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School fun facts

The Newtonite November 28, 2011
compiled by Julia Moss The number of students enrolled in American schools from kindergarten through college now totals approximately 78.8 million.

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.

Column: Advancements in new school should be treasured

The Newtonite September 30, 2011
by Ryan Condon and Amanda Hills President Obama proposed the American Jobs Act in a joint session of Congress Thursday, Sept. 8. This act is intended to lift the United States out of its continuous slump and start positive changes for this country.

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.

Union Nearing Contract Compromise

The Newtonite September 30, 2011
by Alex Feit Newton Teachers Association negotiators are close to striking a deal with the School Committee for a new teachers’ contract that will include changes in teachers’ health care, benefits and base salary, according to NTA president Mike Zilles.

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.

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.
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