Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

How to Find a Summer Job

Summer may seem a long way away, but the time is fast approaching to start thinking about summer jobs. This workshop will help you begin thinking about what kind of jobs you might be interested in, and how to go about finding them.

The workshop will be led by Louise Zornoza, Director of School Outreach with HelpAroundTown.com, a Lexington, MA-based website designed to help students find work and volunteer opportunities. The site was launched in 2011 by a Lexington High School parent to provide an easy, safe and unintimidating platform for kids to find local, flexible jobs and begin to build “real world” experience. Since then, the site has helped over 2,000 people find nearly 3,000 jobs. THere will also be time at the end of the session for working on resumes.

For grades 9-12. Please register.

April 5th, 4:00 pm
Newton Free Library, second floor Computer Center

What’s Happening at the Y-April Vacation Programs

The West Suburban YMCA’s Child Care and Sports Departments offer full-day and half-day programs during the April School Vacation Week for kids between the ages of 6-12. From arts & crafts to sports and swimming – a variety of daily activities will keep kids entertained and safe all day.

To sign up, or for more information contact Georgette Chiasson at ge********@****ca.org or Kimberly Benzan at ki*******@****ca.org.

Camp runs  Tuesday, April 18th – Friday, April 21st.

Donor Will Match $25,000 for Calculus Project in March!

The Newton Schools Foundation is honored for the second consecutive year to have a
very generous donor who will match up to $25,000 in contributions from the community
to the Calculus Project during the month of March.

Double your impact and donate today: www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org

The Calculus Project has been transformational for Newton students. Since its 2013
launch, enrollment growth in high-level mathematics among traditionally
underrepresented student groups is significant:

• Hispanic student enrollment has increased 70 percent.
• African-American student enrollment has tripled.
• Low-income student enrollment has increased nine-fold!

Here’s how the program works: Continue reading →

Community Concussion Education Program

The Day PTO is sponsoring a concussion education program for parents. The program will cover issues related to the care and management of concussions, including:

(1) recognition and management,
(2) treatment and rehabilitation options, and
(3) concussion safety and preparation.

Leading the program will be two speakers from the Dr. Robert C. Cantu Concussion Center at Emerson Hospital, along with local NNHS student, Lily Winton, who suffered a serious post-concussive syndrome that required medical leave from her junior year of high school. This program is offered free of charge through a grant from the Oak Foundation. There will be time for questions and answers after the presentation.

March 21st, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
FA Day Auditorium

Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education meeting on March 14th

“Everything you always wanted to know about Student Services and Special Education
in Newton and were afraid to ask”. The NewtonSEPAC Board Officers invite you to join in an open conversation and Q & A session at the next meeting of the Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education. This is an open conversation, no topic is too small or too insignificant. This meeting location is accessible.

March 14th,  7:30 pm (Light refreshments and networking begin at 7:15 pm)
Room 210 of The Education Center, 100 Walnut Street

Weather cancellations will be posted on our website www.newtonpac.org

Ukuleles to borrow! Newton Free Library

Want to learn to play the ukulele? Now you can borrow a ukulele from the Newton Free
Library! There’s also a “Learn” collection in the Music Center with self-instruction books and DVDs to help you learn to play many musical instruments including ukulele, banjo, flute, guitar, piano,  tuba and many others.

For more information call the Newton Free Library at 617-796-1360.

Nomad Story Slam

The Nomad Story Slam is back for another great night of story-telling, inspired by the
Moth Radio Hour. Anyone can throw their name in the hat and tell a five minute, true
story connected to the theme of the night. The theme this time is “appetite”, appetite
for risk, appetite for love, for food, for danger, …

March 19th, 7:30 pm
Gregorian Rugs, 2284 Washington St, Lower Falls

Debate and Public Speaking Summer Camp

This summer, Lumos Debate is offering 2 week day-camp for Newton students grades 6
– 10. Your child will practice critical thinking, argumentation, and public speaking in a fun
and engaging learning environment. These are the skills that will get your kid noticed
and catapult them into leadership positions in school and in their future careers! For
more information, call 617-901-4564 or go to lumosdebate.com.

Now Is The Time To Plan For a Summer Internship!

An internship is an important step in college and career preparation. So how can you
find one? Let InternBoston do the work and provide your students with internships that are a perfect fit with their career interests and skills.

Summer60, a comprehensive program designed for high school students and graduates,  creates custom-tailored internships that allow students to work with mentors while developing business and life skills in a real-world setting.

For more information, visit www.internboston.com or email in**@**********on.com