Experienced babysitter with many years experience caring for children from newborn through teens seeks part-time position (8-12 hours/week), preferably mornings. Caring and energetic person who understands what it takes to run a house and care for children. Good driver with her own car, who prefers home without dogs or cats and would like to make long-term commitment to the right family. Excellent references, non-smoker, and fluent English speaker. Contact by phone 781-647-9246 or via email at gtcarneiro@gmail.com.
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“Reading is Amazing” home-based reading tutor
“Reading is Amazing!,” a home-based reading tutoring business, supports students from kindergarten through grade five. Services include remedial reading help for struggling readers in phonemic awareness, phonics or decoding skills, vocabulary and reading comprehension; reading enrichment for children who love to read and want to read as much as possible; homework help; and personal book shopping for your child. Harriet Yoffee, veteran Literacy Specialist with more than 23 years experience working within MA public schools, can be reached at 617 734 6718 or harriet@literacycoach.net
Moliere’s classic comedy, “Tartuffe,” at Newton North
Newton North’s award-winning performing arts program, Theatre Ink, opens its 2011/12 season with Moliere’s “Tartuffe” a hilarious and outrageous classic comedy, directed by Dan Fabrizio.
Tartuffe, a roguish imposter, worms his way into the orderly household of prosperous yet naive merchant Orgon. He sets out to marry the daughter, seduce the wife, imprison Orgon and get his hands on the family fortune. With thwarted lovers, eavesdropping and the famous ‘under the table scene’, one of the funniest comic set pieces ever written for the stage. Tartuffe is performed with a relevance that will delight modern-day audiences.
Performances are on November 3, 4 and 5th at 7:30PM in the Performing Arts Center main auditorium at NNHS 457 Walnut Street, Newtonville. Tickets are $7 for General Admission at www.theatreink.net or 617 559 6406
Out of District Statement
Out-of-Assigned District Statement
for School Publications
The Newton Public Schools considers applications for students to transfer to schools outside of their home district. It is the goal of the school system to grant to the degree possible requests for out-of-assigned district placements. Impact on enrollment, staffing and space availability now and in the future are key considerations. Out-of-assigned district placements for students who wish to attend a school in Newton other than his/her district school are limited. Such placements will be made on a space available basis only. In addition to Newton residents, members of NTA Units A, B, C, D, E, NESA, or the Custodial union may also apply for placement of their children in a Newton Public School. Continue reading
Newton Inspires: An Evening of Ideas and Community—Oct. 27
Don’t miss out! An Olympic medalist and a NASA award-winning astrophysicist are among the speakers at Newton Inspires: An Evening of Ideas and Community, hosted by the Newton Schools Foundation. Join prominent Newtonians in small group sessions as they discuss their passions, share their insights, and inspire participants with their stories.
This FREE event will take place Thursday October 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Newton North High School.
More than two dozen speakers representing an array of fields and interest areas will address topics ranging from education, business, government and economics to sports, arts, entertainment and life. Participants choose three 20-minute sessions to attend. At the end of the evening, participants and speakers will gather together to debrief and reconnect over coffee and dessert.
The event is open to the public but space is limited, so register now. To see a list of speakers or to reserve a spot, go to www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org.
Brookline Music School presents “An Evening of Piano Trios”
Brookline Music School presents “An Evening of Piano Trios”
Saturday, October 22, 2011, 7:30 at Brookline Music School – FREE!
Brookline Music School (BMS) presents An Evening of Piano Trios with Susan Jensen on violin, Darry Dolezal on cello and Paul Jacobs on piano. The concert will perform Beethovan’s Allegretto Wo0 39, Brahms’ Piano Trio No. 1, and Martin Boykan’s Piano Trio No. 3 “Rites of Passage” inspired by artwork of Susan Schwalb.
An Evening of Piano Trios is one of Brookline Music School’s yearly faculty concerts, performed and presented by BMS piano faculty Paul Jacobs. BMS’ renowned faculty offers an array of unique and educational concerts throughout the year at the Kennard House and at numerous community locations. The superb quality of educational offerings at BMS is made possible by the high level of arts education, musicianship and pedagogical experience of the faculty, with over half of its internationally trained faculty members holding a Masters degree or higher.
Theatre Ink 2011/12 season opens
Theatre Ink 2011/12 season opens with Moliere’s “Tartuffe” a hilarious and outrageous classic comedy directed by Dan Fabrizio
Tartuffe, a roguish imposter, worms his way into the orderly household of prosperous yet naive merchant Orgon. He sets out to marry the daughter, seduce the wife, imprison Orgon and get his hands on the family fortune. With thwarted lovers, eavesdropping and the famous ‘under the table scene’, one of the funniest comic set pieces ever written for the stage. Tartuffe is performed with a relevance that will delight modern-day audiences.
Performances are on November 3, 4 and 5th at 7:30PM in the Performing Arts Center main auditorium at NNHS 457 Walnut Street, Newtonville. Tickets are $7 for General Admission at www.theatreink.net or 617 559 6406
Special School Committee meeting
A special School Committee meeting is being held on 10/20, 7:00 p.m., Newton North library, for the purpose of having a presentation and discussion with the Board of Aldermen regarding an update on facilities: (Day Middle School project, elementary modular classrooms, long-term facilities plan).
Birthday Wishes Hosts Luminary Night November 6
Please support Birthday Wishes in its second annual Luminary Night, celebrating families and friends, good neighbors and community. On Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 5:00 PM, join neighbors and friends and light Birthday Wishes luminaries on your front walks or driveway in unison with hundreds of families in Newton and many communities across the state. Each Luminary Kit costs $15 with easy instructions and it contains everything needed for a dozen luminaries. Luminary Kits will dropped off at your home by Saturday, November 5. To order your kit go to www.birthdaywishes.org and order online by clicking the online store tab or download an order form. All proceeds from the luminary kits will go to Birthday Wishes so the organization can continue to bring the joy of a birthday party to children living in homeless shelters in Newton and across the state.
For more information contact Jesse DeLauder at jesse@birthdaywishes.org
Waban Library Center -Anniversary Celebration, Chapter 2
Join us for an evening of celebration over wine and cheese, featuring the talents of local artists on Friday, October 28, 2011 at 7pm at the Waban Library Center, 1608 Beacon Street, Newton, MA, suggested donation for the evening is $30.
The evening includes:Newton Highlands Artist, George I. Campbell, presenting his Exhibit Opening “Cold Spring Park Newton & Monteverde, Costa Rica: Recent Digital Photographs from Nature”, Ethnic Dance Demonstrations by Eve Agush – Flamenco Dance and Johara & Snake Dance Productions–Belly Dance, Music by Paul Bloom, Jazz Pianist and a Discussion led by Cindy Stone,Executive Director of Historic Newton- Discussion of the History of the Durant~Kendrick House & Grounds
For more information, please go to www.wabanlibrarycenter.org or call 617 -244-0700
*The Waban Library Center is a volunteer organization that is funded solely by private donations. The proceeds from this event will help support future programs at the WLC and continue to help enhance our literary collection of books.