Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

College Essay Writing coach

Do you have a high school junior or senior who has started applying to colleges and is looking for help with the daunting process of writing the perfect college essay? College admissions boards are on the lookout for those unique students that can express themselves in a way that stands out among the thousands of applicants they receive every year.

At Next Level Up, the goal is to help you write an essay that achieves the recognition needed to rise to the top of the essay pile. A convenient and flexible schedule helps make this process easier and they can work with your student directly on the phone or by online video chat.

Call or email for more information at 781-540-1123 or info@nextleveluptutoring.com.

Do you have a child that loves to sing?

Join VOICES Boston children’s chorus for their 2017-2018 season! With singing at its core and training in dance and drama, VOICES Boston changes the lives of children, building confidence, discipline, leadership and a love of music that will last a lifetime.

They offer ensembles for singers grades K-8 and rehearse at the William H Lincoln School in Brookline.

Prep A: K-2nd grade, rehearses Tuesdays 3-3:50pm
Prep B: K-2nd grade, rehearses Tuesdays 4-4:50pm
Circle A: 2nd and 3rd grade, rehearses Tuesday 5-6pm
Circle B: 2nd and 3rd grade, rehearses Tuesday 6-7pm
Circle C: 2nd and 3rd grade, rehearses Thursday 3-4pm
Gershwin: 3rd-5th grade, rehearses Thursday 4-6pm
Copland: 5th-8th grade, Monday 4-6pm and Wednesdays 5-7pm
Bernstein: 5th-8th grade, Monday 5-7pm and Wednesdays 5-7pm

To sign up or just learn more about the program, visit www.voicesboston.org

Youth & Government Info Session

The West Suburban YMCA invites parents and students to an information session on the 2017-2018 Massachusetts Youth & Government Program.

Youth & Government is a nationally organized YMCA program providing high school age teens the opportunity to participate in a model government. Participants, known as delegates, will work in their branch of interest (judicial, legislative, lobbyist branch, and press corps) to produce a piece of work in the form of a bill, legal brief, or news article. Pre-Legislative meetings held in October, November, January, and February will provide education and training for the delegates as they prepare for the three-day Annual Conference held at the Massachusetts State House in March. To learn more or to enroll in the information session, contact the Y’s Youth & Teen Director, Jeremy Smith at jeremys@wsymca.org.

October 4th, 5:00 pm
West Suburban YMCA, 276 Church Street, Newton

City Council candidates moderated discussion

Newton’s four Neighborhood Area Councils — Newton Highlands, Newton Upper Falls, Newtonville and Waban — will present a moderated discussion for all At-large City Council candidates in contested races. The event is free and open to the public.

Andy Levin, Newton Tab Editor, will moderate the discussion.

Meet the candidates who are running citywide for positions on the Newton City Council. On Election Day, November 7, 2017, you can choose to vote for up to two candidates from each ward in which two or more people are running.

October 8th, 1:30 pm
Angier Elementary School’s cafeteria/auditorium, 1697 Beacon Street, Waban

Empowerment Class for Girls

Artemis Girls – Stand Strong, Stand Tall is a new Girls Empowerment Program that guides girls ages 10-13 to seek their own true voice with yoga, mindfulness, breathwork, creative expression and self-reflection.

When girls feel confident about their bodies, their self-worth and their intelligence and they have practiced how to handle self-doubt and adolescent stresses, they have an opportunity to go into the world and fully express themselves — as girls, as women, as humans. Artemis Girls Stand Strong, Stand Tall creates a safe space for girls to build strength of body, mind and spirit while developing the skills of communication and self-respect to empower and inspire girls.

Classes include weekly yoga and mindfulness, group collaboration and games and independent thinking coupled with an art, journal or other creative activity centered on themes such as:
· Body Confidence and Self-Respect
· Stress & Self-Care
· Emotional Awareness
· Identity & Labels
· Honest, Healthy Friendships & Social Stamina

To register, visit http://www.artemisyoga.com/classes/kids-teen-classes/

Friday afternoons,  October 13th – November 17th,  4:00 – 5:30 pm
Artemis Yoga, 639 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown

Open House at Family ACCESS Early Learning Center

Open House at Family ACCESS Early Learning Center on November 3rd at 8:00 am and again on February 2nd at 8:00 am (or by appointment any other time).

Family ACCESS offers full-day, year-round early education and child care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers getting ready for Kindergarten. Children explore, thrive and have fun at Family ACCESS. At Open House, you are invited to tour the center, talk with teachers, and let your children explore the large, bright classrooms. Enrollment for fall is open now! Learn more at: https://familyaccess.org/early-learning-center/

Family ACCESS is a Brazelton Touchpoints Site. For more information or to set up an appointment for a tour, please call Lacey at 617-969-5906 x121 or email lmallett@familyaccess.org.

492 Waltham Street, West Newton (behind CVS)

Mindful Parenting Series

Do you ever lose it with your kids and then feel guilty and surprised at how your emotions got the best of you?

You are not alone. Join well-known educator, Amy Behrens for this popular, 4-part Mindful Parenting series that will help you understand how to become more aware of your own and your children’s internal states. As a result, you will identify ways to respond in more “mindful” ways that bring about connection, clarity, and mutual understanding in your family. You will get to think about real-life situations, practice new ways of thinking and responding, and assess your responses during our classes so that you walk away more confident, competent and mindful as a parent and person. This class is appropriate for parents of children of any age and will be tailored to the group who joins.

Registration fee: $150 per person, $280 per couple includes all materials, workbook, weekly lessons. Advance registration is suggested at Register . For more information, visit http://www.artemisyoga.com/workshops/.

4 Wednesdays – October 25th, November 1st, 8th, and 15th
Artemis Yoga, 639 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown

Classes at Hebrew College

Interested in Jewish history, culture and thought?

Sign up now for one of Hebrew College’s fall courses as part of Me’ah Select and Me’ah Classic. Courses are on a variety of topics including history of Muslim-Jewish relationships, the history of Modern Israel and Journey Through the Hebrew Bible. Classes are open to adults and mature high school students and take place at Hebrew College and other Newton locations both during the day and in the evening.

Courses are taught by charismatic university scholars from Greater Boston. Students of all backgrounds and faiths are welcome. Generous financial aid available.