August 7, 2020 Dear NPS Families, Next week, we will share our fall Return to Learn plan with the community. We will begin with a presentation of the plan at the School Committee meeting on Monday, August 10th at 7:00 … Continue reading
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Update from the School Committee – July 21, 2020
Dear Friends, This update covers the 7/21/2020 Newton School Committee meeting. Before we present the information about our meeting, please note that the School Committee plans to hold several meetings prior to the start of the school year intended to deeply … Continue reading
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 weekly in July. Here’s the link for information on how to join: https://www.highlandsafter-schoolprogram.org/announcements. This is a terrific opportunity for parents to learn more … Continue reading
Community-driven Gym for High School kids
Bigger Muscles, Better Intentions (BMBI Fitness) is a new fitness studio helping local area kids (as well as adults) to learn more about safe ways to better their own physical fitness and provide extra opportunities through community service. Todd Miskell, … Continue reading
ELL Summer Enrichment
Check out online ELL enrichment this summer. There are Story Times and Conversation Groups being offered over 8 weeks of the summer at the elementary level. These groups are meant to be a fun and engaging way for your child … Continue reading
Science Mentoring Program
The Newton South Science Team is starting a middle school mentorship program to give interested students an introduction to high school science. COVID-19 unfortunately has cut the middle school science curriculum short, and it would be beneficial to rising freshmen … Continue reading
Children’s Summer Drawing Challenge
Join a community of people coming together online during the pandemic this summer with Schools for Children’s Summer Drawing Challenge, #SFCDrawingChallenge. Sign up for free and get a new drawing prompt daily from July 1st – August 31st. Draw as … Continue reading
Update from the School Committee
Dear Friends, This update covers the 6/22/2020 Newton School Committee meeting. Before we present the information about our meeting, we wanted to draw your attention to an upcoming survey that the district will ask you to complete. This is our primary … Continue reading
Mother’s Helper Available!
Are you looking for some help this summer with the kids at home? Need someone to take kids to the playground, kick a ball around, get some sprinkler fun going, read stories and play games? Fun, responsible Newton South boy … Continue reading
NCE Kids Summer Programs
Newton Community Education is offering week-long, online summer programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. Join classes in the Arts, Science, and Technology, and more. See this week-by-week summer-at-a-glance to plan your summer and visit newtoncommunityed.org for more information … Continue reading