10th Annual SEPAC Special Educator Awards

The SEPAC Special Educator Awards are presented to Newton faculty and staff members who have done exceptional work with students receiving special education services.  

Thursday, May 30th, 6:00 pm
Newton South High School Cafeteria
140 Brandeis Road
Newton Center, MA 02459

Parents, guardians and students may nominate any NPS staff member who they believe has gone above and beyond in their work with special education students (ie: special ed staff, regular ed staff, principals, aides, BT’s, administrative staff, custodians, crossing guards, etc).
Please note that the awards do not identify you or your child by name; only the honoree is given the name of the person who nominated him/her. 
Click on the link below to submit your nomination!
https://forms.gle/QxVPC22kG8h3Sy979.

Volunteers for the Newton North PTSO 2019-20

Newton North depends on the generosity and energy of parent/guardian volunteers to help keep our community informed, connected, and strong. Can you help? Please consider the excellent opportunities below!  Have questions or want to volunteer? Please contact co-presidents@NorthPTSO.org. 

Board positions

  • Vice President, Fundraising
  • Vice President, Programming 
  • Recording secretary

Committees

  • Celebration co-chair
  • Class liaisons (Classes of 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020)
  • Educational Excellence co-chair
  • Family Involvement
  • Newton SEPAC
  • Northside Dining Adventure co-chair
  • Safe Routes to School
  • Student-Faculty Administration

Download flyer here. More details here.

Cafeteria Monitors for announcements

Digital monitors were just installed in the Bigelow cafeteria for relaying announcements to students more efficiently and effectively.

Another source of daily information for students is the morning announcements. They are read by 8th grade students on the intercom at 8:15 AM every day. Parents can access the announcements here.

The cafeteria monitors were purchased by the Bigelow PTO thanks to the support of our community through donations and participation in events.

Join the Bigelow PTO Board next year!

The PTO is looking for enthusiastic parents and guardians to join our mission! Please consider being an active member of our rewarding organization that directly benefits our children.

Would you like to become more involved in the strategic aspect of the Bigelow PTO, helping direct and manage the overall program for 2019/20?  All Bigelow parents and guardians, including those of incoming 6th graders, are encouraged to join the board.  The proposed slate of 2019/20 Board members will be voted on at our final PTO meeting of the year on June 3rd.  Serving on the Board is a great way to meet other Bigelow parents and help out at your child’s school.  

The Bigelow PTO is a volunteer organization dedicated to provide support and information to the school community. Take a look at what we do and what we support.

We have several open positions for next year, including officer and committee roles. Please take a look here.

Please contact us at bigelowbulldog@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more. The success of the Bigelow PTO depends on our volunteer parents and caregivers. We are grateful for your support and hope to work with you for the 2019/2020 school year!

Final Open Houses for Highlands After School Program

The Newton Highlands After-School Program, just for middle school children, has only a few slots open for the fall. They’re hosting 3 last open houses which are a terrific opportunity for parents of 5th graders to learn more about the program as they plan for the next school year and see the wonderful space that is the home base of this terrific program. For more information or to arrange an alternative time to visit please contact: Rochelle Acker at 617-999-4617 or highlandsafterschool@gmail.com or visit highlandsafter-schoolprogram.org

Open Houses: May 11th, May 29th, and June 10th, 5 – 6:00 pm
Brigham House, 20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands

Newton Community Preservation Committee meeting – May 14th

The Community Preservation Program website at www.newtonma.gov now includes the pre-meeting packet for the CPC meeting and a link to a new, 8-question community survey.  The May 14th agenda includes a final report on the Farlow Park Pond & Bridge project in Newton Corner, plus committee business. Please take the survey and share your ideas about how Newton should use its CPA funds! For assistance, contact Alice Ingerson at 617-796-1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov.

10th Annual SEPAC Special Educator Awards!

The SEPAC Special Educator Awards are presented to Newton faculty and staff members who have done exceptional work with students receiving special education services.

Parents, guardians and students may nominate any NPS staff member who they believe has gone above and beyond in their work with special education students (ie: special ed staff, regular ed staff, principals, aides, BT’s, administrative staff, custodians, crossing guards, etc).

Please note that the awards do not identify you or your child by name; only the honoree is given the name of the person who nominated him/her.

Click on the link to submit your nomination! https://forms.gle/QxVPC22kG8h3Sy979

May 30th, 6:00 pm
Newton South High School Cafeteria*
140 Brandeis Road

*please note new location

Newton PorchFest 2019 – June 1st

Come enjoy PorchFest! Newton PorchFest is an afternoon of free music performances on porches, front lawns and driveways around the city on Saturday, June 1st. PorchFest 2019 will include the villages of Auburndale, Lower Falls and Waban where over 100 musical acts will be performing from 12 Noon to 6:00 pm.

Gather family and friends, grab a blanket or chair and stroll the neighborhoods enjoying a wide variety of musical styles. There will be Jazz, Pop, Rock, Funk, R&B, Classical, Barbershop and more!

Check out the schedule at https://newton.porchfest.info/  to plan your route – maybe ride a bike to cover more ground! To make planning easier the schedule is arranged by village.

Don’t miss this free event – fun for all the family!

June 1st, 12:00 – 6:00 pm (Raindate June 2nd)

Next Level Up Tutoring

Help your son or daughter have a strong finish to the 2018-2019 school year by providing them with a highly experienced and dedicated tutor or academic coach.

Since 2009, Next Level Up has worked with students in all 13 of Newton’s villages. With  top notch references, they provide the guided direction, perspective, and confidence boost that many students can benefit from.  Individualized sessions try to get to the root of your concerns quickly in order to devise a specific, individualized plan. They can work with any age student in any subject. For a quick response, call 781-540-1123 or email info@nextleveluptutoring.com.

Please visit the  website www.nextleveluptutoring.com.