The Learn to Play program is an introduction to hockey for boys and girls aged 5 through 10. Participants follow a progression of drills designed to teach them the core hockey skills of skating, stick handling, passing, and shooting. NYH … Continue reading
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Music teacher available
With modifications or reductions in music instruction at many schools, a lot of students might opt to take private music lessons. Gabriel Mininberg, an experienced music teacher with a degree in Music from Yale University and a certificate in jazz studies … Continue reading
Research Study on Stress and the Teen Brain
Researchers at McLean Hospital are recruiting female teens who are currently feeling depressed or down as well as female teens who are not feeling depressed/down. Your teen can earn up to $100.00 and receive a picture of her brain. Researchers … Continue reading
Public information sessions coming up
Newton Safe Routes to School would like Newton families to know about two upcoming public information sessions. 1. Commonwealth Ave Carriageway proposal to create two-way bike travel on the Carriageway; right now biking is only formally allowed for those traveling … Continue reading
Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council Declares a Pumpkin War Contest!
The Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council is hosting a virtual pumpkin carving/decorating contest as a replacement for their usual “Halloween at the Hyde” Haunted House event. Gift cards to local sweet shop, Indulge!, will be awarded to top entries in … Continue reading
Diversity in STEM series
The MetroWest STEM Education Network (MSEN) is introducing a new speaker series focused on diversity in STEM. The series aims to highlight the need for diversity of identities and expertise in all STEM fields and to showcase the diversity and … Continue reading
Online Debate Club
Lumos is offering weekly debate club programs online through Zoom on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays! Your child will build confidence, develop critical thinking skills, and get lots of public speaking practice. Students will meet once a week to learn new … Continue reading
Student run website solutions for small businesses
Weaverbird.tech is a company run by a group of high school students with backgrounds in website design. They are focused on designing and renovating websites for small businesses and brick and mortar stores to help you adjust to the digital … Continue reading
Tutor available
Would your 3rd, 4th or 5th grader benefit from individual tutoring? David Dubin is a licensed fourth grade teacher who can supplement your child’s remote learning or help them with homework during the after school hours. Please email daviddubin75@gmail.com or … Continue reading
Tutor available
Former teacher with 30 years of experience in Grades 1-12 in the Brookline, Concord and Lexington Schools, classroom teacher, middle and high school English/Reading teacher, and certified Literacy Specialist, is available to support elementary, middle or high school students in … Continue reading