Category Archives: Community Notes

Meet our Assistant Superintendent for Student Services

Dear Newton Community:

I look forward to partnering with you as the new Assistant Superintendent for Student Services. The summer has been busy and exciting meeting new colleagues, families and community members. Please click here for my complete introduction and welcome letter.

Please take a few minutes to click on the link below and complete this brief survey to assist my learning in how best the Office of Student Services can support and serve you.

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Many thanks,
Karen Shmukler

Newton South Stage Presents “Bat Boy: The Musical”

Get in the mood for Halloween by coming to see South Stage’s Bat Boy: The Musical!

Bat Boy: The Musical was inspired by a series of tabloid headlines published in 1992 by The Weekly World News claiming that a terrifying creature, half-man and half-bat, had been discovered in a cave, escaped, and was being pursued by government officials. With a beat-driven rock score that pays homage to the rock musicals of the late ’60s and early ’70s, Bat Boy provides a compelling theatrical metaphor for the dangers of prejudice, intolerance, and provincialism.

Note: Bat Boy contains images of blood and violence and references to rape and incest. PG-13. Tickets are on sale now  Click here to purchase tickets in advance.

October 13th, 14th, and 15th, 7:30 pm
Seasholes Auditorium, 140 Brandeis Road

Harvest Fair

The 42nd annual Harvest Fair is a two day event on the Newton Center Green:

  • Saturday, October 15th, has kiddie rides and face painting
  • Sunday, October 16th from 10:00 am –5:00 pm is the Craft Show, Green Expo, Free Pumpkin Decorating and all of the fabulous entertainment. The entertainment begins with Newton’s young musical talent The Dominoes and Jared and the Giants – two fabulous middle school bands you won’t want to miss, followed by Martial Arts, Dance Performances by local dance studios, the YCCA Rock Band and a performance by the amazing students of the Suzuki School of Newton. Closing out the afternoon, are three terrific local bands: The Highlands Conservatory Band- instructors from the local Conservatory of Music; Loose Change – a rock band of Newton educators, and Spicolli’s- yet another talented Newton band.

The favorites at Harvest Fair on Sunday are still there…free pumpkin decorating, kiddie amusement rides, the 150 different craft and business booths selling everything from hand-made beautiful jewelry, clothing to imaginative gifts, and the Green Expo, sponsored by Green Newton, with exhibitors offering solutions for reducing your carbon footprint. As always, gotta have great food and they do!

Visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org or call 617-796-1540 for more information.

Community Services Expo

We are excited to announce a partnership between Congressman Joe Kennedy III and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to promote Community Service Opportunities within the 4th Congressional District!

Congressman Joe Kennedy III and the Corporation for National and Community Service invite YOU to participate in a volunteer expo!  Take this opportunity to Continue reading →

“Meet the Author”

Parents, Children and Teachers Are Invited to “Meet the Author” at Understanding Our Differences’ Family Book Event. Join UOD to welcome Kimberly Brubaker Bradley to Newton! She will discuss and sign her award-winning middle grade novel, The War That Saved My Life, a story of triumph against all odds by a girl with a physical disability, set during World War II. Patti Karam, Library Teacher at Horace Mann Elementary School, will be our event moderator.

Free for children and Newton Public Schools teachers and staff. Requested donation at the door is $10.00 for adults. Registration (save your space) is required in advance at this link: http://understandingourdifferences.org/book-event/

October 18th,  7:00 – 8:00 pm
Book signing follows. (Books will be available for purchase at the event.)
Newton South High School Auditorium, 140 Brandeis Road

For more information, email in**@*************************es.org

Navigating the Student-Athlete College Search and Recruiting Process

If you’re a student-athlete approaching the college application process, you may be experiencing some stress. The college selection and recruiting process starts much earlier for you and can be complex and time-consuming. The instructor is here to tell you that there is a college for every student-athlete who wants to earn a college degree while playing his or her favorite sport.

Join an overview of the college search and recruiting process and learn to successfully navigate the maze of issues facing the student-athlete. You’ll learn about the differences between Divisions I, II, and III; the NCAA Clearinghouse and national Letter of Intent; and the benefits of playing a sport in college. Find out what college coaches and admissions directors are looking for and how to get their attention, and leave with action steps for each year of high school. For teens and adults.

This is a two-session program: October 25th and October 27th, 7:00 pm at Newton South High School. Register online  or call Newton Commuity Education at 617-559-6999.

College Admissions 101

Get ready for college with this College Admissions 101 lecture. ActiveMinds Tutoring, an in-home education company and Futuro Enlightened, a college consulting firm, will partner to let teens and families know what they’ve learned about college admissions, the new SAT and tips for students needing academic support.

For teens and parents.
November 2nd, 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium

Newton Girls Basketball registration now open

Registration for the NGBA 2016-2017 season is now open. Please register here:

http://leagues.bluesombrero.com/Ngba

NGBA is a recreational league for Newton girls with fun for beginners and experienced players alike! Games are played on Saturdays for all grades, starting December 1st and continuing into mid-March; for Grades 3-8 practices are for 1-hour on one evening during the week (Mon-Thurs). You will be able to select one day on the registration form that you are NOT able to practice. Otherwise practice times will be assigned according to coach availability. There are no weekday practices for Grade 2 and High School. The Grade 2 program is focused on a fun, learning environment.

Boys Metrowest basketball registration now open

Dear 5th grade boy “Ballers” and Parents,

Tryouts for Metrowest basketball for the winter 2016/2017 season are coming up! All boys who enjoy playing competitive basketball are encouraged, whether you played last year or not, to attend tryouts.

Wednesday, October 19th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at Fessenden
Thursday, October 27th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at Brown Middle school.

If you plan to attend the tryouts please register ahead of time at newtonbball.com (see link: http://www.newtonbball.com/registration). You should plan to attend both tryouts but if unable, please let one of the following coaches know:

– Chris Kiritsy – kr********@***il.com
– Domenic Tambascia – dt********@***il.com
– Paul Arpino – pa*****@*********rd.edu
– Ed Johnston – **@*****60.com