Story Starters is an eight-month program that supports families to become more brave talking about race and skin color. It is a local Newton-based program for 3-5 year-old kiddos in the Newton area. It’s designed to be accessible for families who are just starting to talk about race with their kids. The program helps families of all races practice day-to-day family conversations and actions toward racial justice and equity.
Program participants receive:

• 8 books featuring a racially diverse range of protagonists (one book a month)
• Conversation guides for parents
• Books lists to support further exploration and conversation
• Additional parent resources on how to start and deepen family race conversations
• Invitations to three family events and two parent events to build skills and foster community
• Registration ends on September 23rd, so register today!

If you have questions about the program please contact Ellie Axe at el***@************rs.org. To learn more about the program visit https://www.story-starters.org/program-details.

Register here www.story-starters.org/registration-payment Participation includes suggested donation, with full and partial scholarships available.

Volunteer at the Centre Street Food Pantry!

• Their mission is to provide consistent access to nutritious food to over
300 families per month in a dignified and sensitive environment.
• They serve families from Newton, Brookline, Brighton, Watertown,
Waltham, Needham, Wellesley, & West Roxbury.
• Times for volunteering include three Monday mornings/month, 8:00 –
9:30 am; various shifts every Tuesday, between 12:00 – 8:00 pm; and 1st Saturdays of
the month, 11:00 am – 2:00  pm.
• Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to volunteer. Volunteers 12-15 years old must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian while at the pantry. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to help clients shop, but there are lots of other tasks at the pantry.
• A short one-time training is required to volunteer. Please go to this webpage to register:
https://www.centrestfoodpantry.org/get-involved-2
• For more information see the flyer or email Vo*******@****************ry.org

NewtonSTEM.org publishes a weekly newsletter of announcements about Science/Tech/Engineering/Math relevant to Newton students, parents, teachers, and community volunteers.

Sign up for the weekly email here http://newtonstem.org/email-list/, and you can unsubscribe at any time. Now in its ninth year, NewtonSTEM is a clearinghouse for information about STEM achievements, events, opportunities, and resources, both in and outside of school, specifically relevant to Newton.

For more information — or to submit announcements — email in**@********em.org.