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Newton Farmer Markets open, now accepting SNAP/EBT

The Newton Farmers’ Markets are opening soon in two locations and now accept SNAP and EBT cards!

West Newton – Elm Street
Saturdays — starts June 20
10am to 2pm

Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon Street
Tuesdays — starts June 30
1:30pm to 6:00pm

SNAP(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and EBT cards are accepted at both Newton Farmer Markets. Thanks to a generous donation from the Newton Center Whole Foods, SNAP dollars spent at the Farmers Market will be matched up to $25 per visit, enabling SNAP users will be able to double their buying power at both Newton Farmers Markets from $25 to $50.

Teen Summer Reading Ice Cream Party Kick-Off, June 26

Stop by the Newton Free Library to celebrate the beginning of summer with ice cream provided by J.P. Lick. While you’re here, pick up information on the Teen Summer Reading program (grades 6-12).

Teen Summer Reading Ice Cream Party Kick-Off
Friday, June 26, 7:00 pm
Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium

Get involved as we explore the theme, “Unmask” with programs and prizes throughout the summer.

Use our online reading log to keep track of your time spent reading and to submit book reviews in order to win gift certificates, movie tickets, books, and more. More info at the library website.

Visual Arts summer camp, grades 2-6

Beyond Horizons visual arts program for children in Grades 2 – 6 runs from June 29 – July 17.

1:00 – 3:00pm
Franklin Elementary School, 125 Derby St.
Cost: $350

Beyond Horizons can be combined with the Newton Youth Players morning theatre program of “Oklahoma,” for a full day of creativity and enrichment.

The focus this summer is on creativity and spontaneity, and learning to connect with art history while building confidence and trust through group projects as well as individual endeavors.

For more information, visit the Newton Cultural Council/Arts in the Park website or call 617-796-1540.

Outdoor theatre in Newton Highlands, June 21

Don’t miss the encore performance of the smash production of “The Imaginary Invalid,” a Moliere comedy performed by the Newton Theatre Company. Director Melissa Bernstein takes her Festival of the Arts theatre showpiece to the outdoor setting of the Hyde Center Bandstand in Newton Highlands on June 21 at 7pm.

Using a modern and hilarious translation, the Newton Theatre Company performs Moliere’s brilliant satire of the medical profession in a family-friendly production. Argan, the ultimate hypondriac, plots to marry his daughter Angelique off to an imbecile young doctor, ensuring a lifetime of medical care. Not to fear – saucy maid, Toinette is on to him, and zany antics ensue.

Bring picnics, blankets and enjoy the intermission entertainment by The Tripsters. Admission is free. Visit the Newton Theatre Company website for more information.

College Essay Guidance – Behind the Scenes

Would you like the behind the scenes of exactly what happens when your essay is reviewed in the admissions selection process? Learn what college admissions officers are looking for and just how they evaluate the college essay. Get the guidance and feedback of a former college admissions officer as you work on your essay this summer. Jacquie has recently left the field after eight years in selective undergraduate admissions. Tremendous insight into what makes a good college essay with a passion for helping students get their best possible story on paper. Taking on a few additional students. Service is by hourly rate.

Contact Jacquie at v.*******@***il.com

Student Reassignment Update

For a report of the most recent presentation to School Committee including the recommended Scenario G3, please see this article:

Newton School Committee hears redistricting plan

A public hearing is scheduled for June 22nd at 5:30 p.m. at the Education Center, Room 210 followed by a meeting of the School Committee. Both meetings are open to the public and will be televised on NewTV.

If you have not yet had an opportunity to learn about this process and/or to offer feedback about potential changes, please visit:  http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/Page/2315

New PTO resources: Best Financial Practices

PTOC has compiled a set of suggested financial practices and online resources for PTOs. The documents that have resulted from extensive research and discussions are available here: http://newtonptocouncil.org/for-ptos/new-2015-resources/ .

It is strongly recommended that each organization reviews these suggestions along with your current financial practices and procedures and make changes, as needed, to minimize your financial risks.

FIRST® LEGO® League Information Night

Interested in robotics for your elementary/middle school student?

The LigerBots invite you to find out more at an information night for FIRST LEGO League (FLL) – robotics for 4-8th grade. Learn about the FLL system and talk to coaches and students, past and present.

June 24th,  7:00 – 9:00 pm, Newton North High School, Film Lecture Hall (just off the atrium at Tiger Drive)

For more info: email *@*******ts.com” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>fl*@*******ts.com or check out www.ligerbots.com.

Interested in LigerBots?

Information Meeting on June 15th

For students interested in technology, business, graphic design, public speaking, grant writing, STEM, or just a cool student activity, the LigerBots, Newton’s award-winning combined South and North high school robotics team, offers all those opportunities and more. There will be a meeting for interested students, including rising 9th graders, on Monday, June 15th, 6:30–8:30 pm, in the Newton South H.S. wood shop, Room 9170.

This will be a hands-on evening for prospective team members, with opportunities to drive the 2015 robot, use power tools, CAD on computers, make marketing products, and do engineering challenge games. Dessert will be served. For more information, email **@*******ts.com.” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>in**@*******ts.com.