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JCC Greater Boston Showstoppers

Registration is filling up for the Showstoppers’ winter program! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a rollicking, one-hour show written by the Sherman brothers (of Mary Poppins fame).

The program is open to children in grades 2-9 and every child has a place to shine. Go to bostonjcc.org/showstoppers to reserve your spot and hurry! Registration closes on January 19th.

Rehearsals are Sunday afternoons, January 26th – April 26th,  tech week is April 27th – 30th and shows will be held on May 3rd. For more information or questions, contact Betty Lehrman at showstoppers@jccgb.org or 617-588-6523.

Art with a Twist – Graffiti Inspired Art

Come to the Friday night “paint and sip” style evening with a friend, date, or your own creative spirit – no experience needed! Enjoy a relaxed setting with beer & wine as a local artist guides you to create a finished work of art. All materials provided, the price includes one drink. This event is for 21+ and your ID is required.

The theme will be Graffiti Inspired Art – An excellent class for beginning painters! Make your own street-art inspired paintings (small scale) on canvas, using brushes, acrylics and non-toxic, food-based spray paints. If you’ve ever wanted to try spray painting but were scared off by the chemicals, this is your chance to experiment! You’ll learn some layering techniques and channel them into your own original expression.

Register at https://newartcenter.org/product/art-with-a-twist-friday-wendy-shapiro/

January 24th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton

Registration for Newton Youth Lacrosse is open!

Registration for the Spring  season is open!  Detail on the program and a link to register can be found on the website.

A part of the Mass Bay Youth Lacrosse League (MBYLL),  Grades 3/4 (U11), Grades 5/6 (U13) and Grades 7/8 (U15) teams play eight Sunday games beginning the first week of April. Pre-season indoor/artificial turf field practices begin late Feb/Early March .

The Grades 1/2 program (U9), an introductory “learn to play” program, is offered for young players who want to develop their fundamental skills while learning the basics of the sport, with a heavy focus on FUN!  1st grade will practice twice per week with Saturday morning in-town scrimmages, along with one or two local out-of-town games.  2nd grade will practice twice per week with 6 scheduled travel games on Sundays. Fundamentals of the game are taught by emphasizing fun and cooperation.  All Gr 1/2 players wear NYL uniforms and practice at the same time and place.

For more information on the boys program, please visit NYL’s Boys Program Overview. To register, please click here Register and follow the instructions.

Registration for Newton SouthEast Little League (NSELL) is open!

Registration for new and returning players for Newton SouthEast Little League’s Spring 2020 season is now open. NSELL runs several programs in the spring, including T-ball (kindergarten and younger), Farm (1st and 2nd Grade), Minors (AA and AAA) and Majors.

Please visit the NSELL website for additional details about the programs or click here TO REGISTER. If you have any questions, please contact info@newsoutheastll.org .

New Mathnasium locaction

Mathnasium of West Newton has just opened on 111 Elm Street, right around the corner from Blue Ribbon BBQ. They offer math enrichment for Grades 1-8 with individualized learning plans, custom assessments, and one-on-one instruction and help to make math fun and make math make sense!

Take advantage of their free math consultation for all students. The education directors will work with your child for an hour then talk with you about an assessment of their strengths and weaknesses and put together a personalized learning plan for your child! Just fill out this form: https://forms.gle/yEycS3eY1ARsA3pq5 and they’ll be in touch with you.

Free Basketball Session This Sunday

BAT (Boston Athletic Training) is excited to announce their upcoming FREE group training sessions.  Come for the free training and bring along some friends and teammates!  From 10:30 – 11:30 am, athletes ages 7-12 are invited to train with the BAT coaches to learn the fundamentals of the game and experience many of the same drills that they do in the Saturday clinics.  At 11:30, they will welcome athletes ages 13+ to experience more advanced training drills.

To sign up, simply respond with a yes via email to chaim@bostonathletictraining.com or call 857-313-8442.

January 12th,  10:30 – 12:30 (as described above)
The Hyde Center, Newton Highlands

As 2019 comes to a close, want to thank someone special at your child’s school?

Understanding our Differences (UOD), the leader in disability awareness education, provides UOD units in all 15 Newton elementary schools to 3,000 students. They couldn’t do it without all of the wonderful parent volunteers – many thanks!

UOD is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that receives less than one-quarter of needed funding from the Newton Public Schools. That’s why they depend on donations made by people like you, who believe in this work, to meet their budget each year.

As 2019 comes to a close, why not make a donation in honor of someone special at your child’s school? You can honor a teacher, specialist, aide, principal, a UOD program speaker, or a UOD volunteer or coordinator. Please take this moment to support Understanding Our Differences by clicking here to make your donation now.

If you prefer to give by check, please mail to UOD at PO Box 600671, Newton 02460 with a note indicating your honoree. Many thanks!

News from Newton Schools Foundation (NSF)

Season’s Greetings on behalf of NSF!

Last year, your generous donations provided $155,000 to support the 12,000+ students in Newton’s public schools. This allowed NSF to fund over 20 grants in three areas of focus: New and Promising Programs, Professional Development, and Achievement and Opportunity Gap. These funds are critical to Newton Public Schools’ ability to provide programs that differentiate our school system.

Please consider Newton Schools Foundation in your year-end giving. As we enter the holiday season, the Foundation is ever thankful for the collaborative spirit and support of  donors like you. Your gift today will have an immediate impact on the children and teachers in our community. Thank you for making a difference in our school system. Click HERE to support Newton Schools Foundation.

Dearborn Academy Speaker Series Event: Growing Up Stressed? Or Growing Up Mindful?

According to the American Psychological Association, teens are the most stressed group in the United States, juggling school, extracurriculars and jobs – and making important decisions like what to do after high school.

Stress compromises teens’ digestive and immune systems and clouds judgment and higher-level thinking.

Learn the science behind mindfulness and techniques to help teens – and yourself – reduce stress and improve health and learning from expert Christopher Willard, PsyD at a community discussion Growing Up Stressed? Or Growing Up Mindful? part of the Dearborn Academy Speaker Series.

The first 100 tickets are free. So register now at bit.ly/DearbornSpeaksMindfulness.

January 21st, 6:00-7:30 pm
Dearborn Academy 575 Washington Street, Newton