Superintendent Fleishman has released the FY16 Proposed Budget. The full report is available here: Superintendent’s Proposed Budget or on the NPS School Committee web page at this link Budget Information.
In addition, the Budget Presentation which include highlights of the budget and the Budget Calendar can be viewed here: Budget Presentation.
Please see the post below for important information about School Committee Office Hours.
“Unplugged and Connected!” reminds us there is more to life than what is on the other side of a plug. Newton Unplugged Month is underway.
The 2015 calendar provides suggested activities and events for friends, families and neighbors to enjoy together. Please visit www.familyaccess.org and click on the Newton Unplugged link on the main menu or go directly to the calendar at this link:
http://familyaccess.org/wp-content/uploads/NewtonUnplugged2015.pdf
Want to learn more about growth mindset and to talk about your experiences? All parents/guardians are invited to join School Council members and Superintendent Fleishman for a discussion of Mindset by Carol Dweck.
For planning purposes, if possible, please RSVP at http://www.northptso.org/bookclub. Can’t commit now? Feel free to come last minute!
March 24, 7:00 pm
Newton North Library
The public is invited to join State Senator Cynthia Stone Creem (D-Newton) and other Senators next Monday for the latest stop on the MA Senate’s “Commonwealth Conversations” Tour.
Members of the public are invited to speak on an issue by signing up, and comments are limited to two minutes to give as many people as possible an opportunity to participate.
Senate President Stan Rosenberg (D- Amherst) and Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R- Gloucester) have tasked all Senate members with assembling regional days to highlight and showcase their districts and to bring the State House to local communities. They, along with Senator Creem and Metro-West colleagues (Senators Richard Ross, Michael Barrett, Eileen Donoghue, James Eldridge, and Karen Spilka), will be attending a full day of events with business and community leaders from Plainville to Lowell, ending with this public forum in Newton.
These tours allow Senators to hear directly from the public, learn more about the issues of other districts and better understand the needs of the Commonwealth. Every Senator is also attending events in other districts.
March 2nd, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Newton North High School cafeteria, 457 Walnut Street
The next School Committee meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 9th at 7:00 pm. One of the primary topics to be presented is a “Student Assignment Working Group Update”. School Committee meetings are open to the public. You are invited to attend the meeting in person at the Ed Center, 100 Walnut Street, Room 210, or watch it on NewTV here: http://www.newtv.org/video/gov-programs/government-programs/
Please note that there will not be a chance to comment during this meeting. It will be an informational update.
The next regular PTO Council meeting, originally scheduled for next Tuesday, February 3rd, has been postponed and rescheduled to Tuesday, March 3rd at 7:30 pm in room 210 on the Education Center, 100 Walnut Street.
FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2015, ALL Newton Public Schools’ EVENING ACTIVITIES (FROM 6:00 pm ON) WILL BE CANCELED.
Teens Making Smart Choices Expo
ALL parents/guardians and teens are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo. Discover community resources promoting positive decision making for teens. Enjoy refreshments and student performances as you browse the exhibits. The first 50 teens who bring a parent will receive a treat bag.
Raffle grand prize: iPad mini
“American Ninja Warrior” live demo!
January 22nd, 5:00 to 7:30 pm.
Newton North High School
Walnut and Lowell Street lots and Hull Street will be available for parking. Please observe neighborhood signs and restrictions.
From the Newton Patch, here is a handy reference to What’s Open, Closed on MLK Day in Newton: http://patch.com/massachusetts/newton/whats-open-closed-mlk-day-newton-0?utm_source=newsletter-daily
The MBTA has announced its service schedules for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19th. Please click here: http://www.mbta.com/events/.