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AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE CONCERNING SCHOOL CLOSING OR DELAYED OPENING, DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Tue Dec 8, 2009 9:27 PM

Again this year, in addition to the possiblity of closing schools due to inclement weather, we may also use a delayed opening. In order to ensure greater safety, the opening of schools may be delayed by either one or two hours.

Newton PAC for Special Education Meeting - March 2

Fri Feb 12, 2010 7:28 PM
Newton PAC for Special Education Meeting
Thursday, March 2 at 7:30 pm
 
The community is invited to learn about two approaches currently used in Newton Public Schools to increase students’ access to learning: Assistive Technology (AT) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Karen Janowski, Assistive Technology Specialist for NPS, will present AT strategies for K-12 students, particularly those with written expression and reading challenges. Karen Clay, UDL Technology Specialist for Newton’s high schools, will de

One-Stop Shopping for Newton Camps

Tue Feb 9, 2010 9:03 PM
One-Stop Shopping for Newton Camps:  The Planning Out-of-School-Time (POST) database is a single, centralized place to get free online listings of over 160 summer day camp programs in Newton, serving kids agee 3-17.  This database is searchable by location, age of child, type of camp and specific camp activities.

Nurturing Self-Esteem in School-Age Children

Tue Feb 9, 2010 8:43 PM
The Newton Partnership is happy to announce...
Nurturing Self-Esteem in School-Age Children
Presenter:  Deborah Weinstock-Savoy, PhD
Thursday, March 4th,   7 to 8:30 p.m.
Cabot Elementary School, 229 Cabot St, 02460

School Committee Meeting Notes - Feb 8, 2010

Tue Feb 9, 2010 1:36 PM
School Committee Meeting Notes - Feb 8, 2010
Last night’s meeting was very sobering.  There are two main areas to report:  the FY11 budget and elementary space needs.
 
FY11 Budget:  The Superintendent outlined the need for a budget increase of approximately $7.6 million for FY11 as follows:
  • $2.5 million for maintenance of effort, including current contract obligations in place (I think this means that it doesn’t include money for a COLA increase for teachers, but it wasn&rsq

Sneak Peak into a 21st Century Class in Newton - Mar 23

Wed Feb 3, 2010 9:31 PM

A Sneak Peak into one of the first 21st Century Classrooms in Newton
March 23rd 7-8:30
Brown Middle School, 125 Meadowbrook Road, Newton Center
Presented by  Shelley Chamberlain, Director of Information Technology for the Newton Public Schools NPS

Be a student for the evening as 8th Grade science teacher Michelle Fox walks you through an interactive lesson.

Massachusetts Champions of Arts Education - 2010 Advocacy Awards - Call for Nominations

Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:08 PM
Massachusetts Champions of Arts Education
2010 Advocacy Awards
 
Call for Nominations
March 1, 2010 Postmark; or Delivered by March 4, 2010
 
NOMINATION PACKETS AVAILABLE AT: www.artslearning.org

Become a Newton School Volunteer!

Tue Jan 5, 2010 7:33 PM
Become a Newton School Volunteer!
 
Would you like to help a Newton elementary school student learn basic mathematics concepts?

Newton Public Schools Superintendent Search - Focus Group Schedule

Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:01 PM

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