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Zoom Open Houses for Highlands After School Program

The Highlands After-School Program, just for middle school children, is hosting Zoom Open Houses for interested families in May and June. Here’s the link for additional information on how to join: https://www.highlandsafter-schoolprogram.org/announcements SPACE IS LIMITED! This is a terrific opportunity … Continue reading Continue reading

Updated Learning Plan and Summer/Fall Plans

Dear NPS Families, I write to share two important updates with you. The first is an update on our distance learning plan based upon both updated guidance from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and survey feedback from families, … Continue reading Continue reading

Update from the School Committee

Dear Friends, This update is for the 5/11/2020 Newton School Committee meeting. This meeting was largely focused on examining the results of the Distance Learning Survey, conducted over the last several weeks. We will continue to study and analyze the feedback to allow … Continue reading Continue reading

Join the Newton Food Pantry Teen Ambassador Program (TAP)

Interested in building your leadership skills while supporting the efforts of the Newton Food Pantry? Consider joining the inaugural Teen Ambassador Program (TAP) with other teens who are developing their passion for making a difference in our community. Find out … Continue reading Continue reading

Basketball training remotely

ASA Hoops is now offering virtual training 4 days per week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Training is for boys and girls ages 7-14, prices just $10.00 per session. This is a great way to stay fit and active during … Continue reading Continue reading

2020 Newton Schools Foundation Honor Thy Teacher

Over these past weeks, many parents have developed a deep appreciation for the job that our teachers do each day. If you are looking for a way to express that appreciation during Teacher Appreciation Week or after, here is a … Continue reading Continue reading

Teacher Appreciation Week

Next week we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week! Please join us to say thank you to all NPS teachers by submitting a thank you card, photo or video. Use this form to submit your creation and look for it on our … Continue reading Continue reading

Newton Food Pantry

The Newton Food Pantry would like to extend a huge thank you to the community for the incredible support over the last 6 weeks. COVID-19 has brought about a challenging and uncertain time for many in our community but our … Continue reading Continue reading

Newton Neighbors Helping Neighbors

In the last two weeks Newton Neighbors Helping Neighbors has focused on supporting local organizations that serve some of our most vulnerable community members. Neighbors gathered food and collected thousands of dollars for Coleman House, a elderly housing facility in … Continue reading Continue reading

Update from the School Committee

Dear Friends, This update is for the 4/27/2020 and 4/30/2020 Newton School Committee meetings. We have combined these two meetings into one newsletter as they both examined the significant impacts COVID-19 will have on our proposed 2020-2021 Annual Budget. During the 4/27/2020 meeting, Mayor Fuller and … Continue reading Continue reading