Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

J All Day – In-Person Care for Remote Learning Days

Get your kids out of the house and into J All Day, an in-person program for remote learning days at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC. Choose three or five days a week from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, create routine by helping your children through asynchronous assignments and keep them moving through outdoor activities.

J All Day takes away the added pressure of juggling remote school schedules. For children in grades K-8. Register at bostonjcc.org/jallday. For more information, contact jallday@jccgb.org.

JCC
333 Nahanton Street, Newton

ActiveMinds Tutoring is Flexible!

While school goes online, keep an Active Mind! 14 years providing in-person and online tutoring for all academic subjects, studying skills, and standardized test prep (SAT/ACT, ISEE, SSAT).

Contact ActiveMinds to learn more about personalized plans with experienced tutors. Call
617-227-2225 or email info@activemindstutoring.com

Tutor available

Newton South High School alum and recent Brown University graduate with teaching and childcare experience available to tutor. He can tutor all ages in Math, Science, ACT, and SAT as well as supervise students while they are remote learning. Available for in person and remote services. Contact 617-283-1997 or philip_batler@alumni.brown.edu for further information.

Tutor available

Duer McLanahan is available to tutor Preschool – Grade 12 in English, Mandarin, General Curriculum,  and/or SEL (Social Emotional Learning). He’ll coordinate communication with your child’s teachers in order to provide most appropriate, timely teaching strategies and lesson planning and will utilize caring, patience, empathy, physical exercises, Covid-19 era consoling creative play in addition to other approaches.

For more information, contact Duer at 617-817-3440 or duermclanahan@gmail.com.

Does your child have an IEP or 504 Plan?

Then check out the Newton SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) at newtonpac.org.

Newton SEPAC is a volunteer organization of parents of children with special needs from preschool through high school. They run an online Google Group – Newton SEPAC – where parents can ask other parents about special education programs, issues, policies, and resources, sponsor monthly informational meetings and work directly with the school administration regarding our children’s education. The group is in need of a parent representative for the following schools. If you are interested in the position or would like more information about the SEPAC in general, please contact Liaison Coordinator Kim Gallaugher at momofiggy@hotmail.com

Cabot Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School
Mason Rice Elementary School
Memorial Spaulding Elementary School
Zervas Elementary School
Bigelow Middle School
Day Middle School
NECP – Newton Preschool

Boys and Girls Club’s full day Out-of-School Time Program

Registration is open and space is filling up fast for the Club’s full day Out-of-School Time Program. They offer parents in grades K-5 the peace of mind that comes with knowing that their children are safely cared for as they complete their remote schooling.

The Club is fully air conditioned throughout and there is now a gig speed Wi-Fi set up that can service hundreds of children simultaneously as they complete their online lessons. Their five day program provides two half days of coverage and three full days of coverage followed by enriching activities during the after-school hours and they’re prepared to be fully operational on the first day of school.

Despite the difficult environment Covid-19 has created, your local Boys & Girls Club has never stopped serving young people. For information and to register please click here OST.

 

What’s Happening at the West Suburban YMCA

The West Suburban YMCA is Hiring!
The Y has an immediate need for Youth Group Leaders for the Fall 2020 Out of School Time program. Youth Group Leaders will provide academic support and facilitate enrichment opportunities for K-8 students enrolled in the Y’s Out of School Time program. The Y offers generous benefits, free membership, and professional development opportunities. Youth Group Leaders who work 20+ hours per week and have a child enrolled in the OST program also receive 50% off the program tuition. Learn more and apply today at www.wsymca.org/careers.

Out of School Time Grades K-8 Program begins September 21st.
This fall the Y’s Out of School Time (OST) program is offering a full day program from 7:45 am – 5:00 pm to support distance learning and complement the Newton Public Schools schedule. Families have the option to enroll their child for 5 days, 3 days, or 2 days per week. The EEC-certified Out of School Time program provides academic support, study strategies, and structured routine, as well as opportunities for physical activities and enrichment activities. Learn more at www.wsymca.org/OST.

YMCA Preschool Ages 2.9 – 5 years Fall 2020 Program Begins September 21st. Continue reading →

CPC Meeting

The Agenda and Meeting Packet for the CPC’s next virtual meeting on September 15th is now available. Please Note: Due to the size of this month’s meeting packet, downloading may take longer than usual.

To view and participate in this virtual meeting on your computer, at the above date and time, go to www.zoom.us, click “Join a Meeting” and enter the following Meeting ID: 803142080

You can also access the meeting online at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/803142080

Two new proposals were submitted in August for CPA funding of a National Register listed Historic Resource and a potential new Recreation opportunity in Auburndale. Continue reading →

VOICES Boston children’s chorus

Do you have a child that loves to sing and perform? Join VOICES Boston children’s chorus for the 2020-2021 season! VOICES Boston focuses primarily on singing and music literacy, with an added emphasis on dance technique and drama performance. VOICES Boston changes the lives of children, building confidence, discipline, leadership and a love of music that will last a lifetime.

There are ensembles for singers grades K-8 and though based in Brookline, they are currently rehearsing remotely and invite anyone from around the world to join! VOICES Boston singers perform a wide range of repertoire, from classical to world music, gospel to new music, and will be performing virtual concerts throughout the year.

For more information, contact Cynthia Bell at 617-522-3069 or office@voicesboston.org