Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

MIT AgeLab OMEGA Summit

The MIT AgeLab will be hosting its annual OMEGA Summit for high school students.

OMEGA – Opportunities for Multigenerational Exchange, Growth, and Action – was created by the MIT AgeLab to support the development and growth of student programs and clubs that connect high school students with older adults.

The OMEGA Summit is an opportunity for students to connect across generations, brainstorm and share programming ideas, meet other students from across New England, and plan intergenerational projects in their schools and communities. Students will also learn about the $1000 OMEGA scholarship and match in the spring available to recipients and their organizations who are leading outstanding intergenerational efforts.

To learn more or RSVP please visit http://agelab.mit.edu/omega-summit. Lunch, parking and service hours are available.

October 19th, 10:00 am –  2:00 pm
on the MIT campus

Public Speaking for Middle Schoolers

Courtney Foster, a former NPS student who was involved with speech team, theater, and music, is currently a team lead on the debate and public speaking nonprofit Debate Spaces. They run a half day Academy for middle school students who are interested in public speaking and civic engagement and Courtney will lead the Academy along with one of the co-founders Matt Summers, the former #1 debater in the U.S. and a current Harvard Law student.

There will be two Academy dates offered and students are welcome to attend for one or both dates (pizza lunch included!). Feel free to email debatespacesboston@gmail.org with any questions, or visit the website debatespaces.org to sign up!

October 19th and November 23rd,  10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Suffolk University

Job opportunity

Are you a nurse looking to make a change? Maybe you want to make a difference in your own community, to reduce your commute or to have a work schedule that matches your child’s school schedule! Consider applying as a Newton School Nurse.

The City of Newton Health and Human Services Department is hiring school nurses. Newton’s school nurses work under a public health model within the Newton Public Schools and report to a nurse Director of School Health Services within the HHS Department. The program serves a district of 13,000 students and recently was awarded funding as a part of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Comprehensive School Health Services initiative. Newton school nurses provide exceptional care for students’ physical and emotional well-being so they are healthy, safe and ready to learn. Clinical expertise, management skills and an ability to work with students, families, and a range of disciplines within the school and community are required. Job responsibilities include both mandated and non-mandated school health services.

Click here for the full description of this full-time, 10-months a year position: School Nurse.

International College Options

A small but growing number of high school students are choosing to attend universities outside the U.S. for their Bachelors degree. If you want to learn more about international college options, there is a college fair in mid-November you should attend.

For more information or to pre-register,  click here
www.internationalcollegeoptions.org/new-york

November 21st, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Embassy Suites
550 Winter Street, Waltham

Opportunity to meet School Committee candidates

Come talk to some of the School Committee candidates about environmental sustainability in Newton Schools when they join the Green Newton School Connections monthly meeting to share their views and answer questions.

Please RSVP to schoolconnections@greennewton.org

School Committee members are in a position to impact sustainable practices in school facilities – including energy savings, waste management, and promoting a healthy environment for all – and to create opportunities to strengthen the environmental literacy of our students and staff.

The regular meeting will go from 3:45 – 4:10 pm and candidates will join from 4:10 – 5:00 pm. Each candidate will have 2 minutes to introduce themselves before we open the discussion for Q&A.

Currently confirmed candidates: Emily Prenner, Tamika Olszewski, Margaret Albright, Kathy Shields, Anping Shen.

October 10th,  3:45 – 5:00 pm in the third floor arc area of the Newton Free Library.

NOTE: Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th. Residents can vote for all school committee candidates regardless of ward. Learn more about the School Committee here: www.newton.k12.ma.us/schoolcommittee.

Newton Police Department Community Conversation!

To Middle and High School Students and parents,

The Newton Police Department invites you to a Community Conversation!
See attached flyer here: flyer and RSVP here: https://forms.gle/RbYDxxhJq8dZcAdu7

The group will discuss police/community relations, focusing on interactions and perceptions that influence those involved with particular attention to our citizens of color.

Participants wil include Police Superior Officers, Parents, Students, METCO Staff, NPS Staff and the conversatipns will be facilitated by Vanessa McClinchy, Educational Consultant, Program/Leadership Development Specialist, Speaker, Trainer, and Author

If you have any questions please email Community Engagement Officers Officer Lau jlau@newtonma.gov, Officer Ferolito bferolito@newtonma.gov or the FORJ Liaisons for this event: Tamika Olszewski , Karen Carroll Bennett, Angela Pitter or Amy Behrens.

October 16th,  4:00 – 6:00pm
Newton North High School Cafeteria

Art with a Twist

Create art in a maker space with local artist who will guide you through a different experience each session. Learn about materials and techniques in a space that encourages you to develop your own creativity. Enjoy a relaxed evening, with beer and wine available for purchase. Come with your best friend, a date, or with your own creative spirit!

All materials provided; tuition includes one drink. Registration required. Event is for 21+. ID required. See https://newartcenter.org/product/art-with-a-twist-friday-nac-faculty/ for registration.

Mixed Media|Drawing|Painting
October 18th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton

Newton Turkey Trot suporting two great causes

Help raise money for the Newton Food Pantry and the Travis Roy Foundation’s Ethan Wang Fund. Register by October 28th to be guaranteed a T-shirt and avoid the late fee.

Race day is November 23rd, a USATF accredited 5K at 9:00 am and the kids’ 1 mile fun run at 8:30 am.

Details, registration and volunteer info at http://www.newtonturkeytrot.org

Research study opportunity for student athletes

Boston University researchers are recruiting young soccer/hockey/swimming athletes for a research study to assess risk factors for hip injuries. You may be eligible if you play ice hockey, soccer, or swim; and are between the ages of 9 – 10 or 16 – 18 (for girls) and 10-11 and 16 – 18 (for boys).

The study involves 1-2 visits to BU for a hip MRI and motion capture session. All participants will receive a report from hip MRI and will be paid $75 for completing the study. Parking costs will be reimbursed and if interested, an animation from the motion capture can be provided as well. Evening and weekend appointments are available.

To see if you qualify, please contact Alex Gerononimo at 617-358-3125 or movelab@bu.edu

Boss Lady Boxing!

Boss Lady Boxing is a boxing, strength and conditioning program for women ages 45+. Taught by national champion boxer Dena Lawton, and trainer/coach Lisa Carusone, BLB is for women looking to make mid-life their best years yet.

BLB runs for six weeks (12 sessions) Januray 6th – Februray 12th. Learn more here: http://ilovenewton.com/boss-lady-boxing/