Newton North High School

The 2013 Paul E. Elicker and Brenda Keegan Awards for Excellence in Teaching

Last Updated on Tuesday, May. 21, 2013 5:49am

Submissions due by Friday, May 31st

Dear Faculty,

Each year, the Elicker-Keegan Awards Committee invites all members of the Newton North community—teachers, parents, and especially students—to submit written nominations for a faculty member who deserves recognition for excellence. As we celebrate the end of the 2012-2013 school year, two teachers will be recognized at the luncheon on June 26th with the following awards:

The Paul E. Elicker Award for Excellence
This award seeks to recognize a teacher who has a deep appreciation and knowledge of subject matter, who stretches the minds of students, and whose standards for performance inspire excellence.

The Brenda Keegan Award for Excellence
This award recognizes an educator who inspires students to think, both critically and creatively; who combines an extensive knowledge of an academic discipline with warm personal engagement with students; and who helps students consider the significance of their studies to their own lives.

Please take a moment in the next two weeks to discuss these awards with your students. Seniors, especially, might be asked to reflect on their experiences at Newton North and to nominate a teacher who has “inspired excellence” or who has “really taught them how to think.”

Nominations are due by May 31st, turned in to Janice Miller's mailbox in the Main Office or emailed directly to us. We would be happy to answer any questions you might have about the awards. We would also be available during A, B, D, F, or G blocks to visit briefly with your classes. Although time is short, we hope you will take a moment to share this nomination process with your students.

2013 Paul E. Elicker and Brenda Keegan Awards Nomination Form

Best wishes, Janice Lichtman and Janice Miller

Our sister school in Guanajuato, Mexico

Last Updated on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 11:29am Written by Principal Price

Dear North families:

I am writing to you sitting on a plane returning from a very quick visit to our sister school in Guanajuato, Mexico. I sit here reflecting on the amazing experiences I had over the last three days, and wanted to take a moment to give you all a glimpse into my magical trip to the capital of Mexican independence.

I left Thursday morning from the annual Newton principals institute in Hull, MA. A quick (but rough) ferry boat ride later, I arrived at Logan headed first to Houston and then to Mexico. To be honest, at the time I was lamenting my decision to spend my professional development funds this year to visit a few of our sister schools. Given my tight schedule, I was only able to go for two days, and I was questioning whether the trip was really going to be worth it. Frankly, I was also worried about the safety of traveling to Mexico.

Well, it was worth it and more. I arrived in Guanajuato late Thursday night and was greeted by Rosa, the exchange teacher from La Prepa in Guanajuato and Nancy Marrinucci, our very own World Language department chair. Within minutes of clearing customs, I was whisked away to an authentic Mexican dinner in Guanajuato, a city alive with music, vibrant colors and friendly people. After dinner we roamed the cobblestone streets looking at the colonial architecture, the stunning churches, and listening to La Estudiantina playing and singing traditional Mexican music, while roaming the streets. I was so overwhelmed by the beauty of the city carved into a mountain that I had to ask Rosa and Nancy to make sure I did not hit anyone or anything, because I was spending the entire time looking up.

State Sec. of Education Matt Malone Visits His Alma Mater, NNHS

Last Updated on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 8:49pm Written by Melanie Graham, Newton Patch

Secretary Malone at NNHS (reprinted from the Newton Patch)

Malone, who grew up in Newton Upper Falls, visited his alma mater Monday morning--just a few hours before he was sworn into office. The newly-appointed secretary of education toured classrooms and talked with teachers about closing achievement gaps. [Read More]

Honor Thy Teacher 2013

Last Updated on Wednesday, Apr. 17, 2013 5:58pm Written by Newton Schools Foundation

Dear Newton North Parents/Guardians,

Can you believe it is April and we are just two months away from the end of another rewarding school year? Every day, your child benefits from the exceptional Newton North teachers and staff to motivate, educate and inspire them to be the best they can be. Please support their efforts and honor their dedication to our children by donating to the 16th Annual “Honor Thy Teacher” Campaign. In addition to honoring team teachers, consider honoring a special world language teacher, fine arts teacher, coach or counselor who has touched your child’s life. Click below for more: