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Superintendent cancels school tomorrow

The Newtonite October 28, 2012
At 5:17 p.m., superintendent David Fleishman announced that all Newton Public Schools and the Education Center will be closed tomorrow due to Hurricane Sandy.

Students take military assessment

The Newtonite October 25, 2012
by Douglas Abrams and Amanda Hills Yesterday, the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a multi-aptitude test developed and maintained by the Department of Defense, was administered for those interested in joining the military.

Simulation teaches dangers of distracted driving

The Newtonite October 24, 2012
by David Kwartler Students at this school can participate in a two-part distracted driving course called Distractology 101 from next Tuesday through Saturday.

Students participate in month of novel writing

The Newtonite October 23, 2012
by Adam Rabinowitz Every November, people from all over the world world take part in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), a writing challenge.

Tiger's Loft begins online ordering service

The Newtonite October 23, 2012
by Alex Feit Within the next few weeks, the Tiger’s Loft Bistro will launch a new online ordering system and a tableside cooking bar to provide stir-fry dishes to customers, according to culinary arts teacher Lisa McKinney.

Class of 2014 holds grade event

The Newtonite October 22, 2012
by Maxwell Kozlov Friday, the Class of 2014 will have a Halloween Bash from 8 to 11 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Students recognized as National Merit semifinalists

The Newtonite October 18, 2012
by Samantha Libraty Nine seniors were recognized as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists for their high scores on the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) last year, according to vice principal Midge Connolly.

School receives influx of new students

The Newtonite October 17, 2012
by Amanda Hills and Samantha Libraty Only about a month into the school year, 111 new students had transferred to this school from different districts, according to guidance department head Beth Swederskas.

School to hold two college nights

The Newtonite October 15, 2012
by Samantha Libraty College representatives from around the country will participate in this school's college nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 and Wednesday, Oct. 24 in the cafeteria for junior and senior families, according to college and career counselor Brad MacGowan.

School changes grade point average scale

The Newtonite October 11, 2012
by Amanda Hills Beginning this school year, students’ weighted grade point averages (GPA) will be calculated on a five-point scale, whereas they were previously weighted on a nine-point scale.

Principal nominated in Yahoo! Women Who Shine contest

The Newtonite October 11, 2012
by Samantha Libraty Principal Jennifer Price was nominated for a Yahoo! Women Who Shine award for her work on the Global Education Leadership Fund.

Class of 2016 elects officers

The Newtonite October 10, 2012
by Amanda Hills In its first class elections, the Class of 2016 elected Sophie Tavolieri president and Benji Cole, Nate Hollenberg, Amanda Kuo, Zach Rubin and Alex Weylman vice presidents.
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