A group of eight Newton South 9th graders – Zoe Hong, Ellie Gish, Naomi Weitzman, Elliot Heywood, Edward Macklin, Sylvia Jacobs, Seth Korn, Josh Wolf just put together this great outdoor activity in Cold Spring Park. It’s a purely visual scavenger … Continue reading
Category Archives: Community Notes
SEPAC: Special Education Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Newton SEPAC Meeting: Monday, November 23, 7:30-9 p.m. via Zoom
Please join Newton SEPAC for a presentation on Special Education Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83029946801?pwd=ZkcvMVZ0M3l3V0YreDZURTBsaXRlQT09
They will discuss the most current DESE decisions and guidelines affecting special education students in Massachusetts during the pandemic. Some of the areas covered will include IEP service delivery, compensatory services, evaluations, administrative timelines, etc. There will also be time for Q&A from families.
Presented by: Daniel Heffernan, Esq., Newton parent and Special Education Attorney at Kotin Crabtree and Strong, LLP
Webinar: Coping and Distress Tolerance Techniques and Stategies
Reminder: Daily Health Assessment
From the NPS Office of Secondary Education:
As we begin our in-person hybrid learning model this week, we remind you to please complete the daily health assessment with your student prior to school each day. Guidance from Newton Health and Human Services requires the following:
- Staff and students are required to complete a daily health assessment at home prior to coming to school. Anyone who has COVID-19 symptoms must stay home from school. Anyone who develops symptoms during the school day will be dismissed.
Please help keep our school community healthy by doing your part.
Thank you and we will see your student(s) this week!
Women in World Jazz virtual Creative Arts and Sciences program
Creative Arts & Sciences is proud to present Women in World Jazz webinar-style virtual concerts for schools that missed their spring performances. Both live and pre-recorded performances and virtual collaborations will be included. Members of the ensemble will share information … Continue reading
Pie in the Sky time!
Newton Rotary is again partnering with The Presti Group to support Community Servings! Order pies for yourself, your friends, and your colleagues…AND/OR make a donation to help Community Servings deliver medically tailored, nutritious, scratch-made meals to chronically and critically ill … Continue reading
Conversations About Transition: A Webinar Series to Prepare LD Students for College, Career and More
Schools for Children is presenting a free three-part webinar series on the transition to college, career and more for high school students with learning differences and other social-emotional challenges. Session 1: Who Will I Become? November 17th, 7:00 – 8:00 … Continue reading
Holiday Gift Drive Kicks Off!
The Rotary Club of Newton is so happy to be partnering this year with The Village Bank to help ensure that every kiddo in Newton has a special winter holiday this year! Can you help with a donation of a … Continue reading
What’s Happening at the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club
The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton invites children to register for afternoon and evening Winter Programs taking place in December and January. Featuring small groups and following all covid-19 protocols, the Club is offering programs for … Continue reading
What’s Happening at the West Suburban YMCA
Virtual Ugly Sweater 5K Wear an ugly sweater and run or walk a 5k between November 29th and December 6th. Participants can do the race on their own time and on a route of their choosing. All proceeds go to … Continue reading