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Parent/Caregiver Communication Survey
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Mon. Jun. 2:
- MS Field Day: 8-11:30am (no lunch or after-school supervision)
- MS Early Dismissal: 11:30am
- US Athletic Assembly and Class Activities: 8-11:45am (no lunch)
- US Early Dismissal: 11:45am
- Boston and Metrowest Buses Depart: 12pm
- 2025 vs. 2026 Powderpuff Football Game (optional): 12:30-1:30pm
- Senior Mentors Training: 1:30-3:30pm
Grade 8 Liturgy: Mon. Jun. 2 at 5:30pm
Grade 8 and their parents and caregivers celebrate their completion of MS with Mass in the Chapel. Goûter to follow. Students should arrive by 4:30pm. Contact Mr. Mylroie at x4927 with questions.
Tuesday, June 3: No School- Faculty Work Day
Wed. Jun. 4:
- US Prize Day: 7:45-10am (students only)
- US Early Dismissal: 10am
- Graduation Rehearsal for Grade 12: 10-11am
- Graduation Liturgy Rehearsal for Grade 12 Dancers & Cantors: 11-11:30am
- MS Prize Day: 9-11:30am (students only; no lunch or after-school supervision; morning supervision available for students dropped off prior to 9am)
- MS Early Dismissal: 11:30am
- Boston and Metrowest Buses Depart: 11:45am (last day for buses)
Graduation Liturgy: Wed. Jun. 4 at 5:30pm
Seniors and their families are invited to celebrate Graduation Liturgy in the Chapel. Students should arrive by 4:30pm. Contact Ms. Regan at x4918 with questions.
Commencement: Thu. Jun. 5 at 10am
Seniors must arrive at school by 7:30am. More information about the day of Commencement, including the Legacy Photo, can be found on the Commencement page on our website.
Gently Used Sports Equipment Drive
This month, the Boston City of Champions: Service, Sport, & Spirituality Summer Service Immersion program will be visiting local recreation and community centers that provide access and opportunity for youth sports, particularly in underserved and high-need communities. Upon our visit, we will be donating gently used basketballs, soccer balls, and footballs. Donations will be accepted through Prize Day, Jun.4, and can be dropped off in the bin in Mater Commons - we appreciate all donations! Please contact Ms. Hurley ext. 4842 with any questions.
Save the Dates! Fall Sports
US captain's practices will be held Aug. 20-21, with the tryouts running from Aug. 25-29. MS sports start Sep. 2. More information, including times, will be sent out at a later date.
Final Call! Summer Sports Clinics
Last chance to register for the MS/US soccer clinic or the US Field Hockey clinic! Deadline is June 7. Register here.
Veracross Parent Portal - Grades and Tuition
2025-26 tuition invoices are now available in the Veracross Parent Portal. Parents and caregivers are advised to download grade reports and tuition invoices before the end of June. Parents with withdrawing students or graduating seniors with no other children at the school will lose access to Veracross in late June.
Virtual Bookstore Information
- June: Textbook Buyback and Donations
- Families can sell gently used textbooks back to our bookstore provider using this link. Alternatively, the library gratefully accepts donations of gently used US textbooks. Donations can be dropped off with Mrs. Cedrone at the front desk.
- July: Virtual Bookstore Opens
- Families will be notified with course enrollment information by mid-July. Course materials and textbook information will be published here.
- For any book-related questions, please reach out to Frances Dingivan in the Academic Office at fdingivan@newtonsh.org. For billing questions, please reach out to Kym Gaissl in the Business Office (kgaissl@newtonSH.org).
Summer Portal
Parents and caregivers of returning students will be given access to the Summer Portal in early July, which will contain important information regarding summer work, summer activities, and important dates for the next school year. They will maintain access to the Student Billing Portal throughout the summer.
RMV Documents and Youth Work Permits
Please note that Newton Country Day cannot issue work permits. Students must take their required materials to their local public high school. To request a letter of verification and/or a transcript as proof of enrollment, please submit a transcript request form. Please email Frances Dingivan (fdingivan@newtonSH.org) with questions.
Coming Soon: Intertwining Vines - The Strategic Vision for Athletics
We are excited to announce that a new strategic plan for Newton Country Day athletics—Intertwining Vines—will be released in the coming weeks. This forward-looking report is the result of a comprehensive community audit conducted in Fall 2024 and will outline five strategic priorities to guide our athletics program over the next four years. Rooted in our Sacred Heart mission, Intertwining Vines reflects the voices of students, families, faculty, and coaches as we chart a bold, mission-aligned path for the future of Falcon Athletics.
Private Music Lessons
Newton Country Day is proud to continue our partnership with Note-worthy Experiences Music Studio to offer on-campus private music lessons on every instrument. Ms. Bordner, the studio director, and her faculty share a passion for teaching music, composition, and performance skills to students of all ages and abilities, on every instrument. Private lesson students have the opportunity to perform in a recital in May, as well as performance opportunities through Note-worthy. See more info and request lessons here. For questions, please contact Director of Music, Dr. Everly at ceverly@newtonSH.org.
Save the Date! Grandparents' Day: Fri. Oct. 10
Grandparents and Grandfriends of students in Grades 5–12 are warmly invited to join us at Newton Country Day for a special day of community, learning, and the celebration of Sacred Heart values.
BACK TO SCHOOL 2025
Opening Week Schedule
Mon. Aug. 25:
- 2-3pm: US Student Leadership Meetings: Senior Mentors for Gr. 9 & 10
- 3-4pm: US Student Leadership Meetings: Committee & Affinity Group Heads
- 4-6pm: US Sports & Musical Tryouts
Tue. Aug. 26:
- 2-3pm: US Student Leadership Meetings: Senior Mentors for Gr. 9 & 10
- 3-4pm: US Student Leadership Meetings: Student Government, Committee of Games, Peer Ministry, Peer Education, Honor Committee
- 4-6pm: US Sports & Musical Tryouts
- 5:30-7pm: Class of 2029 Family Picnic
Wed. Aug. 27: Opening Day
- 7:45am: Homeroom, Grades 5-12
- 2:30pm: Dismissal, Grades 5-12
- 4-6pm: US Sports & Musical Tryouts
Thu. Aug. 28: Course Introductions
- 7:45am: Homeroom, Grades 5-12
- 3pm: MS Dismissal
- 3:30pm: US Dismissal
- 4-6pm: US Sports & Musical Tryouts
Fri. Aug. 29: No Classes
- 10am-12pm: US Sports & Musical Tryouts
MS Field Day: Mon. Jun. 2 from 8-11:30am (no lunch or after-school supervision)
MS students will attend their spring athletic awards ceremony and participate in outdoor Blue/Silver games. Early dismissal at 11:30am.
Grade 8 Liturgy: Mon. Jun. 2 at 5:30 pm
Grade 8 students and their parents/caregivers celebrate their completion of MS with Mass in the Chapel. Goûter to follow. Students should arrive by 4:30pm. Contact Mr. Mylroie at x4927 with questions.
MS Prize Day: Wed. Jun. 4 from 9 - 11:30am (no lunch or after-school supervision)
MS students should arrive at their homerooms at 9am. MS students who arrive early should go to Mater Commons. This is a "dress-up" occasion. Prize Day ceremonies are for faculty and students only. Early dismissal at 11:30am.
Save the Dates! Grade 7 Experiential Education and Orientation: Thu. Sep. 11-Fri. Sep. 12, from 8am-5pm
Senior Mentor Leadership Training: Mon. Jun. 2 from 1:30-2:30pm
The school will host Leadership Training for all students selected to be Senior Mentors. Students should meet in Duchesne Hall. This event is mandatory for all Senior Mentors.
Leadership Training: Fri. Jun. 6
All US students elected to the following leadership positions for 2025-26 are expected to attend a leadership training to prepare for the upcoming school year:
- Committee Heads
- Affinity Group Heads
- Student Government (Student Body Officers & Class Officers)
- Honor Committee
- Peer Education
- Peer Ministry
- Committee of Games (*please note this addition*)
- Athletic Team Captains
- Fall Musical Assistants
The schedule for the day will be as follows:
- 9-10am: Committee Heads & Affinity Group Heads
- 10-11:30am: All Elected Leaders
- 11:30-12:30pm: Lunch (Athletic Team Captains and Fall Musical Assistants will meet over lunch)
- 12:30-1:30pm: Student Government, Honor Committee, Peer Education, Peer Ministry, Committee of Games
Please contact Ms. Skudder-Pocius at x4882 with any questions.
Hesed Project (Class of 2027): Proposals due Jul. 1
Rising Juniors in the Class of 2027 have received several announcements regarding the Hesed Project, a required 40-hour community service commitment that is integrated into the Religion 11 curriculum. Students are strongly advised to complete these projects during the summer prior to Junior year. The deadline for summer service project proposals (or a deferral to complete Hesed during the school year) is July 1. A general overview of the Hesed program and its requirements can be found on the school website. Students have access to more resources via a dedicated Google Classroom site. If there are any questions please contact Dr. Potter at x4757.
Laptop Information for Incoming US Students
The US utilizes a 1:1 laptop program, which means that students bring their own computers to school each day. This letter outlines device specification recommendations for all students entering the US.
US Fall Production: Shrek the Musical
Preseason auditions and rehearsals for our US Fall Production, Shrek the Musical, will run from Mon. Aug. 25 through Thu. Aug. 28 from 4-6pm and Fri. Aug. 29 from 10am-12pm. Callbacks for all cast members will take place on Tue. Sep. 2 from 3:45-5:45pm. Students should come prepared to the auditions with a memorized short monologue and be prepared to sing a verse and chorus from a song of their own choosing. Previous musical theater experience is not required. All cast members will receive a role in our production! Stage crew members will work during the same assigned hours as all cast members. Our regular practice schedule starts on Sept. 3. Weekly rehearsals run from 3:45pm-5:45pm on Mon. Tue. Thu. and from 2:45-4:45pm on Wed. and Fri. We have extended hours during Tech Week and students will receive a detailed rehearsal calendar during preseason week. Please direct audition related questions to the Director, Dr. Everly, at ceverly@newtonSH.org and stage crew related questions to the Technical Director, Mr. Farreh, at dfarreh@newtonSH.org.
US Student Leadership Meetings: Mon. Aug. 25 - Tue. Aug. 26
Leadership meetings are scheduled for the afternoons, before athletics practices and musical rehearsals. The schedule for those meetings is as follows:
- Mon. Aug. 25:
- 2-3pm: Senior Mentors for Gr. 9 & 10
- 3-4pm: Committee & Affinity Group Heads
- Tue. Aug. 26:
- 2-3pm: Senior Mentors for Gr. 9 & 10
- 3-4: Student Government, Committee of Games, Peer Ministry, Peer Education, Honor Committee
US Sports and Musical Tryouts Begin on Mon. Aug. 25
The schedule for preseason athletic practices and musical rehearsals is as follows:
- Mon. Aug. 25 from 4-6pm
- Tue. Aug. 26 from 4-6pm
- Wed. Aug. 27 from 4-6pm
- Thu. Aug. 28 from 4-6pm
- Fri. Aug. 29 from 10am-12pm
Grade 9 Family Picnic: Tue. Aug. 26 from 5:30-7pm
US Fall Overnight Trips
Grades 9, 10, and 11 leave for class trips in early September. To go on these trips, all students must have up-to-date medical forms on file in Magnus Health.
- Grade 9 Orientation: Sep. 10-12 at Craigville Retreat Center in Centerville, MA
- Grade 11 visits New York City: Sep.10-12. The purpose of the trip is to deepen a commitment to Goal III, “a social awareness which impels to action,” through service, and to visit historical sites that connect with the U.S. History curriculum.
- Grade 10 Outdoor Education Program: Sep.11-12 at the Morse Hill Outdoor Education Center in Shutesbury, MA
SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS
- All juniors have received information via the College Counseling Google Classroom and a packet detailing the "College Process Assignments" to be completed during summer break.
- Juniors also spent time in some of their English classes getting tips on how to begin, draft and revise their college essays.
- This summer, all juniors are expected to complete SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS on this list.
THE COLLEGE COUNSELING TEAM IS AVAILABLE DURING THE SUMMER:
- We are available for virtual meetings with students or families. Simply email us at kkistner@newtonSH.org (starting July 1) and kriobueno@newtonSH.org. For support with drafts of essays and supplements, you can reach out to the full team, including jblanchard@newtonSH.org. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Volunteers Needed for Welcome Family Program
Please help us demonstrate Goal IV: the building of community as a Christian value, as we welcome new families to the school. We are asking for volunteers to serve as host families for incoming students and parents. In particular, we are looking for families with daughters in MS or Grade 9 next year, as these grades are where the largest groups of students are joining the school.
Being a host family does not require a big time commitment, but it can really help with a new family's transition to our school. Responsibilities include:
- Connecting with new families in person or virtually during the summer
- Connecting with new families a week before the start of school to answer any last-minute questions
- Staying in touch with new families throughout the school year, with periodic check-ins
- Providing new families with information about upcoming events, school traditions, and student activities
Please contact Clare Martin (cmartin@newtonSH.org) to volunteer or if you have any questions about this important role.
2024-25 PA Leadership
The Parents' Association is delighted to extend a warm welcome to our newly appointed leadership team for the 2025–26 school year:
- President: Rachel Busby P '23 '26 '29
- Officer: Brie Allen P '26 '29
- Officer: Jennifer Bekarian P '29 '30
- Officer: Emily Venanzi P '26
- Officer: Kelly Woolbert P '21 '23 '31