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Help out while having fun

Help the Newton Presbyterian Church adult and youth mission team get to Belize by participating in these exciting opportunities!

Saturday, June 7th, Boot Camp at the West Suburban YMCA, 276 Church St. in Newton 7:00 – 8:00am. Come enjoy a workout with Underwood’s own Donna Tartaglino-Fahey and help support our Summer Mission Trip to Belize. Bring water and your enthusiasm!

Saturday, June 14th, Kids Carnival at the Newton Presbyterian Church playground, 75 Vernon St. from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Come enjoy a day of family fun! There’ll be a bounce house, cake walk, face painting and LOTS of fun and games!

 

 

 

Question, Persuade, Refer

QPR Training for Community Members: Learn how to respond to someone in distress.

QPR is a simple educational program that teaches ordinary citizens how to recognize a mental health emergency and how to get a person at risk the help they need. These programs are intended for adults.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Recognize the warning signs of suicide
  • Offer hope
  • Get help & refer

Upcoming Dates:  June 10th, 6:00 pm and July 15th 6:00 pm

Registration is required and space is limited. Register at: www.newtonma.gov/newtoncares . Sponsored by:Newton Cares: Coalition for Suicide Prevention & Mental Health.

5th Annual Special Educator Awards

Has someone in Newton Public Schools gone above and beyond to make a difference for your child this year?

The Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education (NewtonPAC) is pleased to announce that they are taking nominations for the 5th Annual Special Educator Awards. The awards honor educators in the Newton Public Schools who have made a positive difference in the life of a child with special needs.

Honorees can be in any position at NPS, and past honorees have included regular and special ed teachers, aides, principals, PE teachers, inclusion facilitators, secretaries, transportation coordinators and janitors. All those who are nominated will receive the award.

The awards will take place on Tuesday, June 3rd in the Lasker Auditorium at Newton North High School. Light refreshments will begin at 6:30, and the awards ceremony will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. The awards are a wonderful evening that mean so much to the honorees and their families and friends.

Please help spread the word about the awards. Please tell your friends and families at your school. Any questions, please email Eileen Sandberg at ei***********************@***il.com.

Here are the details for making a nomination:

Name of the Nominee:
Position in the school:
Name of the school:
Nominee’s email:
A brief (1-2 paragraphs) letter of nomination explaining why this person is a Special Educator:

Please send your nomination to Pa***********@***il.com.  Nominations are due by Tuesday, May 27th. Thanks!

2014 Newton Schools Foundation Honor Thy Teacher

As the school year comes to an end, are you looking for a way to say “Thank You” to the exceptional teachers and staff who motivate, educate and inspire your students to be the best they can be? Seventeen years ago, Newton Schools Foundation created a special campaign designed to enable parents to honor teachers by giving a gift in their name. Please consider donating to NSF’s Annual “Honor Thy Teacher” Campaign to support teachers’ efforts and honor their dedication to your children. You may also choose to honor a special education aide, a fine arts or music teacher, or a coach or counselor who has touched your child’s life. Suggested donation is $25 per teacher/staff member.

NSF celebrates Newton Public Schools teachers and staff by:

  • Notifying honored teachers and staff of your gift
  • Listing all honored teachers and staff in the Newton TAB
  •  Sharing honoree names with the Superintendent and Principals.

You can make your donation by going to www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org; calling 617-559-6120 or mailing your donation to Newton Schools Foundation, 246 Dudley Road, Newton, MA 02459. Just email the names of the teachers and/or staff members you are honoring at in**@*********************on.org.

Newton Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises funds to enhance the quality of education in Newton’s public schools. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Newton Youth Players summer

There are still some openings for kids in grades 1 – 6 in the Newton Youth Players adapted summer production of the all time favorite hit ‘Annie’ inspired by the well-known comic strip. Based on Little Orphan Annie and her dog Sandy and their search for a family of their own in depression-era New York City. Popular songs include Tomorrow, It’s the Hard-Knock Life, Maybe and You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.

From June 30th – July 24th, 9:00am – Noon at Newton City Hall, young actors work with specialists in drama, music, scenery design and choreography, culminating in a wonderful musical production.

Need a full day of summer activity? The New Art Center is now running a program in Newton City Hall from 1:00 – 3:00 pm,  June 30th – July 17th. An afternoon of visual arts, including collage, printing, 3D and inventions. Call 617-796-1540 for more information.

Kesher – Newton Jewish Community After School Program

Kesher Newton now enrolling for Fall 2014. Kesher Newton is an after-school program that offers a hands on and indepth approach to Jewish learning for students in grades K-7! Now located on Hammond Pond Parkway, convenient to Newton, housed inside the building of Congregation Mishkan Tefila, Kesher’s warm and inviting Continue reading →

Experienced peer tutor – Math/Science

18 year old Belmont Hill graduating honor student available to tutor your Elementary, Middle, High School, or College son or daughter. Experienced childcare provider.
High performance tutoring in the following courses:

  • All math courses through BC Calculus, including Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Physics

Call or text 617-549-0331; sm*******@***il.com for quotes and questions.

Dance studio Open House

All That Jazz Dance Studio is accepting Summer and Fall Registration for Dance Classes! Located in the heart of Nonantum in a brand new State-of-the-Art facility, their classes start at age 2 and are offered 7 days/week.

The Spring Open House will be held on Wednesday, June 11th from 4:00-6:00 or call to arrange an appointment with Deb Lifson Vogel, the Director. All That Jazz is the Proud Winner 4 years in a row of Best Dance Studio for children in Newton, Needham and Wellesley as voted by the Newton Tab Readers Choice Awards! For more information: www.allthatjazznewton.com or mi*****@***************on.com or 617-641-0784

Chorus auditions

VOICES BOSTON (formerly PALS Children’s Chorus) is currently holding auditions for its 25th season! They welcome students entering grades K-12 who love to sing to audition for the chorus, which offers vocal training and music literacy in a strong and caring community of peers and teachers. The oldest students also receive training in drama and dance, and have opportunities to participate in tours. Children will gain experience and confidence in this friendly, supportive group as they prepare for and perform multiple concerts a year. Every member of the chorus also performs in an annual opera production. For more information and to sign up for an audition, please visit the website at http://www.voicesboston.org.