Category Archives: Community Notes

Newton CPC Discussion of Community Preservation Plan

The main agenda item at the next Newton Community Preservation Committee meeting is a working discussion of the potential future CPA proposals listed in the Community Preservation Plan, especially those drawn from the City of Newton’s Capital Improvement Plan.

This informational discussion involves no funding votes or other formal decisions. For details, see the program website at www.newtonma.gov/cpa or contact Program Manager Alice Ingerson at 617-796-1144 or ai*******@******ma.gov.

February 9th,  7:00 pm
Newton City Hall, Room 204

Mindful Parenting Series

Mindful Parenting Class starting soon. Do ever lose it with your kids and then feel guilty and surprised at how your emotions got the best of you? You are not alone. Come join a 4-part Mindful Parenting series that will help you understand how to become more aware of your own and your children’s internal states.

As a result, you will identify ways to respond in more “mindful” ways that bring about connection, clarity, and mutual understanding in your family. You will get to think about real-life situations, practice new ways of thinking and responding, and assess your responses during our classes so that you walk away more confident, competent and mindful as a parent and person. This class is appropriate for parents of children of any age and will be tailored to the group who joins. Session Fee: $109.00. The fall session sold out, so sign up quickly!

Sign up here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=208968&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000040&date=02/15/17

February 15th, March 1st, March 15th, March 29th,  7:30 to 9:00 pm
Classes will be held at Artemis Yoga, 639 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown

Instructor Amy Behrens, M.Ed. is a certified parent coach and educator who taught in middle schools for 11 years and who currently runs workshops and coaches parents to help families experience more happiness and connection in their daily lives.

February Break basketball

ASA Hoops is hosting a February Vacation basketball Clinic at the Brown Middle School in Newton. This clinic is for boys and girls ages 7-15, and will run from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm daily. Last year’s clinic did sell out, those interested are encouraged to pre-register at: www.asahoops.com/clinics. For questions email: Co****@******ps.com.

“Talking to Children about Race: Why and How?”

On Wednesday, March 22nd, Newton Public Schools will host a forum entitled “Talking to Children about Race: Why and How?” The session, designed for a K-5 parent audience and led by Horace Mann Elementary teacher Mike Feldstein and METCO director Maricel Sheets, will:

  • Allow reflection of your own experiences around issues of race and racism
  • Demonstrate the importance of early conversations with children on race
  • Provide “how-to” help for guiding children and answering challenging questions
  • Highlight resources available to help parents and families navigate the issues

The forum will be held at Angier Elementary, 1697 Beacon Street, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. An RSVP is not required, but will help the district plan for materials and activities. Please RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/eDB56M2MEcUz7aUX2.

Chemistry tutor available

Chemistry Tutoring with “The Chem Coach”. Need a tutor so your student is successful with chemistry? The Chem Coach is for you. She has been tutoring for 10 years, is passionate about chemistry and want students to like learning science! “The Chem Coach”  has a degree in chemistry, teaching and industrial experience and her daughters graduated from the Newton Public School System, so she knows the schools. Please contact Jean Lindsay-Dwyer at 617-584-8885 or Th**********@***il.com

High School Start Time Working Group update

The High School Start Time Working Group reported on feedback from stakeholders about scenarios under consideration and made a presentation to School Committee on January 23rd. The report on community feedback has been reissued to included feedback from Newton Public Schools teachers and staff and a presentation has also been posted.

Please visit the Newton Public Schools web site for full information:
www.newton.k12.ma.us/laterstarttime

Time for Partners

The popular art & music class for children ages 18 months to 4 years with an adult is thriving in the Newton Cultural Center at City Hall! A terrific way to learn, have fun and make friends – and that’s not just for the kids! Parents, nannies and grandparents enjoy this long-running program also. Children make creative and enriching art projects and enjoy singing and fun with beloved performer David Polansky.

The classes fill up very quickly, so don’t wait! Classes are weekdays, 9:30 – 11:15 am, January 30th – June 2nd. There are still spaces on Tuesday and Thursday. To register: www.activityreg.com click on MA, click on Newton Parks & Recreation, click on Register, click on Programs or Activities, click on Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs, click on Time for Partners and choose your day. Or call 617-796-1540 for more information.

TEC Internship Summer 2017 Program information session

TEC Internship Summer 2017 Program information session, no need to register. Open to students and parents/guardians.

January 31st, 7:00-8:00 pm
Morse Institute Library, Natick

Registration to the TEC Internship Program Summer 2017 is now OPEN. Apply online at:
http://www.tec-coop.org/student-programs/internships/internships-payment-page

Career exploration opportunities for students who have completed at least two years of high school. To learn about the program, please visit:
http://www.tec-coop.org/student-programs/internships/student-internships

Interested in an Academic Spring internship during after school hours? Please inquire
www.tec-coop.org

13th annual Teen Summer Program Expo

Meet directors of more than 70 enriching summer programs in the U.S. & abroad. Options for every budget and interest including academic enrichment, adventure, teen tours, community service, internships, sport instruction, language immersion, college prep, arts/theatre/music, teen camps,  STEM and gap year programs. Wide variety of local and overnight programs.

Efficiently cut through the overwhelming amount of information online and make informed decisions about programming, safety, and supervision. For more information see www.TeenSummerExpos.com and https://www.facebook.com/events/1657641287881998/

February 6th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm (Snow date: February 7th)
Newton South High School in the cafeteria, 140 Brandeis Road