2009-10 PTSO Committees
| Executive Board | |||||
| Co-President | Janet Porcaro Margaret Hannah |
Coordinate and oversee activities of PTSO; serve as liaisons of the PTSO members and committees to the Principal, to the community and to the Newton PTO Council; serve as members ex officio of all committees; involved in program planning and the preparation of the annual budget. |
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| Treasurers | Michele Weinfeld Sherry Klein |
Receives all monies of the Organization, keeping an accurate record of receipts and expenditures; presents a statement of account at every meeting of the Organization and at other times requested by the Executive Board; assists in the preparation of the annual budget. | |||
| Vice Presidents, Programming | Shawna Giggey Linda Wolyniec |
This Committee brings programs and/or guest speakers to various PTSO meetings centered on issues at North. The Committee is chaired by one of the Vice President(s) who meet with the PTSO Officers and the Principal to discuss possible programs for the school year. | |||
| Vice President | Nikki Shearman |
Serves as an assistant to the Co-Presidents, coordinates and oversees fundraising efforts and chairs the Special Projects Committee (see committee listing); attends monthly meetings with the Principal; position usually shared by two-three individuals.
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| Special Projects | Sandra Roby | Coordinate the classroom grant program funded by the PTSO. | |||
| Recording Secretary | |||||
| Committee Leaders | |||||
| Academic Standards Committee | The Academic Standards Committee meets once a month during the school day. Members include the Department Chairmen, the Principal, and two parent representatives. | ||||
| Appreciation | Jill Fischer | This Committee assists in the organization and presentation of three events for Newton North’s 300 dedicated teachers and staff, including a "welcome back" breakfast, a luncheon, and a year-end tea. | |||
| Celebration |
Nikki Shearman |
A Newton North tradition, parents from all grade levels sponsor this drug and alcohol-free post-prom party. Involves community members from all grade levels. An uplifting community effort. | |||
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Class Liaisons |
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| Class Liaison 2010 | Marianne Dornfeld Andy Gluck |
Senior Prom
Senior Luncheon
Transition to College Seminar
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| Class Liaison 2011 | Mary Donchez Cathy Proscia |
Junior Prom
Mothers of Daughters, Parents of Sons, a seminar for parents
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| Class Liaison 2012 | Liz Preston Marion Prokop |
Sophomore Sleepover
Mothers of Daughters, Parents of Sons, a seminar for parents
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| Class Liaison 2013 | Kirsten Feldman Rose Mariano |
Sophomore Sleepover Transition to High School, a seminar for freshmen parents |
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| Educational Excellence Campaign | Marion Golin | Fundraising campaign targeting to support the academic experience at NNHS. | |||
| NorthSide Dining Adventure | Mary Lewis Linda Mclaughlin |
Community surprise caravan dinner scheduled for November 6, 2009. | |||
| PAC Liaison-Parent Advisory Council for Special Ed | Michelle Alkon | ||||
| Student Faculty Administration | Kristen Grannon Kim Shanks Claudia Wu |
This Board is a student/faculty-run government committee, which proposes policies to the Principal. This Committee meets weekly at 7:00 a.m. and invites two PTSO representatives to attend as non-voting members. | |||
| School Council | |||||
| Bringing Down the House |
Kristen Grannon |
Celebrate the transition to a new building in a carnival style event with demonstrations and performances from a broad range of talents at North. Entertaining for the entire family. Don't miss this delightful event. | |||
| Website |
Arnold Sodder |
The PTSO web site provides a vital link between the school and parents. The updates include school and community information such as opportunities for the kids (plays, sports, clubs, etc.), messages from the Principal, calendar updates and more. | |||
| Student Directory | Arnold Sodder | ||||
Newton North High School PTSO, 360 Lowell Avenue, Newton, MA 02460