Bachelor of Music in Composition from Berklee College of Music, Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory with 30+ years teaching experience. Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreading. Build a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring instructor. Beginners especially welcome. Have a positive and successful learning experience. Phone Gloria Jasinski at 617-566-9704 or email: pi******@*****st.net
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An information page for parents about high school start times
NewtonHighSchools.com, http://NewtonHighSchools.com, is a group of Newton parents who are concerned about high school start times. They welcome and encourage all Newton parents to join their email list and keep abreast of high school start time developments.
Newton’s Greatest Family Bingo Night Ever
The Newton Parks & Recreation Department is hosting the “Greatest Family Bingo Night Ever” event during February vacation week. Players can win sports tickets, ski passes, restaurant gift certificates and more. Doors open at 5:30 pm and concessions include $2.00 a slice Sicilian pizza and $1.00 for a build your own Cabot’s sundae. Bingo is from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm and includes 10 bingo games. Families and players can purchase 3 boards for $8.00 or 9 boards for $20.00.
All proceeds will benefit Newton Athletes Unlimited, which provides year-round recreation programs to over 250 athletes with disabilities. To learn more about the event visit newtonathletesunlimited.org or call 617-796-1527.
February 17th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Post 440, 295 California Street
PLEASE NOTE: The flyer is also posted online at http://www.newtonma.gov/civicax/filebank/documents/71494
Mason-Rice Spring Online Auction
Mason-Rice Spring Online Auction is now open and runs through February 9th.
Get a bargain on one of many camps both overnight and day. Purchase a gift certificate for a local restaurant or business, or a gift card for a boot camp or fitness class. Pick up museum or theatre tickets. Don’t Miss Out On These Great Items:
- Day Camps including Beaver, Belmont Hill, Dexter, Fessenden, Meadowbrook & More!
- April Vacation Camps – Be Ahead of the Game, School of Rock
- Overnight Camps – Camp Cody (NH), Camp Emerson (the Berkshires), Camp Waziyatah(Maine)
- Dining Gift Certificates – 51 Lincoln, Bokx109, Bon Me, Frank Pepe’s Pizza, The Local, Newton’s Nectars & More!
- Outings – Coolidge Corner Theater, Drumlin Farm, Ecotarium, Peabody Essex Museum, & More! Also Fitness, Hotels & More!
Check out the auction for these interesting items and many more exciting ones at:
https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?auctionId=246764782
Self Defense for women
Saving lives one woman at a time…Back by popular demand…..Temple Emanuel will be hosting the RAD (Rape Aggression Prevention Defense) produced by the Newton Police. Please encourage all the women in your life to take this life saving extremely important class!
Please fill out this registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kHweYs93NWik1BlrKfAuIU6uun-1CZlxyvlG1S77r7w/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link if you want to be included in the Newton Police RAD Program.
You must attend all 3 sessions. If you have any questions you can email Lieutenant Billy Spaulding at ra****@***il.com. Young women 13 to 16 years of age must have a responsible adult female attend the entire course with them.
Dress in workout clothes and bring a water bottle.
February 28th, March 6th, and 13th, 4:00 – 7:30 pm
385 Ward Street, Newton
Save the Date: April 8th

SAVE THE DATE!
APRIL 8, 2016
Newton’s Creative Arts & Sciences presents an evening with this year’s Concert Series performer, Crocodile River Music. Come celebrate the global music experience that students enjoyed this fall. Crocodile River Music brings the music of Mali, Brazil, Spain and Trinidad, and the instruments and dances that celebrate these cultures to Newton. Join musicians from Bamako, Mali and Boston, Massachusetts for an evening of world class entertainment in your own backyard.
Complimentary wine, beer, and light fare round out what is certain to be a fabulous event for a 21+ audience*. Tickets are $35.00/person and go on sale February 22nd.
Contact Stacey Moriarty with questions: st*************@***********ma.us
April 8th, 7:00 to 10:00 pm
Newton South High School
140 Brandeis Road
*No one under 21 will be admitted
Academic Coaching
Next Level Up is here to help your students become the best version of themselves that they can be. Next Level Up Academic Coaching has been working with students throughout Newton since 2009. Their proven track record has helped families and their children make great strides in school, translating to less friction and more happiness in the home. The professional, compassionate, and experienced academic coaches come directly to you and they provide support in almost every subject matter from first grade to high school. For more information, contact in**@*****************ng.com or 781-540-1123. or visit www.nextleveluptutoring.com.
In-home tutoring
ActiveMinds Tutoring, LLC is your source for in-home tutoring. Effective, Personalized and Convenient. All grades/all subjects, including test preparation. Sign your child up today for academic success! Call 617-663-5700 during business hours, or 617-227-2225 Eve/Wknds. Please visit the web site at www.activemindstutoring.com.
To all current and future Newton North Parents
There will be Q&A with the Newton North principal finalists next week. All are welcome.
Monday, February 8, 5:30 – 6:15 PM, Newton North Film Lecture Hall
Henry Turner is the principal of Bedford High School. Previously he was a housemaster at Newton South High School. Henry began his career as a history teacher at Lexington High School. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Henry has a master’s degree from Framingham State College, and earned his doctorate from Boston College.
Tuesday, February 9, 5:30 – 6:15 PM, Newton North Film Lecture Hall
Jeffrey Gaglione is a dean and math department head at Cambridge, Rindge and Latin. Earlier he was the math department chair at Lowell High School. Jeff was a math teacher at both Framingham High School, and West Orange High School (NJ). A graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), he has two master’s degrees from Boston College.
Celebrate Chinese New Year
Please join the Newton Cantonese School in celebrating Chinese New Year, the Year of the Monkey. There will be a lion dance, student performances, and games. To learn more, please go to: www.newtoncantoneseschool.org.
February 6th, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Bigelow Middle School
42 Vernon Street, Newton