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Toddler/Preschool Enrichment Program has Openings

Miss Megan’s Place is a licensed, home-based toddler/preschool enrichment program for children ages 18 to 36 months, located in Newto.

At Miss Megan’s Place, children discover their special qualities through a combination of play and structured activities in a safe, happy, clean and stress-free environment. It is my goal to provide a place where your child will grow socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically at his or her own pace, in a home away from home.

Curriculum includes yoga, music, baking, arts and crafts, outdoor time and supervised free play. I hold a Master degree and certifications in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education and Special Education. I have also been trained in children’s yoga.

Miss Megan’s Place meets Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays from 9-12, September-June and follows the Newton Public Schools calendar. For more information, visit the website or contact Megan Tager by email.

Resource Fair for Families of English Language Learners, Jan. 24

There will be a Resource Fair for families of English Language Learners or former ELLs on Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 6:00-8:00pm in the Newton North cafeteria (457 Walnut St.).

Families are invited to learn about some of the different school and community resources in Newton, including:

• summer camp and after school programs
• pre-school programs
• adult English classes
• supporting your child in school, understanding the schools – conferences, report cards, testing etc.
• Newton Public Library
• high school guidance counselors and college and career counselors
• Boys and Girls Club

The City Social Worker will answer questions and free flu shots from the Health Department will be available.

Childcare (for kids over 5 yrs. old), dinner, and interpreters will be provided in Chinese, Russian, Spanish and Korean. Transportation available upon request. Please RSVP to your child’s ELL teacher or to Dianna Kobayashi by phone 617-559-6045 or email.

Volunteer Opportunity

Shovel Snow for Neighbors in Need  The Newton Parks and Recreation and Public Works Departments are preparing a list of students and adults willing to volunteer snow shoveling services for local senior/disabled residents. Can you please help out? Visit City of Newton home page, click on “residents,”, click on “volunteer services” for more  information, or e-mail pa***@******ma.gov

Basic Rights In Special Education: A Workshop for Parents and Professionals

This free Basic Rights workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities under: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Special Education Law and No Child Left Behind (NCLB).  This workshop is designed to help parents learn to be effective partners with their child’s school to decide their child’s eligibility for special education, and to plan, make decisions and monitor their child’s progress in school. For any questions about the meeting, contact Eileen and Lisa at in**@*******ac.org.

Newton Parent Advisory Council (NewtonPAC) for Special Education meetings are free and open to all people interested in learning more about special education.

December 13th, 9:00 to 11:00 am
Room 304, 100 Walnut Street
Newtonville, MA

Newton East Little League Registration now open

Online registration for the Newton East Little League’s spring baseball season is now open for boys and girls aged 4 to 12. The programs run from April through the middle of June.

The programs run by NELL:
– T-BALL – kindergarten or entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2013; – Farm Division – 1st and 2nd grade;
– College Division – 3rd-6th grade: This division is a developmental league;
– Cooperstown Division – 3th through 6th grade: This division is a more advanced league. Players who wish to play in the Cooperstown Division must attend the tryout. Little League age 12 players may play in this division by waiver only;
– Major League Division – 4th through 7th grade: Open to players who are aged 10 to 12. To be placed on a Major League team you must try out.

The registration fee for T-Ball and Farm League players is $130 and for College, Cooperstown and Major League players $155. If you have more than one child in NELL, you will receive a $30.00 fee reduction for each additional player. The registration deadline is March 31, 2013 for T-Ball and January 31, 2013 for all other leagues. After the deadline, placement is not guaranteed and a late registration fee will apply (except for T-Ball). For more information and to register, visit NELL’s website

Y3K Tutoring in your Home

Our many years of experience in teaching and educational consulting has developed the right way to motivate, the right way to teach, be understood, and be remembered.

We tutor special ed. such as ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s, Autism, Emotional/Be

havioral, and gifted.

We also tutor regular ed. and test preparation. All subjects and ages are taught. Parents can now receive 25% off the first lesson.

Find more information or register online or call 781-492-8700

Children’s Book Fair, Dec. 15

Don’t miss the Newton Community Service Center’s Book Fair,
December 15, 9am – 1pm.

Books and gifts for ages infant to 5 years. Activities for children of all ages. Featuring books from Scholastic, Inc.<

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Entertain your children while you shop:

– sing with Hugh Hanley 9:30-10:30,
– Big Joe the Storyteller 10:45-11:45,
– Newton Fire Truck 10:00- 11:00,
– Puppet Making with Puppet Showplace Theatre 10:00-1:00

Proceeds benefit the early education and child care programs at Newton Community Service Center, 492 Waltham Street, West Newton. Open to the public.

For more information: 617-969-5906 or in**@*****eb.org.

Register for Newton Recreation Indoor Winter Lacrosse

Registration is now open for Newton Recreation’s indoor winter lacrosse league at Newton North High School.

Grades 2-4: practice 3-4:30PM on Sunday
Grades 5-6: practice 4:30-6PM on Sunday
Grades 7-9: practice 6-7:30PM (

inexperienced 9th graders) on Sunday

All sessions for Elementary & Middle School Programs will be played on Sundays from January 6 through March 3. Inexperienced players are welcome and encouraged to participate!!

High School, grades 9-12: practice 7-9:30PM on Thursday, Jan 3-March 7)

Required equipment: Stick, helmet, gloves, sneakers, pads, and mouth piece.

Registration Fee:
• $140/player ($210/family)
• $150 Non-Resident

Mail-in Registration Only
Application and Information is available online but registration must be submitted by mail only. Contact coach Bussy Adams via email for more details. .