Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Call Y3K Tutor in your home today

When schoolwork goes the wrong way!
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 Tutor tutors special ed. such as ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s, Autism, Executive Function, and gifted. They also tutor regular ed. and test preparation and 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

The school year has begun. The first couple of weeks provides the insight as to how the year is going to go for your child. Any academic concerns should be addressed as quickly 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.  The academic coaches at Next Level Up understand that many students need help with their organizational and time management skills, study habits, and perspective and they  provide these important skills in addition to subject tutoring.

Please contact in**@*****************ng.com OR 781- 540-1123. Please visit the website to learn more: www.nextleveluptutoring.com.

Workshops available at The Newton Free Library

College Essay Writing Workshop
Students, whether you accomplished a lot on your college essay over the summer or you’re still trying to decide what to write about when school begins next fall, this workshop is for you. Students will work in small groups with others who are at the same writing stage, and will be led by professional tutors and teachers. You’ll cover some do’s and don’ts of college essay writing, work on your writing and spend some time in peer review. You’ll also get an opportunity for individual help and feedback.

Register online at www.newtonfreelibrary.net. This free workshop is cosponsored by Newton Youth Services and is for students. Please bring at least 5 copies of your essay draft if you have one.

September 26th, 1:00 pm, Druker Auditorium:

Helping Your Child Navigate Life After High School
Help your child navigate the challenging landscape of life after high school. This workshop for parents will be presented by Nanci Ginty Butler, LICSW, Assistant Director, School and Community Services at Riverside Community Care and Heather Byrns, LMHC, Clinical Supervisor, MSPP INTERFACE Referral Service at Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP). Sponsored by Newton Youth Services.

October 6th, 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium

It’s Time for the Newton Community Farm’s Annual Fall Festival!

Join us as we welcome you to enjoy your local farm, with an afternoon of fun activities. There will be music by Honky Tonk Masquerade, a sing-a-long led by Julia of Music Together, pumpkin decorating, and face painting. Your family can play corn hole together, or take a family photo at our fall-themed photo booth. Enjoy fresh produce cooked to order by Fresh City, apples from our own orchard, local grilled corn, and delicious treats provided by our community bakers. Enter our pie-baking contest for a chance to win a Whole Foods gift card (drop your pie off by 12:00), or buy a raffle ticket to get one of those gift cards. It’s a perfect way to welcome the fall season! Please visit the website for more information, or to sign up to volunteer.

September 20th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
303 Nahanton Street, Newton

College Essay Writing Workshops – Free

Whether you accomplished a lot on your college essay over the summer or you’re still trying to decide what to write about when school begins next fall, these workshops are for you. Students will work in small groups with others who are at the same writing stage, and will be led by professional tutors and teachers. You’ll cover some do’s and don’ts of college essay writing, work on your writing and spend some time in peer review. You’ll also get an opportunity for individual help and feedback.

Register online. This free workshop is cosponsored by Newton Youth Services and is for students. Please bring at least 5 copies of your essay draft and/or a laptop if you have one.

Saturdays, September 26th and October 24th, 1:00 pm
Druker Auditorium

Special appearance of Wally the Green Monster

Wally the Green Monster, the official Red Sox Mascot, will be visiting the Newton Kumon Center. Wally will be there to tell stories and sign autographs. This event is free and open to all kids and parents, come with your friends. For more information, contact Jane Chiong, Ed.D. at 617-244-9540.

September 14th at noon
Newton Kumon Center
56 Winchester Street, Newton Highlands

Program Seeking Volunteers

Newton Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteers

Are you someone that believes that all children have the right to be “Safe, Strong and Free?” If so, then join the dynamic team of trained CAP volunteers who are committed to teaching children in the Newton Elementary Schools the skills that they would need to stand up for themselves if faced with a situation involving verbal, physical or sexual assault.

CAP is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. The next multi-session training begins on October 17th. For more information please visit our website at http://familyaccess.org/family-support/child-assault-prevention or email Gail Sommer @ gs*****@**********ss.org

  • 19 Continuing Education Credits available for MSW’s.

New location for Time for Partners

Time for Partners moves to the Auburndale Community Library this Fall

The morning Art & Music class for children ages 18 months to 4 years with an adult has a temporary home for the fall. Due to the construction of an elevator at Newton City Hall, the Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs is delighted to announce that the popular enrichment classes will take place at the Auburndale Community Library, 375 Auburn Street in Newton.

Space is limited and fills up quickly, please register on line at www.activityreg.com, click on MA, click on Newton Parks & Recreation, click on Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs, click on Register for Programs, click on Time for Partners and choose your day. There are no classes planned for Tuesdays; instead…join in the story time at the Auburndale Library at 10:00 am!

Time for Partners will return to the Newton Cultural Center at City Hall for the winter session, with the new elevator in operation! Visit www.newtonma.gov/culture or call 617-796-1540.

Parenting Training

BE THE PARENT YOU WANT TO BE! A New Way of Understanding and Parenting Kids
Do you ever feel frustrated with your child? Find yourself shouting often and imposing punishments or rewards in reaction to challenging behavior? Do you wish you had a more effective parenting approach that also helps to build a better relationship between you and your child?

Think:Kids Collaborative Problem Solving approach, based in MGH’s Department of Psychiatry, provides parents with concrete tools to better understand and parent their kids in the face of day-to-day challenges – e.g., getting to school, homework, bedtime – and more serious challenges. It’s based on the understanding Continue reading →

Musical Theatre

Hey kids – Would you love a big moment on stage?! Come join the fun and get that chance! The Freelance Players, Inc., a musical theater company for youth, is now enrolling for its fall season in Newton at www.freelanceplayers.org .

The Newton Freelance Troupe will meet after school on Mondays at the Parish of St. Paul , 1135 Walnut Street. Children ages 8-12 with little or no acting experience are encouraged to join. The Newton Freelance Troupe produces one original musical each season. The fall session starts on Monday, September 21st. Initial meeting for new members/low-key auditions are by appointment.

Physical and vocal techniques, drama improvisation, dance, auditioning, and singing are part of the rehearsal process. Theater professionals staff the company. The programs are tuition based and some financial assistance is available. For more information or to schedule a first meeting, call 617-274-6065.