Do you have a child that loves to sing? Join VOICES BOSTON children’s chorus for the 2016-2017 season! They will hold auditions for placement on June 14th. To sign up for a time or just learn more about the program, visit www.voicesboston.org or contact:
Kathryn DiMaria, 857-366-0034, kdimaria@voicesboston.org or Nina Pelligra,
617-735-0012, npelligra@voicesboston.org.
Flexible summer scheduling makes now an ideal time to try piano lessons. Berklee & New England Conservatory graduate with 30+ years teaching experience. Beginners welcome. Build a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring teacher. Contact Gloria Jasinski at 617-566-9704 or email: piano566@comcast.net
Experienced Writing Coach and ISEE/SSAT Tutor available in Newton. Expertise in independent school entrance exam preparation, essay writing for all grades including college application essays, and summer academic enrichment. Numerous local references available.
Please contact Laura Marks at 617-244-0011 or Lsmarks@outlook.com.
Are you looking for excellent after-school care combined with fun Hebrew and Jewish learning? Kesher Newton is the place for you!
Kesher Newton is a unique Jewish after-school program for grades K-8 that provides excellent experiential education in Jewish History, Culture, Ethics and Modern Hebrew in a joyful, “camp-like” atmosphere. We are a pluralistic Jewish community that is welcoming to all. Come and experience the difference in Jewish education Kesher has to offer!
Kesher Newton meets twice a week from 3:00 – 5:45 pm and still has limited openings in its Monday/Wednesday program. Email Ilana at ilana@keshernewton.org or visit www.keshernewton.org for more information.
Highlands After School Program, just for middle school children, is accepting applications for September, with limited space available. For more information or arrange a visit, please contact: Rochelle Acker at 617-999-4617 or highlandsafterschool@gmail.com or visit highlandsafterschool.org.
Dear Parents:
As part of the school district’s efforts to expand its global education program, Newton South High School has invited several international students to join us for the 2016-2017 school year. Through this program, NSHS has and will continue to receive excellent students from around the world. We really need the community’s help with this mission. Many Newton families have become host families to these students, and this has really proved to be a fantastic experience.
To help us attract host families, Newton Public Schools is working with Educatius International, a corporate partner on this program. As a host family, you receive a monthly stipend of between $800-$1000 per month. Educatius asks that you provide a loving and supportive family environment. This is a wonderful and educational experience for everyone involved and often leads to lifelong friendships.
We are very proud that these students select Newton South from among many other fine high schools in the state. If you are interested in participating in this culturally enriching experience, please contact Claudette Rowe at 508-246-7028 or claudetterowe.educatius@gmail.com. You can also contact me directly if you’d like to learn more about this program!
With warm regards,
Kara Veley
English Language Learner Liaison
Newton South High School
617-559-6516
kara_veley@newton.k12.ma.us
The Newton Parent Advisory Council (PAC) for Special Education is pleased to announce:
The 7th Annual NewtonPAC Special Educator Awards
Newton North High School Cafeteria, 457 Walnut Street
June 13th, 6:00 pm: Buffet Dinner, Beverages, and Mingling, 6:45 pm: Ceremony (and Dessert)
The Special Educator Awards are presented to Newton faculty and staff members who have done exceptional work with students receiving special education services. Parents/guardians and students may submit nominations and may nominate any staff member who they believe has done exceptional work; in the past we’ve had regular and special education teachers, aides, BTs, secretaries, principals, and custodians receive awards.
Nominations are now open for the awards! Please note that the awards do not identify you or your child by name, to preserve the child’s confidentiality. Only the honoree is given the name of the family who nominated him or her.
Please send your nomination to specialedawards2016@gmail.com with the following information:
Your name and your email
Your school
Your school principal’s name and email
Name and email address of the SPED contact at your child’s school (inclusion facilitator/assistant principal)
Nominee’s name and email
A brief descripton of why your nominee is so special
· Try to include details and examples (try not to just say, “Miss Smith is great!”)
· Keep the nominating paragraph to 3 sentences (we plan to read this aloud at the ceremony).
· Don’t use your child’s name. (If you do, we will edit it out for the award ceremony).
· If you like, you may also include a longer nomination or a letter to your nominee (which will not be read out loud), and will only be given to the nominee with their award.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
1. DON’T feel like you must nominate your child’s whole team to avoid hurt feelings. PLEASE only nominate those who have done exceptional work.
2. PLEASE nominate your educator ASAP (to enable your honoree to plan to attend the ceremony and bring family/friends) and to give us time to make sure we have enough food and beverage for all.
The deadline for the awards is June 3, 2016 (NO late nominations)
On the night of the awards, you can choose to have a photograph taken with your nominee
Dave Carroll, Newton music educator and previous music teacher at Memorial Spaulding elementary, is excited to announce that after many years of working on music education and collaborating with professionals in the area, he has opened a unique and exciting new music school called The Conservatory at Highlands located right next to Create a Cook in beautiful Newton Highlands. The Conservatory has a music education style that is equally inclusive and challenging.
Their education model is centered around cultivating musicianship through community and they offer many great programs taught by the best musicians in Boston: Summer Camps, Rock Bands, Private Lessons, Audio Production Classes, Special Needs Classes, Music Theory and Song Writing, Early Childhood Education, much more!
Check out their cool space, try some Instruments, and enjoy some awesome performances! Come visit at the Grand Opening:
Saturday, June 11th, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Conservatory
51 Winchester Street, Newton Highlands
AND…
Sign up for the exciting new SUMMER CAMPS this summer running every week after school ends.
Students will be immersed in music theory, composition, recording, beat making, and playing together (rock bands, jazz bands or chamber groups)…after each week there will be a performance where the student bands play!
If you haven’t signed up for a camp yet or are looking for some weeks to fill, this is a great way to keep your music education moving forward over the summer. All instruments and levels welcome and included.
Camp Information:
June 27th – July 1st, July 5th – 8th (discounted rate: $339), July 11th – 15th, July 18th – 22nd, July 25th – 29th, Aug 1st – 5th, Aug 8th – 12th, Aug 15th – 19th, Aug 22nd – 26th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Extra time can be added for late pick up, please bring your own lunch.)
Rates: $425 per Week
Sign up by emailing: info@highlandsconservatory.com or call: 617-903-9044. For more information, visit: www.highlandsconservatory.com
Information Meeting on June 2nd
For students interested in technology, business, graphic design, public speaking, grant writing, STEM, or just a cool student activity, the LigerBots, Newton’s award-winning combined South and North high school robotics team, offers all those opportunities and more.
There will be a meeting for interested students on Thursday, June 2, 6:30–8:30 pm, in the Newton South wood shop, Room 9170. This will be a hands-on evening for prospective team members (including rising freshmen), with opportunities to drive a robot, use power tools, do engineering challenge games, be part of a new social media campaign and participate in other activities to help students see what makes the Ligerbots a top robotics team. Dessert will be served.
For more information, email info@ligerbots.com .
As the year begins to wind down, many of you are looking for a way to honor and thank the exceptional teachers and staff who have motivated, educated and inspired your students to grow and achieve all year.
As a way to show your appreciation to them, consider participating in Newton Schools Foundations’ Honor Thy Teacher campaign. This special program enables you to honor teachers by giving a gift to the Foundation in the name of the teacher. You may also choose to honor a special education aide, a fine arts or music teacher, or a coach or counselor who has made a difference in your child’s life. A suggested donation is $25 per teacher/staff member.
When you make your donation and identify the teacher(s) or staff you wish to honor, NSF will then:
· Notify the honored teachers and staff of your gift;
· Share the honoree names with the Superintendent and Principals; and
· List each of those honored in the Newton TAB.
You can make your donation on-line at www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org. You can also mail it to Newton Schools Foundation, P.O. Box 590020, Newton Centre, MA 02459.
Please be sure to include the names of the teachers and/or staff that you are honoring. A flyer that includes a donation form was sent to the homes of elementary school students in their backpacks last month, and will be sent again before the end of the year. A flyer will also be mailed to the homes of middle school and high school students (letters to senior student households have already been mailed).
Newton Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises funds to enhance the quality of education in Newton’s public schools. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.