Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

cuSTEMized free STEM event

You are invited to a wonderful STEM event hosted by The Innovation Institute.

cuSTEMized: If you can see it, you can be it!
What would you like to be when you grow up? A doctor? A scientist? An engineer? Come imagine, explore, and color with cuSTEMized at this fun-filled, hands-on learning, and fundraiser event! Learn about the science of colors! What is a prism? Why does a rainbow appear when it rains? Have fun with coloring pages featuring different science, technology, engineering, and other cool careers. Every child will receive a coloring book featuring different STEM careers.
-Make a personalized ebook about yourself as a veterinarian, agronomist, meteorologist, and more.
-Meet and hear from real scientists studying how do brains grows, how to cure cancer, and other scientific topics.

What: cuSTEMized: If you can see it, you can be it!
Who: Pre-K – grade 4 (aimed at girls/all are welcome)
Where: 288 Walnut Street, Suite 300, Newtonville, MA 02460
When: March 20th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
How: Please register in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coloring-with-custemized-if-you-can-see-it-you-can-be-it-tickets-214084372120

All donations go towards providing free personalized books to the 1st graders at Science Club for Girls, a local after-school STEM-enrichment program for girls, and the girls at Head Start, an early education program that services low-income families.

Please visit cuSTEMized.org or contact in**@********ed.org for more information.

Public Speaking and Leadership Camp for Grades 6 -10

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 email in**@*********te.com or visit their website: http://camp.lumosdebate.com/newton-summer-camp/.

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Summer Writing and Adventure Day Camp in Boston

Do you know a rising 5th through 10th grade student looking for an adventure worth writing about? At Summer Ink, campers engage in exciting arts and sports activities, take field trips throughout Boston – and write about their experiences. Whether your student relishes writing or struggles to find the right words, Summer Ink works.

Trained classroom teachers (4:1 ratio) give daily, targeted feedback as campers hone skills and find their unique voice. Two-week sessions at Simmons College in July. Scholarships are available to qualified families. Visit www.summerink.org for details and to register.

In home tutoring

ActiveMinds Tutoring, LLC is your source for in-home tutoring.  Effective, Personalized and Convenient.  All grades/all subjects, including test preparation.  Sign your child up today for academic success!   Call 617- 663-5700 during business hours, or 617- 227-2225 on evenings or weekends. Please visit the web site at www.activemindstutoring.com.

 

Academic Coaching

In-Home Academic Coaching – Now is the time to start thinking about providing your student with academic coaching over the summer months. You can get a head start by beginning the process today. It is always beneficial to provide the support early, like during these last few months of school, in order to help your student finish the year on a strong note.

Next Level Up has been working with Newton students of all ages, in all subjects since 2009. Our academic coaches are extremely familiar with Newton’s curriculum. They individualize each session for each student maximizing his or her potential while honing organizational and time management skills, study habits, and perspective. Contact Next Level Up for a quick response: 781-540 – 1123 or in**@*****************ng.com. Please visit our website at www.nextleveluptutoring.com.

Spring and Summer program at Newton Community Farm

Registration is now open for both spring and summer education programs.

Spring Education Programs – Farm Sprouts, a program for preschool age children with their caregiver, Plant and Grow, an early release special, and an evening with Philip Warburg author of Harness the Sun: America’s Quest for a Solar-Powered Future are just some of our offerings this spring season.

Kids at the Farm: Summer 2016 – Register now for one of their summer programs for kids preschool age – 8th Grade

For more information, visit www.newtoncommunityfarm.org/education

Follow and support the Ligerbots

February has been a busy month for the LigerBots! The 2016 build season ended on February 23rd when they bagged and tagged the robot but the team is still working on the second robot and updating the code. To watch the robot testing look at the videos on  YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgNgdmtDs7d58dVR-80DCGA .

Upcoing competitions are March 11th – March 13th at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and April 1st – April 3rd at Boston University. The matches will be live at theblueallience.com and for ongoing information about the Ligerbots you can check the website at ligerbots.org.

Summer Internships available!

Gain valuable career/major-related experience before applying for college.

Information Session on March 8th at the Needham Public Library from 7:00 – 8:oo pm. Free and open to all students and their parents/guardians.

Application Deadline April 15th – APPLY TODAY! Spaces are limited.
Openings in: Animal Rescue; Arts; Business; Communications; Computer Science; Engineering; Finance; Government; Graphic Design; History; Journalism; Law; Marketing; Medical research; Medicine (Audiology, speech); Music production; Nutrition; Physical Therapy; Psychology; Radio; Science (geology/seismology); Special Education; Special education – nursing; TV; Veterinary medicine.

For more information, please visit The Education Cooperative (TEC)
Internship Program at:
http://www.tec-coop.org/student-programs/internships/student-internships

When Multiple Kids Equals Multiple Needs

Strong Roots Counseling is now offering a four-part series: When Multiple Kids Equals Multiple Needs.

Every parent of multiple children knows that each child enters the world with their own
temperament and needs. When one of those children’s needs falls outside the box of “typical”, balancing your needs as a parent, as well as the needs of your children can be a challenge.

Join other parents of multiple children who have at least one child with more complex needs than the others in a four-week series. Gain support and learn tools and strategies to find a place within of greater confidence and calm to carry you throughout your parenting journey.

This series is facilitated by Cindy Kaplan, MA, PCI Certified Parent Coach who has been
working with parents and families since 1995. She has a private parent coaching practice, leads a variety of parenting workshops, and is an expert on parenting children with special needs. Cindy is a mother of three, ages 17, 14, and 8, two of whom have special needs.

This series is $300 per person and $500 per couple, and will be held at Strong Roots
Counseling. For more details or to register, please call 857-304-4025 or email us at
ca**@*******************ng.com to register today. Space is limited! Please see
website www.strongrootscounseling.com  for group cancellation policy.

March 22th, 29th and April 5th, 12th from 6:45 – 8:45 pm
124 Watertown Street 3G, Watertown