Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

“Responsive Home” workshop

Learn about practical strategies to promote positive behavior at home. The tools of Responsive Classroom can be used to help create a calm, supportive, and encouraging environment at home too!

Poster with more information available here: POSTER. These meetings are open to the Public – No Registration Required

Join to learn useful steps to creating a Responsive Home including:

  • Family Meeting
  • House Rules
  • Interactive Modeling
  • Positive Language
  • Logical Consequences
  • Choice
  • Quiet Time

This workshop will be taught by Amy Kelly, District Leader of Social and Emotional Learning, Newton Public Schools.

November 19th,  6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
December 3rd, 9:00 am – 11:00am
January 21st, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
February 9th, 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Room 210, The Education Center
100 Walnut Street, Newton

13 seats left for ‘Big Dream’: Free STEM Inspiration Event for Girls, Grades 6-12, Nov. 14

Middle- and high-school girls are invited to attend a free STEM event on Saturday, November 14th, 2PM-4:30PM, in the Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium.  Meet and talk with 16 women scientists and engineers. View an inspiring documentary, Big Dream, which tells the stories of seven young women as they face challenges pursuing STEM careers.  Discuss the issues the film raises.  Ask questions.  Get answers and new ideas.

Space is limited and registration is required.  Register at http://bit.ly/BigDream-Nov14.  If it’s full, sign onto the wait list and look for an email on Friday.

This Envision the Future event is sponsored by the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club, the Newton Free Library, and NewtonSTEM. Ice cream provided by the generosity of Cabot’s.  For more information, visit NewtonSTEM.org or contact Liz Rowland at 617-796-1380 or teens@newtonfreelibrary.net.

In Home Writing and Math Coaches

Parent – Teacher conferences and progress reports are upon us. Next Level Up has the professional writing and math coaches to help any level student succeed. They strive to assess and address each student’s individual strengths and weaknesses and their coaches provide direct one on one instruction in your home with the goal of having your child become more solid in the Writing Process, math fundamentals, or advanced math concepts.

They also aim to assist and inspire every student to become the best version of themselves that they can be by establishing and encouraging positive study habits, solid time management and organizational skills, strong, consistent effort, and the perspective to help students see the big picture.

To learn more, contact info@nextleveluptutoring.com or 781-540-1123. Please visit the website: www.nextleveluptutoring.com.

Enjoy a Fun Night Out and Support the SEGA Girls School in Tanzania

Join in the fun and raise critical funds for the SEGA Girls School in Tanzania at the 6th Annual Nurturing Minds African Evening!

Sipping for SEGA, on November 6th, is a festive night at the Mass Horticultural Society’s beautiful Elm Bank in Wellesley. This year, along with great food and company, a wine tasting has been added where experts will lead you in sampling wines from around the world.

Nurturing Minds in Africa is a U.S-based non profit organization, with an active New England chapter based in Newton, working to change our world through the education and empowerment of vulnerable girls in Tanzania. To purchase tickets and learn more about Nurturing Minds and the SEGA Girls School go to http://tinyurl.com/qekuskv

HONOR THY TEACHER Recognizes 847 Educators

Thank you to the Newton Public Schools families who honored 847 NPS teachers and staff members through the Newton Schools Foundation’s 2015 HONOR THY TEACHER initiative this year.

The effort raised $42,000 toward NSF’s efforts to support innovative, creative programs and initiatives in the Newton Public Schools. Visit NSF’s website for a full list of teachers and staff recognized. NSF also published this list in the October 14th issue of the Newton Tab. Many thanks for supporting your children’s K-12 experience in the Newton Public Schools and for recognizing the difference these excellent educators make in their lives.

After-school math program for Ages 5-13

Studio of Engaging Math is an after-school math program for kids ages 5-13. Come to an open house on November 15th where children and their parents will participate in a math hunt, solve puzzles, play games and win prizes.

Meet the team, and talk to the studio directors. Free coffee and snacks. More information available on the website: www.engagingmath.com and on the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/420909544764682/

November 15th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
320 Washington Street, Ste 301, Boston

After-school STEM program for Ages 5-10

Wondering how to find an afterschool program that your child will love? One solution may be to introduce them to extended projects in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

K2 Enrichment Program (K2E) is a unique after-school STEM program for young children ages 5 to 10. The approach is to provide student-centered, hands-on projects that last several weeks. They keep class sizes small and have a flexible registration process throughout each year. The program is located in 255 Newtonville Ave, Newtonville, near the Cabot Field Park.

Visit the site to sign up for a trial class or for more information:
www.k2enrichment.com or email:kristine@k2enrichment.com

Holiday Etiquette Programs for Ages 7-17

The Etiquette Academy of New England will be offering a 4-hour Holiday Etiquette Program in Downtown Boston (ages 7-12) on November 21st and in Framingham, MA (ages 13-17) on December 13th.

The holiday season is fast approaching. Do you wish your child would partake in a conversation at the dinner table instead of “bonding” with their cell phones or playing games on their iPad?

The Etiquette Academy of New England’s Program will prepare your child for Thanksgiving Dinner or the next family gathering. Children will learn how to start and maintain conversations with adults and peers as well as how to introduce themselves, when to interrupt, how to knock when entering a room, and much more.

The program will help reinforce your child’s basic manners, conversation techniques, and table manners, skills you have been teaching them at home, but now in a fun setting with their peers. Children will learn how to set the table, use their napkin, pass food, and use utensils the European and American way.

SESSION I
Ages 7-12, November 21st, 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Fee $175
West End Community Center
One Congress Street, Boston, MA 02114
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SESSION II
Ages 13-17, December 13th,  1:00 to 5:00 pm
Fee: $175
Sheraton Framingham Hotel
1657 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701

For more information and to enroll visit theetiquetteacademy.org or call 617-608-3920.