Libby Sands is an experienced Spanish teacher (certified & licensed in grades 5-12) and Newton mom with a love of the Spanish language. She provides tailored, expert tutoring in grammar, literature, writing, and conversation at all levels. Libby’s well acquainted with the NPS Spanish curriculum. If your student is struggling, she would be happy to help and offers flexible scheduling to fit families’ busy calendars. References available.. Contact her at libby@libbysands.com or 617- 256-4780.
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Learn to play the piano
Gloria Jasinski has a Bachelor of Music in Composition from Berklee College of Music, a Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory and 30+ years of teaching experience.
You can learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, and sightreading and 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.
Newton residents featured in plays at Watertown Children’s Theatre
Newton residents are featured in Twelfth Night and She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition presented by Watertown Children’s Theatre this winter in the Black Box at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. This pairing of a contemporary favorite and a timeless classic will share the same stage and set, and they invite audiences to join us for both weekends.
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare features a 6th – 9th grade cast including Newton residents Kaiden Reitz, Sawyer Reitz, and Maya Ullman performing the comedic classic in which love makes fools of us all.
January 31st and February 1st, 7:00 pm and February 2nd, 1:00 pm
She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition by Qui Nguyen features a 9th – 12th grade cast including Newton resident Sandra Colangelo in this blend of contemporary family relationships and fantastical imaginary journeys. NOTE: This production contains mature content and may not be appropriate for all audience members.
February 7th and 8th, 7:00 pm and February 9th, 1:00 pm
All productions in the Black Box Theater, Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street Watertown
For more information, visit WCT’s website at www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org or call 617-926-ARTS.Tickets, $14.00 each, are available on www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org or www.mosesianarts.org.
Newton Girls Softball rocks!
Girls of all experience levels learn about and play softball together while forging friendships and fostering fun.
Register soon (by January 31st to save $15.00) for Newton Girls Softball, a recreational league for Newton girls in grades K-7. For information and to register, visit www.newtongirlssoftball.org.
NGS welcomes players of all skill levels and will provide your daughter with an experience that promotes positive self-esteem, team spirit, and individual growth through personal achievement and as a team member. Register her now, you’ll be glad you did!
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.
February 28th: Last day to withdraw and receive a full refund. Sorry, no refunds after this date.
March 1st – April 15th: Still accepting registrations. Player is placed on the wait list, no pair-me-with rights, and a $15 late fee. Openings filled on a first come, first served basis
Free Kids Karate Trial Class at Lasell University
For girls and boys ages 1st through 5th grades. $65.00 per 6-Week Session, free uniform upon enrolling. Please call to reserve a spot or for more information 617-527-8052 or visit www.kids-karate.org.
Trial class on February 29th, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Rock it out this summer at The Conservatory at Highlands!
Registration is now open for the Summer Rock Bands! Join one or more of the week-long summer sessions. Ensembles arranged by age and experience. Register Here!
Some highlights include:
- Students play favorite songs and/or perform vocals in their own bands
- Recording sessions and music videos
- Musical games
- Kids stay cool indoors AND have time outside at the Newton Highlands playground
- Students perform a concert on Friday at the end of each week-long session for friends and family!
- Bands arranged based on age and experience
- Pictures texted throughout the week sharing all the fun moments
- For ages 6+
For more information and registration, visit http://www.highlandsconservatory.com or call 617-903-0944.
June 29th – August 23rd, weekdays 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Conservatory at Highlands, 51 Winchester Street, Newton Highlands, 02461
Do you like a capella?
Come to the Winter Warmer featuring The Newtones of Newton South, Northern Lights from Newton North, Noteafy from Brookline High and a bit of improv from The Children of the Candy Corn of Newton South.
Event details available here: https://www.facebook.com/events/455750398661627/
Tickets available in advance for $8.00 from a Newtones member or $10.00 at the door.
To learn more about The Newtones visit https://thenshsnewtones.weebly.com/
January 24th, 7:00 pm
Gregorian Rugs, 2284 Washington Street, Newton Lower Falls
A performance in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Composer/Vocalist (and Angier mom), Dana Sandler, will be presenting the world premiere of her new composition, I Never Saw Another Butterfly, new chamber jazz musical settings of selected children’s poetry from Terezin Concentration Camp, in honor of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the concentration camps.
This debut performance is open to the public. For ticket information and to view the official project trailer, please visit www.danasandler.com.
January 26th, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Temple Shalom of Newton, 175 Temple Street
What’s Happening at the West Suburban YMCA (including February Break)
MLK Day of Service Event
The Y is partnering with The Second Step to host a volunteer event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Using the items collected during the recent supply drive, volunteers will sort and organize items into “blessing bags” for families in need. All are welcome to participate in this community-wide, family friendly event. The event will start with a short presentation from The Second Step at 10:00 am, followed by bag stuffing (Note: This event ends when all bags have been stuffed).
January 20th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Kids Night Out
Parents, drop off your kids for a fun Friday night with qualified staff members for a Kids Night Out. They’ll order pizza for dinner and keep the children entertained with games, swimming, movies and sports. $25 per child for Y members and $30 for the community. A 20% discount is offered per child for those with two or more children. Go out for the night and take advantage of this low-cost alternative to hiring a babysitter. Everyone wins!
February 7th, 6:00 – 10:00 pm
February Vacation Week is around the corner!
- Out of School Time Vacation Programs are structured similarly to a day at camp, with a mix of activities such as fun games, creative projects, and free swim.
- Sports Vacation Clinics may include soccer, basketball, baseball, swimming, and more.
- There’s also a new Creative Arts Vacation Program which includes visual art, singing, and dancing for kids 5-7 and music for kids 10-12.
February 18th – February 21st
West Suburban YMCA
276 Church Street, Newton
Middle School February Break Program
#PhonesAllowed – A Middle School February Break Program
Join a co-ed school break program for Newton middle school students, co-sponsored by Newton HHS and Boys for the Better, a Newton based non-profit dedicated to re-defining masculinity through Media Education, where 6-8th graders will learn how to:
- Flip the script on negative media messaging, create their own social media voice, boost self-confidence, and learn how to communicate more effectively with peers, parents, and teachers
- Form positive social relationships and learn new media literacy skills
- Identify strategies for better managing time spent on social media and using digital devices, as well as practice healthy ways to manage their stress and emotional development
Please click here for a flyer: #phonesallowed
Students will spend time as a whole group learning new skills, and in small, gender specific groups doing hands-on activities and group discussion. If your student prefers not to identify with one gender, or if you have questions about our curriculum or plans, please feel free to give us a call at 617-796-1436 or send us an email at qetchie@newtonma.gov.
This event is welcoming and accepting of ALL students. $100 per student. Scholarships available upon request. Register at www.newtonma.gov/youth
February 18th – 21st, 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Newton North High School cafeteria