PARENTS - TEACHERS - STUDENTS

PTSO Updates

New Parent Gathering and Spotlight: Library Learning Commons 11/2/11

New parent gathering
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
6:45-7:30 p.m.
Library Learning Commons, 2nd floor, NNHS

Meet other new parents and learn the ins and outs of Newton North. Vice Principal Deb Holman will be on hand to answer your questions.  Please stay for the PTSO spotlight session.

 

Spotlight: Library Learning Commons
Wednesday, November 2, 7:30 - 9p.m.
Library Learning Commons, 2nd floor, NNHS

7:30 – 8:00: Join us to learn from a Newton North librarian what services the library offers for  9th , 10th, 11th and 12th graders. Find out what's in the library collection, what online resources are available, and how your students use the library.

8:00 – 9:00:  Stay for an informal parent-to-parent discussion after the library overview.  Chat and hear other perspectives.

Parents/guardians of students in ALL grades are welcome, and new parents are urged to attend. Refreshments will be served.

 

Newton North PTSO volunteers needed for 10/6/11

The Newton North High School PTSO is looking for volunteers for Back to school night (October 6,  2011).  If you would like to help, please sign up here. 

We are also seeking the following committee chairs:  

  • Appreciation: organize and sollicit donations for 3 teacher/staff appreciation events during the school year.
  • Representative for Newton PAC for Special Education: attend Newton PAC meetings and inform parents via PTSO of updates or events.

Contact the PTSO co-presidents

Spotlight: Course Selection 2012-2013

Join the PTSO at our next gathering on Tuesday, March 13, from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Library Learning Commons. Representatives from the English, history, language, math, and science departments will give mini-presentations and then answer general questions. Student registration forms are due the following day (March 14).

Light refreshments will be served.

Jan. 17, 2012 PTSO meeting minutes

PTSO meeting recap: approximately 25 in attendance.

PTSO announcements and welcome started the evening followed by presentation by World Languages Department Chair Nancy Marrinucci and teacher Chris Wood. 

Parents/guardians explored the World Languages audio/visual lab with activities similar to those in which North students might engage.  Ms. Marrinucci and Dr. Wood also allowed time to field questions. 

After the World Languages presentation PTSO business was conducted; parents were asked to review and vote on proposed PTSO by-laws changes that would 1) allow the PTSO to incorporate and 2) allow PTSO business, communications and voting to be conducted electronically.  A motion was put forward, seconded, and voted on. 

All present  voted yes to allow PTSO by-laws changes.

Spotlight: College and Career Center 9/27/11

Thanks for all who attended the informative PTSO meeting regarding the College and Careers Center. We were please with the great turnout. There was clearly great interest in this topic. We are always open to suggestions; let us know what you would like to hear about. Thanks to Sarah Hoffman for guiding the meeting.
 
For your conveneince, here are links to two documents that will be helpful.
North Guidance Department

 

Two Schools, One Book Event Photos October 14, 2011

Scroll down to read more about the event.

Notes from Coffee with Principal Jen Price--September 20, 2011

NNHS is working on improved attendance, which helps with the transition from grade to grade. One hundred percent of students were promoted from 9th to 10th grade last year.

Freshman transition

Some students have trouble making wise choices about how to use their free time. This is an important life skill and the learning is developmental.

There are two X blocks/week; one purpose is to allow students to see their teachers for extra help. For the first six X blocks for 9th graders, something is scheduled so they can make good use of this time. Club Day and SOS are two examples of structured activities during X block.

9th graders are supposed to stay at North during lunch. Open campus for older students is linked to achievement; can’t go off campus is your performance is not okay.

During Arena Scheduling Day, all involved parties are in the room at the same time so it is easier than in the past for students to make corrections to their schedule. Newton North has a new scheduling person.

PTSO meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the NNHS Library

PTSO meeting Tuesday, May 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in the International Cafe.

Join us at our last PTSO meeting of the year! Ask questions and share ideas. Let us know how the PTSO can better serve Newton North High School and its families. We will also review our budget and finances.
 

In Control - Crash Prevention Specialists Needs Your Support

 

The Problem:

REMINDER! PTSO Meeting Nov. 16th, 2010 @ 7:30

REMINDER! PTSO Meeting Nov. 16th @ 7:30

The PTSO Meeting starts in the Film Lecture Hall @ NNHS and will move to the athletic and pool areas.

"What's in it For Me?"

Come spend some time learning about how Newton North High School is used when your kids aren't necessarily in it!

The PTSO with the Newton Parks and Recreation Department and staff from Newton Community Education will conduct a tour of the athletic facilities and programs they run.  Both Parks and Rec and Newton Community Ed will be on hand with information about their program options and how you can join the various atheletic programs offered at NNHS.  In addition, information will be available about how to secure rental space at NNHS for various community groups.  For attendees, Parks and Rec will offer a free 1day pass to the facility good any time the program is open to adults during the school year.