Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Newton PTO Council 2017-09-16 12:39:01

Einstein’s Workshop  is a year-round STEAM education center run by Zervas parent Chris
Payton. Their goal is to educate and inspire students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics and classes introduce students to Robotics, Coding, Making & Inventing, and Game Based Learning in age-appropriate groups with experienced instructors.

Registration is currently open for weekend classes and clubs at the flagship Burlington location as well as through after-school partnerships with organizations such as Newton Community Education. Register for Burlington programs by September 15th to receive a 10% early bird discount.

Einstein’s Workshop also offers school vacation programs, including themed classes on Rosh Hashanah and Columbus Day during which children will work with lego robotics, create their own 3D printed or lasercut school accessories, and solve unique Minecraft-based challenges. See more information here.

Newton Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteers

Do you believe that all children have the right to be “Safe, Strong and Free?” Join the dynamic task force of trained volunteer CAP Prevention Specialists committed to teaching children in the Newton Elementary Schools the skills that they would need to stand up for themselves if faced with verbal, physical or sexual assault.

Now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. CORI and SORI screenings required. For more information please visit the website at http://familyaccess.org/family-support/child-assault-prevention/ ,  email Gail Sommer at gsommer@familyaccess.org or call 617-969-5906 ext. 143.

19 Continuing Education Credits available for licensed MSW’s.

3 Session Training begins on October 29th
Application deadline is October 20th

Voice Lessons for Teens

Auditioning for the school play or choir solo? Jacqueline Novikov will help your teen strengthen her voice and performance skills through in-home voice lessons. With a focus on healthy singing and versatility, lessons with Jacqueline will improve pitch, range, coordination and confidence through classical/musical theater training and the Alexander Technique.

Contact Jacqueline Novikov at jn@forma-music.com. To learn more, visit the website  jacquelinenovikov.com.

Be the Parent you want to be

Parenting workshops and coaching in the Think:Kids Collaborative Problem Solving approach, which helps parents relate better to their kids, reduce challenging behavior, and build their kids’ skills in self-regulation, flexibility and communication.

Morning and evening workshops in Brookline and Needham start the week of September 25th. For more information and to register, see BeTheParentBoston.com.

Join the Newton Mothers’ Forum

Are you interested in hearing from engaging speakers on a variety of relevant topics? Did you just move to the area and are looking to make new friends? Do you want a variety of social activities on the calendar for you and your family? Consider joining the Newton Mothers’ Forum!

NMF is a non-profit group made up of a community of moms (stay-at-home and working part- or full- time) with kids of all ages in Newton and surrounding towns. They sponsor activities where members can make connections beyond their school communities. The flagship event is a monthly Mothers’ Night Out (MNO): wine, dinner and fabulous speakers, this year’s series includes talks with National Security Expert Juliette Kayyem, sports psychologist Richard Ginsberg, and Family Dinner Project co-founder Anne Fishel. NMF also hosts a Book Club, Salon discussion group, Be Active fitness group and children’s parties.

Additional outings and special events include co-ed theme parties for grown-ups (Oktoberfest, Holiday, Wine & Cheese Tasting), a progressive dinner, theatre nights, and more. Check them out at newtonmoms.com, on Facebook (Newton Mothers’ Forum), or contact us at newtonmothers@gmail.com for more information. Annual dues are $185, which covers the cost of the seven-month speaker series with dinner, all parties and clubs.

Come check it out at the first MNO on October 2nd, 7:00 – 9:00 pm with Juliette Kayyem, Living in the Age of Terrorism: A Conversation with a National Security Expert – for just $30. That amount is applied toward your annual dues if you decide to join within 30 days.

Sign up for the NewtonSTEM newsletter

NewtonSTEM.org publishes a weekly newsletter of announcements about Science/Tech/Engineering/Math relevant to Newton students, parents, teachers, and community volunteers. Sign up for the weekly email here: Newsletter , and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Now in its seventh year, NewtonSTEM is a clearinghouse for information about STEM achievements, events, opportunities, and resources, both in and outside of school, specifically relevant to Newton. For more information — or to submit announcements — email info@newtonstem.org.

Etiquette Boot Camp for youth

The Etiquette Boot Camp for ages 7-17 will prepare a child for the next family dinner, social gathering, or formal event. Participants will learn how to start and maintain conversations with adults and peers, how to introduce themselves, when to interrupt, and much more.

Do you know a child that is struggling with table manners? Participants will learn how to set the table, use their napkin, pass food, and use utensils the European and American way. The 4-hour program is interactive, thought-provoking and fun, and is specifically developed for two different age groups, 7-12 and 13-17, targeting the social challenges affecting today’s youth. For more information visit TheEtiquetteAcademy.org.

Sunday, September 17th
Crowne Plaza, Boston/Newton Hotel

Back to School nutrition seminar

Join Megan Boitano, MS, RD, LDN, for an engaging and educational event featuring actionable strategies aimed at helping your family build healthy habits around food choices and physical activity.

Topics will include: planning meals for your kids (pre-k to teens), strategies to engage kids in planning/shopping and ensuring your approach is family-centered and sustainable. See the flyer here: Nutrition. Visit the website www.meganboitano.com.

September 20th, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
West Suburban YMCA
276 Church Street, Newton

RSVP to mboitanord@gmail.com

Save the date for: “Raising a Resilient Teen”

Save the date: Hear Dr. Susan Swick speak on “Raising a Resilient Teen” on October 11th.

Parents/guardians are invited to an informative and practical session on managing vulnerability and fostering resilience (the capacity to adapt in a setting of adversity) in teens. For details, see the flyer: Resilient Teen.

October 11th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Newton North auditorium