Category Archives: From PTO Council

Community Discussion on Newton as a Welcoming City For All – April 7th

Help us ensure that Newton is open to people of all races/ethnicities, religions, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and disabilities.

On Thursday evening, April 7th, Mayor Warren will host the first annual community discussion focused on ensuring that Newton is a welcoming community to people of all backgrounds. The forum will include leaders from our community and beyond. This will be an opportunity for residents of all ages to ask questions, and join us in making Newton the most inclusive community it can be.

The discussion will be held in the War Memorial of Newton City Hall, located at 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, on Thursday, April 7th at 6:30 pm.

NPS 2017 Budget News

On March 23rd, the Superintendent presented his proposed budget for the next fiscal year to the School Committee. The School Committee will hold a number of meetings to discuss the budget, as well as host a public forum to get input from the community. All budget meetings will take place at the Ed. Center, 100 Walnut Street in Room 210.

March 28, 5:30 pm – Regular School Committee Meeting, presentation/discussion on all aspects of the budget
March 31, 8:00 am – Special School Committee Meeting, further budget discussion, straw vote
April 4, 7:00 pm – Public hearing
April 11, 7:00 pm – Final budget vote

To see the proposed FY2017 budget, please click here Proposed Budget. You can also click here: https://vimeo.com/160098585 to see the superintendent’s presentation from the March 23rd School Committee meeting.

Charter Commission Public Hearing on School Committee and Executive Branch

Please join the Newton Charter Commission for a Public Hearing.

Newton residents are encouraged to attend this hearing to provide input to members of the commission regarding the executive branch and the School Committee provisions of the Newton Charter. The hearing is expected to broadcast on NewTV.

Information about the work of the Charter Commission is available at newtonma.gov/charter, on Facebook: facebook.com/newtonchartercommission, or Twitter: https://twitter.com/Newtonmacharter

March 9th,  7:00 pm
City Council Chamber
Newton City Hall

Piano lessons available

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Why So Early? Rethinking the High School Start Time: A Community Forum

  • Can’t wake up your teen for school?
  • Tired of grumpy, groggy kids?
  • Concerned about the impact of limited sleep on your student?

There is a lot of evidence that delaying the start time for high school can improve the physical and mental health of students, reduce tardiness, and improve learning in school. Newton is in the process of studying a later start time for the two high schools. The School Committee has formed the High School Start Time Working Group to study the benefits and challenges of doing so. Click here http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/laterstarttime to find out more.

On January 26th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Newton North cafeteria, the Newton North School Council is sponsoring a forum to inform the community about the benefits and challenges of a later high school start time in our city. We are pleased to be joined by Superintendent David Fleishman (watch his video https://vimeo.com/148259628), Working Group and School Committee members Ellen Gibson and Ruth Goldman, and Dr. Christopher Landrigan, a Newton parent and a physician and researcher in the Division of Sleep Disorders at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

We will also hear from high school students and faculty about their experiences. We welcome your participation in the conversation and input about a later high school start time in Newton.
If you are unable to attend the event, but would like more information about this topic, please visit: http://newtonsouthptso.org/school-info/school-council/, where you will find resources and can sign-up for periodic updates.

January 26th, 7:00-8:30 pm
Newton North High School Cafeteria

QPR Training with the Mayor

Join Mayor Setti D. Warren at The Street in Chestnut Hill to learn QPR Suicide Prevention on Wednesday, January 13th. Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) teaches ordinary citizens how to recognize a mental health emergency and how to get a person at risk the help they need.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Recognize the warning signs of suicide
  • Offer hope, and
  • Get help & refer

The evening will begin at 5:00 pm with a reception at DelFrisco’s Grill at The Street, 33 Boylston St., Newton. The Training will follow from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the nearby WS Development Offices. Register by visiting newtonma.gov/newtoncares.
Questions? Please call 617-796-1420

Teens Making Smart Choices Expo

Teens and parents/guardians are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices Expo. Come to this free Expo for participative, informative exhibits; student performances; refreshments; and fun.

Meet 30+ community exhibitors who help teens navigate high school pressures in order to stay safe and healthy. Get information about everything from driving and pedestrian safety to healthy eating and positive body image to stress reduction and mental health support. Snow date, Monday, January 25th. For more information, northptso.org.

January 21st, 5:00 to 7:30 pm
Newton North