Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Newton Inspires

Twenty-one Newton luminaries will regale audiences at Newton Schools Foundation’s sixth annual Newton Inspires: An Evening of Ideas and Community,

This year’s program features headliners NPR’s Tom Ashbrook; MIT Koch Institute’s Tyler Jacks, Entrepreneur and Social Enterprise Philanthropist Dick Simon; 7NEWS Sports Director Joe Amorosino; Harvard Business School Professor Kathleen McGinn; Chef David Punch; and food writer Andrea Pyenson; along with more than a dozen other Newton stars.

Newton Inspires is FREE to Newton residents and $15 for non-residents. Space is limited so register early. The event is on November 14th, 7:00 – 9:30 pm at Newton South High School. Refreshments will be served.

To register, go to www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org

This year Newton Schools Foundation welcomes The Village Bank as lead sponsor. Newton Inspires is also supported by premium sponsors Chestnut Hill Realty, The Street Chestnut Hill and TripAdvisor. For a full list of speakers and sponsors, go to www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org. For more information, call 617-559- 6120 or email info@newtonschoolsfoundation.org.

QPR Suicide Prevention Training

Learn how to help a child, a parent, or a friend who is in distress. Learn what to do, what to say, and how to get help if someone you care about is suicidal, or if you’re not sure if they need help or not. Participate in an afternoon of Suicide Prevention Training. You’ll leave feeling empowered to help and with pocket-sized resources.

Adults of all ages are invited for Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training. Free training and light refreshments provided. Registration required. Call the Senior Center at 617-796-1660 or visit www.newtonma.gov/newtoncares to register.

November 9th, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut Street

Presented by Newton Cares in collaboration with the Newton Senior Center.

New Tween Programs @ the Newton Free Library

If you are the parent of a ‘tween’ then you are already aware of the distinct abilities, needs and developmental differences of kids in this age category. At the Newton Free Library they, too, recognize this unique time in life and are therefore making a serious push toward establishing tween as independent from, yet equally important as, kids and teens. Tweens definitely don’t see themselves as kids, but developmentally they are not yet teens. They need not just their own reading material, but their own programming as well.

Starting in November, the Library will offer tween-specific programs for kids in grades 5-7. Check out the newly made tween webpage and coming soon, a tween book collection.

The first gathering of TWIG, a new Tween Interest Group, will be held on November 1st at 4:00 pm. We encourage all kids in grades 5-7 to join on the 1st Tuesday of each month. This will be a group interested in contributing ideas and having a voice about tween programs, services, book collection and more! Get in on the conversation, have fun and enjoy snacks.

Have questions? Suggestions? Please contact Liz and Deena at tweens@newtonfreelibrary.net.

Asthma & Allergy Educational Support Group forum

You are invited to “Going to College with Food Allergies”, a regional forum for teens and their parents with speaker: Educator and author, Jan Hanson, MA. For information, call the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter at 781-444-7778 or visit www.asthmaandallergies.org. This event is free of charge.

November 15th, 7:00 pm
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Studio of Engaging Math: OPEN HOUSE and workshops

Open House November 6th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Studio of Engaging Math invites new students and parents to learn more about the studio’s math classes and summer programs:

– Go from station to station
– Play Math Hunt and win PRIZES
– 3D modeling and engineering
– Logic and strategy games
– Solve challenging and unusual problems and riddles
– Meet the directors and teachers and learn about our challenging curriculum

Studio of Engaging Math is a K-8 after-school math program, located in Brighton MA. Small groups and expert teachers provide an ideal environment for developing critical thinking and advanced problem-solving skills. For more information, please visit: http://engagingmath.com/

Let’s PLAY math: fun workshops in November and December
Studio of Engaging Math is opening a series of Math Games workshops for children 4 – 6 years old. Join an hour long workshop where children will:

– play math and developmental games,
– solve logic puzzles,
– explore geometry by building models,
– learn that math goes beyond counting.

Your kids will enjoy the best of educational toys and games. Sign up now and learn how to play these mathematical and developmental games with your kids at home. Space is limited. Please register in advance: http://engagingmath.com/site/programs/math-games-workshops/

Free STEM Trial Class @K2 Enrichment Program’s new location!

Come to a free trial class with hands-on STEM projects. K2 Enrichment Program is a STEM/STEAM program for kids ages 5 to 10, offering after-school and weekend
workshops that focus on engineering and design, working with other children, developing responsibility and initiative, and improving communication skills. They keep class sizes
small and have a flexible registration process (each session is about 7 weeks) throughout the school year. In addition, they host birthday parties on Sundays, special events, summer workshops, and school-break drop-in workshops.

To learn more about a free class or for any questions, please visit the website www.k2enrichment.com or email kristine@k2enrichment.com

K2 Enrichment Program, 307 Watertown Street, Newton

You Can Afford College If…

Financial Aid goes to the families who plan in advance–ideally before December 31st of the child’s sophomore year of high school. This course will teach you the concepts and strategies that will help you maximize your financial aid by understanding the process, and how implementing strategies may increase a family’s eligibility even if you have a “high income” or own a business. The greatest amount of financial aid goes to the families who act in the years before college.

Remember: Procrastination equals less financial aid. All schools are not alike, so it is important to know your options and opportunities. A free financial aid analysis will be available to all attendees. Register at http://www2.newtoncommunityed.org. $39.00 or $52.00 couple.

November 1st, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Newton North High School, 457 Walnut Street

Newton’s One-to-One Program

Newton’s One-to-One Program, our very own “Big Brother/Sister Program” has been matching wonderful high schoolers with children in grades one through five for over 30 years.

If you think your elementary aged child would benefit from a mentor in their life and you can you commit 2.5 hours each week to have your child meet with a high school mentor from November to May – consider the One-to-One Program.

To get more information, please contact Rebecca Young, Program Coordinator, at rebecca_young@newton.k12.ma.us or 617-315-8733.

Parent Advisory Council for Special Education

The Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education is holding its next meeting on
Running A Parent Advisory Council for Special Education: Legal requirements and ways to improve the PAC’s function. Featuring expert speaker Leslie Leslie from FCSN (Federation for Children With Special Needs), an excellent speaker and trainer.

This is a key meeting for anyone who wants to become more involved in the PAC. It is especially recommended for anyone who is considering running for a PAC office in January 2017 elections.

October 24th, 7:30 pm
Light refreshments and networking begin at 7:15 pm
Room 304, The Education Center, 100 Walnut Street

Connecting to Confidence

You are invited to MEDA’s “CONNECTING TO CONFIDENCE” Breakfast

Joe Jones, BU Men’s Basketball Head Coach, will speak about building confidence, both on and off the court. You will also hear a special story of recovery from a teenage student athlete.

This breakfast will also be an opportunity to support and learn about MEDA’s new “The Sooner the Better” initiative, which will bring education and awareness programs to schools and organizations throughout the region.

To purchase tickets and for more information, please go to medainc.org

October 25th, 7:30 – 9:00 am