Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

January 7th – Just Think Expo for Middle and High School students

Teens and adults are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices Expo for participative, informative exhibits; live music; free refreshments; and fun. Meet 30 community exhibitors who help teens navigate life’s pressures in order to stay safe and healthy. Get information about everything from vaping and personal safety to healthy eating and body confidence to stress reduction and mental health support. Sponsored by the Newton North PTSO, with support from Newton PTO Council.

This year’s expo will include the following free activities:
•6:15 pm – Mini-session: E-cigarettes, Vaping, and More: Know the Risks
•Treat bags for the first 50 students who come with their parent/guardian
•Prize drawing. Grand prize: AirPods
•A capella performances by student groups
•Henna tattoos
•Cookie decorating
•Boxing activity
•Science demos

See the expo poster here.
Find expo FAQs here.
See a short video about the expo here.

January 7th,  5:00-7:30 pm
Newton North High School

Promote sustainability – check out School Connections

Join the next School Connections meeting. All are welcome to participate to share experiences and ideas. This group provides a forum for parents, students and educators to promote sustainability in Newton’s schools.

If your school does not yet have a Green Team, they can help to establish one. Representatives of the group participate in discussions to improve food quality and sustainability in school cafeterias and are also advocating for more in-depth climate science to be taught in our schools, as well as setting up textile recycling collection containers outside of each school building.

For more information contact schoolconnections@greennewton.org.

January 9th, 3:45 – 5:00 pm
Newton Free Library, third floor arc area

Learn about Basic Rights in Special Education

Please join the Newton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) for a presentation and discussion about Basic Rights in Special Education with Tim Sindelar, a Newton lawyer specializing in representing children and adults with disabilities. This event is geared towards parents new to special education, and for those who would like to know more about their basic rights.

No RSVP necessary. Questions? Please contact Newton SEPAC Board Member Eliza Spaulding at spaulding@newtonsepac.org.

January 15th, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Newton Education Center, 100 Walnut Street, Room 210

16th annual Teen Summer Expo

Meet with directors of meaningful summer enrichment programs for kids ages 12-18 at the Teen Summer Expo. Options for every interest and budget from local day programs to worldwide adventure.

Free and OPEN TO EVERYONE. Please pre-register at https://www.teensummerexpos.com/family-registration

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January 27th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Newton South High School cafeteria

Learn to Skate – January 18th to March 14th

Registration is open for Newton Youth Hockey’s second session of Learn to Skate. This program is designed for children aged 3.5 to 10 and runs for nine weeks starting January 18th. Sessions take place on Saturdays from 4:00 – 4:50 pm at Daly Rink, 4 Nonantum Road, Newton.

For more information or to register, please visit http://www.newtonyouthhockey.com or contact intramuralvp@newtonyouthhockey.com.

Historic Newton events in January

FREE WEEKEND AT HISTORIC NEWTON
Everyone is invited to enjoy free admission to the museums.
January 4th and January 5th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue
For information, call 617-796-1450

STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS
The free, bi-weekly Storytime program engages kids 0 months to 3 years old by focusing on literacy, Newton’s history, play, and lessons from the museums. Families are welcome to bring older siblings. The theme is “Color.”
January 4th, 9:30 am
Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street
For information, call 617-796-1450

STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS
The free, bi-weekly Storytime program engages kids 0 months to 3 years old by focusing on literacy, Newton’s history, play, and lessons from the museums. Families are welcome to bring older siblings. The theme is “Color.”
January 8th, 10:30 am
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue
For information, call 617-641-9142

STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS
The free, bi-weekly Storytime program engages kids 0 months to 3 years old by focusing on literacy, Newton’s history, play, and lessons from the museums. Families are welcome to bring older siblings. The theme is “Diversity.”
January 18, 9:30 am
Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street

STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS
The free, bi-weekly Storytime program engages kids 0 months to 3 years old by focusing on literacy, Newton’s history, play, and lessons from the museums. Families are welcome to bring older siblings. The theme is “Diversity.”
January 22, 10:30 a.m.
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue

 

As 2019 comes to a close, want to thank someone special at your child’s school?

Understanding our Differences (UOD), the leader in disability awareness education, provides UOD units in all 15 Newton elementary schools to 3,000 students. They couldn’t do it without all of the wonderful parent volunteers – many thanks!

UOD is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that receives less than one-quarter of needed funding from the Newton Public Schools. That’s why they depend on donations made by people like you, who believe in this work, to meet their budget each year.

As 2019 comes to a close, why not make a donation in honor of someone special at your child’s school? You can honor a teacher, specialist, aide, principal, a UOD program speaker, or a UOD volunteer or coordinator. Please take this moment to support Understanding Our Differences by clicking here to make your donation now.

If you prefer to give by check, please mail to UOD at PO Box 600671, Newton 02460 with a note indicating your honoree. Many thanks!

News from Newton Schools Foundation (NSF)

Season’s Greetings on behalf of NSF!

Last year, your generous donations provided $155,000 to support the 12,000+ students in Newton’s public schools. This allowed NSF to fund over 20 grants in three areas of focus: New and Promising Programs, Professional Development, and Achievement and Opportunity Gap. These funds are critical to Newton Public Schools’ ability to provide programs that differentiate our school system.

Please consider Newton Schools Foundation in your year-end giving. As we enter the holiday season, the Foundation is ever thankful for the collaborative spirit and support of  donors like you. Your gift today will have an immediate impact on the children and teachers in our community. Thank you for making a difference in our school system. Click HERE to support Newton Schools Foundation.