Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Etiquette Academy Course for Young Adults

High schoolers are accomplishing amazing things today! Busy scholars are juggling hectic schedules, earning scholarships, inventing fashion, working on inventing new technology, and recording their own feature films and audio albums. We know that they are on an amazing trajectory at this stage of

their lives, however, non-technological communication including fine dining, greeting new people, or holding a conversation outside of their circle may not come as easily. This program will teach them: basic manners, how to project confidence, manage personal appearance, find their fashion style, deal with shyness, hold a conversation, deal with friendships and cliques, understand social cues, use appropriate table manners, handle dating, hook-ups, basic dancing, resolve conflict, and recognize and respond to inappropriate behavior.
6 week course – fee: $269. Thursdays, 4-5pm, 4/4, 11, 25, 5/2, 9, 11. Final class Saturday, 12:30-2pm, 5/11 at an upscale restaurant. To register, click here.

“When Kids Push your Buttons”

Former and Future Zervas parent, Cindy

Kaplan, MA, Certified Parent Coach, is offering a free workshop, “WHEN YOUR KIDS PUSH YOUR BUTTONS”. Please register in advance by contacting Cindy at ci***@************ng.com. For additional information, please view this flier.

Thursday, February 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
L’Aroma Cafe
15 Spencer Street, West Newton

Suzuki Prep program Free Trial Class

The Suzuki School of Newton offers free trial classes for its Suzuki Prep program for children ages 2-4 and an adult caregiver.  This is a fun way to share time with your child:  sing, move to music, do pre-instrumental Suzuki activities, and hear live instrument demonstrations from the SSN faculty.  What a great way to have quality time together, learn what Suzuki music lessons are all about and find out why the Suzuki philosophy works!

There are 15 45-minute sessions each semester.  Tuition is $342 for each adult caregiver plus child, siblings receive a $50 discount.  There is an annual registration fee of $45.  Classes are limited to 6 participants, and SSN reserves the right to cancel a class due to underenrollment.

Please RSVP for free first class by calling the SSN Office at 617-964-4522 or email us at in**@**********on.org.

Trial Class on Saturday, February 16, 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Suzuki School of Newton
225 Nevada Street, Newtonville

NCSC Open House: Early Education & Child Care

Drop in to tour the facilities, talk with teachers and current parents, and let your children explore the large, bright classrooms through activities. The program offers full-day, year-round early education and child care for infants through 5 years (meals and snacks provided). NCSC is a Brazelton Touchpoints Site and enrollment for fall is open now. For more information, please visit www.NCSCweb.org or call Linda at 617-969-5906 x121.

492 Waltham Street, West Newton (behind CVS)
Saturday, March 2 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

New Art Center Vacation Art Program for kids & teens

The New Art Center’s vacation program offers students the opportunity to try a variety of art projects in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. These popular programs are a great way for your child to have fun and stay engaged during the school vacation.

Your child will enjoy four art classes each day including drawing, painting, ceramics and theater, as well as a 20-minute snack time and 50-minute lunch/recess time.

Monday, Feb. 18 – Friday, Feb. 22
9:00 am – 4:00pm

Children are grouped by grade in small groups no larger than 15 students. They stay with their group all day for the full week. In addition to our professional and experienced teachers and office staff, each group has an individual counselor who attends classes, snack, lunch and recess. More information and registration details is on the New Arts Center website.

 

NCSC Early Education & Child Care Open House, March 2

The Newton Community Service Center will hold an open house for anyone interested in its early education and child care offerings.

Saturday, March 2 9:30am to 11:30am
492 Waltham Street, West Newton (behind CVS)

Drop in to tour the NCSC facilities, talk with teachers and current parents, and let your children explore our large, bright classrooms through activities. We offer full-day, year-round early education and child care for infants through 5 years (meals and snacks provided). NCSC is a Brazelton Touchpoints Site. Enrollment for fall is open now.

For more information, please visit the NCSC website or call Linda at 617-969-5906 x121.

 

 

TeenLife Community Service Fair & Expo, March 3

The TeenLifeLIVE! Community Service Fair & Expo will be held Sunday, March 3, from 12 to 4 p.m. at The Mall at Chestnut Hill.

Meet face-to-face with local non-profit representatives who are actively seeking teen volunteers. Meet representatives from various programs and services catered to college-bound teens such as tutoring and test prep companies, summer programs, and gap year opportunities. The first 500 students to register will receive a TeenLife swag bag at the door.

Register online and see the organizations scheduled to take part at the TeenLife website. 

 

Effective Strategies To Reduce Anxiety In Children

Workshop will teach participants about classroom and home interventions for children (in preschool through Grade 8) with anxiety and related behaviors. Rather than respond with punishment- and reward-based consequences, it is important for adults to understand children’s challenges and teach them how to cope. This will allow children to improve their behavior by acquiring the necessary skills to make progress.

Presenter: Jessica Minahan, M.Ed, BCBA is a board certified behavior analyst, special educator and co-author of The Behavior Code:  A Practical Guide to Understanding and Teaching the Most Challenging Students, with Nancy Rappaport (www.jessicaminahan.com).

Newton Parent Advisory Council (NewtonPAC) for Special Education meetings are free and open to all people interested in learning more about special education.

Questions, contact in**@*******ac.org or visit  www.newtonpac.org

February 13, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
100 Walnut Street, Room 210
Newtonville

Help plan the 2nd Newton Youth Summit

Following the first successful Mayor’s Newton Youth Summit in October, 2012, teens and adults who are interested in participating in an “Action Group” are encouraged to attend one or both of the two upcoming meetings in preparation for the Second Newton Youth Summit on March 20, 2013.
The Academic Stress & Time Management Action Group will be meeting on Tuesday, February 5 @ 6-7:30pm  at the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club (upstairs boardroom).
The Youth & Adult Conversation/Collaboration Action Group will be meeting on Thursday, February 7  @ 6-7:30pm at the YMCA (Wellness Room).
This is a great opportunity to have a positive impact on well-being of youth in our City. For more information please contact Jenny O’Leary, City of Newton Youth Services Director, at jo*****@******ma.gov.