Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Teen Summer Reading Ice Cream Party Kick-Off, June 26

Stop by the Newton Free Library to celebrate the beginning of summer with ice cream provided by J.P. Lick. While you’re here, pick up information on the Teen Summer Reading program (grades 6-12).

Teen Summer Reading Ice Cream Party Kick-Off
Friday, June 26, 7:00 pm
Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium

Get involved as we explore the theme, “Unmask” with programs and prizes throughout the summer.

Use our online reading log to keep track of your time spent reading and to submit book reviews in order to win gift certificates, movie tickets, books, and more. More info at the library website.

College Essay Guidance – Behind the Scenes

Would you like the behind the scenes of exactly what happens when your essay is reviewed in the admissions selection process? Learn what college admissions officers are looking for and just how they evaluate the college essay. Get the guidance and feedback of a former college admissions officer as you work on your essay this summer. Jacquie has recently left the field after eight years in selective undergraduate admissions. Tremendous insight into what makes a good college essay with a passion for helping students get their best possible story on paper. Taking on a few additional students. Service is by hourly rate.

Contact Jacquie at v.jacquie@gmail.com

FIRST® LEGO® League Information Night

Interested in robotics for your elementary/middle school student?

The LigerBots invite you to find out more at an information night for FIRST LEGO League (FLL) – robotics for 4-8th grade. Learn about the FLL system and talk to coaches and students, past and present.

June 24th,  7:00 – 9:00 pm, Newton North High School, Film Lecture Hall (just off the atrium at Tiger Drive)

For more info: email fll@ligerbots.com or check out www.ligerbots.com.

Interested in LigerBots?

Information Meeting on June 15th

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, including rising 9th graders, on Monday, June 15th, 6:30–8:30 pm, in the Newton South H.S. wood shop, Room 9170.

This will be a hands-on evening for prospective team members, with opportunities to drive the 2015 robot, use power tools, CAD on computers, make marketing products, and do engineering challenge games. Dessert will be served. For more information, email info@ligerbots.com.

Mayor’s Summer Reading Program

Come to the Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off event or check out the attached flyer to learn about the challenge. Kids can begin to sign-up for the summer reading challenge on the day of the event, June 16th, by using the following link www.newtonma.gov/summerread, or by visiting the Newton Free Library.

Summer book lists can be found on the Newton Free Library’s website. Booklists are organized by grade level. Just click the “Summer Booklists” tab at the top of this link:
http://guides.newtonfreelibrary.net/content.php?pid=334403&sid=2735257.

Tutor available

Experienced, reasonably priced, Newton-based tutor for ISEE/SSAT and SAT/ACT standardized tests as well as general essay writing and reading comprehension for students in grades 3-12. College application essay writing help available as well.

Please see recommendations on LinkedIn. Contact Laura Marks: 617-244-0011 or Lsmarks@outlook.com, for rates, additional references and more information.

Newton Community Education Summer Programs

Newton Community Education offers conveniently located, week-long summer programs for every age group, pre-school through high school. This summer they are offering programs in art, theatre, science and technology, debate, and more. Registration is ongoing throughout the summer, but don’t delay…many of the most popular classes are filling up. Visit newtoncommunityed.org for more information about these programs. You can also call 617-559-6999.

Green Newton Auction Has Begun: Bid for Sustainability Now!

The Green Newton 25th Anniversary Auction has begun and will run through June 9th at 9:00 pm. Only a few days left! Go to http://greennewton2015.eflea.ca/view

Bid now and bid often to help Green Newton continue its work making our community a greener and better place for everyone. Offered are many gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses, airport transportation in a Tesla, farm fresh goods, and more!

Auction continues after the online portion closes with one-of-a-kind items at the June 11th celebration at Lasell College. Buy your tickets: https://www.GreenNewton.org/twentyfive/