Get $25 / Give $25! Newton-based Empow Studios STEM education is offering $25 off their STEM Camps by using coupon code NEWTONPTO25.
For every registration they get, they will donate an additional $25 to your school’s PTO! To learn more about Empow Studios STEM Camp in Newton, Natick, and more, please visit https://empow.me/camp
The Angier PTO and Angier FORJ group are excited to welcome Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ) and guest speaker Johnny Cole to the Angier Principal/PTO meeting on March 5th from 7:30 – 9:00 pm.
Cole, an assistant principal at Needham High School, is a diversity educator who designs and teaches graduate level courses in racial identity development, cultural competency, and diversity sensitivity, including the impact of these issues on education.
His workshop, “Accepting, Respecting, and Celebrating Cultural Diversity,” will provide elaboration on the concept of cultural proficiency, including what it is and why it matters. While exploring issues of identity, the session will focus on how the initiative is being applied in schools and how parents can help facilitate their own child’s growth in this area. In addition, FORJ parents and leaders will share information about the organization and the work parents in the district are doing to make Newton Public Schools a safe, accepting, and welcoming space for all.
Please RSVP HERE.
This meeting is open to all community members, but it is intended for adults only – they are unable to provide childcare at Angier during this event.
March 5th from 7:30-9:00 PM.
After School Program Teacher
The Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston is hiring Part-Time Teachers in their After School Program, for grades 4 – 8. The After School Program is a space for students to have fun, play and be creative in a safe environment. Some of the activities include: arts and crafts, drama, sports and cooking.
They are looking for creative, energetic people who love working with children. Teachers engage in hands-on-activities and games and this is a great opportunity to work in a lively, dynamic environment.
Position Hours: Monday through Thursday, 3:00 – 6:30 pm, with flexibility on days/hours. Pay: $25.00 per hour
Requirements:
To apply: Please send resume and cover letter to**@********on.org” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener” aria-label=” jo**@********on.org (opens in a new tab)”> jo**@********on.org
The NAFFL season begins on April 7th and ends on June 16th at Daly Field on Nonantum Road. Games take less than one hour and are held on Sundays between 12:00 and 3:00 pm. All games are coached, professionally refereed and scored. Registration guarantees each player 8 games, including playoffs. Divisions are available for kids ages 5 – 14.
NAFFL is dedicated to giving back to the community, and so when players register with the coupon code SCHOOL, they will donate $10 to the school where players are enrolled, and players will receive $10 off their registration. More information can be found on the website https://www.newtonareaflagfootball.com/ and on the attached flyer here: Flag Football.
NAFFL offers the following:
Newton Public Schools was selected by METCO, Inc. as a host for this year’s ArtsEmerson performance of Mr. Joy. For the last three years, through a partnership with METCO, Inc., the statewide METCO organization, ArtsEmerson has taken the play on the road to select communities.
Mr. Joy is a one-person play that explores issues of race and class in America. All performances are free and open to the public. The play is recommended for adults and students 10 and older. Ticket reservations are highly recommended as space is limited. Reserve your ticket here.
Play Synopsis: Mr. Joy explores issues of race and class in America to help us find our common humanity. It is a poignant, funny and stirring solo piece that invites us to consider how we respond to violence as individuals and as a community, and the power of the invisible ties that bind us all.
February 26th and 27th, 7:30 pm (1.5 hour show running time, 0.5 hour discussion) Newton North Little Theatre
Join members of the League of Women Voters of Newton (LWVN) to hear the latest on issues related to fair elections, including voter suppression, gerrymandering, absentee ballots, automatic voter registration and more, when LWVN hosts Lisa Danetz at their next topic meeting.
Newton resident Lisa Danetz, a public policy consultant for philanthropic foundations, has worked in the voting rights, money in politics, and democracy field as an expert, advocate, and lawyer for over 15 years. Her work has focused on improving election administration and increasing the political participation of disfranchised groups within our society through public policy research, litigation, executive and legislative advocacy, and public education. Ms. Danetz is the former legal director of Demos, a New York-based public policy center, and also worked at National Voting Rights Institute.
A question and answer session and open discussion will follow after Ms. Danetz’s presentation. RSVPs to in**@*******on.org are appreciated!
February 28th, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Durant Kenrick House, 286 Waverly Avenue, Newton
Newton Parks and Rec is hosting a workshop with Cecile Raynor. It is designed for a wide audience including yogis – but not limited to them. Anyone with neck, back or joint tension would benefit. Also, anyone with posture issues.
To view the flyer with more information, please click here: Alexander technique
Everyone is invited to the next FORJ City-wide Meeting to explore the relationship between housing, equity, and race. There will be a discussion, short video, and an interactive small group activity that could work for kids 2nd grade and above. Younger kids are welcome to be in the room to color or sit with their parents but they might not follow all the content. Hope to see you there! Feel free to bring interested friends.
RSVP HERE for March 12th
March 12th, 7:30 pm
Angier Elementary
The Newton Food Pantry is proud to be participating in Project Bread’s 51st Walk for Hunger & 5K Run on May 5th. The pantry team’s fundraising efforts will directly support the Newton Food Pantry. Any adults and teens (ages 13+) are welcome to join the team.
The money raised by Walk participants like the Newton Food Pantry will provide grants to hundreds of community-based programs that rely on support—food pantries, hot meal programs, summer meals for kids, farm and garden initiatives, health center programs and more. Last year, the Walk supported 315 local programs in nearly 100 Massachusetts communities.
Please visit NFP’s Walk for Hunger Team page to join the team, make a donation, and for more information about how the Newton Food Pantry supports our community.
The Centre Street Food Pantry board is looking for two energetic new board members; one who has strong connections in the business community in Newton and another with experience managing events. This is a working board and in addition to managing programs, they ask our members to help out at pantry-related events and host work days at the pantry. You’ll meet monthly on Monday or Tuesday evening. If you are interested in being part of this fun and meaningful non-profit board, please send a resume and letter of introduction to in**@****************ry.org