Tag Archives: elem

What’s Happening at the Y

Please come to a “Night Under the Big Top” featuring cocktails, live & silent auctions, dinner, dancing, circus games and entertainment and hosted by the fabulous Jenny Johnson of NESN’s “Dining Playbook”. The Y’s Annual Gala supports local families in need by providing financial assistance for:

  • Child Care – Keeping children from Preschool to High School safe and engaged
  • Youth & Adult Sports – Instructional classes and sports leagues that reinforce skills and encourage teamwork
  • Programs for Seniors – Fitness classes, wellness programs and social outings

For more information, contact Andrea Newman at 617-244-6050 x3097

November 11th
276 Church Street, Newton

8th Annual Nurturing Minds African Evening

There will be food, drinks, NNHS Jubillee singers, silent auction, African craft market and much more! Please join in and help SEGA girls school graduates pursue their continuing education. SEGA operates a quality secondary boarding school for over 250 vulnerable Tanzanian girls.

Tickets are $50 and $60 at the door. Please go to www.tiny.cc/NM2017 for more information.

November 18th, 7:00 -10:00 pm
The Bryant-Sadick Residence, 16 Fairview Avenue, Newton

You’re invited

Please save the date for a special superintendent’s forum entitled: “Living in a Smartphone World: What does it mean for students, families, and educators?”

Inspired by the Atlantic Monthly piece entitled “Have smartphones destroyed a generation?”, the forum will provide information and resources on the impact of technology and social media, as well as the opportunity to discuss the role of educators and families in navigating this space.

The panel discussion will be hosted by Boston Globe writer Beth Teitell and include both Newton educators and experts from outside the district. Please RSVP here: bit.ly/newtonforum

December 6th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Newton South Auditorium

Tutor availaible

Duer McLanahan, a NSHS parent of a sophomore, is a native English language speaking teacher-translator offering his clearly-spoken fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing.

This instruction includes guidance in writing and revising academic papers and report and thesis writing, revising and translation alchemy. Mandarin to English; English to Mandarin.

Kindergarten through High School students of all nationalities in Newton are welcome to improve their English and/or Mandarin level(s) in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing fluency.

Please contact at du***********@***il.com or call/text 617-817-3440. Business card available here: Tutor

Letter from the Superintendent

October 23, 2017

Dear NPS Community,

Please save the date for a special superintendent’s forum entitled: “Living in a Smartphone World: What does it mean for students, families, and educators?”

Inspired by the Atlantic Monthly piece entitled “Have smartphones destroyed a generation?” the forum will provide information and resources on the impact of technology and social media, as well as the opportunity to discuss the role of educators and families in navigating this space.

Forum details are as follows:

When: Wednesday, December 6th
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Newton South Auditorium
The panel discussion will be hosted by Boston Globe writer Beth Teitell and include both Newton educators and experts from outside the district.

Please RSVP here: Community Forum.

I hope to see you there.

Sincerely,

David Fleishman
Superintendent

Dr. Susan Swick explores parenting skills in talk on resiliency

About 200 parents/guardians joined the Newton North PTSO for a presentation by Dr. Susan Swick on managing vulnerability and fostering resilience in teens on October 11th.

Special thanks to Dr. Swick for a great session and to all those who attended! See Dr. Swick’s presentation on Raising Resilient Teenagers here, courtesy of Newton North TV.

Forum on Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in the Newton Schools

Join a forum on Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in the Newton Schools. School Committee candidates will participate in a moderated discussion on:
• Recognizing and valuing differences
• Teaching and learning about differences
• Embracing cultural diversity
• Inclusion

Organized by the Affirmative Action and Outreach Committee of the Newton Democratic City Committee. This event is free and open to the public.

October 26th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut Street, Newton