Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Affordable SAT Private Tutoring from NSHS alum

Founded by a recent Newton South alumnus who has developed a unique approach to tackle the SAT, Winston Tutors promises RESULTS with a competitive price. Students who have initially struggled with the SAT have seen their score increase by 300 points from just a few sessions.

With over three years of experience helping high-school students achieve their full potential, Winston Tutors will guide your child to success through an individualized study plan.

For inquiries, please contact Winston Jiang at 617-309-7910 or wtjiang7788@yahoo.com. References from past and current students are available upon request.

Spanish Tutor available

  • 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 at 617-256-4780

Physics Tutor available

Dr. Boris Korsunsky is available for general support, problem-solving skills, SAT II, and/or AP Exam preparation.

A Newton resident, high-school physics teacher with 25+ years of experience; former US Physics Team coach; doctorate with a focus on problem-solving in physics; AP Physics Exam Reader, AP Physics College Board consultant,  and widely published author, he has experience in teaching high-level problem-solving skills and preparation for standardized tests. Offering an interactive approach, low stress, high efficiency with sessions in Newton.

His resume can be found here: Resume For further information, please contact: korsunbo@post.harvard.edu.

High School Start Time Working Group Update

The High School Start Time Working Group reported on community feedback about scenarios under consideration and made a presentation to School Committee on December 12th. A presentation which summarizes the report as well as the full report have been posted online. Please visit the Newton Public Schools web site for full information. www.newton.k12.ma.us/laterstarttime

Winter Break Library Programs for teens

Check out these Library programs over Winter Break! There is a lot happening this vacation.

Dream Jars, December 27th, 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium: Join this Green Art Workshop and get creative with a conscience. Participants will tap into their creativity as they Reduce-Reuse-Recycle. Transform jam jars, chocolate boxes, and tea tins into your own three-dimensional memory collage. Then collect your illustrations, ticket stubs, and dream recordings in your personal time capsule for the New Year. For grades 5-7. Register online.

Trivia Nite, December 28th, 6:30 pm, Druker Auditorium: Are you a genius at Jeopardy!? A consumer of crossword puzzles? Come join the fun and test your mastery of useful (and useless) information! Players will be challenged with 4 rounds of questions from a variety of categories. Stretch your brain and win great prizes! Come alone or with friends. Refreshments will be provided. Teens and adults welcome. Register online.

3D Printing, December 29th, 1:00 pm, second floor Computer Center: Learn how 3D printing works by designing your own three-dimensional creation! For grades 5-7. Register online.

Techcycled Jewelry, December 29th, 3:00 pm, second floor Computer Center: Transform old computer parts into jewelry! You’ll be giving new life to computers parts. Stop by to make something unique. For grades 7 and up. Register online.

Mix & Match Marionettes, December 29th, 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium: Join this Green Art Workshop where you’ll get creative with a conscience. Participants will tap into their creativity as they Reduce-Reuse-Recycle. In this workshop you’ll forage for found images from calendars, greeting cards, and magazines to find the elements for your assemblage. Play with “cut-up” and collage techniques to create your own one-of-a-kind hybrid dancers. For grades 7-12. Register online.

NewPAC meeting on December 14th

The next NewPAC meeting will include a presentation on Transition from Elementary to Middle School, with Newton staff members. We will discuss Newton’s citywide programs as well as neighborhood inclusion and support services and will have a panel discussion.

December 14th, 7:30 pm (refreshments and networking starting at 7:15 pm)
Room 210 at the Education Center, 100 Walnut Street

IMPORTANT: Please send an email to rsvp.newtonpac@gmail.com if you plan to attend. Last year this presentation and panel was very crowded, and we may need to move to a bigger room depending on the RSVPs. Please check www.newtonpac.org for any room changes.

Media and the Mind: Parent Workshop

Take time out of the holiday rush to join an interactive workshop designed to help you understand the effects of media on the brain, learn ways to set limits on media use, and know what to focus on to keep your children happy, self-aware, and healthy. At this workshop, you will learn about “The Vital 5” – Five things to focus on to make sure your child’s brain is developing in an optimal way. You will have an opportunity to learn and develop ideas and strategies that work for your individual child or children and to get to know other parents in the community. Session Fee: $20, half of which goes to benefit the Waban Library Center.

To RSVP: Please email Amy at amy@amybehrens.com or follow this link: http://www.wabanlibrarycenter.org/parent-coaching-sessions-at-wlc/.

December 13th 7:30-9:30 pm
Waban Library Center, 1608 Beacon Street, Waban

 

Music Lessons with the Best Teachers in Newton are 10% Off!

For a limited time, the best music lessons with the best teachers in Newton are 10% Off!
Finally, get on track with that instrument you’ve always wanted to learn…with the kindest, most patient teachers around. Prepay for a full spring semester of private music lessons and enjoy a 10% discount off of the single-lesson price at The Conservatory at Highlands.

Piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, guitar, drums, bass, saxophone, flute, clarinet, ukulele, and many more! Sign up for rock bands, which meet weekly year-round; summer camps, where you can play your favorite songs with your peers led by professional musicians; or try out the state-of-the-art recording studio with audio production lessons and more.

The Conservatory at Highlands is locally owned and operated and offers a 21st-century music education that is equally inclusive and challenging taught by the best musicians in Boston. The Conservatory is your community music school, where we can all learn and develop the craft of music together. Stop in and check out their cool space at 51 Winchester Street in Newton Highlands.

Call 617-903-0944, visit www.highlandsconservatory.com, or email info@highlandsconservatory.com now!

Multiplication Mastery 2-Day Workshop!

Lack of multiplication mastery is like a stone that drags your child down whether he/she is doing word problems, fractions, long division, finding factors, etc. Fix this problem once and for all. This 2-Day Multiplication Hero Workshop is like no other. It’s innovative, unconventional, and it works!

Through a combination of clever visualization techniques, strategies, memory-reinforcement activities, games and match-offs, your child will HAVE A BLAST transforming into multiplication heroes at the end of the 2-day workshop. Register at www.MultiplicationHero.com Limited to 12 heroes-to-be per workshop. COST: $97.00 with a  100% DOUBLE-GUARANTEE: If your child is a) not having fun or b) not a multiplication hero by the end of the workshop, you are free to request a FULL refund.

Two workshops dates to choose from:
December 27th and 28th, 3:00 – 7:00 pm OR
December 29th and 30th, 3:00 – 7:00 pm
Mathnasium Math Learning Center
1349 Centre St, Newton Center