Lumos is running a 2-day Debate Workshop during February and April vacation breaks. Your child will study public speaking, critical thinking, and leadership with experienced instructors. The class is lots of fun and very active – a good class even for for shy or quiet kids. The class is open to students Grades 6-9.
For more information call 617-901-4564. Register at: camp.lumosdebate.com/workshop/
Newton preschools are actively enrolling! Need help choosing the right preschool for
your child? Not sure where to start? Visit www.newtonma.gov/preschool for a comprehensive preschool guide, information on financial aid, a guide on choosing the right preschool for your child, and other resources for parents.
The popular art & music class for children ages 18 months to 4 years with an adult is thriving in the Newton Cultural Center at City Hall! A terrific way to learn, have fun and make friends – and that’s not just for the kids! Parents, nannies and grandparents enjoy this long-running program also. Children make creative and enriching art projects and enjoy singing and fun with beloved performer David Polansky.
The classes fill up very quickly, so don’t wait! Classes are Monday -Friday, 9:30 – 11:15 am, January 30th – June 1st. To register: www.activityreg.com click on MA, click on Newton Parks & Recreation, click on Register, click on Programs or Activities, click on Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs, click on Time for Partners and choose your day.
Or call 617-796-1540 for more information.
Due to overwhelming demand, Newton Youth Players is delighted to announce a fourth day! Starting on March 26th, “Bye Bye Birdie” will have another cast: Monday!
The location is the same: Newton City Hall, the time is a little different: 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Enroll now at www.newtonyouthplayers.com
The exciting new addition to the Newton Youth Players family is the exceptionally
talented team of Co-Directors: Hannah Rosenberg and Linda Goetz.
Hannah Rosenberg is thrilled to join Newton Youth Players as a director for” Bye Bye
Birdie”! Hannah has been involved in theatre since a young child and recently
became a part of Newton Theatre Company as an actor and Development Director.
Linda Goetz is a professional actress, writer and director; and one of the founders of
the Newton Nomadic Theater. In recent years she was nominated for Best Actress
by the Independent Reviewers of New England for her role as Lady Macbeth with the
FUDGE Theatre.
Free workshop on building body confidence in our children:
Are you a parent or caregiver? In our image-driven world it may seem hard to foster
body confidence in our children. Join this FREE MEDA event to learn how to help your child have a happy & healthy relationship with their body. Come learn strategies for success. Children who feel good about their bodies are: LESS likely to develop eating issues, MORE likely to participate in sports and extra curricular activities, LESS likely to use drugs and alcohol, MORE likely to develop a healthy relationship with exercise.
For more information and to RSVP go to https://tinyurl.com/y8zdmoq8
MEDA (Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association) is a Newton based nonprofit
located at 288 Walnut Street, Suite 130, Newton.
Sign up for the 2018 MEDA conference today!
Join Debbi Michiko Florence in a celebration of the Japanese holiday, Girls’ Day. She will talk about about Girls’ Day, do an origami activity and read from (and sign) Jasmine Toguchi Super Sleuth.
AND there will be mochi!
For more information, please visit http://ilovenewton.com/debbi-michiko-florence-childrens-book-event-girls-day/
March 3rd, 11:00 am
Newtonville Books
10 Langley Rd, Newton
Calling all parents who want to get involved in working for connected school communities and racial justice!
Join FORJ – Families Organizing for Racial Justice – to learn what several Newton Public Schools are doing to bring their communities together while working to reduce racism and injustice on many levels.
After the presentations, you will have time to meet and talk with other parents at your child’s or teen’s school. This is a great opportunity to get inspired and meet people across Newton who care about racial justice and want to develop their cultural competence.
February 8th, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Angier Elementary School
Please RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/B75q1Qyfsx5ZG4m93
To learn more, visit https://forjnewton.com/. Want to join the mailing list to learn about future opportunities? Please email the FORJ Coordinator at amy@amybehrens.com and put “JOIN FORJ” in the subject. Be sure to include your name and what schools your children attend.
The next meeting on February 28th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm is “Talking to Children about Race and Racism: Why and How?” Come to learn effective ways to talk with your children about race and racism next week in Boston at the beautiful Salvation Army Kroc Center, 650 Dudley St. Dorchester, MA 02125. There is ample parking around this community center, but you can also carpool or take the T to Dudley Station and walk over easily.
Please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/newton-metco-parent-meeting-tickets-41384289524
Are you a current 10th or 11th grade girl looking for a meaningful summer experience honing your coding skills and learning new ones? If so, join this information session about the Girls Who Code (GWC) Summer Immersion Program, a free, 7-week experience for girls to learn the computer science skills they need to make an impact in their communities and be competitive in the job market of the future.
No prior experience or participation with GWC necessary to apply for the summer program. Stipends are available based on need. Early decision applications are due Feb. 16th; all applications are due March 16th.
GWC is a national nonprofit organization leading the movement to inspire, educate and equip girls with the computing skills to pursue 21st-century opportunities. The information session is for current 10th and 11th graders and their adults or anyone who would like to know more about the GWC Summer Immersion Program. No registration necessary.
February 12th, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium
NCE Kids is offering a variety of vacation programs for kids of all ages during February Break.
Kids, spend vacation with NCE! Learn more at newtoncommunityed.org.
BioBuilder is hosting a February Break Workshop for 10-14 year-old students interested in synthetic biology and getting hands-on time in a biology lab with a trained scientist.
Please see the attached flyer for information and feel free to contact Kelley Klor at biobuilder.kelley@gmail.com if you have any questions.
February 20th – 22nd, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Lab Central, 700 Main Street, Cambridge