The Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices Expo is the place to be for parents/guardians and their teens. The expo is a free, fun gathering of many non-profit organizations that support teens and families in Newton.
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Historic Newton events in January
FREE WEEKEND AT HISTORIC NEWTON
Everyone is invited to enjoy free admission to the museums.
January 4th and January 5th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue
For information, call 617-796-1450
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS
The free, bi-weekly Storytime program engages kids 0 months to 3 years old by focusing on literacy, Newton’s history, play, and lessons from the museums. Families are welcome to bring older siblings. The theme is “Color.”
January 4th, 9:30 am
Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street
For information, call 617-796-1450
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS
The free, bi-weekly Storytime program engages kids 0 months to 3 years old by focusing on literacy, Newton’s history, play, and lessons from the museums. Families are welcome to bring older siblings. The theme is “Color.”
January 8th, 10:30 am
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue
For information, call 617-641-9142
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS
The free, bi-weekly Storytime program engages kids 0 months to 3 years old by focusing on literacy, Newton’s history, play, and lessons from the museums. Families are welcome to bring older siblings. The theme is “Diversity.”
January 18, 9:30 am
Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS
The free, bi-weekly Storytime program engages kids 0 months to 3 years old by focusing on literacy, Newton’s history, play, and lessons from the museums. Families are welcome to bring older siblings. The theme is “Diversity.”
January 22, 10:30 a.m.
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue
Don’t forget the Swing’n Holidays Concert this week
See Swing’n Holidays for details.
As 2019 comes to a close, want to thank someone special at your child’s school?
Understanding our Differences (UOD), the leader in disability awareness education, provides UOD units in all 15 Newton elementary schools to 3,000 students. They couldn’t do it without all of the wonderful parent volunteers – many thanks!
UOD is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that receives less than one-quarter of needed funding from the Newton Public Schools. That’s why they depend on donations made by people like you, who believe in this work, to meet their budget each year.
As 2019 comes to a close, why not make a donation in honor of someone special at your child’s school? You can honor a teacher, specialist, aide, principal, a UOD program speaker, or a UOD volunteer or coordinator. Please take this moment to support Understanding Our Differences by clicking here to make your donation now.
If you prefer to give by check, please mail to UOD at PO Box 600671, Newton 02460 with a note indicating your honoree. Many thanks!
News from Newton Schools Foundation (NSF)
Season’s Greetings on behalf of NSF!
Last year, your generous donations provided $155,000 to support the 12,000+ students in Newton’s public schools. This allowed NSF to fund over 20 grants in three areas of focus: New and Promising Programs, Professional Development, and Achievement and Opportunity Gap. These funds are critical to Newton Public Schools’ ability to provide programs that differentiate our school system.
Please consider Newton Schools Foundation in your year-end giving. As we enter the holiday season, the Foundation is ever thankful for the collaborative spirit and support of donors like you. Your gift today will have an immediate impact on the children and teachers in our community. Thank you for making a difference in our school system. Click HERE to support Newton Schools Foundation.
Need help heating your home?
ABCD Fuel Assistance program provides financial assistance to residents to help offset the cost of electric, gas, or oil bills. If heat is included in your rent, you can still apply for financial assistance from the Fuel Assistance program.
The amount you are awarded is based on your income and how many people live in your home. Your gross family income must be at or below 60% of the Massachusetts median income.
To learn about the income guidelines visit https://bostonabcd.org/service/fuel-assistance/. Call the Health and Human Services Department at 617-796-1420 to schedule your appointment to apply for Fuel Assistance.
Dearborn Academy Speaker Series Event: Growing Up Stressed? Or Growing Up Mindful?
According to the American Psychological Association, teens are the most stressed group in the United States, juggling school, extracurriculars and jobs – and making important decisions like what to do after high school.
Stress compromises teens’ digestive and immune systems and clouds judgment and higher-level thinking.
Learn the science behind mindfulness and techniques to help teens – and yourself – reduce stress and improve health and learning from expert Christopher Willard, PsyD at a community discussion Growing Up Stressed? Or Growing Up Mindful? part of the Dearborn Academy Speaker Series.
The first 100 tickets are free. So register now at bit.ly/DearbornSpeaksMindfulness.
January 21st, 6:00-7:30 pm
Dearborn Academy 575 Washington Street, Newton
Register for Newton Girls Softball
Think Spring! Think Softball!
Registration is now open for Newton Girls Softball, a recreational league for Newton girls (residents or girls who attend Newton Schools) in grades K-7. Click here to register soon for guaranteed placement and pair-me-with requests. For more information and to register, please visit www.newtongirlssoftball.org.
The league welcomes players of all skill levels and will provide your daughter with an experience that fosters positive self-esteem, team spirit, and individual growth through personal achievement and as a team member.
2020 Registration Dates:
January 31st: Deadline to register without paying a late fee.
February 28th: Deadline to register with guaranteed placement and pair-me-with rights. A $15 late fee will be applied.
Register for Newton Girls Lacrosse
Newton Girls Lacrosse registration is open. Click here to register.
Newton Girls Lacrosse (NGL) is dedicated to providing Newton girls and their families a community based developmental lacrosse program. NGL is the only Newton girls lacrosse program with opportunities for all Newton girls in grades 1-8 to play lacrosse, encouraging girls at all ages, regardless of experience, to join the program and learn lacrosse while meeting new friends, being active and competing.
The program delivers a fun, safe and inclusive youth sport environment. Please visit the website at newtongirlslacrosse.com to learn more and to register.
NGL – Come Play!
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