Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Build Bridges! A STEM workshop for Moms* and girls grades 3 – 5

Build Bridges! features team-building activities and invaluable bonding time for moms* and daughters. Come engage in two enjoyable, hands-on STEM activities and leave with practical tips for how to nurture your daughter’s STEM confidence.  This program is accessible and approachable, so no prior knowledge in the STEM fields is necessary.
Come and have fun with your daughter! Questions? Email Leslie Coles at lc****@***********rs.org.

*Guardians, relatives or special friends always welcome.

SPACE IS LIMITED. Register here:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/build-bridges-september-24-2016-tickets-26761300771

September 24th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Dedham Country Day School,  90 Sandy Valley Rd, Dedham, MA 02026

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Rosh Hashanah Family Sing-Along / Chamber Music Skills

Join us for a fun and casual Rosh Hashanah sing-along with beloved local musician Michael Harlow. A great time for the whole family! Free. Register at highlandsconservatory.com. October 2nd, 2:30 – 3:30 pm

The Chamber Music Skills group class is open to any string student who has been playing for at least one year. Students will learn basic skills for playing in a chamber group. They will learn to feel the pulse as an ensemble, listening skills, verbal and non verbal ways of communicating musical ideas, and free improvisation as a group. The class will perform a short piece as a chamber group at the end of the semester. Cost: $30/class. Register at
highlandsconservatory.com. Chamber Music Skills: Mondays, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

The Conservatory at Highlands is your community music school, where we can all learn and develop the craft of music together. For more information, visit highlandsconservatory.com, call 617-903-0944 or check them out on FaceBook at
facebook.com/theconservatoryathighlands/

51 Winchester Street, Newton Highlands

No Regrets: Newton and the Opioid Epidemic

Mayor Setti D. Warren and Rep. Kay Khan invite you to an important program No Regrets: Newton and the Opioid Epidemic

Featuring If Only, a short film by James Wahlberg and interactive panel discussion with special guest Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and others affected by this epidemic. For all teens and adults.

For more resources, visit http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/health/humansvcs/opioid.asp

October 6th, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Newton North High School
457 Walnut Street

Etiquette Boot Camp for Kids & Teens!

Get your child in shape for the next family dinner, social gathering or formal event with Etiquette Boot Camp.

The course is specifically developed for two different age groups, 7-12 and 13-17, and will teach participants how to start and maintain conversations with adults and peers, how to introduce themselves, when to interrupt and much more. Participants will learn how to set the table, use their napkin, pass food and use utensils the European and American way.

The four-hour program is interactive, thought-provoking and fun, and will focus on topics such as good manners, table manners, conversation skills, and interview, cell phone and social media etiquette. The fee is $199.00.

Etiquette Boot Camp for Kids (Ages 7-12) will take place from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and Etiquette Boot Camp for Young Adults (Ages 13-17) will take place from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. For more information and to enroll visit theetiquetteacademy.org or call 617-608-3920.

September 18th
Crowne Plaza Boston – Newton Hotel

Piano teacher

Bachelor of Music in Composition from Berklee College of Music, Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory with 30+ years teaching experience. Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreading. Build a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring instructor. Beginners especially welcome. Have a positive and successful learning experience. Phone Gloria Jasinski at 617-566-9704 or email: pi******@*****st.net.

Call Y3K Tutor in your home today…

When schoolwork goes the wrong way!

Their many years of experience in teaching and educational consulting has developed the right way to motivate, the right way to teach, be understood, and be remembered. Y3K tutors special ed. such as ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s, Autism, Executive Function, and gifted, regular ed. and test preparation. In addition to academic subjects, they teach children organizational skills, homework coaching, study skills, and time management.

All subjects and ages are taught. Parents can now receive 25% off the first lesson. Call 781-492-8700 or visit http://www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com.

Next Level Up Academic Coaching

School is in session. The first couple of weeks provides valuable insight as to how the year will progress for your child. Any academic concerns should be addressed as early as possible.

Next Level Up Academic Coaching is here to offer the support, guidance, and tools every student needs to succeed. They focus on the whole child, create individualized plans, and work in the comfort and convenience of your home. Many students need help with their organizational and time management skills, study habits, fundamentals, and perspective. The academic coaches at Next Level Up provide these important skills in addition to subject tutoring.

They’ve been working with Newton families since 2009 and have excellent references. Please contact  in**@*****************ng.com or 781- 540-1123. To learn more, visit the website  www.nextleveluptutoring.com.

Newton Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteers

Do you believe that all children have the right to be Safe, Strong and Free? Join this dynamic task force of trained volunteer CAP Prevention Specialists committed to teaching children in the Newton Elementary Schools the skills that they would need to stand up for themselves if faced with verbal, physical or sexual assault.

The CAP Program is now accepting applications for the 2016 – 2017 school year. The next multi-session training begins on October 15th. CORI and SORI screenings required.

For more information please email Gail Sommer at gs*****@**********ss.org or visit http://familyaccess.org/family-support/child-assault-prevention/

19 Continuing Education Credits are available for MSW’s.

Newton Science Club for Girls: Free Programs for K-8 Girls

Science Club for Girls is a nonprofit organization that increases confidence and literacy in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for underrepresented girls by using experiential and hands-on learning in out-of-school time clubs by maximizing interactions with female mentor scientists. There are programs in Cambridge, Boston, Brookline, Lawrence, and Newton. For more information about the organization and programs please visit the website.

Science Club for Girls runs Kindergarten – 5th grade clubs and STEMinistas (6th-8th grade) clubs at Pine Manor College on Heath Street, Saturdays from 2:45 – 4:15 pm, beginning the end of September. To apply, please visit the website and click the appropriate program tab at the top!

First priority is given to girls coming from low income families and girls of color. These populations are the most underrepresented in STEM. If you have questions or would like more information about Science Club for Girls, please email ne****@*****************ls.org or call 617-391-0361 x 5.