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Math tutoring

Experienced math teacher Barbara Wolke is offering personal tutoring tailored to your child. Lessons will be based on mathematical concepts from the school curriculum that
challenge the child or need clarification, so your child can be successful in math.

Barbara moved to the area from the northern suburbs of Chicago where she taught in the public schools and was a high school math tutor (algebra, geometry, trigonometry and pre-calculus) for more than 25 years. For the past 10 years she has focused on preparing students for the math portion of the ACT/SAT. For more information or references, contact her at 617-645- 7122 or barbarawolke1@gmail.com.

Young Rock Band program

Plugged In is a unique nonprofit youth rock band program in Needham where young musicians of all levels and needs are welcome. Fall session band classes begin the week of September 18th. More information and online registration can be found at www.pluggedinband.org.

Founded in 2002, Plugged In now has over 170 students from all over Massachusetts. Some students experience emotional and learning difficulties, such as ADD, depression, and low-self-esteem and/or have special needs such as autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. In the loving and non-competitive atmosphere at Plugged In, all differences are transcended through a shared passion for music, the teamwork involved with using music to help others and an atmosphere of compassion and fun.

In addition to weekly ensemble band classes, private lessons, songwriting workshops, summer camp and community performances, five times a year Plugged In students perform in benefit concerts that raise money for causes and organizations chosen by the students themselves. Plugged In provides a nurturing and supportive community to which young musicians feel a sense of belonging, an opportunity to express and be acknowledged for their musical interests and a chance to use their music to help others around the world.

Piano Lessons

A Bachelor of Music in Composition from Berklee College of Music and Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory with 30+ years teaching experience is available for lessons.

Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sight-reading while building a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring instructor. Beginners especially welcome. Have a positive and successful learning experience. Contact Gloria Jasinski at 617-566-9704 or piano566@comcast.net.

Newton Kindergarten Soccer

Register now for Newton Kindergarten Soccer. The fall program is for those children currently in kindergarten in 2017-2018. The games will be at Oak Hill Middle School beginning in September. To be eligible, children must live or attend school in Newton, including private schools. The registration deadline is August 31st.

To find out more or to register, please visit our website: http://kindergartensoccer.org/.

Note that Lincoln-Eliot and Burr families generally participate in Garden City Soccer, and that Memorial Spaulding usually has its own program.

Newton Kindergarten Soccer, run by the Zervas PTO, is an introduction to soccer with a focus on making friends, learning teamwork, and developing confidence. Each spring, over 200 incoming kindergarteners throughout Newton play in the league. Players are grouped with other children who either live in the same neighborhood or who attend the same school for kindergarten, so that incoming kindergartners can meet future classmates.

Executive Function conference for parents

“Executive Function and Emotion: Promoting flexible thinking and reducing anxiety in school” is an executive function conference specifically for parents.

View the flyer here: EF Flyer. Fee is $175. To register, please go to: https://www.researchild.org/8th-annual-executive-function-conference/.

For more information, please contact: Jamie Cutler at jcutler@researchild.org.

October 27th, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, Lexington, MA

College Essay and/or writing tutor available

Educator and editor with over 20 years of experience is available for college essay help and English class tutoring. English or writing tutoring sessions can be tailored to fit your weekly needs. Face-to-face meetings are a must to begin, but afterwards email, phone, and/or Google Docs are great ways to work with busy students.

For more information, please contact Alicia Shems at akshems68@gmail.com or 617-680-1918. Every Senior she’s worked with has been admitted to one of his or her top choices.

Destination Imagination

Does your child like to engineer, draw, act or build? If so, your kids are going to LOVE Destination Imagination. Over 350 Newton students have participated in this life changing program and this year is going to be the biggest yet!!

Registration is now open!

What is DI? (watch an intro video for parents)

This year’s 2017 – 2018 Challenges!!! (Show your kids these videos)
Technical Challenge
Scientific Challenge
Engineering Challenge
Fine Arts Challenge
Improvisational Challenge
Social Action Challenge

Please email any questions to: matthew@newtondi.net

Maestro Musicians Academy

Based in Brookline, Lexington, and West Newton, the Maestro Musicians Academy serves ages 4-104 and specializes in teaching all instruments in both private and group instruction. They care deeply about the unique parent-teacher-student relationship that establishes the foundation for success in their lessons. The unique Parent tested, Child approved philosophy means that they’re happy to offer a free trial lesson for anyone seriously considering the Academy.

For more information, please contact Daniel at 857-756-5230 or lessons@maestromusicians.com. Find out more about the benefits of music lessons by watching this video: Music Lessons Instill Self Actualization.

Does your child like to engineer, draw, act or build?

Does your child like to engineer, draw, act or build? If so, your kids are going to LOVE Destination Imagination. Over 350 Newton students have participated in this life changing program and this year is going to be the biggest yet!!

Registration is now open!

What is DI? (watch an intro video for parents)

This year’s 2017 – 2018 Challenges!!! (Show your kids these videos)
Technical Challenge
Scientific Challenge
Engineering Challenge
Fine Arts Challenge
Improvisational Challenge
Social Action Challenge

Please email any questions to: matthew@newtondi.net