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New policy allows underclassmen to visit library during canceled classes

The Newtonite • October 4, 2011

by Alex Feit Housemasters, campus aides and librarians devised a new policy that allows underclassmen with canceled classes to go to the Library Learning Commons, rather than stay in the cafeteria. “We want people to be able to access the library because we recognize that students sitting in the cafeteria may have nothing to do,” Adams housemaster Mark Aronson said.

School and College Nights to be held at this school

The Newtonite • October 3, 2011

by Samantha Libraty Representatives from colleges around the United States will visit this school on School and College Nights, Wednesday, Oct. 12 and Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Students select Zeitoun panels

The Newtonite • September 30, 2011

by Kayla Shore “Two Schools, One Book,” the summer reading initiative featuring Zeitoun by Dave Eggers, will culminate with a day-long, school-wide program Friday, Oct. 14.

Editorial: Zeitoun reveals critical lesson

The Newtonite • September 30, 2011

At this school and South, plenty of students probably decided to take a pass on reading Zeitoun this summer. Reading is not a top priority for most kids over the summer, especially when it was a required book––not one they chose based on their own interests.

Newtonite fall calendar

The Newtonite • September 30, 2011

October The SATs are tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. Warnings for Term I are due Tuesday, Oct. 4. Thursday, Oct. 6 is a professional half day, with school ending at 11 a.m. That evening, Back to School Night for parents is 7 to 9.

Schools receive additional funds

The Newtonite • September 30, 2011

by Hilary Brumberg and Perrin Stein When the State budget was approved in July, the Newton Public Schools received $777,000 in state aid and circuit breaker reimbursements.

Students study, recall terrorist attacks

The Newtonite • September 30, 2011

by Jacob Schwartz Normally high school students have not experienced the events discussed in their history classes.

Bully-proof: Schools create prevention plan

The Newtonite • September 30, 2011

by Samantha Libraty To comply with the new anti-bullying laws passed in Massachusetts, the School Committee adopted a new anti-bullying curriculum that will be incorporated into classes and school-wide events throughout the year, according to Beals housemaster Michelle Stauss.

Faculty members recount school superlatives

The Newtonite • September 26, 2011

by Julia Moss Biggest textbook: Biology, at 1247 pages. English teacher and librarian Kevin McGrath said, “This textbook is so heavy, which might be why people leave it where they read it, instead of putting it back like they’re supposed to.

Cartoon: Teachers advise students on making lasting first impressions

The Newtonite • September 12, 2011

by Julia Moss Daniel Fabrizio, Barbara Gibson, Nick Grant, Derek Hogan, Ty Vignone

Program ‘eliminates racial imbalance’ in schools

The Newtonite • August 1, 2011

by Julia Oran Through the Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO), which is state-funded through the Department of Education, students of color from Boston are brought to “predominantly white schools,” said METCO counselor Paula Diggs.

Summer history proves controversial

The Newtonite • August 1, 2011

by Jacob Schwartz Every year, rising juniors have the option to take U.S. History I in summer school, replacing the year-long course. However, it is not for everyone, according to some teachers and students.

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