The High School Start Time Working Group reported on feedback from stakeholders about scenarios under consideration and made a presentation to School Committee on January 23rd. The report on community feedback has been reissued to included feedback from Newton Public Schools teachers and staff and a presentation has also been posted.
Please visit the Newton Public Schools web site for full information:
www.newton.k12.ma.us/laterstarttime
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 weekdays, 9:30 – 11:15 am, January 30th – June 2nd. There are still spaces on Tuesday and Thursday. 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.
TEC Internship Summer 2017 Program information session, no need to register. Open to students and parents/guardians.
January 31st, 7:00-8:00 pm
Morse Institute Library, Natick
Registration to the TEC Internship Program Summer 2017 is now OPEN. Apply online at:
http://www.tec-coop.org/student-programs/internships/internships-payment-page
Career exploration opportunities for students who have completed at least two years of high school. To learn about the program, please visit:
http://www.tec-coop.org/student-programs/internships/student-internships
Interested in an Academic Spring internship during after school hours? Please inquire
www.tec-coop.org
Meet directors of more than 70 enriching summer programs in the U.S. & abroad. Options for every budget and interest including academic enrichment, adventure, teen tours, community service, internships, sport instruction, language immersion, college prep, arts/theatre/music, teen camps, STEM and gap year programs. Wide variety of local and overnight programs.
Efficiently cut through the overwhelming amount of information online and make informed decisions about programming, safety, and supervision. For more information see www.TeenSummerExpos.com and https://www.facebook.com/events/1657641287881998/
February 6th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm (Snow date: February 7th)
Newton South High School in the cafeteria, 140 Brandeis Road
Mason-Rice Spring Online Auction is Now Open and runs through January 31st. Find something good for yourself while benefitting Mason-Rice’s 500+ Elementary Students. Get a bargain on one of many camps. They have incredible overnight camps in Maine, New Hampshire and the Berkshires as well as wonderful day camps such as BC Ladies Eagle Soccer, Belmont Hill. Fessenden, Meadowbrook, Michals Hockey, Ten Acre and More! Treat yourself by purchasing a gift certificate for a local restaurant or business. Start the New Year off with healthy options for your mind and body with a fitness or yoga class or a personalized massage. Pick up museum or theatre tickets. Check out the auction for these interesting items and many more exciting ones at:
https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?auctionId=267626132
Come into the Chipotle at 300 Needham Street in Newton on February 1st from 4:00 – 8:00 pm and tell the cashier you’re supporting the Newton South H.S. Model U.N. Club. The club will earn 50% of your total order. Thank you!
February Vacation Week Math Camp at Mathnasium. Choose any 2, 3, 4 or 5 day option. 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 your child is not having fun. If it’s not fun, it’s not Mathnasium. Details at: www.mathsense.com/boost.
Lumos Debate is running a 2-day Debate Workshop during school vacation February 23rd – 24th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Your child will get to practice public speaking, critical
thinking, and leadership in a fun environment! For grades 6-9. The fee is
just $65.00. Register at: http://camp.lumosdebate.com/workshop/
Keep the music in your summer! Sign up now for The Conservatory’s cool and creative music camps and special strings camp and get the early bird 10% discount.
Music Camp
Creative, musical, and fun day camp filled with music theory and ear training; ensemble practice (rock band, jazz, or chamber); and recording, songwriting, and beat-making for ages 6 and up; all instruments and skill levels welcome! Bring your own lunch and snacks. No nuts, please.
Cost: $425/week (July 4th week discounted to $339) Register before April 1st for the early bird 10% discount! Visit highlandsconservatory.com or call 617 – 903 – 0944.
Camp sessions are Monday-Friday, June 26th through August 25th , 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (except July 4th week, which runs for four days); Friday concert
Special Strings Camp
Join Conservatory strings teacher, Debbie Apple, for a day camp filled with singing, games, orchestra, history, theory, practice, guest artists, and performances! Strings Camp is open to students who have been playing for one year or more. The camp runs from July 10th through July 14th, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm with a concert on Friday from 2:00 – 3:00 pm. Cost for the camp is $425/week. Register at highlandsconservatory.com or call 617 – 903 – 0944 before April 1st for the early bird 10% discount!
The Conservatory at Highlands, 51 Winchester Street, Newton
Come to the 7th annual Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo on Monday, January 23rd, 5:00 – 7:30 pm.
Please see the attached flyer for details: Just Think