Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

VOICES Boston

The 2020-2021 school year is like no other and as a result, families are aware of the extra efforts required for their students socially and in their learning. VOICES Boston is a children’s chorus for singers K-8 that offers students the opportunity to do both while building confidence, discipline, leadership, friendships, and a love of music that lasts a lifetime.

VOICES Boston has been working tirelessly to offer creative opportunities for children grades K-8 to continue to participate in choral rehearsals, even during these challenging times. Registration is rolling throughout the year.

They are currently rehearsing remotely as well as in a brand new studio and invite anyone from around the world to join! VOICES Boston singers perform a wide range of repertoire and will be performing virtual concerts throughout the year. The first live performance of the season is coming up on October 23rd! For inquiries, to sign up, or just learn more about the program, contact Cynthia Bell at office@voicesboston.org or visit www.voicesboston.org.

Tutor available

Abigail Arnold Tutoring LLC can provide online tutoring for students from middle school upwards in English and writing across the academic disciplines, as well as help with college and other application essays.  With a a PhD in English, Abigail Arnold is an experienced teacher and tutor in these subjects and has extensive experience working with English language learners.

For more information, please visit  https://www.abigailarnoldtutoring.com

Sign up for the NewtonSTEM newsletter: Science/Tech/Engineering/Math

NewtonSTEM.org publishes a free weekly newsletter of announcements about Science/Tech/Engineering/Math relevant to Newton students, parents, teachers, and community volunteers. Sign up for the weekly email here, and you can unsubscribe at any time. Now in its 10th year, NewtonSTEM is a clearinghouse for information about STEM achievements, events, opportunities, and resources, both in and outside of school, specifically relevant to Newton. For more information – or to submit announcements – email info@newtonstem.org.

Halloween Window Decorating Event

The 2020 Newton Halloween Window Decorating Event, now in its 21st year, will look a little different this fall but still remains a wonderful tradition in Newton, providing a safe and fun opportunity for Newton area students, as well as their friends and family, to celebrate Halloween and express their artistic side.

The event is open to Newton kids in Grades 3-8 and registration is only $10.00. This year in order to follow Covid-19 guidelines, students will make their artwork at home
and deliver on October 23rd and 24th to a participating merchant. Each artist will be assigned a merchants’ window in Newton’s participating villages on which to put up their masterpiece.

The subject matter ranges from jack o’ lanterns, ghosts, goblins, witches, owls, to black cats and more, and each artist has their own particular take on the haunted holiday.

Registrations must be submitted by October 10th. You will be notified of your window location by October 21st.

Thanks to Learning Express for offering a 20% discount on supplies and to John T. Burns Insurance, McGovern Automotive Group, Greentail Table and Angelo’s Barbershop for their donations.

Newton SEPAC Open Board Meetings

Please note below the dates for Newton SEPAC Open Board Meetings for the 2020/21 school year. Meetings will be held via zoom, at 7:00pm on the following dates.
Meeting reminders, including zoom info and agenda will be announced and posted prior to each meeting. Please visit newtonpac.org for more information about Newton SEPAC.

October 6th
November 17th
December 15th
January 12th
February 23rd
March 16th
April 13th
May 18th
June 15th

7th annual Newton Turkey Trot 5K Virtual Edition

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s race will support the Newton Turkey Trot mission while at the same time adhering to local and federal guidelines around social distancing. There will not be a traditional race day, runners will run their own virtual race in their own time the week of November 21st – 29th. Run this race when you want, where you want! All of the race proceeds will go to the Newton Food Pantry and the Travis Roy Foundation’s Ethan Wang Fund. Both of these amazing organizations need our support more than ever.

The Newton Food Pantry is seeing an unprecedented increase in new clients during the current health crisis. We are standing by our commitment to raise $10,000 to support these families over the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Travis Roy Foundation’s Ethan Wang Fund provides funding for spinal cord research, medical and rehabilitative therapies and adaptive equipment. This special fund reflects the mission of the Travis Roy Foundation to help victims of spinal cord injuries achieve independence and to enjoy lives as full and complete as possible.

Get your turkeys in a row and trot on! Register or donate at www.newtonturkeytrot.org.
Newton Turkey Trot 5K November 2020 Virtual Edition – We Will Trot On Together, Apart!

Historic Newton’s Homestead Hayfest Goes Online!

The annual Homestead Hayfest, a FREE family-friendly day of 19th century activities and crafts will go online this year! Visit Homestead Hayfest anytime during the week of October 7th – 14th for online exhibits about what life was like in Newton in the 1800s with activities you can try at home. Topics will include butter churning, a special Hayfest Storytime, weaving with Beth Guertin of A Place to Weave, Native American baskets, 19th century fun and games, and much more.

Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration!

Join fellow Newtonians for the first ever Indigenous Peoples Day Newton Celebration!
We live on the homelands of the Massachusett Tribe. Today, Massachusett people live throughout the state, country and world.

Indigenous Peoples Day is a great chance to learn more about the Massachusett and their history in the place we call Newton! A family-friendly, socially-distant scavenger hunt encourages kids and adults to learn some of the Indigenous place names in Newton and to dig into the history of our region.

The Indigenous Peoples Day Newton celebration was created in collaboration with the Massachusett Tribe at Ponakapog and Historic Newton. Visit the Facebook page Indigenous Peoples Day Newton or click on this Google Doc to learn how to participate!

October 12th

Fundraiser for Horizons for Homeless Children

Please join Horizons for Homeless Children at their annual fall event which will be hosted virtually. Horizons’ mission is to alleviate the stress and trauma of homelessness on children and families by providing access to early education, opportunities for play, and support for parents.

Participants will hear from members of the Horizons family, including a mother who has overcome homelessness with Horizons’ support, and listen to a fabulous keynote speaker.

This year the keynote will be given by Angie Thomas, author of the NYTimes best-seller The Hate You Give; a poignant young adult book (and movie) about racial inequity in America.

To purchase individual tickets of $50.00/person and/or make a donation, please visit the Horizons website where you will also find descriptions of the impact that your gift will have on families experiencing homelessness.

For more information, please contact Zervas Parent, Kate Cox, at katescox@gmail.com.

October 29th,  7:00 pm on-line

Cross Culture Student Emotional Wellness materials free to download

The MGH Center for Cross Cultural Student Emotional Wellness “Fact Sheet Project” has created fact sheets with topics related specifically to Asian American mental health. They get translated into multiple different Asian languages and are FREE.

The latest factsheets are COVID 19 related:

– COVID 19 Infographic has information on Coronavirus, its symptoms, and safety measures to keep everyone healthy.

– COVID 19 Racism addresses the xenophobia and acts of racism that have increased dramatically since the pandemic started.

These fact sheets and sheets on other topics are now available in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese. Visit the website at https://www.mghstudentwellness.org/resources