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Math tutoring available

MathSense is offering private tutoring for K-2 students. Your child will work 1-on-1 in short, focused, 25-minute sessions with fun and engaging math instructors! MathSense is the best way to make sure your child has a mastery of basic math fundamentals and gets a head start on more advanced arithmetic, geometry, and measurement math.

Get started by scheduling a FREE 45-minute online assessment and parent-conference for your child. You’ll talk through your child’s strengths and weaknesses and compare them to grade-level benchmarks.

Visit lumosmathsense.com for more information. Call 617-454-4658 or email zephchang@lumosdebate.com to the schedule your free assessment!

Call Y3K Tutor in your home today,

When schoolwork goes the wrong way!

Their many years of experience in teaching and educational consulting has developed the right way to motivate, the right way to teach, be understood, and be remembered. They tutor special education such as ADD, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, executive function, and gifted as well as regular education and test preparation. In addition to academic subjects, Y3K teaches children organizational skills, homework coaching, study skills, and time management.

All subjects and ages are taught. Parents can now receive 25% off the first lesson. Call 781-492-8700 or log on to https://www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com

Online Music Lessons with The Conservatory at Highlands!

The Conservatory has temporarily gone to all virtual lessons and their teachers are exceptional at teaching music through your preferred service (Zoom, Facetime, Etc.)

Students beginning their first instruments in 4th/5th grade band or orchestra need extra one-on-one help at this time. Conservatory teachers can help the students get off the ground and excited about playing even though they can’t play in their school ensembles.

Sign Up here https://forms.gle/UNoEX81hGAqrJErN9 No commitmentment necessary.

Try learning an instrument along with your child in parent/student lessons. It is an amazing and educational activity for the family. Teachers are experienced, patient, kind and supportive and can help musicians of any age reach their goals.

For more information, call or text Dave Carroll at 617-903-0944, or email info@highlandsconservatory.com

Special Educational Advocate Available

COVID-19 has caused changes throughout public education and will continue to for some time. You may be noticing that your child is experiencing new or different social, emotional, and learning challenges. Your child may already be on an IEP or 504 plan and you are concerned about the services they are receiving.  Sumner Saitz, an experienced education advocate, works with parents, children and school officials to ensure that their child receives the education that will meet their unique learning needs and that they are entitled to under the law. Please visit the website to learn more www.sumnersaitz.com or email smsaitz@gmail.com.

Virtual Tanzanian Cooking Class

Join a fun and interactive cooking class with Nurturing Minds Board members Jane Juma-Nyamunga and Rukia Marijani Mchumo, where you will learn how to make four Tanzanian dishes – all while in the comfort of your own home! Standard Ticket: $50.00 | Premium Ticket: $100.00.

To register, please click here: https://www.nurturingmindsinafrica.org/events/2020/11/7/virtual-tanzanian-cooking-class

November 7th, 11:00 am

Meatless Monday Cooking Club for Tweens and Teens

Meatless Monday cooking club is an afterschool online program where tweens and teens cook meatless dinners for their families to enjoy mealtime together. They will be developing important cooking skills as well as positive relationships with food.

Each week they’ll try a variety of creative and tasty vegetarian dishes from every corner of the globe. The goal of these classes is to help kids not only to become healthy eaters, but also to develop their palates so they can enjoy the diversity of food.

These will be live, fun and interactive 2-hour cooking classes over Zoom in their own kitchen. The program runs once a week for 5 consecutive weeks, beginning November 9th.
For more details please visit http://www.essenceofjapan.net/meatless-monday-cooking-club-an-online-cooking-class-for-kids/

Virtual Photo Safari & Silent Auction

Join a virtual photo safari with safari guide Brad Hansen of GeoEx. This exciting evening will include wildlife photography and storytelling, a message from a SEGA student, and a virtual auction where you can bid on unique auction items, Tanzanian crafts and much more. All proceeds support Nurturing Minds and the SEGA Girls’ School.

For more information please visit https://www.nurturingmindsinafrica.org/events/2020/11/19/virtual-photo-safari

November 19th, 8:00 pm

BASCP in the Cloud Remote Programming

The Bowen After School Care Program is running remote programming for families in the Newton community, welcoming all K-5 children.

For a low monthly rate, your child will have access to numerous engaging opportunities throughout the week.  In November, the K-1 Program students will head under the sea, explore multiple modes of transportation, investigate Fall in New England, and end the month with a week of being silly!  Daily activities have been carefully planned to allow for learning, socializing, hands-on creating, and movement.

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Newton Turkey Trot

Ever wondered where to get that T-shirt you see running around Newton?  Get yours for free when you register by November 2nd for the 7th annual, and hopefully only virtual, Newton Turkey Trot – We Will Trot On Together, Apart!

Newton Turkey Trot 5K November 21-29, 2020 – T-Shirt deadline is November 2nd

There will not be a traditional race day, runners will run their own virtual race in their own time the week of November 21st – 29th.  All of the race proceeds will go to the Newton Food Pantry and the Travis Roy Foundation’s Ethan Wang Fund.  Both of these amazing organizations need our support more than ever.

Register or donate at www.newtonturkeytrot.org. Get your turkeys in a row and trot on!