.

The meeting’s goal is to get your input for programs and events to support in-person and remote connections for our students and parents.  Some ideas include:

  • Grade-level Coffees for Parents/Guardians
  • Webinars for Parents/Guardians – what topics interest you?
  • Trivia Night for Students, Parents
  • Student Mentoring for Freshman or New Students with Juniors/Seniors
  • New Family Connection from South Families willing to be a resource on Newton & South
  • Virtual Field Trips like Virtual Safari on Facebook
  • In-person Hiking trips

PLEASE JOIN US, meet new parents, connect with old friends and come share your Ideas!

Topic: PTSO Welcome
Time: Sep 21, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81913459054?pwd=OUhzbEVybUk5TjhVeUdZN2pZV1dpdz09

Meeting ID: 819 1345 9054
Passcode: NSHS2021

Dial by your location
Passcode: 68252758
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kyCp5QPDw

No classes on 9/25 and 10/2

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Michelle Wetlaufer in From the PTSO

1. There will be NO classes on Friday, 9/25. Instead, there will be a virtual “live” club fair for students during this day. This event will give all students, and especially our ninth graders and new students, an opportunity to connect with peers and build community–important components of promoting social emotional learning. For students that are unable to participate in the day for whatever reason, we will ask clubs to record short videos that can be housed on the clubs page of the South website for students to see at any time, describing their club and a sign up process.

2.  There will be NO classes on Friday, 10/2. On that day, all students will be provided time slots throughout the day to sign up to come to South to pick up all of their materials. South staff will assist with the distribution process. We will also offer a nighttime pickup for families that can’t come during the day and the possibility of delivery of materials to any families where it is a particular hardship for them to get to South. More information on this part of the process, including how to sign up, will be forthcoming.