Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Writing tutor for students of all ages

Writing tutor for students of all ages: college essays, summer reading and enrichment. Summer is the perfect time to relax and write! If your son or daughter could benefit from some structured writing hours over the summer to work on college essays, summer assignments or the writing process, please contact Susan Gedrick. She loves working with student writers of all ages and has over fifteen years of experience as a professional writer, teacher and tutor.

Contact Susan Gedrick at 617-460-6619 or sgedrick@gmail.com. For more information, see https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-gedrick-610180b7.

Deepen Your Child’s Understanding and Enjoyment of Math this Summer

Tutoring and math enrichment provided by a proven leader in math education, with over 20 years of elementary and middle school experience, multiple certifications to
support all learners, and master’s degrees in both math and education. Support for any student from K – 8. Contact Steve at sdayer17@comcast.net or 617- 407-4484.

Summer Academic Coaching Sessions

Could your child benefit from a writing or math coach over the summer months? Absolutely!

Next Level Up Academic Coaching has been working directly with Newton families since 2009. Since there is no pressure of tests, quizzes, and grades, summer is an excellent time to focus on building and enhancing writing skills and keeping up with math skills and knowledge. In addition, the momentum that your student gains will carry through into the beginning of the new school year. They will hit the ground running that first week.

Contact 781-540-1123 or info@nextleveluptutoring.com to learn more. Visit www.nextleveluptutoring.com

Spanish Tutor available

Tutor available for summer catch-up or advancement!

• Fluent in Spanish
• Massachusetts licensed/certified
• 6 years teaching experience
• BA Latin American Studies: Brown University
• MA Teaching: Boston College
• CAES School Leadership/Administration: Boston College
• Newton Highlands resident
• Available Services: Spanish (all levels), Organizational skills, Study skills

Contact Libby Sands at libby@libbysands.com or 617- 256-4780

College Essay support

Your source for expert support for the College Admission Essays. The ActiveMinds Tutoring June workshop is now sold out! July 18th still has room for a few more rising seniors. By referring a friend who also signs up you get $25.00 off. This price INCLUDES a one-hour private session! For additional details and to sign up please visit www.activemindstutoring.com.

Registration open for 17/18 Destination Imagination season

Over 350 Newton Public School students have participated in this life-changing program.  Endorsed by Superintendent David Fleishman, Destination Imagination is an all-inclusive STEAM program open to kids in grades K-12

Never heard of it?  Watch this short Newton Destination Imagination Webinar.

For a sneak peak at the 2017 – 2018 challenges, click here: https://www.destinationimagination.org/wp-content/uploads/17-18-Challenge-Overview-Flyer.pdf

Registration is now open for the Newton Destination Imagination 2017 – 2018 program.   Please click here to register

Newton Center Gardens and Greenhouse

Have you been admiring the beautiful gardens in Newton Center and other public places? They are maintained lovingly by a dedicated group of volunteers from Newton Community Pride. If you see them working, please share your appreciation.

If you would like to help out, especially on mornings and weekends please contact lplaut@newtonma.gov and we will connect you. All help is very much appreciated!

Newton Community Farm- Kids at the Farm: Summer 2017

School is about to be out for summer, and what better way to spend it than at Newton Community Farm! Don’t delay and register today! Limited spaces available

Visit www.newtoncommunityfarm.org/education and click on summer.

Feed the chickens, harvest produce and learn what it takes to grow food sustainably, all right here in Newton. Programs for toddlers through middle school starting in June and running until August 25th. See flyer here: Farm

Have a high schooler? Check out our high school intern programs!

All welcome! Financial assistance available.

Fall Host Families Needed!

Newton Public Schools is looking for host families for three high-school aged Chinese exchange students and two adult Chinese exchange teachers from the Jingshan School this fall. Families interested in hosting teachers do not need to have children in the home; families interested in hosting students can have children of any age. Please encourage all of your friends and neighbors to sign up!

The dates of hosting will be September 2nd to January 13th. Prior host families have truly enjoyed the experience, and every year there are families who volunteer to host again! This is an amazing opportunity for a family to learn about Chinese culture while sharing their own family’s culture and traditions. Please note that federal law prohibits offering financial compensation to host families, but the experience of hosting a foreign visitor in your home is quite rewarding in and of itself.

Any interested parties can contact Global Programs Manager Samantha Mandel at samantha_mandel@newton.k12.ma.us or 857-636-0921.

Chorus auditions

Boston Children’s Chorus is having auditions soon for next year. BCC is a multi tiered music education and social justice program involving more than 450 singers ages 7-18.  BCC singers learn lessons of hard work, discipline, leadership teamwork, and communications.  BCC produces four core performances a year and others are added throughout the year.  Performances in the past have included singing at the
Boston Children’s Museum and signing the national anthem at the Red Sox.  BCC is a tuition based program with a sliding scale based on family income.  BCC is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization.

Call 617-245-6043 to schedule an audition or get more information.

More information available:
http://www.bostonchildrenschorus.org/join-us/audition-for-bcc