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As 2019 comes to a close, want to thank someone special at your child’s school?

Understanding our Differences (UOD), the leader in disability awareness education, provides UOD units in all 15 Newton elementary schools to 3,000 students. They couldn’t do it without all of the wonderful parent volunteers – many thanks!

UOD is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that receives less than one-quarter of needed funding from the Newton Public Schools. That’s why they depend on donations made by people like you, who believe in this work, to meet their budget each year.

As 2019 comes to a close, why not make a donation in honor of someone special at your child’s school? You can honor a teacher, specialist, aide, principal, a UOD program speaker, or a UOD volunteer or coordinator. Please take this moment to support Understanding Our Differences by clicking here to make your donation now.

If you prefer to give by check, please mail to UOD at PO Box 600671, Newton 02460 with a note indicating your honoree. Many thanks!

News from Newton Schools Foundation (NSF)

Season’s Greetings on behalf of NSF!

Last year, your generous donations provided $155,000 to support the 12,000+ students in Newton’s public schools. This allowed NSF to fund over 20 grants in three areas of focus: New and Promising Programs, Professional Development, and Achievement and Opportunity Gap. These funds are critical to Newton Public Schools’ ability to provide programs that differentiate our school system.

Please consider Newton Schools Foundation in your year-end giving. As we enter the holiday season, the Foundation is ever thankful for the collaborative spirit and support of  donors like you. Your gift today will have an immediate impact on the children and teachers in our community. Thank you for making a difference in our school system. Click HERE to support Newton Schools Foundation.

Need help heating your home?

ABCD Fuel Assistance program provides financial assistance to residents to help offset the cost of electric, gas, or oil bills. If heat is included in your rent, you can still apply for financial assistance from the Fuel Assistance program.

The amount you are awarded is based on your income and how many people live in your home. Your gross family income must be at or below 60% of the Massachusetts median income.

To learn about the income guidelines visit https://bostonabcd.org/service/fuel-assistance/. Call the Health and Human Services Department at 617-796-1420 to schedule your appointment to apply for Fuel Assistance.

Dearborn Academy Speaker Series Event: Growing Up Stressed? Or Growing Up Mindful?

According to the American Psychological Association, teens are the most stressed group in the United States, juggling school, extracurriculars and jobs – and making important decisions like what to do after high school.

Stress compromises teens’ digestive and immune systems and clouds judgment and higher-level thinking.

Learn the science behind mindfulness and techniques to help teens – and yourself – reduce stress and improve health and learning from expert Christopher Willard, PsyD at a community discussion Growing Up Stressed? Or Growing Up Mindful? part of the Dearborn Academy Speaker Series.

The first 100 tickets are free. So register now at bit.ly/DearbornSpeaksMindfulness.

January 21st, 6:00-7:30 pm
Dearborn Academy 575 Washington Street, Newton

Register for Newton Girls Lacrosse

Newton Girls Lacrosse registration is open. Click here to register.

Newton Girls Lacrosse (NGL) is dedicated to providing Newton girls and their families a community based developmental lacrosse program. NGL is the only Newton girls lacrosse program with opportunities for all Newton girls in grades 1-8 to play lacrosse, encouraging girls at all ages, regardless of experience, to join the program and learn lacrosse while meeting new friends, being active and competing.

The program delivers a fun, safe and inclusive youth sport environment. Please visit the website at newtongirlslacrosse.com to learn more and to register.

NGL – Come Play!

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School Committee Update

Dear Friends,

This update is for the 12/4/2019 Newton School Committee meeting:

Presentation of gift from the Newton Chinese Language School:

  • Members of the Board of Directors from the Newton Chinese Language School presented the School Committee with two decorative vases in celebration and appreciation of their 60th anniversary.  The school has been operating at F.A. Day Middle School on Sundays for 60 years!

Superintendent’s Report

  • Note to parents that weather-related announcements are posted on the NPS site and social media at 5AM prior to any 6AM phone calls.

  • Principal searches are being conducted at Angier, Brown and Underwood.  Dr. Fleishman noted his appreciation for two long-time NPS veterans, John Jordan, Principal of Brown Middle School (31 years) and Loretta Lamberti, Principal of Angier Elementary School (32 years).

Discussions/Updates

  • High School Principals’ Update: Principals Henry Turner (NNHS) and Joel Stembridge (NSHS), joined by Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education, Toby Romer, presented a summary of ongoing and new initiatives at our high schools.  They reviewed the mission statements and how they reflect the districtwide goals of academic excellence, educational equity and social and emotional wellness.

  • Highlights of the presentation included:

    • Civic Engagement

    • Technology Integration

    • Multi-Level Courses

    • Ongoing Professional Development.

Consent Agenda

Next Meeting

On Wednesday, December 16th at 7:00PM the School Committee will meet in regular session.  We will receive an update on MCAS, review the Enrollment Analysis Report, and give recognition to our two retiring School Committee members, Diana Fisher Gomberg and Steve Siegel.

We hope you found this summary useful. You can access all School Committee meeting documents via the NPS website (www.newton.k12.ma.us/schoolcommittee). Additionally, if you are interested in watching an SC meeting from home or a recorded meeting, you can obtain access via www.newtv.org. On the district Facebook page, you can find videos of past “Virtual Office Hours,” which are held once a month and provide the community with the opportunity to ask questions through the FB Live format.

As always, we are very happy to answer any questions or discuss any concerns you may have. Please feel free to contact us via the email address below.

Sincerely,

The Newton School Committee

Newton’s Park and Recreation Department’s Open House

Join for coffee and conversation and live music from 10:00 – 11:00 am, and then an animal show from Curious Critters from 11:00 – 12:00 noon. There will be class demonstrations and information about this historic building. This event is free and children of all ages, young and old, will enjoy it.

January 4th, 10:00 – 2:00 pm

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For more information about Newton Parks and Rec visit Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture

Looking for a flu vaccine?

Looking for a flu vaccine? Both regular dose (age 6 months and up) and high-dose vaccines (for people age 65 and older) are available at the Health and Human Services Department free flu clinic.

Find forms and more information at www.newtonma.gov/flu

December 10th,  5:00 – 7:00 pm
Newton City Hall, Room 107B, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue