Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Navigating the Student-Athlete College Search and Recruiting Process

If you’re a student-athlete approaching the college application process, you may be experiencing some stress. The college selection and recruiting process starts much earlier for you and can be complex and time-consuming. The instructor is here to tell you that there is a college for every student-athlete who wants to earn a college degree while playing his or her favorite sport.

Join an overview of the college search and recruiting process and learn to successfully navigate the maze of issues facing the student-athlete. You’ll learn about the differences between Divisions I, II, and III; the NCAA Clearinghouse and national Letter of Intent; and the benefits of playing a sport in college. Find out what college coaches and admissions directors are looking for and how to get their attention, and leave with action steps for each year of high school. For teens and adults.

This is a two-session program: October 25th and October 27th, 7:00 pm at Newton South High School. Register online  or call Newton Commuity Education at 617-559-6999.

College Admissions 101

Get ready for college with this College Admissions 101 lecture. ActiveMinds Tutoring, an in-home education company and Futuro Enlightened, a college consulting firm, will partner to let teens and families know what they’ve learned about college admissions, the new SAT and tips for students needing academic support.

For teens and parents.
November 2nd, 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium

Music School Seeking Interns

The Conservatory at Highlands, a cool new music school in Newton Highlands, is currently looking for high school students who would like to work in a fun and fast-paced environment, while gaining valuable hands-on experience in the field of music.

Interns should be friendly, organized, reliable, and self-driven, and enjoy working with people. Interns will greet students and parents as they arrive at The Conservatory, answer the phone, and do other office tasks as directed by our staff. Depending on the interest of the intern, other projects may be assigned, such as creating marketing materials or working in the recording studio. Interns may also be asked to distribute Conservatory flyers at various sporting and other events around Newton on the weekends.

Although internships are unpaid, interns are welcome to work on homework, practice an instrument, and use The Conservatory facilities and recording studio while on the job.

For more information about The Conservatory at Highlands and to view a full internship job description, please visit highlandsconservatory.com.

Score Smart Tutoring

Score Smart Tutoring is your Math, English and SAT prep specialist with 15+ years of classroom teaching experience, a Master’s Degree in Teaching, and five years of SAT test preparation. The lessons are online with live face-to-face interaction through Skype and a virtual interactive whiteboard so that student and tutor can work together on writing, SAT, or math problems.

Is your child ready to reach their full academic potential? Try out this personalized approach with a free 20-minute demonstration lesson. Call 208-315-7576 or email sc****************@***il.com.

For information, please visit www.scoresmarttutoring.com.

Tutor/coach available

Experienced tutor/coach available. A former public school teacher who is currently working at MassBay Community College, Haralie Alpert tutors K-5th grade at the elementary level (reading, writing and math) and also works with middle school, high school and college age students (writing, note taking, summarizing stories/text, organizational skills, test preparation, self-advocacy). Please contact Haralie Alpert, M.Ed., MS at ha*****@***il.com or 617-630-0608.

Reading/Writing Tutor Available

Does your child need more support in the areas of reading and writing? An experienced reading specialist with a background in English and ELL who teaches on the north side of Newton can provide your son or daughter with support in completing essays or enhancing his/her reading abilities.

Feel free to contact Amy McMahon at 617-777-3531  or am****@*cn.com. References available.

One-to-One Program

Newton’s One-to-One Program, our very own “Big Brother/Sister Program” has been matching wonderful high schoolers with children in grades one through five for over 30 years.

If you think your elementary aged child would benefit from a mentor in their life and you can you commit 2.5 hours each week to have your child meet with a high school mentor from November to May – you should consider the One-to-One.

To get more information, please contact Rebecca Young, Program Coordinator, at re***********@***********ma.us or 617-315-8733, For flyer, please click here: One-to-One.

High School Start Time Forum – October 19th at 7:00 pm

On Wednesday, October 19th, the district will host a community forum on potential changes to the high school start time. The forum is an opportunity for you to provide your feedback on the positive and negative impacts of a start time change.

Several potential scenarios will be presented. Some change only the high school hours. Others change school hours at all schools. The working group’s year-end report can be found on the district website. Potential scenarios can be found here. Attached is a flyer on the forum. Please consider attending to share your feedback. Or, email your thoughts to la********@***********ma.us.

Family Concert and Food Allergy EXPO

Family Concert and Food Allergy EXPO featuring Kyle Dine, internationally acclaimed songwriter, performer and food allergy educator.

This event is Free and pre-registration is not required. Sponsored by Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter. For more information, please visit
www.asthmaandallergies.org or call 781–444-7778.

October 16th, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Needham High School

Soccer on the Mat

Soccer on the Mat ™ registration is open! Soccer on the Mat ™ is an innovative soccer and yoga program developed by Boston College Women’s Soccer Head Coach, Alison Foley, and hosted exclusively at Artemis Yoga in Watertown. For girls, age 10-14.

Each class is designed to:

  • Improve soccer fitness and footwork technique while decreasing soccer-specific injuries
  • Build and celebrate physical and emotional growth with drills, poses and conversation
  • Strengthen both the body and mind of the soccer athlete
  • Grow confidence and body awareness through teamwork and mindfulness focused activities

To register, please click here: Register. First session starts Nov 9th and 10th – register by Oct 1st for early bird pricing. Class held at Artemis Yoga, 639 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown