The last School Connections meeting of the year is coming up this week. This group is committed and dedicated to making a difference in our schools. Thank you to committee members for all the support in recent months!
It’s not too late to meet and share your ideas for next school year. More information here.
May 23rd, 3:45 pm
Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street, third floor arc
Please join Green Newton as students from Newton schools show how they are contributing to the sustainability of Newton and beyond. Highlighted will be:
Following these presentation and the Students for a Greener World (SGW) Wild Boar Awards, Green Newton will present the 2019 Green Newton Environmental Leadership awards to the following recipients:
May 20th, 7:00 pm
Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street
The college search and application process can be complicated and taxing for high school seniors and their parents.
Want to learn how to make the process less stressful? Come to a panel discussion with college counselor Maruta Vitols, psychologist Debbie Offner, writing coach Jane Hirschhorn and Newton parent Betsy Blagdon.
Admission is free. Please register for the event here. For more information, contact Jane Hirschhorn at ja**@*********ng.com.
June 6th, 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street
Now is the time to register for a Newton Parks and Recreation summer camp! Check out the programs at www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks and click on Camps. You can register online at www.activityreg.com or call 617-796-1500 for more information. These programs still have openings:
Former English teacher will provide individual test prep for the Verbal section of these tests (Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Writing.) Improve skills, learn test-taking strategies, and build confidence. Also available to help kids through the process of writing their college essays.
Cynthia Carpenter has 30 years of teaching experience mostly in Brookline, Concord and Lexington, and is a Certified Literacy Specialist with a special interest in Secondary level literacy. She is available during the summer and fall.
Resume and excellent parent and professional references upon request–including Newton parents. Contact her at cs****@***il.com or 978-952-8871.
SAT and ACT scores are optional or de-emphasized in admissions by 1000+ U.S. colleges, including Smith, NYU, Bowdoin, American, and the University of Chicago. Know your optionals. And if you are looking for expert 1-on-1 SAT or ACT prep, please consider Sam Frank. Contact him at sa************@***il.com
National Police Week May 12th – 18th
In honor of National Police Week, all area police officers are invited to try the Y for free during the week. Sign a waiver at the Welcome Center and show your badge or other proof you are law enforcement and try out the facilities free of charge. Please spread the word to your family and friends in law enforcement!
Family Fun Night May 14th, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Bring the whole family to the Y for some family fun time. Featuring arts & crafts, bouncy house, gym games and more! Free and open to all. Family Fun Nights occur on the second Tuesday of every month.
Summer Camp Open Houses
Learn about the Y’s summer camps, meet the staff, take a tour, and discover which camp is right for your child.
YMCA Camp Pikati -Day camp at the West Suburban YMCA in Newton, MA for ages 3-15
May 11th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm and June 10th, 6:00 – 8:00pm
YMCA Camp Chickami – Day camp in Wayland, MA for grades 1-10
May 11th, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and June 6th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
YMCA Camp Frank A. Day – Overnight camp in East Brookfield, MA for ages 7-16
May 19th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and June 2nd, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner – May 16th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
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Scientists at the Neuroendocrine Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital are seeking particpants for the CARE Study. The CARE Study investigates the relationship between ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and hormones and regions of the brain. ARFID is characterized by eating a limited volume or variety due to taste selectivity, low appetite, or fear of aversive consequences such as choking or vomiting. They are looking for people who have ARFID and those who do not have any eating difficulties at all between the ages of 10-22 years old.
As a healthy control participant, there are two visits. First, the screening visit is approximately 3.5-4 hours and can be scheduled for any weekday at almost any time. During this visit, you will review the consent with our nurse practitioner, complete a brief history and physical exam, meet with nursing and nutrition to take a small blood draw, and finish the visit with an interview and questionnaires. The second visit is a full day visit lasting from 6:30am to 1:30 pm. This visit includes two different MRI scans, questionnaires, an interview, a smell and taste test, and an IV is placed in the morning because there will be blood draws throughout the visit. Once you complete the second visit you will earn up to $290.
If this research study sounds like something you are interested in, please complete the pre-screen survey in the link below: https://redcap.partners.org/redcap/surveys/?s=CEEHL9D3MD. Once you have completed this survey, you will be contacted for a brief phone-screening.
Summer Camp Open House with FREE STEM activities and refreshments! Einstein’s Workshop will be hosting an afternoon of free STEM activities in celebration of their upcoming Summer Camp at Lasell College’s Science and Technology Center! There will be free coding challenges, programmable robots, air cannon rockets to build, and games to play (maybe even some Minecraft!) Every adventurous child goes home with a prize! Activities best suited for children going into Kindergarten through 6th grade. Coffee and donuts provided. View the flyer here: Stem camps or visit www.einsteinsworkshop.com
May 25th, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Lasell College, 1844 Commonwealth Avenue, Auburndale
Tremendous Trees – June 24th – 28th – Grades 1 – 6 – $440
The colors, patterns and shapes of trees will serve as our inspiration this week. Are you sitting under a palm tree, looking up towards the top of a giant redwood, or tangled in lush jungle branches? Will you take a walk through a fairytale forest or a steaming jungle full of colorful birds, snakes and monkeys? Each week will be packed with possibilities, imagination and fun as students explore 4 exciting activities each day: 2D art (drawing and painting), 3D art (sculpture), ceramics and performing arts. Students will be divided into groups by grade. Early drop-off and extended day are available.
Register at https://newartcenter.org/index.php/product/slider-603-image-3/
All About Farms – July 1st – 3rd – Grades 1 – 6 – $265
What do you think about when you hear the word, “farm”? Cows, chickens, roosters, pigs? Or rows of corn, fields of hay, beautiful red barns, tractors and tools? What about aerial views of differently planted fields of color? From hens to horses and scarecrows to weathervanes, let’s celebrate this abbreviated holiday week with a creative trip to an American farm! Each week will be packed with possibilities, imagination and fun as students explore 4 exciting activities each day: 2D art (drawing and painting), 3D art (sculpture), ceramics and performing arts. Students will be divided into groups by grade. Early drop-off and extended day are available.
Register at https://newartcenter.org/index.php/product/slider-603-image-3-7/
Amusement Park Paradise – July 8th – 12th – Grades 1 – 6 – $440
Speed down the slide at a waterpark, or rise high above the treetops on a ferris wheel! Plunge, soar, scream as you ride the roller coaster! Thrills, fun, adventures are found in our Amusement Park Paradise, but also magnificent arrays of shapes, colors and rhythms that will inspire your art in this delightful week at NAC. Each week will be packed with Continue reading