Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Free Executive Function Workshop

Newton Youth Services invites you to join Dan Levine and Melissa Wilson of Engaging Minds, an after school learning center with locations in Newton and Wayland, for a workshop designed specifically for parents and students together.

In this workshop participants will learn strategies to help your student better manage their nightly homework, planning and time management strategies for both short-term and long-term assignments – and for life, strategies to help your student get “unstuck” when they have trouble initiating tasks, organizational strategies to help your student keep track of their papers, assignments, and belongings, and more! This workshop is free and open to the public.

The Middle School families’ session will be on November 13th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, and the High School families’ on December 7th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Both events take place in Druker Auditorium in the Newton Free Library.

Questions? Email Quinn Etchie, Youth Services Director at qe*****@******ma.gov.

Tutor availaible

Duer McLanahan, a NSHS parent of a sophomore, is a native English language speaking teacher-translator offering his clearly-spoken fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing.

This instruction includes guidance in writing and revising academic papers and report and thesis writing, revising and translation alchemy. Mandarin to English; English to Mandarin.

Kindergarten through High School students of all nationalities in Newton are welcome to improve their English and/or Mandarin level(s) in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing fluency.

Please contact at du***********@***il.com or call/text 617-817-3440. Business card available here: Tutor

Dr. Susan Swick explores parenting skills in talk on resiliency

About 200 parents/guardians joined the Newton North PTSO for a presentation by Dr. Susan Swick on managing vulnerability and fostering resilience in teens on October 11th.

Special thanks to Dr. Swick for a great session and to all those who attended! See Dr. Swick’s presentation on Raising Resilient Teenagers here, courtesy of Newton North TV.

Forum on Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in the Newton Schools

Join a forum on Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in the Newton Schools. School Committee candidates will participate in a moderated discussion on:
• Recognizing and valuing differences
• Teaching and learning about differences
• Embracing cultural diversity
• Inclusion

Organized by the Affirmative Action and Outreach Committee of the Newton Democratic City Committee. This event is free and open to the public.

October 26th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut Street, Newton

Halloween Math Hunt and Open House

The Magic of Math

– Play Math Hunt and win prizes!
– Solve challenging and unusual problems and riddles, play logical and strategy games, 3D modeling and engineering.
– For kids 4 – 14
– Meet the directors and teachers and learn about the engaging curriculum.
– more information at https://www.facebook.com/events/1737587396544073/ 617-903-3168 or www.engagingmath.com

October 29th,  10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Studio of Engaging Math
320 Washington St, Brighton

Newton Boards and Commissions Openings

Newton residents participate in local government as members of more than fifty boards, commissions, committees and advisory councils serving the City. Such broad citizen involvement helps our government remain open and responsive. Residents play a critical role in the work required to address the wide variety of needs in our city.

Appointments to the City’s boards and commissions are made most frequently by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council, but some are made directly by the City Council or the School Committee. The following boards and commissions are some of the key groups with openings that the City of Newton is looking to fill:

Commission on Disability Community Preservation Committee
Human Rights Commission

If you have an interest in one of these areas and would like to volunteer to serve, please apply on line at http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/featured/boards.asp.

The webpage also has a list of all openings, and applications to any of these groups are welcomed as well.

Hannah’s Heroes raises money for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Friends, are you clearing out closets with the change of season? Recycle your style for a cause by donating items to Hannah’s Heroes partnership with Plato’s Closet.

Hannah’s Heroes raises money for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) in honor of Hannah Gonzalez, a Newton South Senior who has been living with Type 1 for almost 6 years. JDRF is the leading non-profit organization working towards finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.

Plato’s Closet buys and sells current styles for both teens and adults…guys too! They buy all seasons, year-round with a focus on casual trends (from the past 1-2 years) in great condition. In addition to clothing, Plato’s purchases shoes, handbags, jewelry, hats and other accessories.

All proceeds from clothing purchased by Plato’s Closet will be donated to Hannah’s Heroes. Please bring items to Plato’s Closet in Waltham and mention Hannah’s Heroes. If it’s easier, you can drop the items off at the Gonzalez home. Contact Leslie for more information at cu*****@*****on.net.

High School Singer Looking for Performance Experience?

Voice lessons with Jacqueline Novikov focus on healthy singing, versatility and getting comfortable singing in front of people. Students perform at least twice a year at Newton senior citizen living centers and gain confidence for auditions and performance.

Contact Jacqueline Novikov at **@*********ic.com and learn more at jacquelinenovikov.com.