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Donate to NSF to Support ALL Newton Schools

Global study. Computer coding. Vibrant writing. Middle school engineering. Social/emotional learning. These are among the many varied and exciting initiatives Newton Schools Foundation (NSF) supports in the Newton Public Schools. And they do it thanks to the generosity of Newton community members like you.

For five decades NSF has provided funding for educational efforts that are hard to address in the school department’s operating budget. As the holidays approach, please donate to NSF so our schools can continue to best serve our kids. DONATE HERE

Your donation allows NSF to fund
• Dynamic new curricula for all students.
• Teacher training for Newton educators on effective, up-to-date teaching practices.
• Achievement gap programs and scholarships for low-income and minority students.

The programs they support span Newton’s diverse student population and impact all of Newton’s 12,000 students. As you make your year-end donations, please include Newton Schools Foundation in your giving. Visit www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org.

Newton Mothers’ Forum Mothers’ Night Out!

Newton Mothers’ Forum is thrilled to announce the Keynote Speaker for the evening will be Dr. Jean Kilbourne, Author/Speaker/Filmmaker. Dr. Kilbourne is an internationally recognized expert on addictions, gender issues, and the media. She has been described as “a superstar lecturer” by The Boston Globe and has spoken at about half of all the colleges and universities in the U.S. and many conferences. Her first film, “Killing Us Softly: Advertising’s Image of Women” is among the most popular educational films of all time and is the topic of her presentation for NMF. She is also a well-known author, with titles such as “So Sexy So Soon: The New Sexualized Childhood and What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Kids” and “Can’t Buy My Love: How Advertising Changes the Way We Think and Feel.” In recognition of her important work, she was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in October. She is also a Newton mom. You do not want to miss this event!

The Community Spotlight Speaker will be from The Second Step, Continue reading →

Community Messiah Sing

Join us to sing the Christmas section of Handel’s Messiah, and the Hallelujah Chorus! With Jeffrey Mills on the organ, Conductor Kyrah Rodriguez, plenty of scores and first-rate soloists – all that’s needed is a chorus of joyous voices!

So come and sing. All voices and listeners are welcome!

Saturday, December 12th at 5:00 pm
Parish of St. Paul
1135 Walnut Street, Newton Highlands

Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Spencer Street Arts

Newton parent organized 3-day Holiday Pop Up Shop at L’Aroma Cafe. There will be a group of 6 artists selling handmade goods (pottery, jewelry, glass, textiles, photography and eco-friendly goods).

Please help spread the word for some fun shopping right here in Newton this holiday season. This is the same weekend as West Newton’s Arts Stroll and Shop.
www.artsstrollandshop.com.

L’Aroma Cafe (behind West Newton Cinema)
15 Spencer Street, West Newton
December 11th – 13th
Friday 12 noon – 8:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Beat the New Year Rush. Join the Y in December and Save!

Jumpstart your New Year Resolutions and sign up for a membership at the Y in December. Join any time in December and your first monthly payment isn’t due until January 15, 2016. The sooner you join, the more you save.

Stop by 276 Church Street and the Welcome Center staff can help you get started today.

Something for Everyone – Winter Programs at the Y (Brochure here)
There is something for everyone this winter.  Winter Programs run from January 4th through February 14th. At the Y you’ll find a variety of programs designed to nurture the potential of children and improve health and well-being through all stages of life.

What’s New in the New Year?

· Karate for all ages
· Adaptive sports program called Super Soccer Stars “Shine” program
· Indoor Field Hockey Skills Clinic
· Multi-Cultural Family Choir
· Total Transformation (T2) Challenge
· Targeted Fitness programs for Men and Women

Registration Dates:

· West Suburban YMCA members may register beginning Monday, December 7, 2015
· Non-Members may register beginning Friday, December 11, 2015

Visit www.westsuburbanymca.org or stop by the Y to register.

Financial Assistance is always available for Y Memberships and Programs.
The West Suburban YMCA is a non-profit charitable organization and it is their mission to never turn anyone away due to their inability to pay. Please contact the Membership Department at 617-244-6050 x3653 for financial assistance with membership or program participation.

Effective College Consulting services tailored to your family’s needs

FUTURE CHOICE College Consulting (futurechoicecollegeconsulting.com) offers a focused, balanced approach to the college selection and application process through hands-on support and guidance. Whether your child is staring down applications at the 11th hour as a senior, or just beginning the higher education exploration process as a sophomore or junior, Cory Alperstein offers a student-driven strategy sensitive to individual personalities and aspirations, based on good information and utilizing an agreed upon plan of action.

Advising includes consideration of academic courses, extra-curricular activities and summer plans as part of an applicant’s story. It also includes focused work on the writing of college essays that will tell that story to admissions officers. Please contact Cory Alperstein for a free 45 minute initial consult today at: futurechoicecollegeconsulting@gmail.com.

Tutor/Coach available

Tutor/Coach, retired from the Wellesley Public Schools and currently working at MassBay Community College, is available to tutor K-5th grade reading, writing and math. Haralie also work as an educational coach for middle school, high school and college age students (note taking, organizational skills, summarizing, self-advocacy). Please contact Haralie at 617-630-0608 or at ha*****@***il.com.

Book Discussion of Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be

College admissions has become an increasingly frenetic and pressured process. While our high schools in Newton have developed a college planning philosophy designed to support students and families, the energy, angst and resources devoted to the process can push some students and their families to the brink.

What should we do about a phenomenon that can feel out of control? Join Newton Superintendent of Schools, David Fleishman, and a panel of experts in the admissions process as they discuss key themes from Frank Bruni’s book, Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be.

The panelists will include:

  • Jennifer King, College Consultant and Retired Guidance Department Head, Newton South High School
  • Daniel Rubin, Guidance Department Head, Newton South High School
  • Beth Swederskas, Guidance Department Head, Newton North High School
  • Ronne Patrick Turner, Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions – Northeastern University

You do not need to have read the book to attend the discussion. Feel free to visit the website for articles relevant to the discussion; http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/bookdiscussion2015.

December 2nd, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Newton South High School

An evening with Amy Cuddy

An Evening with Amy Cuddy at the Druker Auditorium: Learn how to take on all of life’s challenges with more presence! You have probably seen Amy Cuddy’s TED talk online (over 29 million people have!). Now you have a chance to see your Newton neighbor do an onstage workshop for members of the community, along with a special performance by the student musicians of the West Suburban YMCA Center for the Creative Arts (YCCA).

All attendees will receive a free copy of Amy’s forthcoming book Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges. Please register online.

Tuesday, December 1st, 7:00 pm
Newton Free Library