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November 3rd Election Information

The League of Women Voters Voters’ Guide, a resource on the candidates who are running for all the municipal offices on November 3rd, is available here.

Read short biographies of all the Aldermen, School Committee and Charter Commission candidates, as well as their answers to questions about issues concerning our community. Print copies will be available at Newton City Hall, the Newton Free Library, the Senior Center in Newtonville, and other locations around Newton. Click here for more information.

NewPAC meeting: Basic Rights in Special Education

Basic Rights in Special Education including recent changes in special education law.

Attorney Tim Sindelar will cover basic rights of children and parents under special education law including recent changes in special education laws and decisions by the MA Board of Special Education Appeals. There will be ample time for questions and answers.
For more information, contact Eileen at ei***********************@***il.com.

Newton Parent Advisory Council (NewtonPAC) for Special Education meetings are free and open to all people interested in learning more about special education.

October 28th
Light refreshments and networking begin at 7:15 pm, presentation begins at 7:30 pm
The Education Center, Room 304
100 Walnut Street
Newton

Free Dress Up and Dance Halloween Party

Joanne Langione Dance Center is hosting its annual Hip Hop Halloween Dress Up and Dance Party. Bring friends! Its FREE and open to the public. Please register via phone or email: 617-969-8724 or em***@***********er.com

October 30th
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Ages 2-6
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm – Ages 7-9
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Ages 9-12

Joanne Langione Dance Center
38 Border Street, Newton

Enjoy a Fun Night Out and Support the SEGA Girls School in Tanzania

Join in the fun and raise critical funds for the SEGA Girls School in Tanzania at the 6th Annual Nurturing Minds African Evening!

Sipping for SEGA, on November 6th, is a festive night at the Mass Horticultural Society’s beautiful Elm Bank in Wellesley. This year, along with great food and company, a wine tasting has been added where experts will lead you in sampling wines from around the world.

Nurturing Minds in Africa is a U.S-based non profit organization, with an active New England chapter based in Newton, working to change our world through the education and empowerment of vulnerable girls in Tanzania. To purchase tickets and learn more about Nurturing Minds and the SEGA Girls School go to http://tinyurl.com/qekuskv

“I think I’m getting smart!” “Math can be FUN!”

Become a Newton School Volunteer and hear these words from a student.

  • Tutor a 2nd – 5th grade child in basic mathematics concepts once a week
    for 30-45 minutes.
  • Select your preferred school, grade, day, and time.
  • Play special math games that reinforce skills and help students gain
    confidence and competence.
  • Training, Everyday Math books and learning materials, and ongoing support
    are provided.
  • No teaching experience is needed.

For more information, please contact Ellen Bender at 617-559-6131 or at
el**********@***********ma.us. See the webpages at http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/Domain/513

Discover What Makes a Great Camp Experience

It’s not too early to start thinking about camps! Registration will be here before you know it so why not get a head start? Join Campseekers on November 3rd at the Wellesley College Club to hear from a panel of camp directors and parents on what makes a great camp experience.

You’ll explore topics like:

  • The best age to start camp (both day and overnight)
  • The leading indicators for finding a quality camp
  • General camps vs specialty camps
  • Secrets to a successful summer

Directors from local camps including Linx and Explo will be a part of this discussion.
This program is free and open to the public but seating is limited and you must be registered to attend. (There will be some great camp giveaways for those who attend.)
Visit www.campseekers.com for more information.

Partners for this event include: LINX Camps, Tocomail and EXPLO

Be an informed voter

The League of Women Voters of Newton (LWVN) invites all voters to meet the candidates for Charter Commission at two more open house events before the election. Ask your questions in person and hear why each candidate would like to review the City Charter and help improve our community. Join us on:

• Wednesday, October 21st,  7:30 to 8:30 pm at the Newton South High School cafeteria
• Sunday, October 25th, 3:00  to 5:00 pm at the West Suburban YMCA, 276 Church Street

Also available is LWVN’s Voters’ Guide, a resource on the candidates who are running for all the municipal offices on November 3. Read short biographies of all the Aldermen, School Committee and Charter Commission candidates, as well as their answers to questions about issues concerning our community. It is available online at lwvnewton.org, and in print at Newton City Hall, the Newton Free Library, the Senior Center in Newtonville, and other locations around Newton.

Be an informed voter…and remember that democracy is not a spectator sport!

New TV’s 2015 After School Program

A free, 4-week course held at your school during after school hours. You will learn how to storyboard, write scripts and use video cameras to create music videos and public service announcements, which will then be aired on NewTV’s Education Channel!

Schedule:
November
Monday – Angier School – (Nov.2, Nov. 9, Nov. 16, Nov. 23) – 3:00 -4:30 pm
Tuesday – Bowen School – (Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Nov. 24) – 12:30-2:00 pm
Wednesday – Burr School – (Nov. 4, Nov. 18, Nov. 25) – 3:00 -4:30 pm

December
Monday – Cabot School – (Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14, Dec. 21) – 3:00 -4:30 pm
Tuesday – Countryside School – (Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15, Dec. 22) – 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Wednesday – Franklin School – (Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 15, Dec. 23) – 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Thursday – Horace Mann School – (Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Dec. 16) – 3:00 -4:30 pm

January
Monday – Ward School – (Jan.4, Jan. 11, Jan. 25) – 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Tuesday – Lincoln-Eliot School – (Jan. 5, Jan. 12, Jan. 19, Jan. 26) – 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Wednesday – Mason-Rice School – (Jan. 6, Jan. 13, Jan. 20, Jan. 27) – 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Thursday – Williams School – (Jan. 7, Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Jan. 28) – 3:00 – 4:30 pm

February
Monday – F.A. Day School – (Feb.1, Feb. 8, Feb. 22) – 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Tuesday – Brown School – (Feb. 2. Feb. 9, Feb. 23) – 2:30 – 4:00 pm
Wednesday – Oak Hill School – (Feb. 3, Feb. 10, Feb, 24) – 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Thursday – Bigelow School – (Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 25) – 3:00 – 4:30 pm

March
Monday – Memorial Spaulding – (Feb. 29, Mar. 7, Mar. 14, Mar. 21) – 3:00 -4:30 pm
Tuesday – Peirce School – (Mar. 1, Mar. 8, Mar. 15, Mar. 22) – 12:30-2:00 pm
Wednesday – Underwood School – (Mar. 2, Mar. 9, Mar. 16, Mar. 23) – 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Thursday – Zervas School – (Mar. 3, Mar. 10, Mar. 17, Mar. 24) – 3:00 – 4:30 pm

Classes will be maxed out at 12 students and registration will be on a first come, first serve basis. and are for 4th-8th graders. To sign up, please contact NewTV’s Director of Educational Media, Joe Garozzo at jo**@***tv.org.

What’s Happening at the Y?

Halloween Fest
Saturday, October 24th from 10:00 am-12:00 pm
$2 per person/$5 Family
Bring the family to the annual Halloween Fest for a hauntingly good time! Admission includes games, crafts, a moonwalk and much more! Don’t forget your costumes!

YMCA Gala Celebrating the Diversity of our Community
Saturday, November 7th, 6:30  – 10:30 pm

Come to a Gala to celebrate the diversity of our community. At the West Suburban YMCA, one in every ten people they serve are receiving financial assistance towards memberships, childcare, camp, swim lessons, music classes, and more. By supporting the Gala, you will enable the Y to raise the crucial funds, 100% of which will be Continue reading →

Newton Community Farm – Education Updates

Celebrate fresh, local food and join the celebrations for National Food Day on
October 24th

  • Farm Sprouts Special 10:00 -11:00 am
  • Food for Thought Food for Life 7:30 – 9:00 pm, a film screening followed by a discussion session.

Other upcoming programs include: Halloween on the Farm, October 30th 3:30 – 5:00 pm; Artisan Bread Making, November 1st, 2:00 – 3:30 pm; Late Fall Farm Sprouts, November 3rd, 10:00 – 11:00 am; Early Release Special, November 5th, 1:30 – 3:00 pm.

For more information and to register please visit http://www.newtoncommunityfarm.org. Pre-registration is required for all of our programs.