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Summer Camp 101: An Educational Forum for Parents

Enrolling your child at day camp or overnight camp is a significant and sometimes complicated decision. This informational evening will assist families who are exploring camping options for their children. It is neither a sales pitch, nor a camp fair, but a unique opportunity for parents to hear from experts in the field.

A local camp referral agent and four camp owners and directors, representing a day camp and girls, boys, and co-ed overnight camps, will participate. In addition to answering your questions, this diverse panel will address a broad range of topics including:

• benefits of camping
• types of camps available & differences between them
• practical strategies for matching your child to the right camp
• ways to assess your child’s readiness for camp
• questions to ask a camp’s owners and directors
• how camps extend and enrich the work going on in schools

Sponsored by the Zervas Elementary School P.T.O.
February 26th, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Zervas Elementary School
30 Beethoven Avenue, Waban

Indoor Farmers Market, Tuesday, Feb. 11

The Newton Farmers Market offers a wide variety of goods including fresh produce, meats, seafood, organic eggs, coffee, tea, spices, jams & jellies, pickles, hot popovers & bread, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, Lilies, lavender items (including soaps, lotions & pillows) and gluten free baked goods.

Every Tuesday, November-June
1:30-6:00 PM
Hyde Community Center
90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands (accessible by T)

We now accept EBT/SNAP/credit and debit. Tell your neighbors and friends to check us out! more information, please call 617-796-1525.

Free February Vacation week gym events for Middle School kids

Mark your calendar and join the fun!

  • Monday, February 17: Team Indoor Sports Skill Building Workshop
  • Tuesday, February 18: Team Dance Workshop
  • Wednesday, February 19: Frisbee Show & Workshop
  • Thursday, February 20: Self-Defense Workshop
  • Friday, February 21: Hip Hop Dance Workshop

From 2:00 -4:00 pm at the Hyde Community Gym, 90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands

Sponsored by The Newton Partnership and the Hyde Community Gym. For more information call: 617-527-3308

Call for Nominations: Newton Schools Foundation Celebrates Excellence

Newton Schools Foundation Celebrates Excellence at its Second Annual Spring Gala

Newton Schools Foundation invites the community to submit nominations for honorees to be recognized at its Second Annual Spring benefit gala, Celebration of Excellence, May 3rd at Newton North High School. The Foundation will honor people who have made a positive impact on the Newton Public Schools.

The benefit will feature the comic genius of Jimmy Tingle, gourmet fare generously donated by local restaurants and the music of Loose Change, a band of Newton educators, not to be missed!

Nominees may include employees and alumni of the Newton Public Schools, and Newton community/business leaders. Anyone can submit a nomination by the deadline of March 15th. Submissions of 150 words or less must include your name and email address and the name and email address of the nominee, as well as the following information:

  • For NPS long-standing employees/retirees:
  1. The name and address of the Newton school where the nominee works or worked
  2. A statement explaining what positive impact this person has made on the Newton Public Schools
  • For NPS alumni:
  1. The Newton school(s) that the nominee attended
  2. The name and address of the person’s business, if applicable
  3. A statement explaining what positive impact this person has made on the Newton Public Schools
  • For Newton community/business leaders:
  1. The name and address of the person’s business or organization, if applicable
  2. A statement explaining what positive impact this person has made on the Newton Public Schools

Submit nominations by March 15 to info@NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org or Newton Schools Foundation, c/o Celebration of Excellence, 246 Dudley Rd., Newton Centre, MA 02459. For more information on the Celebration of Excellence, visit www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org

PAC Meeting on Writing Measurable IEP Goals

Have you ever wondered how to write a better IEP for your child, one that has goals that can be readily understood and measured?

Please come to a meeting of the NewtonPAC on the topic of Writing Measurable IEP Goals with Brenda Dater of the Asperger’s Association of New England. This workshop will provide practical information on how to write better IEP goals and objectives to meet your child’s needs. She will address the main areas that are often covered in an IEP, and will examine examples from real IEPs to determine if they are measurable. You will leave with the tools that you need to analyze your child’s current IEP and to develop goals that are easy to understand, implement and measure. All NewtonPAC presentations are open to everyone, and are free of charge.

February 11th
Education Center, Room 210
100 Walnut Street, Newton

Networking begins at 7:15 pm., and the presentation will begin at 7:30 pm. Any questions, please email Eileen Sandberg at Eileen.sandberg.newtonpac@gmail.com.

Newton Youth Players Summer Program

Budding actors and actresses in Newton can still join the cast of “Annie”. The popular resident youth theatre program, Newton Youth Players, has a few openings for the summer production of “Annie”. Directed by Melissa Bernstein, the morning theatre program gives children an opportunity to be part of a summer stock experience. Young actors entering grades 2 through 6 spend their mornings with professionals who specialize in drama, music, scenery design and choreography. This fun-filled three and a half week program culminates in a wonderful musical production. For more information and to register, visit www.newtonyouthplayers.com

Parenting Our Daughters

A discussion, support and activist group open to all Newton mothers of tween/teen daughters who are interested in figuring out how to best empower and support our girls. Share any concerns related to raising your daughter with a group of other supportive moms. For more information or to RSVP, please contact: Kim Gallaugher at momofiggy@hotmail.com or 617-558-0092 or visit the website: www.ParentingOurTeens.org

Drop-in Discussion Group: Tuesday, February 25th from 7:30-9:00 pm
Samadhi, 796 Beacon St, Newton Center

Watertown Children’s Theatre

Register NOW for Spring Programs! Download the Spring Brochure for information about all Spring Programs!

Programs include:
Grease, School Edition Grades 3-9
Jr. Players Grades K-2
Black Box Series: Jungle Book Grades 3-5
Audition Workshop Grades 3-9
Stay and Play: Around the World Age 2-4
Page to Stage: Funky Folk Tales Age 4-Grade 1
Master Class: Puppetry and Puppet Construction Grades 3-6
Playwriting and Ten Minute Play Festival Grades 8-12
Improv Troupe Grades 5-8
Boys Only Dance Review Grades 5-9
Scenic Painting Grades 3-5

and more!

For more information, please call 617-926-ARTS or visit
www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org

Fun, free EXPO at Newton North High School!

Teens (including Middle School students) and parents/guardians are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo for participative, informative exhibits; student performances; and fun.

Meet 30+ community exhibitors who help teens stay safe and healthy. Get information about everything from driving and pedestrian safety to healthy eating and positive body image to stress reduction and mental health support. Refreshments will be served, and special treat bags will be distributed to the first 50 students who come with their parent/guardian!

February 4th,  5:00 – 7:30 pm
Newton North