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Wondering what resources Newton offers for teens and families?

Teens Making Smart Choices ExpoJust_Think_x3.1.1

  • Not sure what to say to your teen about dating safety?
  • Want your teen to be a safer pedestrian, biker, and driver?
  • Looking for ways to encourage your teen’s positive self image?
  • Wondering what resources Newton offers for teens and families?

ALL parents/guardians and teens are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo. Discover community resources promoting positive decision making for teens. Enjoy refreshments and student performances as you browse the exhibits. The first 50 teens who bring a parent will receive a treat bag.

Raffle grand prize: iPad mini
“American Ninja Warrior” live demo!

January 22nd, 5:00 to 7:30 pm.
Newton North High School
Walnut and Lowell Street lots and Hull Street will be available for parking. Please observe neighborhood signs and restrictions.

MLK Newton Community Celebration

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The 47th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration features Newton Mayor Setti Warren, Newton School Superintendent David Fleishman, and Reflections by Newton School Students.

Also Musical Selections by Rimonim (Temple Emanuel Choral Group), Newton All City Treble Singers, Newton North Jubilee Singers and The Love Tunes from Myrtle Baptist Church.

Monday, January 19th, 9:30 am
Temple Emanuel
385 Ward Street, Newton Centre

Olympian, Inventor, Obama Staffer, Bestselling Author Top Newton Inspires Speaker List

Reserve Your Spot Today!

The Newton Schools Foundation will kick off its 50th anniversary year on January 21st with the fourth annual Newton Inspires: An Evening of Ideas and Community. Since 2011, Newton Inspires has been uniting Newton residents for an evening of discussion with some of Newton’s brightest, most accomplished and most interesting community members.

This year’s program features headliners Olympic gold medalist and physician Dr. Tenley Albright; MIT professor, engineer and inventor Dr. Robert Langer; former White House staffer and Huffington Post Chief of Staff Herbie Ziskend NNHS ’03; and New York Times bestselling author and journalist Mitchell Zuckoff.

The 2014 program will take place Wednesday, January 21st, 7:00 – 9:30 pm at Newton South High School. The cost is $10 for Newton residents, $15 for non-residents. Space is limited, so advance registration is highly recommended. To register, go to www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org

Newton Schools Foundation would like to thank their corporate sponsor, Belmont Savings Bank. They would also like to thank the following businesses who are supporting Newton Inspires by donating freshly made baked goods and other delectable desserts and beverages: Baker’s Best Catering, Better Life Food, George Howell Coffee, L’Aroma Café & Bakery, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Rosie’s Bakery, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market.

Newton Athletes Unlimited

Newton Athletes Unlimited, which runs year-round recreation programs for children and adults with disabilities, is expanding its programming for elementary students on Saturday mornings.

Starting in February, the program will host a six-week basketball program for children ages 7 & up. Starting in May,  in conjunction with Newton Little League, the program will be hosting a seven-week Challenger Baseball team for children ages 4 & up.

To learn more about the program visit newtonathletesunlimited.org (registration forms are in the current newsletter on the site) or call Mark and Karen at 617-796-1527.

Newton Athletes Unlimited will be at the Newton Camp Fair at Newton North High School on Sunday January 25th from noon-4:00 pm. The directors will be on hand to answer any questions that you may have on year-round programming, summer camp, etc.

11th Annual Teen Summer Program Expo

Directors of more than 90 of the best variety of summer programs for middle and high school students will meet personally with parents and students. Programs for every budget, in the US and abroad, including adventure travel, community service, language immersion, academic enrichment, arts, music, theatre, sports instruction, internships, teen travel, volunteering, gap years and more. For more information please email la***@***************rk.com

Newton South high School cafeteria
February 2, 2015, 5:30 pm – 8 pm
Snow date, Tuesday Feb 3

Newton Kindergarten Soccer – registration now open for Spring 2015 season

Registration is now open for Newton Kindergarten Soccer. The spring program offers two divisions: the Kindergarten Division is for those children currently in kindergarten. The Pre-K Division is for children who will enter kindergarten in the Fall of 2015. Games are at Richardson Field and Zervas Elementary in Waban beginning April 11th. To be eligible, children must live or attend school in Newton.

Newton Kindergarten Soccer is an introduction to soccer, and the focus is on making friends, learning teamwork, and developing confidence. Each spring, over 200 incoming kindergarteners and 200 current kindergarteners throughout Newton play in the league. Players are grouped with other children who will either live in the same neighborhood or attend the same school for kindergarten, so that incoming kindergartners can meet future classmates.

To find out more or to register, please visit the website: http://kindergartensoccer.org/.

Registration for NSELL Spring 2015 season is open!

Registration for new and returning players for Newton SouthEast Little League’s Spring 2015 season is now open. NSELL runs several programs in the spring, including T-bal (kindergarten and younger), Farm (1st and 2nd Grade), Minors (AA and AAA), and Majors. NSELL is open to any player who attends any school in our district (even if they reside in a different district).

Please visit the NSELL website https://leagueathletics.com/Default.asp?org=newtoneastll.org for additional details about the programs or click HERE  to register. If you have any questions or comments, please use the online feedback form to send them to the league.

Boy Scout Troop Open House

Boy Scout Troop 182 in Wellesley would like to invite interested boys in grades 5 through 12 to an open house on February 8th to celebrate Scouting’s 105th anniversary. The open house will be held from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington Street. No previous scouting experience is required.

Troop 182 has been serving the youth of Wellesley and surrounding towns since 1913. Boys enjoy a balanced program of camping and other outdoor activities, community service, summer programs and weekly meetings on Sunday evenings. Since the troop’s founding, more than 120 Scouts have attained the Eagle Scout Award, Scouting’s highest rank.

For more information, please email Troop 182 committee chair Paul Hurney hu*******@*****on.net or Assistant Scoutmaster Jordan Schwartz jo****@***il.com.

Community Open Gyms

Did you know that thanks to a grant from The Newton Partnership and funding from the Carol M. White Physical Education Program the Boys & Girls Club’s gym is open to the general public twice per week? Anyone ages 6 to 18 is welcome to join and make use of the Club’s gym equipment. Come on down for flexible, supervised, organized activity.

Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00 pm
Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pm

John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club
675 Watertown Street, Newton
617-630-2066

Suzuki Preschool Open House

The Suzuki Preschool of Newton will be hosting an open house on February 8th. This event is free and open to the public. This a great opportunity to come and acquaint yourself with their integrated arts curriculum, meet the teachers and staff, enjoy light refreshments, participate in fun crafts for children of all ages and receive a guided tour of the facility.

The Suzuki Preschool offers Suzuki music daily by trained Suzuki musicians along with a fun and creative academic curriculum that is bound to keep your child engaged and learning through their preschool years.

For inquires please contact Marlene Lerer  at ma*****@**********on.org or 617-964-4522.

February 8th, 12:00 – 4:00 pm
1860 Washington Street, Auburndale