Summer is a great time to get started! Carol Wan, a graduate of Tufts and Columbia Universities and a licensed MA state guidance counselor, has many years of experience helping students and parents navigate the college admissions process. Ms. Wan can assist with proofreading applications, brainstorming essay topics, and writing.
For more information, please visit www.waneducation.com or call 781-420-1823.
Flexible summer scheduling makes now an ideal time to try piano lessons. Berklee & New England Conservatory graduate with 30+ years teaching experience. Beginners welcome. Build a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring teacher. Contact Gloria Jasinski at 617-566-9704 or pi******@*****st.net.
Looking for some activities to fill in the gaps this Summer? Newton Sewing Studio is offering a 25% discount on all Summer Camp programs purchased before June 20th just for PTO newsletter readers!
Newton Sewing Studio is a maker’s paradise, with machine embroidery, fabric printing, iron on transfers, cutting machines and tons of included supplies for limitless creativity. Expert and friendly instruction for ages 5 and up. Make stuffed animals to clothing using your own custom printed patterns, the options are limitless. Join for a few hours or for a whole week, we guarantee you won’t want to leave, but when you do, you’ll love what you leave with!
COUPON CODE: camp2015 when you register on www.NewtonSewingStudio.com
For questions, please contact Ne****************@***il.com or 617-213-0344.
There will be a meeting for students interested in learning about the engineering and business opportunities offered by the LIgerBots, Newton’s award-winning, high school FIRST robotics team.
Monday, June 15,
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Newton South High School wood shop, room 9170.
This will be a hands-on evening for prospective team members, with opportunities to drive the 2015 robot, use power tools, CAD on computers, make marketing products, and do engineering challenge games. Dessert will be served. For more information, email in**@*******ts.com.
The Newton Highlands After-School Program, just for middle school children at Brown, Day and Oak Hill Middle Schools, is hosting an open house on Wednesday, June 10 from 7-8:00 pm. at Brigham House, 20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands.
This is a terrific opportunity for parents of middle school children to learn more about the program as they plan for the next school year.
Enroll today – SPACE IS LIMITED! For more information please contact: Rochelle Acker at 617-999-4617 or highlandsafterschool<at>gmail<dot>com or visit the program website
The West Suburban Y is hosting a series of free Health and Nutrition benefit talks with Natasha! Open for all teens in the community.
June 3/June 9/June 16
6:00-7:00pm in the Rec Room.
Topics include: Sports Drinks, Different Sources of Protein, Keeping a Healthy Environment, Reading Labels and Keeping Our External Body Healthy.
Need a tutor to help your student study and review for finals? Or get ahead for next years chemistry class? The Chem Coach is for you.
Experience with all levels of chemistry … ACP, H, AP, and college. The Chem Coach, whose daughters graduated from Newton South, has a degree in chemistry, teaching, and industrial experience. Contact The Chem Coach, Jean Lindsay-Dwyer, at 617-584-8885 or thechemcoach<at>gmail<dot>com.
“Envi Sci” is a unique month-long outdoor program for teenagers that gives students the chance to have fun enjoying the wilderness while learning about the science of the environment. Highlights include hikes to Blue Hills and Mount Monadnock, bicycle trips, a 12-mile canoe trip on the Charles River, an expedition through the salt marshes of the North shore, and an exhilarating three-day backpacking trip up Mount Washington.
Students learn about the environment through science workshops the leaders design, such as geology, botany, ecology, water cycle, pollution issues, and conservation. Register or get more information at http://www.newtonenvisci.org or email co*****@***********ci.org .
Summer is rapidly approaching. How are you going to help limit the amount of ‘brain drain’ your student experiences over the summer months? Studies show that students who don’t keep up on their reading, writing and math over summer have a more difficult time getting into a groove the next school year.
Next Level Up Academic Coaching is offering elementary, middle, and high school students individualized summer sessions in their home designed to keep minds fresh and engaged, and fundamentals strong. Please contact Next Level Up to set up a free in-home meeting at 781-540-1123 or in**@*****************ng.com. Please check out the newly designed website for more information, www.nextleveluptutoring.com .
The Holway Child Study Center/Rockwell at Lasell College is currently enrolling for the 2015-16 school year. Children must be 2 years, 9 months to enroll. The 3 and 4-year-old programs run from 8:30 – 11:30 am Monday through Friday and the Transition Kindergarten class runs from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm. An extended day program is also available.
There is a balanced mix of free play time and structured activities throughout the morning, and classes are taught by highly qualified teachers. Curriculum based on Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences encourages and supports the many strengths of young children. A unique aspect is their intergenerational component. The children have the opportunity to interact not only with Lasall College students, but also with the residents of Lasell Village, a college-owned retirement community.
Please contact Kathi Rudnicki at 617-243-2355 or kr*******@****ll.edu for an individual tour or for more information. Rockwell is located at 70 Studio Road in Auburndale, near the junction of routes 16 and 30.