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Leadership for Middle Schoolers

Lumos Debate is offering a 3 day leadership workshop for middle school students during February break. Your child will practice critical thinking, public speaking, and leadership in a fun and engaging learning environment. They’ve created games and activities that students absolutely love. Your child is going to have a blast! Guaranteed.

For additional information, please call 617-901-4564 or email info@lumosdebate.com. Register at: lumosdebate.com/workshop.

February 15th – 17th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
1349 Center St, Newton Centre

“The Tempest” presented by Watertown Children’s Theatre

A WCT musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play! Get aboard this harrowing tale full of magic and adventure! This unique “play with music” adaptation features musical underscoring, movement and an ensemble cast of 6th-10th graders featuring Newton students Sophie Fredberg, Jennifer Tang, and Liam Walsh, who bring this thrilling tale to life on the Mosesian stage.

William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”, adapted by Deidre Purcell, with original music composed by Justin Casinghino. Tickets are $14.00 each, general admission. For more information, visit WCT’s website at www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org or call 617-926-ARTS.

February 5th, 7:00 pm, February 6th at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm, February 7th at 1:00 pm. Charles Mosesian Theater
Arsenal Center for the Arts
Watertown

Time is running out, remind your daughter to ask her friends…

..softball anyone?

Register soon for Newton Girls Softball, a recreational league for Newton girls in grades K-7. 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. The Kindergarten T-Ball program continues this year. Register now, you’ll be glad you did.

2016 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.

Williams Camp & Snow Auction

The Williams PTO Camp & Snow Auction is now open. Check out the day and overnight camp options, winter activities like ice skating, skiing, and watching the Providence Bruins.

You can bid on these and many more items to help raise money for the PTO – they raise 45% of their budget through auction fundraising which funds children’s programming at Williams Elementary school including Creative Arts & Sciences, Understanding Our Differences, field trips, instructional technology, physical education equipment, library books, and more.

Introducing Syvlan Algebra Edge!

For kids in Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. Kids work at their own pace, developing problem solving, logic, and Pre-Algebra and Algebra I skills during one hour sessions that includes Engaging I-Pad/Gaming Technology that promotes independent learning and makes math fun!

$149 Algebra Edge Course (pick 2 times)
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm
Thursdays 5:30-6:30 pm
Sundays 12:30-1:30 pm

Call now before classes fill up! 617-264-4150

Mason-Rice Online Auction Coming Soon!

Don’t Miss Out On These Great Items!

Summer Camps – Overnight Camps in the Berkshires, Maine & NH. Day Camps including Beaver, Belmont Hill, Dexter, Meadowbrook & Many More!
Dining Gift Certificates – 51 Lincoln, Besito Mexican, Frank Pepe’s Pizza, The Local, Shake Shack & More!
Outings – Coolidge Corner Theater, Drumlin Farm, Ecotarium, Peabody Essex Museum, & More!
Also Fitness, Hotels & More!

Mason-Rice Elementary School Online Auction is open to all
Auction dates: January 28th – February 9th
https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?auctionId=246764782

Time for Partners is going home!

After a wonderful season at the warm and inviting Auburndale Community Library, Time for Partners is returning to Newton City Hall for the Winter/Spring session. The construction of the elevator for the War Memorial Auditorium of Newton City Hall is complete, and the class has returned to its new and improved home!

It is easier than ever to bring your stroller to the class, simply access the elevator on the Homer Street side of City Hall. Space is limited and fills up quickly in the ever popular Art & Music class for children ages 18 months to 4 years with an adult.

Visit www.newtonma.gov/culture for more information and to register.

Learn to Play the Ukelele!

For kids in Grades 2 – 5 who want to learn an instrument and explore the world of musicianship. Students will learn basics of the instrument, including rhythmic strumming and chords, and they will be playing songs in just a few weeks. The class is taught by Paula Gannon – Time for Partners music teacher. Class sizes are small, so sign up soon. Bring your own instrument or contact teacher for rental. Visit www.newtonma.gov/culture or call 617-796-1540 for information.

February 2nd – April 5th, 1:45 – 2:30 pm
Newton Cultural Center
City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue

Newton Families and Friends Jay Peak Spring Ski Trip

Jay Peak is renowned for the most snow in the east. But skiing is only part of the fun as they have a host of off-site facilities including an indoor ice rink and an INDOOR, always 80 degrees, waterpark. Not just for kids, there is surfing, boogie boarding, slides, and the only aqua-loop slide in the states. Spring at Jay is as good as it gets with warm days, soft snow, and hot fun. There are condos slope-side, with full kitchens, ski in ski out and walk to everything else! Come join the Newton Families and Friends Ski Trip!

Trip Includes:
* 2 night’s Slopeside Condos (2 bedroom units, sleep up to 8)
* 3-day lift pass (includes Friday if you can get there)
* 3-day waterpark pass (includes Friday if you can get there)
* Saturday night private Cabanas at waterpark
* Saturday night pizza dinner party in waterpark

COST: $899 for family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children 4-14 years old) *

*Add $100 per additional child 4-14 above 4 people
*Add $150 per additional adult above 4 people
*Add $50 if child is over 14 (they are considered adult)

Condos are 2 bedroom, 1 bath, with full kitchen. They are privately owned and bedding is different in each unit. A typical unit may be queen bed in one room and two twins or a bunk bed in the other bedroom and a queen sleeper sofa, to sleep up to 6. Some units may have a twin over double bunk to sleep up to 7 or 2 bunks beds to sleep up to 8. Email Randy Friedman at randyhfriedman@gmail.com or call 617-970-3079 for details or questions.

Trip dates: April 8-10th
Jay Peak, VT
Trip presented by 7 Travel LLC

What’s Happening at the Y

Try the Y Tuesdays – All Month Long
Discover all you can do at the Y. Every Tuesday in January, you’re invited to enjoy the pools, state-of-the art fitness center, gymnasium, cycle studio, group exercises and more! It’s absolutely FREE. There’s no obligation to join. No fees to pay. Enjoy fun and healthy activities, make new friendships and discover ALL that the Y offers.

Something for Everyone – Early & Late Spring Programs at the Y
Spring into action with Early and Late Spring programs at the Y. Registration for Early Spring Programs opens on February 1st for YMCA members, and February 5th for nonmembers. Early Spring programs begin the week of February 22nd.

· Learn to swim – swimming lessons for all ages including Parent & Child classes
· Lifeguard Training Certification Classes
· Sports Leagues – Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football
· School Vacation Week Programs
· Adult Sports Leagues – Pick-Up Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball
· Music and Creative Arts programs
· Summer Camp – Day Camps and Overnight Camp
· Personal Training and Small Group Training

Visit wsymca.org to download a copy of the Early the Late Program Spring Guide, or stop by the Y and they can help you register.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
The West Suburban YMCA is now offering LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a 12 week program that helps people affected by cancer reach their holistic health goals. This research-based program offers those living with, through and beyond cancer a safe, empowering environment to participate in activities focused on strengthening the whole person. Participants work with specially trained Y staff to achieve goals such as building muscle mass and strength, increasing flexibility and endurance and improving confidence and self-esteem. In addition to physical benefits, the program also focuses on the emotional well-being of survivors and their families by providing a supportive “community” where people impacted by cancer can connect during treatment and beyond. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is free for participants and their families.

For more information, including how to participate in the pilot program that begins on February 1st and runs on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:15 – 2:30 pm for 12 weeks, please contact Jane Carroll at 617-244-650 x3007.