This evening at 6:30pm, the Newton North Boys’ Basketball team will host Braintree. The overwhelming majority of our students behave appropriately at school events. However, since there have been problems involving alcohol at these events in past years, the administration is continuing its efforts to be proactive and help students make good, safe decisions.
In order to support students to make good choices, the following conditions will be in effect:
• NNHS students must enter the event by going through the main entrance of the building on Tiger Drive.
• Backpacks, bags, and containers may not be brought into the gymnasium.
• All students will be subject to search. If need be, a breathalyzer will be utilized.
• If students are found to be in possession or under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, they will be suspended from school. They will also lose the privilege to be a spectator at future Newton North athletic events.
p.s. This is in response to NNHS Boys Basketball versus Catholic Memorial last year.
Take your performance to the next level this Winter!
Sign up for our 6-week gender specific program, developed by our international soccer performance specialist for U13-U19 players, focusing on soccer specific strength training, injury prevention, core conditioning, speed, agility and quickness.
Players will also be educated on all of these elements of performance so that they take ownership of their personal performance in the future.
Location: Suburban Athletic Club (Sundays: 5-6pm Girls, 6-7pm Boys), AND/OR Charles River School (Mondays:5-6pm Boys and Girls).
Length: 6 Weeks (Sunday January 15th – Sunday 19th February)
* Please check www.newtonma.gov for updates on the timing of the snow emergency or any additional information related to the storm.
* Any snow-related issues may be reported to the City by utilizing the online 311 reporting system at http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/311.asp or by using the 311 app.
* Customer Service line is 617-796-1000, or 311 from landline phones.
* Please be reminded that City ordinance requires all residents to clear their sidewalkwithin 30 hours of the conclusion of the storm.
* Any power outages should be reported to Eversource at 800-592-2000
* As always, emergencies should be reported by calling 911.
The Williams Auction opens for bidding on January 28, 2017 at 8:00 AM EST.
Our goal this year is to raise $20,000 to support our elementary school. Our PTO funds numerous programs not covered by the Newton school system such as Creative Arts & Sciences, Child Abuse Prevention programs, Understanding Our Differences, library books and literacy, physical education equipment, and much more.
We need your support! This is an exciting and fun way to help us, and at the same time have a chance to win cool items!
We’ll be adding new items to our auction for you to preview as the auction date approaches. Check back often to see what’s new. Feel free to place a Watch on your favorites, so that you’ll know as soon as bidding begins!
GPS Boston Tryouts are taking place this Winter and we invite you to tryout!!!
The GPS-MA Premier program is for young players who aspire to achieve excellence in their game. Our emphasis is player-centric with development the number one priority. We focus on the technical, tactical, physical and psychological development of individual players on a pathway towards maximizing their full potential. The winning tradition that has been established over the past decade is based on each player improving significantly over the time they are with the club.
GPS the Official North American Partner for FC Bayern Munich invites you to learn the game, love the game and live the game this coming 2016/2017 Season. Please see Below for all tryout details:
WINTER TRYOUTS
Birth Year
Gender
Date
Time
Location
Registration Link
2006
Boys
Wednesday, January 18th 2017
5.30pm – 7.00pm
Norfolk Forekicks, Norfolk
Click Here
2006
Boys
Wednesday, January 18th 2017
4.00pm – 5.30pm
Norfolk Forekicks, Norfolk
Click Here
We are really looking forward to seeing you at one of our Winter tryouts.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me via email or at 781 891 6900 ext 31. These tryouts are open to all non NEP Players.
My name is Max Metz and I am the Manager at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds of Historic Newton. I contacted you on Facebook about an idea we have been thinking about at our museums and I wanted to ask if anyone would be interested in a FREE reading weekly activity for kids that we would host.
So, the idea is to give a free option for families during the week, I was thinking about offering a reading day once a month at the museum where we would pick a book to read to the kids and or watch a short educational film related to the book’s content. It would be an hour long program and free for parents and kids.
Does this sound like something parents would be interested in? Would there be a better day of the week or time for families?
If you are a mom of a high school student who has an interest in drama, this one is for you.
Summer Pre-College Program Scholarship Opportunity
Two years ago my daughter Morgan attended the Summer Pre-College program at Marist College. The course was such a positive experience for Morgan, our family has maintained close communication with Marist ever since. Last year, Marist gave me scholarships to share with my friends.
Yesterday, Marist again offered me a handful of scholarships to the Theatre Pre-College course starting on June 25th, exclusive to my friends – and any moms you might know with a drama kid. The scholarship is for $825 and covers 25% of the total cost of attendance.
I have quite a bit of experience with sending my children to pre-college programs. Although the cost is typically $3,000-$5,000, I can tell you that the experience is well worth it. My children were far more confident about going off to college when they graduated from high school. They learned to live in a dorm, do their own laundry and get along with roommates and as a bonus they earned college credits.
This course offers high school students the opportunity to “test-drive” a college theatre course while living on campus for two weeks. Upon successful completion of the Summer Theatre Institute, each student earns three transferrable college credits for the Marist course ENG 150 Introduction to Theatre. The program also includes seeing live theatre, both locally and with a trip to Broadway with a backstage tour (last summer’s Theatre Institute toured “The Book of Mormon” and had a private talk-back with the cast of “Jersey Boys”.) Best of all, they keep the program small so that the student’s experience is an intimate and rewarding one.
Space and scholarships are limited. If you are interested in learning more, contact program director, Brian Apfel, at 845.575.3996 or precollege@marist.edu.
I really don’t want to waste these scholarships as I know there are moms out there who will be paying full price or will decide not to send their child to a pre-college program because of the cost. Please feel free to forward this offer to anyone you know who might be interested.
Did anyone else notice the defect of the curbing being to high from the street level on Auburn Street on the Village Bank block?
It appears that a remedy is required to prevent other cars from being damaged on the front bumpers. The easiest, and least costly, remedy is to raise the level of paving in front of the curbing.
1) Organize your workplace, school or community group. Maximize your impact by organizing a group to serve the community with an activity done at your own location in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Choose a local charity and determine the best way for your group to show support. Ideas include packing snack bags for after school programs, collecting coats and hats for a homeless shelter, planting trees, creating a mentoring program, or writing letters of support to our military abroad.
2) Teach your children. The kids are home from school. Remember, as a Day of Service MLK day is supposed to be “a day on, not a day off.” Plan an activity of service and involve your children. Show by your example that volunteerism is important to your family and help to cultivate a new generation of compassionate, community- minded citizens.
3) Raise needed goods. Support a local charity with a drive for the goods they need to serve the community. An online YouGiveGoods drive is the new way to raise food and supplies for charity. You can set up your drive in a matter of minutes and have it underway in time for MLK Day this year. Then invite your online community via email and social media to support your cause by purchasing items that will ship to your selected charity. A YouGiveGoods drive builds up your community as it offers tangible aid to local charity and it provides a welcome opportunity for your friends and family to be part of this year’s MLK Day.
4) Spread the message. Use social media (use hashtag #MLKDay) to share MLK’s ideals and inspiring words. You will find his words to be stunningly timely and relevant in today’s world. Forward this page, talk about what you will do in honor of MLK Day, and encourage your circle of friends to take action to support the community.
5) Commit to service in 2017. Use Martin Luther King’s example to plan a 2017 where you take action. If you are unable to volunteer on January 16, simply spend some time researching, choose your charity, make that phone call and find out how you can best serve them in the future. Charities need help all year long!
Part of mural painted at Newton North High School by alumna Maria F. Romero-Creel
Last evening, we received report of a social media post making a threat to Newton North. We reported the post to the Newton police and they responded immediately. The specific post was reviewed and the source was identified. After a thorough investigation, the Newton police have determined that the threat is not credible.
Based on the advice of Newton Police, we will go forward with a normal school day today (Friday.) Our strong partnership with Newton police, as well the results of the investigation, give us confidence in our decision to hold school. Please know that your student will arrive at a safe and secure building this morning.
We take the safety of our students, our staff, and our entire school community very seriously. As use of social media grows, we must remain vigilant. We thank you for your understanding and support as we ensure a safe school environment for all.
