The Newtonite

Science team begins season

The Newtonite • November 22, 2011

by Peter Diamond In the past two months, the science team has competed in two Western Science Suburban League (WSSL) events, monthly competitions for high school science teams in the area.

Student Faculty Administration votes on first bill

The Newtonite • November 17, 2011

by Jared Perlo Student Faculty Administration members made progress in yesterday's meeting as its first proposal was submitted and discussed.

Math team wins meet, two students chosen to compete at girls' national contest

The Newtonite • November 15, 2011

by Sam Jones This school’s math team is one of the leading teams in its division, according to math teacher Elisse Ghitelman. In addition, senior Caroline Ellison, the team's captain, and junior Christina Chen participated in the Math Prize for Girls Olympiad, a national contest.

Model United Nations members receive awards at Brown University conference

The Newtonite • November 14, 2011

by Kristina Zagame This weekend, the Model United Nations club participated in its first conference of the year at Brown University, and three members won awards. Ten Model U.N. members and other high school students from around the world participated in a debate lead by current Brown students, according to secretary-general Gabe Dreyer.

Student Faculty Administration discusses new proposals

The Newtonite • November 9, 2011

by Jared Perlo Student Faculty Administration members got the ball rolling today by debating and inquiring about prospective policy changes in their third meeting this year.

Future Business Leaders of America start holiday food drive

The Newtonite • November 9, 2011

by Kristina Zagame Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is organizing a holiday food drive to be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, according to senior Kevin Wu, the club's president. The club is asking for packaged or canned food donations, he said.

School Committee passes new teacher contract after year of negotiations

The Newtonite • November 2, 2011

by Alex Feit Newton Teachers Association members and the School Committee ratified a three year contract that includes changes in Newton Public Schools employees’ health insurance policies, salary scales and other benefits Monday, according to NTA president Mike Zilles. The two parties eventually came to a compromise on the exact terms of the contract Friday, Oct. 7 after over a year of negotiations, Zilles said.

Students, teachers plan Short Film Project

The Newtonite • November 2, 2011

by Alex Feit Students and faculty are currently collaborating on starting the Newton North Short Film Project, a program run by the Innovation Lab that would allow interested students to help make short films, according to fine and performing arts department head Todd Young.

School adopts Keys to Success incentive program

The Newtonite • November 2, 2011

by Samantha Libraty Principal’s Student of the Month, which is part of Keys to Success, a program that recognizes Massachusetts students for random acts of kindness and/or increasing academic standing, was instated at this school starting yesterday, according to principal Jennifer Price.

Administration discusses policy changes

The Newtonite • November 2, 2011

by Jared Perlo During today's meeting, Student Faculty Administration members deliberated prospective changes to the way the SFA operates.

Coalition prepares proposal for new innovation class

The Newtonite • October 31, 2011

by Alex Feit Several teachers and students aligned with the Innovation Lab are working on a proposal to offer an interdisciplinary Innovation and Design class for upperclassmen for the 2012-13 school year, according to English teacher and chief innovation officer Stephen Chinosi, who is helping spearhead the effort.

2011-2012 Student Faculty Administration holds first meeting

The Newtonite • October 26, 2011

by Jared Perlo Today, the 2011-2012 Student Faculty Administration kicked off the year of deliberations and policy making. Newly-elected freshman representatives joined returning members of the organization in the administration’s inaugural meeting.