Newton Community Ed is running an intro to debate class for grades 6-8 which will be held Wednesdays, March 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd, 2:45 – 4:15 pm at Day Middle School. This is the perfect class for kids who want to try debate and public speaking!
Registration info at: https://registration.xenegrade.com/nce/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=9208。
The next Newton Community Preservation Committee meeting will include a final report on a 2-unit affordable housing project at Taft Avenue in West Newton, plus approval of the Fy18 annual budget and other committee business.
For details, see the program website at www.newtonma.gov/cpa or contact Program Manager Alice Ingerson at 617-796-1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov.
March 9th, 7:00 pm
Newton City Hall Room 204
The buzz is…the Newton Spelling Bee is back! The fun and educational Spelling Bee for Newton elementary school children is back for its 10th year! Just in case you haven’t already signed up, there are five dates for the Bees, with multiple grade sessions on each day, March 6th, 7th, 13th, 20th, and 27th.
Each grade session is a separate Bee with a first and second place prize donated by Learning Express. Every speller receives a goody bag to celebrate their hard work. There are a few spots left. Please register on line at www.newtoncommunitypride.org for $10.00.
– Free for kids (18 months to 6 years old), parents, & caregivers.
– Programs include reading from children’s book, activity, & museum takeaway.
– Focus on play, Newton history, literacy, & lessons from our two museums.
– Morning at 10:30 am & Evening at 7:00 pm, lasting 30-45 minutes.
March 1st, 10:30 am in the Library: In this first installment of our exciting new Storytime at the Museum program, preschoolers and their caregivers will learn how much fun a library can be with Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm. Children will then be invited to create their own book, which can be added to each time they come back for Storytime. This program will be held in the Dewing Library Exhibit at the Durant-Kenrick House & Grounds. Learn More Here
March 15th, 7:00 pm Growing Up in the 19th Century: This week preschoolers and their caregivers will get a glimpse into 19th century life with The Ox Cart Man. They will get to interact with household items from our collection and learn about growing up in Newton in the 19th century at the Jackson Homestead. Learn More Here
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Questions, comments, or concerns? Contact education@historicnewton.org
Come to the Building Sciences Workshop to learn about the joys and challenges older homes present! Explore the joys and challenges of older homes with industry expert, Peter Yost of BuildingGreen, Inc. You’ll get to share your ideas, work with one another to evaluate common building problems, and learn tools and techniques to diagnose these problems.
Session 1 on March 16th will look at common building problems, such as how heat and moisture interact. Yost will present building science “puzzles” and ask you to work together to determine the cause of the problem.
Session 2 on March 28th will give you the opportunity to bring in your own building science puzzles and questions. Yost will provide an overview of tools and techniques used to diagnose building issues and create energy efficiency.
RSVP & Learn More Here: Workshop information
March 16th and 28th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds
286 Waverley Avenue
There are still a few more spots for Next Week’s February Vacation Math Camp at Mathnasium. Choose any 2, 3, 4 or 5 day option during Vacation Week, February 20th – 24th.
Programs are individualized to student needs: Addition Mastery, Multiplication Hero, Fabulous Fractions, Decimals, Percents, MCAS practice. Maximum 4 students per Instructor. Cost: $49.00 – $65.00/day. 100% money-back guarantee. If it’s not fun, it’s not Mathnasium.
Details at: www.mathsense.com/boost
Are you ready for more clarity, confidence and direction in your job search? If so, join in a free workshop Three Keys to Unlocking Personal and Professional Transformation featuring a panel discussion with three contributing authors to Coaching for Powerful Change. They will share valuable exercises to help you navigate your professional transition, recognize your significant professional accomplishments, connect with your purpose and learn how to promote your value in negotiations. Speakers are Deb Elbaum, MD, CPCC, ACC, Heidi Werther, CPCC, and Mamak Charepoo.
For additional information, please cntact Deb Elbaum at 617-213-0858. See her upcoming events here: Events
February 21st, 7:00 pm
Newton Free Library
Worried about Cabin Fever this school break? Get the kids to a free event at the Microsoft Store. Check out the fun-filled week below.
Minecraft Build Challenge
February 21st, 3:00-4:00 pm
Looking for a fun way to experience Minecraft? Visit your local Microsoft Store for a Minecraft Build Challenge workshops! Players will work in teams to create something epic before the clock runs out. Register today and put your skills to the test! Only 5 spots left.
Create Digital Art with FreshPaint
February 21st, 5:00-7:00 pm
In this free, hands-on, 2 hour camp, students 8–12 will learn to create and share their own digital art with the Fresh Paint app for Windows 10. They’ll explore the basics of Fresh Paint, using lifelike oil and watercolors, pastels, and more to craft their own creations. They’ll also get a sneak peek of advanced digital art skills like mixing paint and layering media. Activities will focus on learning through experience and peer-to-peer learning, and themes may be based on upcoming seasons and special events.
At the end of the camp, participants will:
· Be familiar with the creative possibilities of digital drawing and painting
· Have experience with the Fresh Paint layout and tools
· Create original artwork and share it with peers
Register Today! Only 7 spots left.
Minecraft Hour of Code – Designer
February 23rd, 3:00-4:00 pm
Go behind the scenes to learn how to code, program, and play in your own gaming world. You’ll use kid-friendly programming to learn how creativity and problem solving come together to make something all your own.
During Minecraft Hour of Code: Designer you’ll program animals and other Minecraft creatures in your own version of Minecraft. The parent, legal guardian, or authorized adult caregiver of every camp participant must remain in the Microsoft store for the duration of the event. Register Today! Only 4 spots left
Forza Friday
February 24th, 6:00-8:00 pm
Come test drive the new Forza Horizon 3 in the gaming lounge. Challenge a Microsoft Employee to a best lap time competition and win free swag. Register today! Space is unlimited
Minecraft Build Challenge
Saturday, February 25th, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Looking for a fun way to experience Minecraft? Visit your local Microsoft Store for a Minecraft Build Challenge workshops! Players will work in teams to create something epic before the clock runs out. Register today and put your skills to the test!
Register today! Only 6 spots left.
Hoops & Homework Party
February 25th, 1:00-4:00 pm
Join a free party to support Hoops & Homework at the Microsoft Store. Explore one of the many fun stations—get creative with Fresh Paint, play games with Xbox, and even try out virtual reality—all in the name of a good cause.
Hoops and Homework was chosen as one of the six local organizations to participate in the Team Framingham fundraising for the 2017 Boston Marathon. Runners will be expected to raise a minimum of $1,500 for one of six organizations, with a fundraising target of $3,000. Help spread the word and show the runners your support! Register today! Space is unlimited.
Minecraft Hour of Code- Adventurer
February 26th, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Go behind the scenes to learn how to code, program, and play in your own gaming world. You’ll use kid-friendly programming to learn how creativity and problem solving come together to make something all your own. During Minecraft Hour of Code: Adventurer you’ll use code to take Alex or Steve on an adventure.
The parent, legal guardian, or authorized adult caregiver of every camp participant must remain in the Microsoft store for the duration of the event.
Register today! Only 6 spots left.
The buzz is…the Newton Spelling Bee is back! The fun and educational Spelling Bee for Newton elementary school children is back for its 10th year! Just in case you haven’t already signed up, there are five dates for the Bees, with multiple grade sessions on each day, March 6th, 7th, 13th, 20th, and 27th.
Each grade session is a separate Bee with a first and second place prize donated by Learning Express. Every speller receives a goody bag to celebrate their hard work. The sessions fill up quickly, so please register on line at www.newtoncommunitypride.org. Cost is $10.00.
The Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education will be hosting Leslie Leslie, MassPAC Project Manager to discuss Best Practices – Running a Parent Advisory Council . Her discussion will include covering legal requirements and ways to improve the PAC, creating by-laws, elections, events, outreach and more.
This is a great meeting for anyone who is interested in being more involved in the PAC and helping to reach more families and serve them better. It is especially recommended for anyone who is considering running for the PAC Board at the next election in May 2017.
Please RSVP to rsvp.newtonpac@gmail.com
February 16th, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm (light refreshments and networking begin at 7:15 pm)
100 Walnut Street, Room 210