Monthly Archives: September 2016

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When schoolwork goes the wrong way!

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All subjects and ages are taught. Parents can now receive 25% off the first lesson. Call 781-492-8700 or visit http://www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com.

Next Level Up Academic Coaching

School is in session. The first couple of weeks provides valuable insight as to how the year will progress for your child. Any academic concerns should be addressed as early as possible.

Next Level Up Academic Coaching is here to offer the support, guidance, and tools every student needs to succeed. They focus on the whole child, create individualized plans, and work in the comfort and convenience of your home. Many students need help with their organizational and time management skills, study habits, fundamentals, and perspective. The academic coaches at Next Level Up provide these important skills in addition to subject tutoring.

They’ve been working with Newton families since 2009 and have excellent references. Please contact  info@nextleveluptutoring.com or 781- 540-1123. To learn more, visit the website  www.nextleveluptutoring.com.

Bigelow Cross Country

The Cross Country Sign Up Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 7 after school in the Bigelow Library. Cross Country is a sport open to all students and it is the only sport that sixth graders are allowed to join at the middle school level. No experience is required and there are no cuts. All students are eligible to participate, but must attend the meeting in order to receive important information for joining. For more information, please check the Bigelow Cross Country Website.

From Ms. Patty Summa
Head Coach Cross Country

September 8th Newton CPC Agenda: Committee Business Only

All items on the Newton Community Preservation Committee’s agenda for September 8th at 7:00 pm are committee business, including election of officers and a review of program finances. No pre- or full proposal discussions or funding votes are scheduled.

The full agenda and pre-meeting materials will be online by September 2nd at www.newtonma.gov/cpa. For assistance, contact Program Manager Alice Ingerson at 617-796-1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov.

September 8th
City Hall, Room 204

Hyde Back-to-School Dinner and Concert

Celebrate back-to-school with The Dominoes – local Newton teen rockers will be opening for Loose Change (Rock band members from Newton school teachers) at the Hyde.

Pack a picnic dinner, join us for a free concert, and stay for the movie. For more information, visit http://hydecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Summer-in-the-Highlands-2016.pdf.

Friday, September 9th, 5:30 pm

Newton Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteers

Do you believe that all children have the right to be Safe, Strong and Free? Join this dynamic task force of trained volunteer CAP Prevention Specialists committed to teaching children in the Newton Elementary Schools the skills that they would need to stand up for themselves if faced with verbal, physical or sexual assault.

The CAP Program is now accepting applications for the 2016 – 2017 school year. The next multi-session training begins on October 15th. CORI and SORI screenings required.

For more information please email Gail Sommer at gsommer@familyaccess.org or visit http://familyaccess.org/family-support/child-assault-prevention/

19 Continuing Education Credits are available for MSW’s.

Fall Plant Fundraising Sale by Newton Youth Hockey

Summer days are fleeting and fall is just around the corner! Bring beautiful color back to your yard and doorstep with mums and asters! All proceeds from fall plant fundraising sale benefit Newton Youth Hockey, a nonprofit and all volunteer-run program serving area youths, age 4-17 years old with programming, including Learn to Skate, Learn to Play, Girls programs, and the Travel teams—Mites, Squirts, Peewees, Bantams, and Midgets.

All orders are due by September 8th. You can place your order at Newton Youth Hockey Fall Plant Fundraiser. Plants will be available for pick up on September 10th (Newton Lower Falls: address available when order is placed)

Go to www.NewtonYouthHockey.com and click on link for Fall Plant Fundraiser to order plants!

Newton Science Club for Girls: Free Programs for K-8 Girls

Science Club for Girls is a nonprofit organization that increases confidence and literacy in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for underrepresented girls by using experiential and hands-on learning in out-of-school time clubs by maximizing interactions with female mentor scientists. There are programs in Cambridge, Boston, Brookline, Lawrence, and Newton. For more information about the organization and programs please visit the website.

Science Club for Girls runs Kindergarten – 5th grade clubs and STEMinistas (6th-8th grade) clubs at Pine Manor College on Heath Street, Saturdays from 2:45 – 4:15 pm, beginning the end of September. To apply, please visit the website and click the appropriate program tab at the top!

First priority is given to girls coming from low income families and girls of color. These populations are the most underrepresented in STEM. If you have questions or would like more information about Science Club for Girls, please email newton@scienceclubforgirls.org or call 617-391-0361 x 5.

Girls Basketball Developmental Skills and Drills

Be ready for the upcoming Winter basketball season! Fall Session begins September 19th and runs through November 4th. Come join the Girls Developmental Skills and Drills program. There are also a couple of spots to fill on the 4th and 5th grade AAU Teams.

The Boston Emeralds Basketball Program is an all girls developmental basketball program that prepares girls for higher level basketball. Their primary focus is on the development of these young female athletes. The goal is to develop good basketball “habits” by teaching the fundamentals in a fun and encouraging manner, promoting a passion for the game while improving all-around basketball skills.

For more information go to: www.bostonemeraldsbasketball.com or contact Michael Cassidy at 617-877-0432 or macassidy77@gmail.com.

Affordable SAT Prep

Let Newton Community Education help you prepare for fall SAT test dates with affordable SAT prep classes. This fall, SAT Math and Verbal review classes will be held at both Newton North and Newton South High Schools. These classes will help you tackle the SAT test with confidence.

You’ll review questions from The Official SAT Study Guide, published by the College Board. You’ll also learn about the structure of the exam, discuss test-taking strategies, and practice under timed conditions to build your skills and self-assurance.

Each class is $215. For more information visit newtoncommunityed.org or call 617-559- 6999.

SAT I Math Review

• September 21st – October 26th, Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 pm @ Newton South

• October 17th – November 21st, Mondays, 7:00 – 9:00 pm @ Newton North

SAT I Verbal Review

• September 22nd – October 27th, Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:30 pm @ Newton South

• October 19th – Novmeber 16th, Wednesdays 7:00 – 9:00 pm @ Newton North