Tutor/Coach, retired from the Wellesley Public Schools and currently working at MassBay Community College, is available to tutor K-5th grade reading, writing and math. She also work as an educational coach for middle school, high school and college age students (note taking, organizational skills, summarizing, self-advocacy). Please contact Haralie at 617-630-0608 or at haralie@gmail.com.
Category Archives: Education/Enrichment
Newton Community Farm – Early Release Special…
Early Release Special, preschool Farm Sprouts and a January cooking program:
The holidays are here but there are still a number of opportunities to come and enjoy educational programs for kids at Newton Community Farm. For more information and to preregister (required) please visit www.newtoncommunityfarm.org/education
Coming in December:
* Late Fall Farm Sprouts – Tuesdays December 1st, 8th and 15th, 10:00 – 11:00 am
* Early Release Special – Holiday decorations – Thursday December 3rd, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
2016 Programs!!!! Get a head start and sign up now!!
Book Discussion of Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be
College admissions has become an increasingly frenetic and pressured process. While our high schools in Newton have developed a college planning philosophy designed to support students and families, the energy, angst and resources devoted to the process can push some students and their families to the brink.
What should we do about a phenomenon that can feel out of control? Join Newton Superintendent of Schools, David Fleishman, and a panel of experts in the admissions process as they discuss key themes from Frank Bruni’s book, Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be.
The panelists will include:
- Jennifer King, College Consultant and Retired Guidance Department Head, Newton South High School
- Daniel Rubin, Guidance Department Head, Newton South High School
- Beth Swederskas, Guidance Department Head, Newton North High School
- Ronne Patrick Turner, Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions – Northeastern University
You do not need to have read the book to attend the discussion. Feel free to visit the website for articles relevant to the discussion; http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/bookdiscussion2015.
December 2nd, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Newton South High School
Historic Newton Upcoming Events
Community Weekend at Historic Newton
Newton residents are invited to enjoy free admission to both our museums. Please note that part of the Jackson Homestead is closed for renovations.
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue and
Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street
December 5th and 6th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
From Ginger to Jello: Unexpected Christmas History
The nineteenth century poem that begins, “‘Twas the night before Christmas” has given us visions of sugarplums, but in reality, the Puritans banned Christmas in 1659 and celebrations were somewhat muted until Christmas became a Massachusetts holiday in 1856. This program traces the authentic history of Christmas celebrations in New England through popular foods of the 1770s, 1850s and 1930s. Sample and smell the tastes of Christmas and leave with historic recipes to try.
Tickets are $10 per person; $8 for seniors, students, and members.
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue
December 9th, 7:00 pm
Writing Tutor Available
Does your son or daughter have difficulty with writing assignments? Jane Hirschhorn can help your child become a more successful writer. She has more than 20 years of experience and has worked with students from middle school through graduate school. She tailors her approach to make the best use of each student’s strengths and learning style to help him or her move through the writing process with calm and confidence.
For more information, please contact Jane at jane@jbhtutoring.com or at 617- 957-7208. Please learn more at jbhtutoring.com.
Tutor available
Tutor with a Massachusetts Department of Education Academic Educator Licensure: Elementary Grades 1 to 6; Special Education: Moderate Disabilities Grades Pre-K to 8 is available to teach people aged 2 years-old to senior citizens.
Duer McLanahan teaches English, ESL, Mandarin Chinese, listening comprehension, verbal skills, literacy development, reading, and writing and will tutor students in Grades Pre-K to 8 in English, Social Studies, guitar playing, folk-rock and children’s songwriting, singing and harmony singing. Please contact: duermclanahan@gmail.com or cell-text 617- 817-3440. Resume and business cards available at parents’ and tutees’ request.
NNHS Science Team fundraising
Nick Zhang, vice president of the Newton North Science Team shares that they are actively raising money in order to pay for competition fees and for supplies needed for building and studying. Currently, they are raking leaves to fund-raise for the team. If you are interested, please decide on a rate and contact Nick at nickmzhang@gmail.com. Thank you!
FIRST Lego League Competition on November 21st
The LigerBots are hosting a FIRST Lego League (FLL) qualifying tournament. FLL teams have spent the past two months designing and building robots, researching their projects, and practicing their FIRST core values, and are ready to show off their acheivements. Come and watch the robot games, see the project presentations in an “FLL Idol” event, and explore the mini-Maker’s Faire. This event is free and open to the public, and suitable for kids kindergarten age and older!
FLL is part of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and is open to students in grades 4-8. FIRST is an international nonprofit youth organization created specifically for “to transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders”. Student participation in the FLL enhances independence and personal growth, while also highlighting skills needed for teamwork and leadership.
November 21nd, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Newton North High School
Community Weekend at Historic Newton
Newton residents are invited to enjoy free admission to both Newton Historic museums. Come to the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue, AND the Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street.
For questions, please call Historic Newton at 617-796-1450 or 617-641-9142 or visit http://www.historicnewton.org
December 5th and 6th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Be the Parent you want to be! A New Way of Understanding and Parenting Kids
Do you ever feel frustrated with your child? Find yourself shouting often and imposing punishments or rewards in reaction to challenging behavior? Do you wish you had a more effective parenting approach that also helps to build a better relationship between you and your child? Think:Kids Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) approach, based in MGH’s Department of Psychiatry, provides parents with concrete tools to better understand and parent their kids in the face of day-to-day challenges – e.g., getting to school, homework, screen time, bedtime – and more serious challenges. It’s based on the understanding that many kids lack the skill, not the will, to behave well – specifically skills related to problem solving, flexibility and frustration tolerance.
Parents who attend the CPS overview learn to:
- Shift their thinking and approach to foster positive relationships with their child
- Reduce their child’s challenging behavior
- Solve problems collaboratively and proactively
- Help their child develop skills related to self-regulation, communication and problem-solving
For more information and to register for 2016 classes in Newton, please visit: http://www.betheparentyouwanttobe.weebly.com