Want to help your Newton neighbors put food on their table?
Join the Newton Food Pantry Ride for Food team! Bike, swim, walk, run or hike for hunger. This event is virtual between May 9th and October 4th. Teens ages 14-18 years old may join with an adult.
Please contact team captain Ron Joseph at treasurer@newtonfoodpantry.org if you are interested in joining the team. For more information please visit https://ride.threesquaresne.org/team/290205
Explore a Gap Year. Are you wondering about the benefits of a Gap Year, and realistic options amidst COVID? Join Katherine Stievater, Founder of Gap Year Solutions for a presentation and Q&A about the many available domestic programs, local activities, and new options offering social connection and mentoring to students. For teens and their adults. June 23rd, 7:00 pm
Online ACT Practice Exam. Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions is essential to being ready for the official test. A proctored practice exam will help your build testing endurance and give you a real-time snapshot of their testing performance. Please complete registration on Revolution Prep’s website. June 27th, 9:00 am
Check, Please Author Ngozi Ukazu. Celebrated author/illustrator Ngozi Ukazu takes us behind the scenes of her bestselling webcomic/graphic novel series Check, Please! Join on Zoom as Ngozi gives teens a look into her drawing and writing process. A question and answer session will follow! Grades 7 and up. This event is co-sponsored by OUTMetrowest. June 30th, 4:00 pm
Online SAT Practice Exam. Taking full-length practice tests under timed conditions is essential to being ready for the official test. A proctored practice exam will help your build testing endurance and give you a real-time snapshot of their testing performance. Please complete registration on Revolution Prep’s website. July 11th, 9:00 am
Pop Up Art Presents: Coffee with Chewbacca Draw Chewbacca step-by-step, with the instructor, then paint your portrait of everyone’s favorite galactic furry with brewed coffee or paint. Bonus: Pixel Puzzle PDF of “Wash Your Hans” to color at home! Grades 6-12. July 14th, 7:00 pm
The LigerBots, Newton’s award-winning FIRST high school robotics team, is starting a virtual summer camp for elementary students! Classes will include dance, computer programming, art, creative writing, and so much more!
The camp will be running on Zoom from 9:00-12:30 every weekday for two-week sessions starting on July 6th. The camp is completely free and materials will be provided. If interested, please visit https://tinyurl.com/AMPSCParent. Email cso@ligerbots.com with any questions!
NewtonHACKS is hosting an online hackathon on August 29th for middle and high school students who are beginner programmers. Hackathons are all-day programming events where participants get to collaborate, code, and create awesome projects!
This one is directed towards beginners!! Check out the website to register http://newtonhacks.com/ .
They also plan to host a series of webinars before the event to help brand new coders gain some experience! If you are interested, register asap because spots are limited! If you have any questions or concerns feel free to email newtonhacks@gmail.com.
Kim Gallaugher, SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) Liaison for Brown Middle School, is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting! She and three other parents whose children are receiving special education services at Brown Middle School will informally share information and personal experiences with incoming parents.
If your child has an IEP, 504 plan or other accommodations or if you are considering special education services for your child next year, bring your questions and drop in anytime!
Email Kim Gallaugher at momofiggy@hotmail.com to request the Zoom link information. If you cannot attend the zoom just let her know as it will be recorded.
Brown Parents Special Education Meeting
June 15th, 07:00 pm via Zoom
1. Volunteer in July and August to distribute senior groceries at Newton Housing Authority.
Interested individuals (between the ages of 18-60) will need to commit to every Wednesday in July and August from 9:45 – 11:45 and have their own car. The volunteer will meet at an NHA Housing Complex and be given bags of groceries to carry and drop at residents’ doors. Delivery is contactless. Each week will involve driving to 3 or 4 complexes. Please email Cat Strahan at catstrahan@gmail.com by June 17th if interested in this role.
2. Apply to be one of two Development/ Management interns
The internship would be for a duration of 6 weeks, and would be largely conducted virtually; with certain important aspects of the work to be conducted on site at the NFP.
The main areas of work will be to assist with the preparation of the needs assessment report to aid with the strategic planning process to be undertaken by the NFP Board. The Interns will be given the training and tools needed to complete this work; no previous direct experience is needed. The Interns will assist with: data gathering, data analysis, report writing, document preparation; and other research and writing tasks as needed. To provide essential context for this important work, the Interns will be required to assist with food pantry operations work (sorting or distribution) at least twice a month, the type and details of this hands-on work will be decided with the volunteer coordinator.
The Interns will be supervised by NFP Development Coordinator and Board Members as needed, and will have regular (at least weekly) interaction via phone/ video/ in person meetings as needed.
Qualifications:
– Current college student or college graduate.
– Current Newton residents preferred.
– Required skills: good writing and communication skills, basic research skills, task management and project management skills, open & friendly attitude.
– Ability to work independently and problem solve.
– Interested in learning about food insecurity and social issues in our community
– Must have their own computer and internet access; NFP is unable to provide equipment to interns.
Please direct all questions and applications for this role to development@newtonfoodpantry.org by June 17th.
Have you heard of the ABCs? Not those ABCs, but the ones that have to do with bicycling? Join our friends from the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School for a virtual bike session. You will learn some tips to make sure you and your bike are ready for a full summer of biking in your neighborhood. This program is geared towards children in grades 3-6, but since it’s virtual, invite your family members of all ages to join in! Bring your helmet.
Brought to you in partnership with Newton Safe Routes to School, especially for the 4th/5th graders whose bike safety training was canceled this spring due to COVID-19.
Pre-registration is necessary for this event. One registration per zoom account. The day before the program you will receive a reminder email with the zoom link along with any further instructions.
Here’s the direct link to register https://newtonfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/6788542
June 16th, 4:30 -5:15 pm via Zoom
Online Kids Yoga Camp with Tracy Affonso for Grades K – 4
Each day of camp will begin with breathing/mindfulness exercises designed to help children focus on the present moment. Following the warm-up, they’ll have a fun-filled, active yoga class culminating with a guided relaxation. Kids love yoga with Tracy!
Camp fee is $75.00, registration available here. This is not a drop-in class.
June 22nd – June 26th, 10:00 – 11:00 am via Zoom
Online Summer Camp for Artemis Girls – Stand Strong, Stand Tall! with Tracy Affonso for girls Grades 5 -8, approximately age 10 -14
This week-long, online, summer camp program is based on the popular Girls Empowerment Program for middle school girls! This innovative program led by popular middle school yoga instructor, Tracy Affonso, helps girls to seek their own true voice with yoga, mindfulness, breath work, creative expression and self-reflection.
Camp fee is $85.00, registration available here. This is not a drop-in class.
June 22nd – June 26th, 4:00 – 5:30 pm via Zoom*
Are you interested in tutoring kids in reading and/or math this summer? Kim Gallaugher, a Newton parent, SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) member and Speech-Language Pathologist will be offering FREE trainings (online and/or in-person) on how to tutor elementary-aged kids in reading and math.
She will teach you how to work with young kids with special needs and help you find families in need of tutoring, either online or in-person. Education and Special Education majors/minors are preferred but if you are interested in working with young kids with special needs and willing to learn how to teach them, you are welcome to apply! Contact Kim at momofiggy@hotmail.com for more information.
Volunteers are needed at the Newton Farmer’s Market to help make the markets safe and enjoyable this year. Can you lend a hand? Volunteers are needed for the following roles:
To volunteer, please contact Judy Dore at jdore@newtonma.gov
Both the Tuesday and Saturday markets are moving to Newton South High School!
Saturday market opens June 20th, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Tuesday market opens June 30th, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm.