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Concerned about students’ use of technology? Join the PTO on May 8!

Children, Teens, and Technology

Rules of Engagment: Are There Any?

Wednesday, May 8, 7-8:15 p.m.

Newton North High School auditorium

Light refreshments

Co-sponsored by the PTOs from Bigelow, Cabot, Day, Peirce, Newton North, and by The Newton Partnership

The speaker, Dr. Michael Rich, is a pediatrician and director of the Center on Media and Child Health at Children’s Hospital, Boston. His research explores the positive and negative effects of technology (computer, television, cellphones, etc.) on children and teens. Join us as Dr. Rich discusses

  • Strategies and tips to manage children’s use of technology
  • How to fight the “crowd” mentality
  • Addictive nature of technology as it relates to children with attention issues
  • Impact of violence and inappropriate content on child development

For more information, go to http://cmch.typepad.com/mediatrician/. 

Bake Sale – Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers needed for Bigelow’s Election Day bake sale on Tuesday, April 30!

When: Tuesday, April 30, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (or as long as the baked goods last!)

Where: hallway outside Bigelow Gym

Here are three ways you can support this important fundraiser for the Bigelow PTO.

1. Bake and package delicious home-baked items to sell

2. Staff the bake sale (2-hour shifts are preferred but anything you can do is helpful)

3. Bring in bottled water, cans of seltzer, bananas, or apples

To bake and/or volunteer, email Julie Bourgoin at jbourgoin@comcat.net. She will send you instructions.

To buy, come by anytime. Students may purchase baked goods BEFORE and AFTER school.

Can’t bake? Cash donations are welcome!

Volunteer greeters needed at Newton Community Service Ctr.

The Newton Community Service Center (NCSC) is looking for volunteers to serve in the role of Receptionist/Greeter.

As the first person visitors will see as they enter the agency, the receptionist/greet will help create a welcoming and secure atmosphere at NCSC.  Friendly yet professional, the greeter will help ensure that people entering the building find their way to appointments and do not enter child care areas.  Minimum requirement:  6 weekday hours per week.

NCSC strengthens families and the community in Newton, Waltham and surrounding areas by providing programs that support healthy child development, enable parents to balance work and family life, promote effective parenting, and encourage volunteerism.  The agency actively engages a racially, economically and culturally diverse population.

For more information, please contact Claire Kashuck, Volunteer Coordinator, by phone at 617-969-5906 ext. 210 or by email.

April Vacation Sewing Camp

Come to Newton Sewing Studio during April vacation and learn to sew while having fun!

April 13 – 21
Sessions: 2 hours, 4 hours (morning or afternoon) or full day
Ages: 5+
No experience needed

Beginners will learn how to use a sewing machine by sewing projects that include straight lines and curves, zippers and ruffles, buttons and buttonholes, drawstrings and handles, linings and facings, seam allowances and cutting.  Understand differences in fabrics and why we use them when we do.

If you already know how to sew, try out a new projects designed to suit any level and taste. Try computerized pattern drafting, machine embroidery, or maybe machine felting.

More information and registration details are on the Newton Sewing Studio website.

April Vacation Sewing Camp

Come to Newton Sewing Studio during April vacation and learn to sew while having fun!

April 13 – 21
Sessions: 2 hours, 4 hours (morning or afternoon) or full day
Ages: 5+
No experience needed

Beginners will learn how to use a sewing machine by sewing projects that include straight lines and curves, zippers and ruffles, buttons and buttonholes, drawstrings and handles, linings and facings, seam allowances and cutting.  Understand differences in fabrics and why we use them when we do.

If you already know how to sew, try out a new projects designed to suit any level and taste. Try computerized pattern drafting, machine embroidery, or maybe machine felting.

More information and registration details are on the Newton Sewing Studio website.

Parent Education Offerings from the Newton Partnership

The Newton Partnership is offering a variety of discussions and workshops this spring for parents of children from infants to adolescents. Topics include:
Helping Your Child Develop Empathy
Beyond a Bigger Backpack: The Transition to Kindergarten
Raising an Organized Child
Adolescent Psychology: The Parent Version
More events and details are on the Newton Partnership website.

Parent Education Offerings from the Newton Partnership

The Newton Partnership is offering a variety of discussions and workshops this spring for parents of children from infants to adolescents. Topics include:
Helping Your Child Develop Empathy
Beyond a Bigger Backpack: The Transition to Kindergarten
Raising an Organized Child
Adolescent Psychology: The Parent Version
More events and details are on the Newton Partnership website.

Newton Girls Softball seeks Student Umpires (paid)

Newton Girls Softball is looking for students, grades 8 and above, who have experience playing or umpiring softball or baseball to work as umpires during the spring season.

Interested students should attend an informational meeting on Thursday, April 4, at 7pm at the Albemarle fieldhouse.

NGS games are played Wednesday and Thursday at 5:45 and Sundays 3pm and 5pm. Umpires are paid:
– $15 per game: “1st year NGS umps” and/or attend middle school
– $20 per game: “1st year NGS umps” and attend high school; returning umps attending middle school
– $25 per game: returning umps attending high school; post-high school umps
– PLUS a $5 per game bonus for perfect attendance (payable at the end of the year).

If interested in this opportunity or in learning more, please contact Susan Boyer by email.