BC splash gives high school students the opportunity to take fun and exciting classes taught by Boston College undergraduates! There is no cost to attend but registration is required. Registration open February 28th – March 31st at https://bcsplash.learningu.org. For more information, see the flier here.
April 3rd, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Save the Date! Join the Newton South School Council to explore the research on starting high school later and the impact it has on our teenagers. We hope to continue the community conversation around the the impact of inadequate sleep on our teens and welcome middle and elementary parents to the discussion.
The featured speaker will be Dr. Christopher Landrigan, Director of the Sleep and Patient Safety Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Research Director of Inpatient Pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Landrigan is also a Brown and South parent; he was the featured speaker at January’s High School Start Time Forum at Newton North. Catch up on the research and join the conversation—we look forward to seeing you there.
More information and resources on adolescent sleep and later start time here http://newtonsouthptso.org/school-info/school-council/.
Community Forum
April 6th, 7:00-8:30 pm
Brown Middle School Auditorium
Starry Night Pastel Workshop: Work in tandem with artist Greg Maichack to draw Starry Night with pastels on black paper. For teens and adults. March 14th, 4:00 or 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium.
Teen Crafterhours: Meet on the third Tuesday of every month to make crafts and eat snacks. This month you’ll be painting terra cotta pots for Spring. Grades 6-12. March 15th, 7:00 pm, second floor Teen Area.
PLFAG Presents: Community Safe Spaces Workshop: Join a presentation that unpacks LGBTQ+ terminology and raises awareness about gender identity and sexual orientation. Sponsored by Newton Youth Services. March 16th, 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium.
Teen Tinker Club: Use littleBits to invent new things! Bits snap together with magnets to make circuits in seconds. Tinker Club is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Grades 6-12. Space is limited, please register online. March 17th, 4:00 pm, second floor Teen Area.
Saturday Science Open Lab: Drop in during the two-hour Open Lab to explore engineering, circuitry, coding and robotics. Discover LSTA grant purchased equipment including HexBugs, Kibo, littleBits, Lego WeDo and Spark Fun Inventor kits. Demonstrations and hands on activities for all ages will be available.
This Code Newton program is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. March 19th, 2:00-4:00 pm, Druker Auditorium.
Newton Reads Book Discussion @ L’Aroma Cafe: Join a discussion of I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson at L’Aroma Cafe, 15 Spencer St. West Newton. March 20th, 2:00 pm.
This summer, Lumos Debate is offering 2 week day-camp for Newton
students grades 6-10. Your child will practice critical thinking, argumentation, and public speaking in a fun and engaging learning environment. These are the skills that will get your kid noticed and catapult them into leadership positions in school and in their future careers! For more information email info@lumosdebate.com or visit their website: http://camp.
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You are invited to a wonderful STEM event hosted by The Innovation Institute.
cuSTEMized: If you can see it, you can be it!
What would you like to be when you grow up? A doctor? A scientist? An engineer? Come imagine, explore, and color with cuSTEMized at this fun-filled, hands-on learning, and fundraiser event! Learn about the science of colors! What is a prism? Why does a rainbow appear when it rains? Have fun with coloring pages featuring different science, technology, engineering, and other cool careers. Every child will receive a coloring book featuring different STEM careers.
-Make a personalized ebook about yourself as a veterinarian, agronomist, meteorologist, and more.
-Meet and hear from real scientists studying how do brains grows, how to cure cancer, and other scientific topics.
What: cuSTEMized: If you can see it, you can be it!
Who: Pre-K – grade 4 (aimed at girls/all are welcome)
Where: 288 Walnut Street, Suite 300, Newtonville, MA 02460
When: March 20th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
How: Please register in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coloring-with-custemized-if-you-can-see-it-you-can-be-it-tickets-214084372120
All donations go towards providing free personalized books to the 1st graders at Science Club for Girls, a local after-school STEM-enrichment program for girls, and the girls at Head Start, an early education program that services low-income families.
Please visit cuSTEMized.org or contact info@cuSTEMized.org for more information.
Free introduction to the harp: Professional harpist with degrees from Harvard and Juilliard, passionate about teaching, offers private lessons in her Newton Center home. First lesson is free. Call Judy Kogan at 617-527-0818.
Do you know a rising 5th through 10th grade student looking for an adventure worth writing about? At Summer Ink, campers engage in exciting arts and sports activities, take field trips throughout Boston – and write about their experiences. Whether your student relishes writing or struggles to find the right words, Summer Ink works.
Trained classroom teachers (4:1 ratio) give daily, targeted feedback as campers hone skills and find their unique voice. Two-week sessions at Simmons College in July. Scholarships are available to qualified families. Visit www.summerink.org for details and to register.
ActiveMinds Tutoring, LLC is your source for in-home tutoring. Effective, Personalized and Convenient. All grades/all subjects, including test preparation. Sign your child up today for academic success! Call 617- 663-5700 during business hours, or 617- 227-2225 on evenings or weekends. Please visit the web site at www.activemindstutoring.com.
In-Home Academic Coaching – Now is the time to start thinking about providing your student with academic coaching over the summer months. You can get a head start by beginning the process today. It is always beneficial to provide the support early, like during these last few months of school, in order to help your student finish the year on a strong note.
Next Level Up has been working with Newton students of all ages, in all subjects since 2009. Our academic coaches are extremely familiar with Newton’s curriculum. They individualize each session for each student maximizing his or her potential while honing organizational and time management skills, study habits, and perspective. Contact Next Level Up for a quick response: 781-540 – 1123 or info@nextleveluptutoring.com. Please visit our website at www.nextleveluptutoring.com.
Registration is now open for both spring and summer education programs.
Spring Education Programs – Farm Sprouts, a program for preschool age children with their caregiver, Plant and Grow, an early release special, and an evening with Philip Warburg author of Harness the Sun: America’s Quest for a Solar-Powered Future are just some of our offerings this spring season.
Kids at the Farm: Summer 2016 – Register now for one of their summer programs for kids preschool age – 8th Grade
For more information, visit www.newtoncommunityfarm.org/education