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This month The Newstonian staff is excited to shine a light on the work of Miss Megan Sweeney, SNA’s Music teacher whose passion for music and teaching has brought energy and creativity to our school.

This year upper school students are taking an elective called Exploring Diversity. The main goal of this class is to celebrate diversity and to understand its importance in our society. Throughout the semester, students worked on personal projects that celebrated their identities and what makes them unique.

Last November, during Thanksgiving break, my family and I got the opportunity of a lifetime to visit the cities of Mecca and Medina.

On Saturday, November 22nd, SNA students in grades 6-12 gathered at the Lawrence Barn in Hollis, New Hampshire for the school's annual homecoming dance.

On Sunday, November 30th, SNA hosted a celebration of life for Ali Pearson, a beloved teacher and staff member who passed away from cancer in November. Family members, friends, colleagues, and students gathered in the Great Room of the daycare building to commemorate her life, and multiple people spoke during the celebration to honor her and the positive impact she had on the community and everyone around her.

Student-drawn cartoon: Newstonian staff and holiday wishes

“From the moment I met her, she made me feel included and cared for."

Mrs. Pearson will be remembered not only as an educator, but as a mentor, advocate, and a friend.

Every year, on November 11th, the students and staff at SNA honor our nation’s veterans. This year’s festivities were fun, educational, and interactive.

On Wednesday, October 19th, K-12 classes gathered in the gym for a presentation from Wildlife Encounters, a New Hampshire based organization that brings live animals to schools to teach students about wildlife through interactive experiences.

Día de los Muertos , or Day of the Dead, is a holiday where friends and families come together to celebrate loved ones who have passed away. This holiday originated in Mexico and is traditionally celebrated from November 1st to November 2nd. Ofrendas, or altars consisting of photographs and other mementos, are assembled in people’s homes to remember their loved ones who have died. The purpose of an ofrenda is to help welcome the spirits of the deceased home. SNA's ofrenda

The race for the 2nd Nature Academy student government presidency took place this month, with presidential and vice presidential candidates Angus Granahan and Mackenzie Wilkins and Ainsley White and Rachael Hanlon campaigning to become the 2025-2026 school president and vice president.

On the morning of Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, students, staff, parents, and SNA community members gathered together at Mine Falls Park for a 5k fundraiser organized on behalf of Mrs. Pearson.

It is with mixed emotions that we bid Ryan Slate a fond farewell. After working for years at SNA, Mr. Ryan has decided to pursue a new and exciting career in the trades.

Student-drawn cartoon: Student government elections

Read a letter from the Editors, Angus McGranahan and Emmet Gleeson

On October 1, 2025, SNA had its own water walk, raising $3,107 for building wells in rural Nigeria.

Student-drawn cartoon: Water Walk Day

October was Mental Health Awareness Month! To celebrate, 2nd Nature Academy students organized several activities and events.

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a celebration of light over darkness and good over evil.