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Career Exploration program Information Session

The Education Cooperative is holding a final information session about their career exploration opportunities for students who have completed at least two years of high school. Placements are made on a first come, first served basis.

To apply for the program: http://www.tec-coop.org/student-programs/internships/internships-payment-page.

For more information about the program:
http://www.tec-coop.org/student-programs/internships/student-internships or see the flyer: TEC

Information session is open to students and parents/guardians, no need to register.
April 4th, 7:00-8:00 pm
Morse Institute Library, Natick

A few more days to get matching donations

The Newton Schools Foundation is honored for the second consecutive year to have a
very generous donor who will match up to $25,000 in contributions from the community
to the Calculus Project during the month of March.

Double your impact and donate today: www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org

The Calculus Project has been transformational for Newton students. Since its 2013
launch, enrollment growth in high-level mathematics among traditionally
underrepresented student groups is significant:

• Hispanic student enrollment has increased 70 percent.
• African-American student enrollment has tripled.
• Low-income student enrollment has increased nine-fold!

Here’s how the program works: Continue reading →

Upcoming Programs for Teens

Teen Crafterhours,  meet on the second Monday of every month to make crafts and eat snacks. This month will be making bullet journals! Grades 7-12.
April 10th, 6:30 pm, second floor Teen Area

Black Out Poetry, take creativity to a whole new level with Blackout Poetry by using words on the page of a book or newspaper to create one-of-a-kind works of art. All you need is
your imagination. The rest will be provided. Learn more about the art of Blackout Poetry by visiting austinkleon.com. For ages 13 and up. Register online.
April 13th, 7:00 pm, second floor Computer Center

Get Hooked on Crochet & Knitting, join on the first and third Tuesdays of every month from 3:30-5 pm. They have crochet hooks, knitting needles, yarn and the know-how to teach the basics of crocheting and knitting. Come learn how to knit and crochet or just hang out and work on a project! Refreshments will be served. Open to ages 10-18. Register online.

Tween Crafternoons,  meet on the second Tuesday of every month to make crafts and eat snacks. This month: slime! Grades 5-7.
April 11, 3:30 pm, second floor Teen Area

Newton Heartbreak Hill Road Race & Walk

The snow has almost gone, and it’s time to start dusting off those running (or walking) shoes! The 25th annual Heartbreak Hill Road Race and Family Walk is a perfect way to shake off some of that cabin fever! Just one mile, up and down famed Heartbreak Hill!

Every runner receives an official digital-clock time, a race medallion, goody bag and a free ticket to the pre-race pasta party at Newton City Hall on Friday, April 14th. The 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners in each category win a trophy!

The first 500 registrants receive a free t-shirt. Everyone receives cheers and admiration from the crowd! There are fun free activities for kids organized by the Lasell College Special Events students.

Not a runner? Everyone can walk the course at 11:30 am. Register at www.newtoncommunitypride.org $10 child/$12 adult.

Spring and summer etiquette classes

Etiquette classes for Grades 2-12 cover topics such as improving social and communication skills, projecting confidence, combating shyness, strengthening self-esteem and leadership skills, navigating friendships, resolving conflict, understanding social cues, basic manners, table manners, and more. Now enrolling for spring and summer classes in Brookline!

The spring session begins on April 24th and the summer session begins on June 26th! Enroll before it’s too late at theetiquetteacademy.org or call 617-608-3920.

Research on depression and anxiety in adolescents

Genesis Vergara, a research assistant with the Child and Adolescent Mood Disorders Lab at McLean Hospital,  is involved in conducting a research study to improve the understanding of mental illness in youth.

At present, they are recruiting adolescents aged 14-15 years with depression or anxiety to participate in research designed to better understand brain connections and mental illness.  Adolescent participants will be administered a clinical interview and self-report questionnaires, and eligible participants also will receive an MRI brain scan.

Please find attached a letter from the director of this lab, Dr. Randy Auerbach, detailing the study further: Letter.  If you have any questions, please contact Genesis at 617-855-4290 or gv******@************rd.edu.

Boston-area Jewish Education Program (BJEP) Open House

Boston-area Jewish Education Program (BJEP) located on the Brandeis University campus, an independent and vibrant Jewish learning community from pre-K to Grade 7, invites the community to join the April 2017 Open House.

Through an interactive curriculum, BJEP instills in their students a sense of joy and belonging within the Jewish community and knowledge of Jewish traditions and the Hebrew language. BJEP celebrates its 50th anniversary during 2017-2018, and looks forward to meeting new families at the upcoming Open House:

April 2nd, 10:00 -11:30 am
Brandeis University, Waltham

For more information, please email in**@**ep.com or call 781-386- 7278 or visit www.bjep.org.

Find your inner dragon!

Find your inner dragon! The Wellness Warriors are looking for new paddlers to join the team. The Wellness Warriors Dragon Boat Team is a fun Paddling support Program for those touched by cancer. Come for an information session and Paddling Skills Building Workshop to learn more about this exciting program!

The Wellness Warriors will teach you what you need to know to get started in the exciting sport of dragon boating. There are two opportunities to participate in informational and skills building workshops designed to prevent injury and teach the fundamentals of dragon boat paddling. Please email me********@********************on.org for additional information and to RSVP if you can attend one of these dates.

Skills Building Workshop dates:
April 12th, 7:00 – 9:30 pm
April 30th, 3:00 – 5:30 pm
BodyScapes Longwood, 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston

Additional info and directions/parking will be provided once you sign up.

What’s Happening at the Y-Summer Camp Open Houses

With two day camps – Camp Pikati located at the Y and Camp Chickami in Wayland – and an overnight camp in East Brookfield – Camp Frank A. Day – the West Suburban Y keeps kids of all ages healthy, engaged and safe all summer long.

Come to an Open House to meet camp staff, take a tour and learn more about Summer Camp with the West Suburban YMCA. For more information about the camps or the open houses, please contact ca******@****ca.org, or call 617-244-6050 x 3008.

April 8th, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm at Camp Chickami, 139 Boston Post Road, Wayland
April 8th, 1:30 – 3:00 pm  at Camp Pikati, 276 Church Street, Newton
April 9th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Camp Frank A. Day, 125 South Pond Road, East Brookfield