Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Youth & Government Info Session

The West Suburban YMCA invites parents and students to an information session on the 2017-2018 Massachusetts Youth & Government Program.

Youth & Government is a nationally organized YMCA program providing high school age teens the opportunity to participate in a model government. Participants, known as delegates, will work in their branch of interest (judicial, legislative, lobbyist branch, and press corps) to produce a piece of work in the form of a bill, legal brief, or news article. Pre-Legislative meetings held in October, November, January, and February will provide education and training for the delegates as they prepare for the three-day Annual Conference held at the Massachusetts State House in March. To learn more or to enroll in the information session, contact the Y’s Youth & Teen Director, Jeremy Smith at je*****@****ca.org.

October 4th, 5:00 pm
West Suburban YMCA, 276 Church Street, Newton

City Council candidates moderated discussion

Newton’s four Neighborhood Area Councils — Newton Highlands, Newton Upper Falls, Newtonville and Waban — will present a moderated discussion for all At-large City Council candidates in contested races. The event is free and open to the public.

Andy Levin, Newton Tab Editor, will moderate the discussion.

Meet the candidates who are running citywide for positions on the Newton City Council. On Election Day, November 7, 2017, you can choose to vote for up to two candidates from each ward in which two or more people are running.

October 8th, 1:30 pm
Angier Elementary School’s cafeteria/auditorium, 1697 Beacon Street, Waban

Empowerment Class for Girls

Artemis Girls – Stand Strong, Stand Tall is a new Girls Empowerment Program that guides girls ages 10-13 to seek their own true voice with yoga, mindfulness, breathwork, creative expression and self-reflection.

When girls feel confident about their bodies, their self-worth and their intelligence and they have practiced how to handle self-doubt and adolescent stresses, they have an opportunity to go into the world and fully express Continue reading →

Open House at Family ACCESS Early Learning Center

Open House at Family ACCESS Early Learning Center on November 3rd at 8:00 am and again on February 2nd at 8:00 am (or by appointment any other time).

Family ACCESS offers full-day, year-round early education and child care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers getting ready for Kindergarten. Children explore, thrive and have fun at Family ACCESS. At Open House, you are invited to tour the center, talk with teachers, and let your children explore the large, bright classrooms. Enrollment for fall is open now! Learn more at: https://familyaccess.org/early-learning-center/

Family ACCESS is a Brazelton Touchpoints Site. For more information or to set up an appointment for a tour, please call Lacey at 617-969-5906 x121 or email lm******@**********ss.org.

492 Waltham Street, West Newton (behind CVS)

Mindful Parenting Series

Do you ever lose it with your kids and then feel guilty and surprised at how your emotions got the best of you?

You are not alone. Join well-known educator, Amy Behrens for this popular, 4-part Mindful Parenting series that will help you understand how to become more aware of your own and your children’s internal states. As a result, you will identify ways to respond in more “mindful” ways that bring about connection, clarity, and Continue reading →

Classes at Hebrew College

Interested in Jewish history, culture and thought?

Sign up now for one of Hebrew College’s fall courses as part of Me’ah Select and Me’ah Classic. Courses are on a variety of topics including history of Muslim-Jewish relationships, the history of Modern Israel and Journey Through the Hebrew Bible. Classes are open to adults and mature high school students and take place at Hebrew College and other Newton locations both during the day and in the evening.

Courses are taught by charismatic university scholars from Greater Boston. Students of all backgrounds and faiths are welcome. Generous financial aid available.

Tutor available

Private tutor with expertise including: high school algebra and geometry, high school Biology and Chemistry, AP biology and chemistry, SAT and ACT math, SAT biology, chemistry, and Math I and II.

Mierzhati mostly does one-one tutoring but group sessions are also available. Flexible scheduling and rates are different for grades and subjects.

For more information, please cntact Mierzhati  at Mr******@***il.com or 617-971-6016.

Tutor available

With experience working in public and private high schools and middle schools, as well as college for over 20 years, Joan Bomfim loves working with students one-on-one and watching them grow in success and self-confidence. She will work with your child, finding their sweet spot for learning, always with the input from the family and teachers (when permitted).

Please visit joanbomfim.com to find all of what she offers, contact information and testimonials or call Joan Bomfim at 617-320-4919.