Newton’s One-to-One Program, our very own “Big Brother/Sister Program” has been matching wonderful high schoolers with children in grades one through five for over 30 years.
If you think your elementary aged child would benefit from a mentor in their life and you can you commit 2.5 hours each week to have your child meet with a high school mentor from November to May please contact Rebecca Young, Program Coordinator, at rebecca_young@newton.k12.ma.us or 617-315-8733.
Are you a nurse looking to make a change? Maybe you want to make a difference in your own community, to reduce your commute or to have a work schedule that matches your child’s school schedule! Consider applying as a Newton School Nurse.
The City of Newton Health and Human Services Department is hiring school nurses. Newton’s school nurses work under a public health model within the Newton Public Schools and report to a nurse Director of School Health Services within the HHS Department. The program serves a district of 13,000 students and recently was awarded funding as a part of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Comprehensive School Health Services initiative. Newton school nurses provide exceptional care for students’ physical and emotional well-being so they are healthy, safe and ready to learn. Clinical expertise, management skills and an ability to work with students, families, and a range of disciplines within the school and community are required. Job responsibilities include both mandated and non-mandated school health services.
Click here for the full description of this full-time, 10-months a year position: School Nurse.
New Kung Fu for Kids class is forming. Amazing instructor and the first visit is free.
To learn more and/or sign up please call 617-669-1358.
Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
15 Summer Street, Newton
New studio opening in November! Come try SPINBOX, a 60 minute, 15 round boxing vs indoor cycling matchup. 7 rounds on the bag and 7 rounds on the bike. Mention Karen Burzdak (Zervas Mom) as your referral and email her at Kburzdak@gmail.com if you have any questions about the class.
You can get 30 days for $30.00 if you signup now at https://www.spinboxnewton.net/buy
978 Watertown Street, Newton
Soccer on the Mat ™ is an innovative soccer and yoga program developed by Boston College Women’s Soccer Head Coach, Alison Foley, and hosted exclusively at Artemis Yoga in Watertown. Each class is designed to:
More information including registration is available here: http://bit.ly/2ITqNtQ
BAT will be continuing their fall basketball clinics with another 4 week clinic for boys and girls ages 7-14. They work with beginners, intermediate and advanced athletes and they split these athletes up into small groups for 2 hour sessions. All the details and registration information is below. Sign-up now to reserve your spot!
4 sessions: $240 for 1 athlete and 340 for 2 athletes or 2 Sessions: $140 for 1 athlete
*There is also a $75 Drop in Rate if space available
Registration at https://bostonathletictraining.com/current-basketball-programs/
For more information, contact Chaim Andler at chaim@bostonathletictraining.com
October 19th, November 2nd, 16th, and 23rd, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln Street
Come talk to some of the School Committee candidates about environmental sustainability in Newton Schools when they join the Green Newton School Connections monthly meeting to share their views and answer questions.
Please RSVP to schoolconnections@greennewton.org
School Committee members are in a position to impact sustainable practices in school facilities – including energy savings, waste management, and promoting a healthy environment for all – and to create opportunities to strengthen the environmental literacy of our students and staff.
The regular meeting will go from 3:45 – 4:10 pm and candidates will join from 4:10 – 5:00 pm. Each candidate will have 2 minutes to introduce themselves before we open the discussion for Q&A.
Currently confirmed candidates: Emily Prenner, Tamika Olszewski, Margaret Albright, Kathy Shields, Anping Shen.
October 10th, 3:45 – 5:00 pm in the third floor arc area of the Newton Free Library.
NOTE: Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th. Residents can vote for all school committee candidates regardless of ward. Learn more about the School Committee here: www.newton.k12.ma.us/schoolcommittee.
Create art in a maker space with local artist who will guide you through a different experience each session. Learn about materials and techniques in a space that encourages you to develop your own creativity. Enjoy a relaxed evening, with beer and wine available for purchase. Come with your best friend, a date, or with your own creative spirit!
All materials provided; tuition includes one drink. Registration required. Event is for 21+. ID required. See https://newartcenter.org/product/art-with-a-twist-friday-nac-faculty/ for registration.
Mixed Media|Drawing|Painting
October 18th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton
Ali Wolf, Laura Towvim and Heather Tausig (NPS parents) invite you to the upcoming local meeting of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence.
Join the newly reorganized local group (Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Needham, and Waltham) to connect with other area members and learn about the steps you can take to protect our communities and decrease gun violence.
Please RSVP: https://act.everytown.org/event/moms-demand-action-event/26676/signup/?akid=&source=mda-web–event-search For more information, feel free to contact Heather Tausig at Heather.Tausig.ma@gmail.com or Ali Wolf at aliwolf.ma@gmail.com.
October 21st, 7:00 pm
Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, West Newton
Help raise money for the Newton Food Pantry and the Travis Roy Foundation’s Ethan Wang Fund. Register by October 28th to be guaranteed a T-shirt and avoid the late fee.
Race day is November 23rd, a USATF accredited 5K at 9:00 am and the kids’ 1 mile fun run at 8:30 am.
Details, registration and volunteer info at http://www.newtonturkeytrot.org