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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
The School Committee voted unanimously to approve the 2020-2021 School Calendar, the 11-18-2019 Minutes, Payroll/Contract/Warrant Signature Authorizations, and the appointment of Joyce Leonardo as School Committee representative to Newton Community Education.
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
December 16th, Brown Middle School library (parents and teens- 13 +)
The Hate You Give (movie)
Angie Thomas
February 25th, Newton Free Public Library, Room B (adults)
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria
Beverly Daniel Tatum
April 29th, Newton Free Public Library, Room B (adults)
White Fragility
Robin Diangelo
June 22nd, location TBA (parents and teens 13+)
Born A Crime
Trevor Noah
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? 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
Come to the next GN School Connections Group Meeting. The group provides a forum for parents, students and educators to promote sustainability in Newton’s schools. All are welcome to participate and share experiences and ideas.
Representatives of the group participate in discussions to improve food quality and sustainability in school cafeterias and are also advocating for more in-depth climate science to be taught in our schools, as well as setting up textile recycling collection containers outside of each school building.
To learn more, contact schoolconnections@greennewton.org or visit https://schools.greennewton.org/.
December 12th, 3:45 – 5:00 pm
Newton Free Library, in the third-floor arc area, 330 Homer Street
Calling all music lovers for a fabulous festive treat – your most-loved holiday classics with a twist! Enjoy the incomparable Duke Ellington Nutcracker Suite and other big band favorites at the Swing’n Holidays Concert, featuring Essentially Ellington award-winning Newton South Jazz Ensemble students and alumni. Bring the family!
They’ll be serving hot chocolate, mulled cider and delicious snacks to spread a little extra seasonal cheer. Admission: $10.00 adults, $5.00 students, kids 8 and under come in free.
All proceeds will benefit the Newton Music Ambassadors Scholarship Fund!
Click here to buy tickets online.
December 19th, 7:00 pm
Seasholes Auditorium, Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Road
Meet with directors of meaningful summer enrichment programs for kids ages 12-18. Explore options for every interest and budget from local day programs to worldwide adventure. This event is FREE and open to everyone.
Checkout the programs participating
January 27th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Newton South High School cafeteria
The full agenda and packet for the Community Preservation Committee’s meeting on is now online from the program website, www.newtonma.gov/cpa. The only item other than committee business on this agenda is an informal discussion with outgoing staff about continuing program issues and “lessons learned.” For assistance, contact Alice Ingerson at aingerson@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1144
December 10th, 7:00 pm
Newton City Hall, Room 204