Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Black Lives Matter Resources

A resource guide about Black Lives Matter made by members of the Bigelow World Issues and Politics Club. Check it out at Black Lives Matter Resources –it is loaded with ways for students and adults to make a difference. The World Issues and Politics Club is a student led group dedicated to educating youth on important current and past events in this nation and around the world.

Formed two years ago, the club meets weekly to have in-depth discussions and work to make a difference in the Bigelow and Newton community. The club members that created this resource guide are Anna S., Alexis V.B., Eliza K., Maya M., and Rhiannon E. We encourage all students and families to review this document and to get involved.

Newton Food Pantry – Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Volunteer Recruitment

The Newton Food Pantry is currently looking for new volunteers with linguistic skills, BIPOC volunteers, and volunteers from diverse backgrounds. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.

Do you want to be a part of a local non profit that helps countless residents every week to provide healthy food options for them? Can you communicate in Spanish, Russian or Chinese? Do you want to bring your own background and experience to benefit the clients of the Newton Food Pantry?

The Newton Food Pantry is specifically looking for BIPOC volunteers and people who can speak Spanish, Russian and Chinese to work the Wednesday afternoon client distribution shifts.  There are also a variety of other volunteer opportunities.

Intrigued? Want to know more? Email president@newtonfoodpantry.org today. Newton Food Pantry is a local non profit, working hard to bring nutrition and food justice to all of our neighbors. They are entirely volunteer-run, and are inviting new members to join the family!

Reclutamiento de voluntarios

¿Quieres ser parte de una organización local sin fines de lucro que ayuda a innumerables residentes cada semana a proporcionar opciones de alimentos saludables para ellos? ¿Es usted un nativo español, ruso o chino? ¿Quieres traer tu propia experiencia y experiencia para beneficiar a los clientes de la Newton Food Pantry? Necesitamos nuevos voluntarios con habilidades lingüísticas, voluntarios de BIPOC y voluntarios de diversos orígenes. Estamos buscando específicamente voluntarios de BIPOC y personas que puedan hablar español, ruso y chino para trabajar nuestros turnos de distribución de clientes el miércoles por la tarde. Estos turnos son: 12:30-2:30 pm, 2:30-4:30 pm y 4:30-6:00 pm. También hay una variedad de otras oportunidades de voluntariado. ¿intrigado? ¿Quieres saber más? Envíenos un correo electrónico a president-newtonfoodpantry.org hoy. Newton Food Pantry es un local sin fines de lucro, trabajando duro para llevar la nutrición y la justicia alimentaria a todos nuestros vecinos. ¡Somos totalmente voluntarios, y estamos invitando a nuevos miembros a unirse a nuestra familia!

中文志愿者招募

您想加入一个当地的非营利组织吗？您想为无数的居民提供健康的食物吗？ 西班牙语/俄罗斯语/中文是您的母语吗？您想为牛顿备餐驻入您的经验和力量吗？我们需要有语言技能的志愿者，需要来自不同背景的志愿者。我们特别欢迎会说西班牙语，俄语，或者中文的志愿者加入我们星期三下午的派送工作。工作时间为12:30-2:30PM, 2:30-4:30PM, 以及4:30-6:00PM. 如果您有兴趣想了解更多，请发邮件至 president@newtonfgoodpantry.org。牛顿备餐是一家本地的非营利组织。我们致力于为本地居民提供营养健康的食物。我们全部由志愿者组成并真诚欢迎新成员的加入！

Набор волонтеров

Хотели бы вы стать частью местной некоммерческой организации, которая еженедельно помогает бесчисленному количеству жителей Ньютона получать продукты питания? Говорите ли вы свободно на испанском, русском или китайском? Хотели бы вы поделиться своим опытом и знаниями на благо клиентов Newton Food Pantry? Мы ищем волонтёров различного происхождения и владеющих языками этнических общин. Для раздачи продовольствия нуждающимся, нам особенно нужны говорящие на испанском, русском и китайском языках волонтёры. Работа по средам тебуется в следующие смены: 12:30-14:30, 14:30-16:30, и 16:30-18:00. Заинтригованы? Хотите узнать больше? Напишите нам по адресу President@newtonfoodpantry.org. Newton Food Pantry – это местная некоммерческая организация, которая прилагает все усилия чтобы обеспечить продукты и справедливость в отношении питания для всех наших соседей. Наша организация существует полностью на добровольческих началах, и мы приглашаем новых членов в нашу семью!

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

As part of their mission to alleviate food insecurity in Newton, NFP believes all people have the right to access nutritious food through community-based approaches and that no one deserves to go hungry. As an integral part of this community, the Newton Food Pantry has and will continue to open its arms to all members of the community regardless of their race, color, ethnic background, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, political views, disability, age or national origin and treat those in need with compassion, dignity and respect.

Free Webinar on Environmental Justice

Join a virtual session in which Dr. Daniel Faber will speak about climate change and the ecological crisis, as well as issues of environmental and climate injustice.

Environmental Injustice and the Crisis of Environmentalism
January 12th, 7:00 pm Register HERE.

This free program is co-sponsored by Green Newton and the Newton Free Library, and is a part of the Green Newton Library Series.

Join in reading “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You”

Read or listen to authors Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi as they connect you to the history of racism from 1415 to today. You’ll walk away more educated so that you can powerfully practice antiracism in your daily life.

NSHS FORJ will host a book discussion on Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You by  Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi with middle and high school students, parents and teachers. Knowledge is power, and knowledge of racism and how it works will benefit everyone living in this country. This highly engaging book has been praised as essential reading by many authors and media sources, so we hope you’ll be excited to join too!

January 13th, 7:00 pm via Zoom – RSVP here to receive the Zoom link for this event.

Adult Classes and Workshops

Take some time for yourself, expand your interests and connect with community. Check out virtual classes and workshops offered by JCC Greater Boston.

Topics include babies and parenting, the benefits of Cannabis and CBD, cooking and baking, upcycling crochet, helping children learn to read, virtual gatherings for new parents and single parents and more! Explore all classes at bostonjcc.org/adultclasses. For more information contact family@jccgb.org.

What’s Happening at the West Suburban YMCA

Participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
This year, the Y’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is going virtual. The West Suburban YMCA is putting together care packages of succulents, a handmade card or bookmark, and a puzzle book with a pencil, eraser, and sharpener for the clients of Newton At Home, which includes senior citizens in the community that may be isolated at home due to COVID. You can help by sponsoring care packages or creating cards or bookmarks. Learn more and get involved at https://www.wsymca.org/events/mlk-day-service-event-0

Summer Camp Registration Opens on January 11th 
In 2020, the Y operated a fun and safe summer for hundreds of campers! In 2021, the Y plans to operate similarly with all COVID safety procedures in place. The Y offers two day camps, Camp Pikati on-site at the Y and Camp Chickami in Wayland, as well as one overnight camp, Camp Frank A. Day, in East Brookfield. Learn more at https://www.wsymca.org/camps

Registration is still open for Winter Programs
2020 was a challenging year that required families to break from their typical routines and adapt to new ways of doing things. Since July of 2020, the Y has been adapting as well. The Y remains committed to helping you and your family stay active, engaged, and above all, safe. The Y’s 6-week Winter Program Session will run from January 4th-February 14th and there is still time to register for these programs. Stay active as a family by signing up for swimming, sports, music, and fitness programs!

Upcoming Virtual Camp Info Sessions
Questions about camp? Sign up for a Virtual Camp Info Session. Meet staff and learn more Continue reading →

Virtual Study Buddies

Tackle remote learning head on in 2021 with Virtual Study Buddies. Virtual Study Buddies offers expert instructors to support your child through their remote school assignments on a schedule that works for your family!

Through parent collaboration and regular updates from instructors, you can stay on top of your child’s virtual learning progress and goals. Fill out this form to start designing your custom plan today or learn more at bostonjcc.org/studybuddies. For more information, contact childrensclasses@jccgb.org.

A New Year, A New Start

As a special educator for over 25-years, Joanna Moran is a coach/tutor/advocate available for all types of learners. For the past 20 years she taught in the Brookline school system until opening up her own educational coaching, tutoring and advocacy firm and has had the privilege of working with all types of learners, ranging from children who have complex special needs to students who have difficulty with organization and other
executive functioning skills.

No two children are the same and whether they have been diagnosed with special needs or
not, there becomes a point in a student’s learning where they need a little more help than a
parent or teacher(s) alone can provide.  If you feel like you are at that point, please check out Joannalawlermoran.com or email moranjoannal@gmail.com.

Tutor available

Anna Laytham is a Boston College student in the Newton area with teaching and childcare experience available to tutor. She can tutor all ages in Math, Science, Mandarin, English. She is available to help with homework or to help supervise during remote learning. Available for in person or remote services. Contact 417-412-0713 or annalaytham11@gmail.com for more information.