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Newton Unplugged

Newton Unplugged and Connected 2013 reminds us that there is more to life than what is on the other side of a plug. This year’s March calendar of suggested activities and events is now being constructed. We welcome ideas for activities and/or events (that are open to the public) and that are appropriate for children, youth, and their caring adults. Please send your ideas to gs*****@*****eb.org. Newton Unplugged is sponsored by the Newton Child Assault Prevention Program (CAP), the Newton Community Service Center (NCSC), the Newton School Department, and the City of Newton.

Virtual Tour of Angier, Cabot and Zervas Elementary Schools

Dear Community Members,

Over the past few months, Newton Public Schools has received a number of questions about the state of our elementary school facilities. We hope the video below, which offers a virtual tour of the Angier, Cabot and Zervas Elementary Schools, provides some helpful information.

If you have further questions, please feel free to attend one of the town meetings listed below. School facilities will be one of the topics that Mayor Warren and I will discuss.

Town meetings will take place on:

  • Sunday, Jan 27 at 1 pm, Hawthorn Playground/Pellegrini Park Rec. Center, Nonantum
  • Thursday, Jan. 31 at 7 pm, Scandanavian Living Center, West Newton
  • Sunday, Feb. 10 at 1 pm, Ward Elementary School gym, Newton Centre
  • Sunday Feb. 10 at 3:30 pm, Oak Hill Middle School, Newton Centre
  • Tuesday Feb. 19 at 1:30 pm, Scandanavian Living Center, Seniors Town Hall with Newton at Home
  • Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 7 pm, Greater Boston Interfaith Organization Town Hall, Temple Shalom, West Newton
  • Thursday Mar. 7 at 7 pm, Mason Rice Elementary School, Newton Centre

Sincerely,
David Fleishman

PTO Council says vote YES,YES,YES on Override Package

Last week, the Newton PTO Council voted overwhelmingly to support the Mayor’s proposed override package.  A yes vote on the override package, which includes three ballot questions, insures that the children of Newton get the education they deserve, in facilities that address their needs.

Our schools are facing serious enrollment issues, budgetary pressures, and deteriorating facilities.  For Newton to continue to uphold its standard of educational excellence, we need improved buildings, more teachers and greater funding for our schools.

To receive the full benefits of this override, the three ballot questions should be viewed as one.  One ballot question provides for a debt exclusion to finance the reconstruction Continue reading →

Newton Community Farm offers exciting programs for children in February!

Early Release Day Class, February 6th, 1:00 – 2:30 pm, $25 general public, $20 Friends of the Farm

Dress warmly and come and spend an afternoon on the Farm as we look at ways plants, animals and even people adapt to the colder weather. Look for evidence of animal activity despite the colder weather and enjoy some fun games to keep us warm! Instructor: Alison Wilson Location: Newton Community Farm.

Kids on the Farm-Then and Now, Vacation Week Program February 21st, 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Co-sponsor: Jackson Homestead, Cost Per Family (4 people maximum, 1 adult required) $30 general public, $20 Friend of Farm or Historic Newton member

Want to know what life on a farm would have been like for kids in Newton in past centuries? Using real artifacts from the Museum’s collection and real stories from the Angino family who lived on what is now the Newton Community Farm, we will explore how kids would have helped on the farm. Participants will also plant some seeds which will then be transplanted into our garden in the spring. Location: Jackson Homestead, 527 Washington Street, Newton MA 02458

Go to www.newtoncommunityfarm.org for more information and to register.

Winter Concert & Festival featuring Wayne Potash

Get the whole family dancing! Join Burr Cooperative Nursery School for a fun-filled morning of live music from fabulous singer-songwriter Wayne Potash, along with various activities, crafts, a bake sale, and fantastic raffle prizes. 

Tickets: $8 per person in advance (children under 1 free), $10 per person at the door (based on availability). Advanced tickets are available for purchase until February 1st at www.burrcoop.org/concert or ti*****@******op.org.  All proceeds to benefit Burr Cooperative Nursery School, a non-profit organization.

Saturday, February 2nd, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Newton Cultural Center
225 Nevada Street, Newton

Celebrate an Early Chinese New Year

LEARN ABOUT CHINA FROM THE INSIDE: Education, Politics, Economics 
from teachers and students who have seen it as participants in The Newton- Jingshan Exchange Program. For Interested Parents, Teachers, and Students. Sponsored by the Newton-Beijing Jingshan School Exchange Program. 

RSVP: Nancy Fenstemacher <na***************@*****st.net>

Presentations 4:00 – 5:00 pm : Film Lecture Hall
Dinner & Conversation 5:00 – 6:00 pm: International Café

February 6th
Newton North High School

 

2013 Newton SouthEast Little League Spring registration

On-line registration for the 2013 Spring Baseball season is open for boys and girls aged 4 to 12. The programs run from April through the middle of June.

  • T-BALL – kindergarten or entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2013
  • Farm Division – 1st and 2nd grade
  • College Division – 3rd-6th grade: This division is a developmental league
  • Cooperstown Division – 3th through 6th grade: This division is a more advanced league. Players who wish to play in the Cooperstown Division must attend the tryout. Little League age 12 players may play in this division by waiver only
  • Major League Division – 4th through 7th grade: Open to players who are aged 10 to 12. To be placed on a Major League team you must try out.

The registration fee for T-Ball and Farm League players is $130 and for College, Cooperstown and Major League players $155. Multiple child (same family) discount available. Registration deadline is March 31st for T-Ball and February 15th for all other leagues. After the deadline, placement is not guaranteed and a late registration fee will apply (except for T-Ball). For more information and to register, visit NSELL’s website: www.newtonsoutheastll.org

First Day on the Job, State Secretary of Education Matt Malone visits Newton North

On Monday, January 14, 2013, just hours before being sworn in as Massachusetts’ next Secretary of Education, Newton Upper Falls native and current Roslindale resident Matt Malone visited his alma mater: Newton North High School. View the video below and slideshow from Newton Patch, which shows Malone touring the school, talking with teachers and administrators about North’s efforts to close student achievement gaps, and meeting with former North classmate Mayor Setti Warren.

Credit: Melanie Graham of Newton Patch.

For additional coverage also click here.

Keys for Kids piano lessons

Keys for Kids goes beyond ordinary piano lessons: it teaches well-rounded musicianship. Small groups organized by age (4-11 years old), outstanding methodology, experienced, certified instructor, proven success.  FREE DEMO CLASS Feb. 6th. Winter registration open. Contact: Ma**********@**********rd.edu or 617)527-4942
www.NewtonKidsLoveMusic.com