PARENTS - TEACHERS - STUDENTS

NPS Education Center

News relating to the NPS District, Superintendent, curriculum coordinators, PAC, NPS Technology, etc.

The Child Assault Prevention Looking for Child Advocate

The Child Assault Prevention (CAP) program in Newton is looking for committed and dedicated child advocates to present its personal safety curriculum in local elementary schools.

Join up with current and experienced volunteer Prevention Specialists to teach children to recognize and respond to verbal, physical and sexual assault and abuse. Potential volunteers are community members who believe that children have the right to information, skills and the support of adults. We offer a flexible schedule to volunteers who enjoy teamwork and can make a yearlong commitment of three or four mornings a month.

To make it easier for people with busy schedules to train we have decided to offer 4 short morning sessions, 9 am to noon on W and F in Oct. The dates are 12, 14, 19 and 21. We are reserving the option to extend each session by an hour each day depending on the demographics of the trainees.

The Child Assault Prevention (CAP) program looking for committed and dedicated child advocates

The Child Assault Prevention (CAP) program in Newton is looking for committed and dedicated child advocates to present its personal safety curriculum in local elementary schools.

Sign Up for the Newton School Committee News

The Newton School Committee has an email newsletter containing information relevant to all parents of NPS students.  If you would like to receive this newsletter, please click on the following link to add your email address to the mailing list:

Newton Public Schools Out-of-District Policy Statement

Newton Public Schools
100 Walnut Street
Newtonville, MA 02460

September 21, 2009

Out-of-District Policy Statement for School Publications 

Interim Superintendent, Dr. James Marini speaks on the state of the Schools

Wednesday, October 21
7:30 - 9:00 PM
Day Middle School Auditorium 

All members of the community are invited to an evening session to meet and hear from Interim Superintendent, Dr. James Marini. Dr. Marini will speak about the state of the schools and his experience in Newton thus far, followed by a session allowing for questions and answers.

For those who aren't familiar with Day Middle School, parking around the school itself is limited. Park along Albemarle Road near the Gath Pool and then follow the path across the field to the school.

School Committee Hires Consultant for Superintendent Search

The School Committee is pleased to announce that Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates has been engaged as consultants for our superintendent search. HYA has done over 700 superintendent searches nationwide, many in communities similar to Newton. They were chosen for both their national recruiting ability and their track record in guiding superintendent search processes.

The Superintendent Search Committee Survey

The Superintendent Search Committee has begun its endeavor to find the best person to be our City's new superintendent.  As part of the process, the committee is interested in getting as much input from residents as possible.  There will be many opportunities for community members to be part of the process... there will be focus groups, community forums, etc.  This email is your first chance to voice an opinion

The School Committee started the FY11 budget process

The School Committee started the FY11 budget process by discussing a draft of the budget guidelines.  [Click here for the draft.]  The next version will differ fairly substantially, and will be discussed and revised after the next meeting before a final vote is taken in December.  Tonight’s very spirited discussion included (but was not limited to) the following issues: 

Used Musical Instrument Drive

Dear Friend of Music Education in the Newton Public Schools:

Newton Public Schools Superintendent Search - Focus Group Schedule

Public Sessions