Gloria Jasinski, Bachelor of Music in Composition from Berklee College of Music, Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory with 30+ years teaching experience. Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreading. Build a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring instructor. Beginners especially welcome. Have a positive and successful learning experience. Phone: 617-566-9704 or email: piano566@comcast.net.
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Children’s Art Classes
The Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown still has space in some of the children’s winter art classes:
For K-1: Possibly Picasso – Art Around the World
For grades 2 – 4: Clay Projects – Mixed Media
For grades 5 – 8: Wheelthrowing
Also available, a Parent & Toddler class on Thursday mornings
Visit www.arsenalarts.org/education to read the details, and call 617-923-0100, ext. 8309 to register.
Teen Summer Program Expo
Newton South High School again hosts the annual Teen Summer Program Expo on February 3rd in the cafeteria. Admission is free.
If your teenager needs an enriching and rewarding summer experience, don’t miss this great opportunity to meet personally with directors of more than 80 of the best summer programs in both the U.S. and abroad. There is a wide variety of programs in locations all over the world and at every budget level, including academic enrichment, adventure travel, community service, environmental and ecology, internships, intensive sport instruction, language immersion, arts/theatre/music, college prep and gap year programs.
The Expo can help you efficiently cut through the overwhelming amount of information online and make an informed decision about programming, safety, and supervision. Bring friends if your kids want to find a program together! For more information contact Laura@CampSourceNetwork.com or call 617-244-3316.
February 3rd from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Newton South High School cafeteria
Snow date will be Tuesday, February 4
Bring more joy to your parenting in 2014!
Join other parents along with Cindy Kaplan, MA Parent Coach, to explore the eight principles from the book Confident Parents Remarkable Kids by Bonnie Harris. These guidelines will help you focus on your children’s capabilities and strengths as well as helping you find ways, even in the most challenging moments, to connect with your children so that you can engage with them to problem-solve rather than punish, and allow them to be accountable for their actions.
Fee is $200 for the series. To inquire and/or to register contact Cindy at cindy@cindykcoaching.com or 617-869-3305.
Mondays from 7:00 -9:00 pm
February 3rd – March 31st (skipping 2/17)
at Mind Your Body Wellness, Newtonville
Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices Expo
Not sure what to say to your teen about dating safety? Want to encourage your teen’s positive self image? Wondering what resources Newton offers for teens and families?
All parents/guardians and teens are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo on Wednesday, January 22nd.
- Discover community resources promoting positive decision making for teens
- Enjoy refreshments and student performances as you browse the exhibits
- The first 50 teens who bring a parent will receive a treat bag
- This expo coincides with Junior Parent Night; parents/guardians of juniors are asked to come early to explore the expo.
To learn more go to www.NorthPTSO.org. Walnut and Lowell Street lots and Hull Street will be available for parking. Please observe neighborhood signs and restrictions.
January 22nd,5:00 to 7:30 pm
Newton North High School
Register today for Newton SouthEast Little League Spring 2014 season!
Registration for new and returning players for NSELL ’s Spring 2014 season is open through February 14th. NSELL runs several programs in the spring, including T-ball (kindergarten and younger), Farm (1st and 2nd Grade), and Minors (AA and AAA) and Majors. Unlike previous years, where a child had to live in the NSELL district, any child who lives or attends a school within the district bounded by Angier, Bowen, Countryside, Mason-Rice, Memorial Spaulding, and Zervas is eligible to play in our league, whether they live in the NSELL district or not.
Please visit the NSELL website for additional details about the programs or click HERE to register. If you have any questions or comments, please use the online feedback form to send them to the league.
Newton North Little League Baseball Registration OPEN
Newton North Little League serves children from ages 4-12 who reside in the School Districts of Horace Mann, Lincoln Elliot, and Underwood. Children from any district who attend schools located in the district are also eligible to play. Pre-School, Private and Middle school children who fall within the allowed age groups are also welcome to play.
For more information, or to register click this link www.NewtonNorthLittleLeague.org.
Waltham Track Club – Spring Season Registration
Spring/summer registrations will be held on Sunday, March 2nd at 5:00 in the Kennedy Middle School indoor track. There will be a mandatory parent’s meeting for all parents whose child is new to our spring program. The program is open to anyone born in 2000-2006. Track and Field events are offered.
The spring program will begin the Monday after the April school vacation and be held every Monday and Wednesday, from 6:00-8:00, through June 10. All sessions are held at the J Lee Gould Track & Field facility at Leary Field, Bacon St in Waltham.
NewtonPAC Open Board Meeting
NewtonPAC is holding a special open board meeting next week with Dr. Judy Levin-Charns, Paula Black and Maura Tynes to talk about Extended School Year (ESY) summer services for the 2014 summer season. Many parents are making decisions about summer camp now and interested in finding out what programs NPS will offer. The results of the survey done last summer on the 2013 ESY services will also be discussed.
January 16th 9:30-10:30 am
Room 217. Education Center
100 Walnut Street
Bid and Save Money with Countryside PTO’s Online Summer Camp Auction
Countryside Elementary PTO’s 2nd annual online summer camp auction runs January 13th, 10 a.m. – January 24th, 10 p.m.
Go to www.32auctions.com/csidecampauction2014 and bid on sessions from some of the Newton area’s best day and overnight camps. From general day camps to specialty and sports camp, you can find a great fit for your child. Last year, people won camp sessions at substantial discounts. Now you can give your child a fantastic summer experience and save money!
Sessions are available from:
Beaver (Brookline, MA), Meadowbrook (Weston, MA), Camp Cody (in the White Mountains, NH), LINX (Wellesley, MA), Rivers Day Camp (Weston, MA), Boston College Rec Day Camp (Chestnut Hill, MA), Hale Day Camp (Westwood, MA), Everwood (Sharon, MA), Dedham Country Day Camp (Dedham, MA), Babson Sports Camp (Wellesley, MA), Brimmer and May Summer Programs (Chestnut Hill, MA), Wildwood Camp, Mass Audubon (Lincoln, MA)
Broadmoor Day Camp, Mass Audubon (Natick, MA)
All proceeds benefit Countryside Elementary PTO. For more information, contact Abby Schwartz (abby.m.schwartz@gmail.com) or Gena Hooper (genakhoo@gmail.com).