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LigerBots Robotics

Fall is coming and the LigerBots are ready to begin a new year. With a freshly elected executive board, new members coming in, and a new game for this year’s FIRST Robotics Competition, the LigerBots are fired up and ready to leap into the coming season. Their
first outreach event of the season will be at Newtonville Village Day, from noon to 5:00 pm on September 24th. Please stop by their booth to say hello and learn more about the team.

The LigerBots means so much to so many team members and teaches real life skills in a way that few other programs do. They would like to take this chance to thank their supporters for all that you have done — your help really makes a difference. Come to an event, they’d love to thank you in person.

“Be the Change” PSA/Poster Contest

Middlesex Partnerships for Youth is sponsoring a poster contest for middle and high school students. Please see attached flyer for details: Poster Contest.

Fall Tree Tour

Enjoy a tour showcasing the trees that enhance the cemetery grounds. Newton Cemetery arborist Robert Reardon will guide a tour showcasing the interesting variety of trees. The tour will take place rain or shine and last approximately 90 minutes. Comfortable walking shoes, water and plenty of questions are recommended.

Meet just inside the main gate in front of the office. Parking is available in the chapel parking lot. Free and open to all, suggested donation: $10.00. For more information, call 617-332-0047.

October 14th, 1:00 pm
Newton Cemetery
791 Walnut Street, Newton

Executive Function conference for parents

“Executive Function and Emotion: Promoting flexible thinking and reducing anxiety in school” is an executive function conference specifically for parents.

View the flyer here: EF Flyer. Fee is $175. To register, please go to: https://www.researchild.org/8th-annual-executive-function-conference/.

For more information, please contact: Jamie Cutler at jc*****@*********ld.org.

October 27th, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, Lexington, MA

College Essay and/or writing tutor available

Educator and editor with over 20 years of experience is available for college essay help and English class tutoring. English or writing tutoring sessions can be tailored to fit your weekly needs. Face-to-face meetings are a must to begin, but afterwards email, phone, and/or Google Docs are great ways to work with busy students.

For more information, please contact Alicia Shems at ak*******@***il.com or 617-680-1918. Every Senior she’s worked with has been admitted to one of his or her top choices.

Destination Imagination

Does your child like to engineer, draw, act or build? If so, your kids are going to LOVE Destination Imagination. Over 350 Newton students have participated in this life changing program and this year is going to be the biggest yet!!

Registration is now open!

What is DI? (watch an intro video for parents)

This year’s 2017 – 2018 Challenges!!! (Show your kids these videos)
Technical Challenge
Scientific Challenge
Engineering Challenge
Fine Arts Challenge
Improvisational Challenge
Social Action Challenge

Please email any questions to: ma*****@******di.net

Benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

On September 6th, Newton Cares will be climbing Wilson Mountain as part of the Climb to Conquer Suicide which benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Please consider joining the team and climbing for this worthy cause! Registration fee of $25.00 includes a T-shirt and sticker. To register, visit the Newton Cares webpage: http://newtonma.gov/newtoncares.

See flyer here: Climb to Conquer Suicide

Middle School Resources updated page

The City of Newton’s Executive Office, Health and Human Services Department and Newton Public Schools are working on promoting out-of-school time for middle schoolers. While all young people benefit from out of school time activities that help them grow and learn, middle school tends to be an age when student participation decreases.

We have updated the middle school resources webpage that we created this spring and have added resources for parents like: do-it-yourself tips and guidelines for helping children find productive ways to use their out of school time in a home-based setting and some information on seeking financial aid. We welcome any feedback and ideas you have for this page.

Maestro Musicians Academy

Based in Brookline, Lexington, and West Newton, the Maestro Musicians Academy serves ages 4-104 and specializes in teaching all instruments in both private and group instruction. They care deeply about the unique parent-teacher-student relationship that establishes the foundation for success in their lessons. The unique Parent tested, Child approved philosophy means that they’re happy to offer a free trial lesson for anyone seriously considering the Academy.

For more information, please contact Daniel at 857-756-5230 or le*****@**************ns.com. Find out more about the benefits of music lessons by watching this video: Music Lessons Instill Self Actualization.

Does your child like to engineer, draw, act or build?