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Cradles to Crayons
Junior Troop 73010 is organizing a community children’s clothing (and other items) drive for Cradles to Crayons. Clothes needed from newborn through adult medium. This is a great time to clean out your closets of outgrown but still in good shape clothes. Go green and help children in need. Books, baby equipment, toys and games are welcomed too. The drop-off will be at City Hall during Newton Serves, on April 29th from 9:00 – 3:00. We did this last year and filled a truck. This year we are hoping to do better, maybe even fill 2 trucks. For more information about Cradles to Crayons and donations needed, go to: http://cradlestocrayons.org/boston . Other questions about the drive: feel free to contact – Alicia Bowman at alicia.bowman@comcast.net
Run Leo Run: Free Running Clinic
Run Leo Run: Free Running Clinic with Newton Marathoner!
Marathoner and Newton South ‘11 graduate Leo Westebbe will lead a free running clinic for kids, teens and novice runners. The clinic is prime preparation for young and old alike running in the April 15 Heartbreak Hill Road Race. Join Leo, Charles d’Hemecourt from the Division of Sports Medicine at Children’s Hospital Boston, and local running experts in running stretches, drills and techniques, discuss nutrition, and take a practice run around the Newton North Track facility. Families are welcome and participants should wear proper clothing and footwear for athletic activity.
Saturday March 31 at 1-3 p.m
Newton North High School Track and Field
Register at www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org
Ages 8 and up
Weather permitting
Leo is running the 2012 Boston Marathon to raise money for the Newton Schools Foundation, whose mission is to support the Newton Public Schools. The NSF is currently raising funds to secure the technology, tools and teacher training to transform teaching and learning in Newton and prepare our kids for the challenges of tomorrow.
Support Leo’s effort and learn about how training for a marathon helped Leo turn his life around at www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org
Register for this free clinic at www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org.
Pledge to support Leo in his marathon run for the Newton Schools Foundation at www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org.
Questions? Call the NSF at 617-559-6120.
Dates to Remember
April 26th – PTO Meeting 8:30 AM
May 1st – Teacher Appreciation Tea
May 23rd-25th – 8th Grade to NY,Quebec
June 8th – Step up Day and Surf the Turf
June 13th – 8th Grade Graduation and Dance at nite
June 14th – 8th grade-Six Flags
June 15th – Last day of School
From the Heath & Human Service Dept. – The Cinnamon Challenge
Parent Information: The Cinnamon Challenge
There have been recent reports of young people engaging in an activity called “The Cinnamon Challenge.” This practice is being promoted via social networking and in You Tube videos. The challenge involves an attempt to eat or swallow a tablespoon of ground cinnamon in under 60 seconds without drinking. This often causes coughing, choking, gagging, watering of the eyes and burning of the mouth and throat.
Dr. Karen Sadler, Newton’s School Physician, said the fad is dangerous, particularly for children with asthma or other respiratory conditions.
“For many kids this is probably just a game that would result in coughing and gagging, but others could inhale cinnamon into the lungs and require emergency care,” she said.
Another concern is an ingredient in cinnamon called cassia that may affect blood clotting, blood sugar levels, or worsen liver disease.
“I encourage parents to talk to their children about why this is an unsafe game,” Sadler said. “This is one of those hidden dangers children may be unaware of. We want all of our children to remain healthy and safe.”
Please call your school nurse if you have any concerns or questions.
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Understanding Temperament – Getting to Really Know Your Own Child
Deborah Weinstock-Savoy, a dynamic presenter, will lead parents in reflecting on their own personality style and unique parenting strengths. Four major temperamental styles in children will be explored and how the qualities of introversion and extroversion interact with temperament.
Tuesday, March 27 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Mason-Rice Elementary School, 149 Pleasant St., Newton Centre
Co-sponsored by the Freedman Center for Child & Family Development at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology and The Newton Partnership. No registration required.
How would you allocate $20 million in community preservation?
How would you allocate nearly $20 million for affordable housing, historic resources, open space & recreation land in Newton over the next 5 years?
Come tell us at a neighborhood birthday party (refreshments provided) for Waban, Newton Highlands & Newton Upper Falls. Tuesday, 27 March, from 7:30 – 9:00PM at the Waban Library Center, 1608 Beacon Street. Residents from all Newton neighborhoods are welcome.
Enjoy a slide show about past Community Preservation projects & neighborhood history. Share your funding priorities & add them to our interactive maps.
More details and info on Newton’s Community Preservation programs are on our website.
Register for 1-mile Heartbreak Hill Road Race (ages 8-90)
Registration is now open for Newton’s 20th annual Heartbreak Hill Road Race. This one-mile race on historic Heartbreak Hill takes place Sunday, April 15, beginning at 3PM at Newton City Hall.
The race is open to runners and walkers ages 8-90 (new lower age this year). The first 500 runners registered get a FREE t-shirt and a ticket to the pizza/pasta party on Saturday, 4/14. Race details and registration information is at the Newton Community Pride website.
Free Running Clinic for Kids Running in Heartbreak Hill Race
Kids ages 8 to 18 running in the 20th anniversary Newton Heartbreak Hill Road Race on April 15 are invited to the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club (675 Watertown St., Newtonville) on Sunday, March 25th at 2:30 PM for a free running clinic.
Rick Muhr, a twelve time Boston Marathon qualifier and experienced coach who has trained thousands of runners throughout the world will host the clinic. He’ll teach kids proper running technique and help them prepare for the Heartbreak Hill Road Race.
Preregistration is not required for the clinic, which will last approximately 90 minutes. Families are welcome and participants should wear proper clothing and footwear for athletic activity.
Open House for Highlands After School Program, March 27
The Newton Highlands After-School Program, just for middle school children is hosting an Open House for interested families on Tuesday, March 27 from 5:30-6:30 P.M. at Brigham House, 20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands. This is a terrific opportunity for parents to learn more about the program as they plan for the next school year. Please join us and see the wonderful space that is the home base of this terrific program. For more information please contact: Rochelle Acker at 617-999-4617 or highlandsafterschool@gmail.com or visit our website highlandsafterschool.org