Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

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 our 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.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2013-2014 school year. The next training begins the week of October 20th (16 Continuing Education Credits available for MSWs). For more information or an application, please visit our website at http://www.ncscweb.org/programs/familyservices/cap or email Gail Sommer at gs*****@*****eb.org.

Demystifying Teen Relationships

Working together with our teens to develop safe and healthy dating
relationships, Demystifying Teen Relationships is an educational community meeting for parents of middle and high school students.

Informative Presentations by:

  • REACH Beyond Domestic Violence
  • Journey to Safety, the domestic abuse  program of JF&CS
  • Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Waban Library Center
1608 Beacon Street, Waban
October 22nd, 7:00–8:30 pm

Space is Limited. Please RSVP and direct questions to Debby Belt at db***@*******re.com.

Endorsed by:
REACH Beyond Domestic Violence
Journey to Safety, the domestic abuse program of JF&CS
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
The Second Step
Newton Crime Commission

Open House Arts and Music Programs

The Suzuki Preschool of Newton will be hosting an Open House on Tuesday September 24th from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm.  This is a great opportunity for you to meet the staff and administrators, take a tour of the new facility and learn about their integrated arts and music program.  The program offers daily Suzuki music instruction for children ages 2.9-5 years of age.  Bring the entire family for a chance to explore this wonderful preschool environment.

1860 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02466

Sports Injury Expert to Speak at JCC

Dr. William Meehan, III, a national expert on sports injury prevention and director of The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention in Waltham, will discuss sports injuries and concussion prevention at a free talk at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center in Newton on October 6 at 9:00 am.

Dr. Meehan is also the director of the Sports Concussion Clinic at Boston Children’s Hospital, the author of Kids, Sports and Concussions: A Guide for Coaches and Parents, and the director of Research for the Brain Injury Center at Boston Children’s Hospital. He is the team physician for the Northeastern University men’s ice hockey team.

“Organized sports participation by children and teenagers is at an all-time high,” says Dr. Meehan. “Approximately 38 million children and teenagers participate in organized sports. The benefits of sports participation are numerous. However, these benefits come with the risk of injuries. Proper preparation for individual sports that involves injury prevention education and training is where parents, coaches and schools can make a difference.”   The talk is open to the entire community.  For more information, contact 617-558-6459 or visit the JCC website.

JCC
333 Nahanton Street
Newton Center

The Sunday School for Jewish Studies Open Enrollment

The Sunday School for Jewish Studies is now accepting registrations for grades K-7 for the 2013-2014 school year. The Sunday School is an independent school offering a once-a-week program for children in the greater Boston area for over 40 years.

Located at the Oak Hill Middle School in Newton, the school is committed to providing a Jewish education that fosters a strong sense of Jewish identity for children and families with diverse traditions of Jewish observance. Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation is available but not required, and students may enter in any grade. Interfaith and nontraditional families are welcome.

For additional information, please visit the website at www.SundaySchoolForJewishStudies.org or call 617-264-8855.

Paddles and Pumpkins October 6th

What could be more beautiful than a lovely canoe or kayak ride on Crystal Lake on a crisp autumn day? Come join the board of the Crystal Lake Conservancy and the Newton Parks and Recreation Department for a Sunday afternoon of FREE Canoeing/kayaking on Crystal Lake.

Participants will sign up for a free half hour of boating between 2:00 and 4:00 pm to enjoy the pleasures of our beautiful lake. Life jackets and waivers will be provided and required and a lifeguard will be on duty. Enjoy the game of catching strung up donuts, fresh cider or decorate your own free pumpkin while waiting!!

After boating, stay and learn about Crystal Lake Conservancy’s water testing results for 2013, see the newly launched watershed signs, and hear about the City of Newton’s installment of storm drain filters that aim to decrease the nutrient content into the lake and reduce the incidence of algae blooms. Become a more informed watershed resident and a steward of Crystal Lake!!

For More Event Information: www.CrystalLakeConservancy.org or 617-835-7171.

Sunday, October 6th, 2:00 – 5:30 pm
CRYSTAL LAKE BATHHOUSE
20 Rogers Street
Newton Highlands, MA

NewtonSTEM: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

NewtonSTEM is a free, volunteer-run clearinghouse of information about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in Newton. The website highlights opportunities, events, resources, and achievements — for students of all ages in school, after school, on vacation breaks, and in summer. Check out www.NewtonSTEM.org and stay up-to-date by joining the NewtonSTEM email list (emails not more often than weekly).  For more information or to get involved, email in**@********em.org.

Y3K Tutor

Call Y3K Tutor today when schoolwork goes the wrong way! Their 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.  They tutor special education students such as ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s, Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, and gifted as well as regular ed. and test preparation.  All subjects and ages are taught.  Parents can now receive 25% off the first lesson.  Call 781-492-8700 or log on to http://www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com.

Safety, Awareness, and Physical Skills for Middle School Girls

Temple Emanuel in conjunction with the City of Newton is offering a two hour class for girls ages 11-13. The class will be taught by Newton and Boston police on Sunday September 29th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. There is limited space so if you have a child interested please sign up right away by emailing jo************@***il.com.

The class will take place at Temple Emanuel in the Benjamin Vestry. Workout clothes should be worn and water bottles are an excellent idea! There is a $30.00 fee for the class.