PARCC Assessment Update for Newton Public Schools
February 4, 2015 Dear Families: As most of you know, students in Massachusetts have been tested for proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics since 1998 using MCAS. Over the next couple of years, MCAS will very likely be phased out and replaced by a different type of assessment designed to assess student proficiency with […]
FREE Gem/Rock Curriculum for Teachers
Third through fifth grade teachers have a new colorful way to engage and excite students about geology, minerology and gemology through GIA’s new GemKids for Schools curriculum. From volcanoes spewing lava to digging for hidden jewels, students can roll up their sleeves to discover science lessons hidden deep within the Earth. Best of all, this […]
FREE Lecture by Dr. Anthony Rao on Parenting Boys
Boyhood Decoded: A Discussion with Dr. Anthony Rao Learn how to understand your young son and what he needs to be confident, happy and healthy Do you want to better understand your son? Are you curious about the trends facing young boys in today’s fast-paced, highly-competitive world? Are you wondering how to communicate with your […]
Massachusetts Is the Best State at Controlling Bullying
How does Massachusetts rate on controlling bullying at school? WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2015’s Best & Worst States at Controlling Bullying. To identify the areas of the U.S. where bullying is most pervasive, WalletHub analyzed 42 states and the District of Columbia across nine key metrics, ranging from bullying incident rates online and […]
Kohl’s Young Volunteer Scholarship Program
Kohl’s Department Stores will be accepting nominations for outstanding young volunteers beginning next week for the 2015 Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program. Nominations for kids ages six to 18 will be accepted January 30 – March 13 at kohlskids.com, and nominators must be 21 years or older. Through the program, Kohl’s will award more than 2,500 […]
Scholarship for Advanced Middle School Students
EdX and Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Announce Middle School Scholarship Challenge The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation and edX today announced a scholarship challenge for advanced middle school students. Every eligible seventh grade student who successfully completes one of the five selected edX courses will secure a semi-finalist position in the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation […]
FA Day Middle School at Red Sox Game Fundraiser!
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Moving Elementary Boundary Lines
December 2014 Dear Newton Families, As many of you are aware, we have begun an exciting time of facilities renovation and expansion in the Newton Public Schools. The recently renovated Carr School, which is currently housing the Angier School during its renovation, is a terrific modern facility. We expect our Long Range Facilities Plan to […]
Catalog Canceling Initiative to GO GREEN!
Go Green! CATALOG CANCELING INITIATIVE My elementary school is doing this via our Social Action Committee but I wanted to share with everyone in Newton and invite you all to Go GREEN! As the holiday season is upon us, most households begin to receive an abundance of unwanted sales catalogs. Over 19 billion catalogs are […]
NNHS Principal to be Superintendent in North Andover
Dear North Community: I am writing let you know that I have chosen to go to North Andover as their next Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2015. Please know that the Newton North community will always hold a very special place in my heart. Over the last 9 years, I have had the privilege […]
