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According to U.S. News and World Report, the top college in the United States is … Princeton!
The highest ranking Massachusetts colleges are Harvard University at #2, MIT at #7, Tufts University at #27, Boston College at #31, Brandeis University at #34, and Boston University and Northeastern University tied at #39.
1. Princeton University (NJ)
2. Harvard University (MA)
3. University of Chicago (IL) & Yale University (CT)
5. Tie: Columbia University (NY) & Stanford University (CA)
7. Massachusetts Inst. of Technology (MA)
8. Tie: Duke University (NC) & University of Pennsylvania (PA)
10. Johns Hopkins University (MD)
Dear North Community,
I write to you to share an update on the work we are doing at North in response to the Confederate flag incident on Tuesday. The incident has elicited strong emotions and reactions from our students and staff and we are working together as an administration and faculty to identify productive and structured outlets for expression and action.
Over the past few days, several faculty members and I have worked with student leadership groups to educate about the impact of this incident, but to also show the strength of the North community. At tonight is football game, led by our football team, we plan to lock arms together to demonstrate that we are one community working together to confront all forms of hatred and harassment. We invite all North community members to join us in this show of unity.
Today during last period, a rally is being organized by several student leadership groups to allow students the opportunity to express their thoughts and share their emotions. While this is a student led event, regularly scheduled classes are taking place. We are working to make sure that the event is safe and structured for all students. Students will be allowed to gather in the cafeteria at that time with staff supervision and no outside guests will be allowed in the building. Additional details about the event are listed at the end of the letter to provide clarity.* I support many of the ideas that are planned to be expressed at the event and will look for additional ways to hold school sponsored events where deeper dialogue and understanding can be supported.
Many teachers have also taken the opportunity to discuss this incident in their classrooms. They have provided historical reference, asked thought-provoking questions, and given students the space they need to process this event. I thank them for their willingness to engage in these discussions and look forward to creating more opportunities for this type of dialogue and learning for all of our students.
It is our intention to offer multiple ways for our community to show the true values we hold in response to this incident and to allow students to share their thoughts and feelings. We also expect that you have had conversations at home with your students as they have shared their experiences from school. Our hope is that together, we can continue our work of creating a North community in which all students feel welcomed, supported, and included.
* Notes for families and students regarding the rally.
Sincerely,
Henry J. Turner, Ed.D
Principal
Newton North High School
Family Day: A free day of art activities for families of all ages
Saturday, October 22, 11 am-4 pm, in the Bakalar & Paine Galleries
What: MassArt welcomes families and friends of all ages to Family Day in the Bakalar & Paine Galleries. Visitors are invited to explore the fall exhibitions in a new and creative way through art-making projects designed and facilitated by MassArt Art Education students. Admission is free and refreshments are provided. Drop in at any time.
On view in the Bakalar & Paine Galleries September 19 – December 3:
Encircling the World: Contemporary Art, Science, and the Sublime
Multidisciplinary work by contemporary artists who use scientific subject matter not typically visible, like data sets or brain waves, to create beautiful, compelling imagery.
A Century of Style: Masterworks of Poster Design
A selection of vintage posters from the collection of Robert Bachelder that spans the breadth of the art poster’s development from the 1890s to modern day.
Why: Twice a year, the Bakalar & Paine Galleries host Family Day, a free day of interactive activities and art-making designed and guided by MassArt students and the Galleries’ staff and inspired by the exhibitions on view. Visitors of all ages are welcome, but activities are best suited for ages 6 and up.
When:
Saturday, October 22, 2016
11 am-4 pm
Where:
Bakalar & Paine Galleries
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
621 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA
Public Transportation
MBTA Green Line E Train (Longwood Medical Area stop)
Route 39 MBTA bus (Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave stop)
Fee: Free and open to the public. Materials and refreshments are provided.
INFO: Visit massart.edu for more information.
Its most gourmet pop-up yet, The Street is thrilled to announce Ronsky’s, a café by James Beard award-winning chef Ron Suhanosky, will take over The Pop-Up today through the end of 2016. Complementing Ronsky’s at The Pop-Up and adding to The Street’s charm, Chef Suhanosky will also launch The Pop-Up on Wheels, a custom-made, vintage style coffee trike that will offer a seasonal, grab-and-go menu throughout The Street. Ronsky’s at The Pop-Up is located at 3 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill, MA, neighboring Star Market and the newly opened MiniLuxe and Brookline Liquor Mart. www.thestreetchestnuthill.com
Suhanosky is the kind of chef who pours his heart into every endeavor – his last restaurant Sfoglia, which had Manhattan and Nantucket locations, was highly revered for its spirited and authentic Italian fare, and one of his two cookbooks, Pasta Sfoglia, won a James Beard award.
Upon moving to Chestnut Hill to be closer to family, Suhanosky set his sights on his next labor of love: The Pop-Up at The Street, located within biking distance from his home and igniting his desire to contribute to his new community.
Ronsky’s at The Street is a true of its kind café that has Suhanosky’s stamp on everything from the décor to the zeppoli. He has utterly transformed the intimate space with white tin tiled ceilings, harlequin floors, walls with splashes of gold and a communal table from his great grandmother’s kitchen.
The menu features Suhanosky’s personal twists on family recipes. A self-taught coffee connoisseur, Suhanosky lives by the motto “If I have a good coffee, it will be a good day,” and has sourced the finest cold brew and drip coffees as well as Italian espresso by Esse.
By morning, guests will find one of the most crave-able Breakfast Sandwiches in the area, served on a black pepper Italian biscuit with eggs, fontina cheese, and a breakfast sausage from New England Charcuterie, Avocado Toast, and Nonna’s Zeppoli, a ricotta donut recipe passed down from Suhanosky’s grandmother. By afternoon, Suhanosky will be pressing ten different types of panini, served on award-winning bread from Slow Rise Bakery in Concord. Panini options will vary weekly as well as include staples such as Nonna’s Meatball Panini, Classic Italian with cured meats, salami, prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella, and Tian Vegetable, layered vegetable casserole with goat cheese on pressed ciabatta. Ronsky’s will source fresh herbs from Green City Growers’ farm beds at The Street, located just one step from its entrance. Health enthusiasts will find fresh tonics and locally made salads.
Photo Credit Melissa Ostrow
Complementing Ronsky’s, Suhanosky will oversee The Pop-Up on Wheels, a custom-made, vintage style coffee trike that will travel throughout The Street with a seasonal menu; look for cold brew coffee, iced tea and select baked goods this month. Updates as to the The Pop-Up on Wheels’ location at The Street will be posted via @shopthestreet on Twitter and Instagram.
Ronsky’s is open seven days a week, 7:00am-7:00pm, from September 12, 2016 through the end of 2016. T: 617-903-2159; Follow @chefronskys on Instagram.
September 28, 2016
Dear North Families,
I am writing to you regarding a deeply troubling incident that took place at our school yesterday. As you may have heard or seen on social media, yesterday a car drove around the circle on Tiger Drive waving a large Confederate flag from the window. The incident was immediately reported to police and our Deans began to investigate. A small group of North students have now been identified as involved and we are taking appropriate action.
Please know that we take this incident very seriously. Newton North is committed to creating a school community that is welcoming and inclusive for all. There are members of the North community who are deeply upset and hurt by the actions of these individuals. At North we strive to celebrate our diversity and create safe and supportive learning environments for all. Therefore I look forward to working with our students and staff in working to repair and move forward from this incident.
We will be working with our faculty and student leaders to determine the most effective way to address this incident and move forward. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Henry J. Turner, Ed.D
Principal
Newton North High School
Waving the Confederate flag on Tuesday at Newton North High School was absolutely unacceptable. We need to acknowledge that the Confederate flag is a hurtful symbol to many in our schools and our community.
While we have initiated work with faculty, administrators, students and with members of the community based on events of the last year to make Newton a more welcoming and inclusive city, it is clear to me that we have a lot more work to do.
Today, I had the opportunity to speak with students as well as visit Newton North. Next week I am going back to the school to meet with students, so that we can work together to promote empathy and understanding.”
My high school daughter tells me that it was three male students; 2 seniors and 1 junior in the car. She thinks two of them were expelled from the school.
She says that tomorrow during the last block, students are invited to show solidarity by coming together in the main hallway.
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Best High Schools in Massachusetts from Boston Magazine’s 2016 list.
The Top 10
Newton North High School ranked #35.
Dear Families,
I hope you have enjoyed the summer. It is a great pleasure to welcome both our returning families and those new to our schools.
The start of the school year is a wonderful time for anyone involved in education because it allows us to develop new goals, build new relationships and embark upon new challenges. Our Systemwide Goals this year highlight both academic and social and emotional learning. While improving student achievement remains the most important part of our mission, we know it is also essential to focus on the social and emotional needs of our students. I look forward to updating you on some of our key initiatives over the course of the school year.
This summer, our faculty and staff further developed their own knowledge and skills by taking courses and participating in workshops. We have also done work that requires extensive time for reflection, research, and collaboration, such as revising and updating curriculum units, sharpening our abilities to use data, reworking curriculum units to incorporate the ever-growing possibilities of instructional technology, and planning improvements to the social and emotional structures and supports for students.
Those of you who have traveled on Beacon Street and Beethoven Avenue probably have noticed that the Zervas School is progressing nicely and will be ready for new students in a year. When Zervas leaves their temporary space at the Carr School, Cabot students and staff will move to Carr as the Cabot renovation will begin in the summer of 2017. We are also excited to welcome our preschool students to their new facility (formerly Aquinas), which will at long last give our program sufficient space. In the fall we will update our long-range facilities plan as we continue the exciting work of rebuilding and renovating our school buildings.
One of the most important parts of my job is to be in our schools on a regular basis working with staff and students. I also look forward to hearing from you and addressing your questions and concerns. To that end, School Committee members will again join me for parent meetings in each of our 22 buildings. New this year, we will also utilize social media channels and a new district app to highlight some of the exciting work happening throughout our district, provide updates on facilities construction, and facilitate easy access to important school information. Visit our district webpage for more information.
As we begin again, please accept my best wishes for a wonderful school year.
Sincerely,
David Fleishman
Superintendent of Schools