This Week: Travel the globe in one night: Multicultural Night is Thursday

The Newton North PTSO invites you to a night of international experiences at the Third Annual Multicultural Night on Thurs., Nov. 14, from 6:00-7:30 p.m., in North's cafeteria. Students and families are invited to celebrate our cosmopolitan community by sampling diverse international foods and taking in heritage displays from many nations worldwide. It's all free! Questions? Contact Pria Sarma and Monika Jain at multicultural@northptso.org.

Many hands make light work: Volunteer for the PTSO this year!

Newton North depends on the generosity and energy of parent/guardian volunteers to help keep our community informed, connected, and strong. Can you help? We have immediate openings, with varying time commitments. Please consider the excellent opportunities, below, which will allow you to connect more deeply with the vibrant school community and other parents/guardians. If you prefer, we can match your interests with needed roles. Have questions or want to volunteer? Please contact co-presidents@northptso.org.

Fundraisers & drives support student groups and local non-profits

Fundraisers or collection drives for groups affiliated with Newton North are currently seeking donations:

Download the New Directory App: Membership Toolkit

The former app for accessing the North directory, MySchoolAnywhere, is history. Send it to the digital trash can. The PTSO has made the transition to a new directory platform and mobile app, Membership Toolkit. Download it from your favorite app store. Log in using the email address and password that you set up on the Membership Toolkit website, when you validated your student and family contact information. The online directory can also be found by logging in to Membership Toolkit.

Discounted Charlie Cards are available for students

Student Charlie Cards (S-Cards) can be obtained for free from your student’s House Office. A student card is valid for one year, from Sept. 1 to Aug. 31. It offers student discounts on the MBTA bus, subway, ferries, and commuter rail, including a $30 monthly T pass (regular cost is $90). A monthly pass or up to $10 can be placed on the S-card. Funds can be deposited onto the card on board a bus, at a fare vending machine or at a subway station.

You can still pay your 2019-20 PTSO dues and access the directory

You can still pay your PTSO dues -- as well as update your student and family contact information and gain access to using the online and mobile app versions of the directory. To confirm and pay, just follow three easy steps:

Back to School Night vs. parent nights: What's the difference?

Back to School Night (Thurs., Sept. 12) is a chance for all NNHS parents/guardians to hear a bit about what their student will learn during the year. Parents/guardians follow their student's schedule for quick stops in each classroom, where they meet the teacher and hear an overview. Watch your email inbox for more information.

School Committee hears start time and schedule updates on June 10

At its meeting on June 10, 2019, the School Committee heard the following reports:

PTSO budget for 2019-20 has been prepared; comments and questions welcome through June 21, 2019

Diligent PTSO treasurers April Stein and Cathy Lee have worked with the PTSO board to prepare the budget for 2019-20. See the budget here.

Supporters of Principal's Student Assistance Fund provide equal access to school trips and more

In addition to paying PTSO dues in the fall, many parents generously donate to the Principal's Student Assistance Fund each year. Thank you for your steadfast support! The funds are used to provide equal access to NNHS trips and other opportunities.

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Thanks to our Celebration donors!

Thank you to the following local businesses who are graciously supporting Celebration 2019:

Patron ($501-$1,000)

Aronson Insurance
Village Bank

Sponsor ($251-$500)

GoodDeeds LLC
Michelle Markert Interiors
Sacramone Orthodontics
W. T. Rich Company, Inc.

Contributor ($101-$250)

Advance Auto Center
Central Eye Care of Newton
Honda Village
Tanowitz Law Office, P.C.
Watertown Savings Bank

Donor ($51-$100)

Alkon & Levine, PC
In 30 Minutes Guides
J&S Mobil
Kevin Max Hair Design
Marathon Physical Therapy
Metro Welding Supply, Inc.

Supporter (up to $50)

EBS Insurance Brokers
Holly Cleaners
The UPS Store

Food Donors 2019

Aji
Antoine's Pastry Shop
BJ's
Blacker's Bakeshop
Breadsong
Brewer's Coalition
Cheesecake Factory
Cook
Costco
CVS
Del Frisco's
Dunkin'
Great Harvest
Seasons 52
Star Market
Sodexo
Target
The Local
Trader Joe's
Union Street
Walgreen's

Just Think: Vaping causes health risks

As the use of e-cigarettes (called vaping) has increased, so has the risk of more teens becoming addicted to nicotine, the active ingredient in e-cigarettes. In particular, with its cool design, Juul has helped popularize vaping among teens. Juul devices were designed to look like a tech product; one of the designers worked for Apple before joining Juul. Juul now makes up 68 percent of the $2 billion e-cigarette market. According to the Surgeon General, in addition to nicotine, Juuls contain the following:

Ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs.
Heavy metals such as nickel, tin, and lead.
Volatile organic compounds like benzene, which is found in car exhaust.
Nicotine, affecting brain development, which is not complete until age 25.

Here are some other facts about e-cigarettes.

Many teens don’t believe that e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive.
Advertising for Juul and e-cigarettes is not regulated like tobacco advertising.
E-cigarettes are sold with sweet flavors (e.g., crème brulee, mango, cotton candy) that appeal to teens.
E-cigarettes are easier to start using than cigarettes; they are inconspicuous and hard to detect.
E-cigarettes are much more addictive than cigarettes. Nicotine affects chemical receptors in the brain and it can prime the developing teen brain for future substance abuse.

Here are some healthy ways to take your mind off Juuling.

Chew gum
Take a walk
Find new ways to socialize
Change your daily routine

Resources

FDA is failing to protect kids from e-cigarettes, American Lung Association says

How to Talk to Your Kids about Vaping (WBUR)

Vaping, Marijuana, and the Effects on the Adolescent Brain with Dr. Ruth Potee

To Curb Youth Smoking, Vaping, FDA Announces Plan Aimed at Flavored Products

In-house experts share strategies at PTSO program on October 26, 2018: “Just Think: Vaping, alcohol, marijuana--Know the risks for your teen”

Watch this six-minute video about Juuling with your teen, and use it to start a discussion.

NNHS PTSO

This Week: Travel the globe in one night: Multicultural Night is Thursday

Many hands make light work: Volunteer for the PTSO this year!

Fundraisers & drives support student groups and local non-profits

Download the New Directory App: Membership Toolkit

Discounted Charlie Cards are available for students

You can still pay your 2019-20 PTSO dues and access the directory

Back to School Night vs. parent nights: What's the difference?

School Committee hears start time and schedule updates on June 10

PTSO budget for 2019-20 has been prepared; comments and questions welcome through June 21, 2019

Supporters of Principal's Student Assistance Fund provide equal access to school trips and more

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PTSO 2019-20

Thurs., Nov. 14, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Thanks to our Celebration donors!

Food Donors 2019

Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices

PTSO fundraisers support NNHS

Just Think Sponsors

Support the North PTSO every time you buy groceries!

Subscribe to Tiger News!

Important Dates

Just Think: Vaping causes health risks

Newton North Information

Newton North Television Presents

Student Handbook

OurNewton.org

Health Room

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PTSO 2019-20

Thurs., Nov. 14, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Thanks to our Celebration donors!

Food Donors 2019

Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices

PTSO fundraisers support NNHS

Just Think Sponsors

Support the North PTSO every time you buy groceries!

Subscribe to Tiger News!

Important Dates

Just Think: Vaping causes health risks

Newton North Information

Newton North Television Presents

Student Handbook

OurNewton.org

Health Room