Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Winter Programming at Newton Community Farm for kids & adults

The Newton Community Farm (NCF) is pleased to offer a variety of courses this winter for children, gardeners, and others who have an interest in the outdoors, food, and farming.

For children, join us on Feb 6  for an Early Release Day Activity and again on February 21 for Kids on the Farm – Then and Now, a vacation week program at the Jackson Homestead.

For gardeners, classes that might be of interest include Planning Your Garden for a Four Season Bounty, Growing Fruit Trees, and Defensive Urban Gardening.

NCF is also offering a class series on beer brewing and a guided tree walk in Nahanton Park.

For more information on these classes and to register, please visit our website.

Become a Newton School Volunteer!

“I think I’m getting smart!”

Become a Newton School Volunteer and hear these words from a student.

*Tutor a 2nd – 5th grade child in basic mathematics concepts once a week for 30-45 minutes.
*Select your preferred school, grade, day, and time.
*Play special math games that reinforce skills and help students gain confidence and competence.
*Training, Everyday Math books, and learning materials, and ongoing support are provided.
*No teaching experience is needed.

For more information, please contact Ellen Bender, coordinator of volunteers, by phone at 617.559.6131 or email.

 

Open mic night, Thursdays 7-9pm

Brookline Music School faculty Scott Pittman hosts a weekly Open Mic Night at Café Nicholas, 1632 Beacon Street, Brookline in Washington Square from 7:00 to 9:00pm for FREE. Brookline Music School provides a full drum set, amplifiers for bass, guitar and keyboard, and two microphones for the evening. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend and perform. This is a great opportunity to showcase your talent without the intimidating atmosphere.

 

Workshop: Assistive Technology to Support Executive Function Skills, Jan. 10

Learn about assistive technology tools which support students who struggle with executive function skills. Karen Janowski, an assistive and education technology consultant with Newton Public Schools, will present a variety of technology tools which support skills necessary for school success, from elementary through high school. She will focus on tools for managing executive function skills across the grade spectrum.

Thursday, January 10
7:30 to 9:00 PM
100 Walnut Street (Rm 210) in Newtonville

Karen writes: “As an Assistive & Educational Technology Consultant, my passion is to remove the obstacles to learning for all students. It is important to make the curriculum accessible to all learners and provide opportunities for struggling learners to demonstrate what they know using principles of universal design.” Karen writes a blog.

Newton Parent Advisory Council (NewtonPAC) for Special Education meetings are free and open to all people interested in learning more about special education.

Join us! Questions, contact Newton PAC by email.

 

Spring Programs at Brookline Music School (Jan. 29-June 17)

Brookline Music School’s (BMS) Spring programs begin January 29 and offer a variety of classes and private instruction for all ages and abilities.

BMS welcomes students ages 4 years to adult to study private music lessons on a number of instruments. The school introduced a folk music program that offers group classes for adults and family jams. Music for iPad classes include Garageband for iPad and iPad Band! Jazz/Rock, and Chamber Ensembles are offered year-round for kids, teens and adults. Ensembles provide a unique opportunity to experience the joys of music making with others.

Brookline Music School has a wide array of ensembles for all ages and abilities – with multiple performance opportunities – catering to a variety of musical abilities and interests.

For more information or for a schedule of recitals, concerts, community outreach events, school calendar, registration forms and more visit the BMS website or call (617) 277-4593.

Oak Hill parent offers flute & saxophone lessons

An experienced teacher (New England Conservatory faculty) teaches all levels of flute and saxophone.

Come explore music in a unique and professional environment. 
Jazz, classical, world music, improvisation, and ear training.

For further information and a free trial lesson please contact Amir Milstein by email or phone, 617-795-5923.

 

Children’s Theater Programs through Brookline Community Education

Learn how much fun acting can be! In this program for students in grades three through eight, we’ll engage in the whole acting process, creating unique songs, choreographing dance moves, playing improvisational games, writing a script, and putting on a lively performance for family and friends. New and returning students are welcome.

10 Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00 pm. Begins January 9 at Brookline High
Cost: $220.
Course Code: M328 Sec. 01

For registration info and details, call 617-730-2700 or visit our website. 

Children’s Jazz, Hip Hop and Creative Dance at Waban Library Center

Dancers will learn the basic elements of Jazz Dance and Hip Hop set to today’s popular music. Along with dance technique instruction, they will be given the opportunity to creatively express themselves through open-ended movement.

Ages 4 to 6 yrs.
8 Fridays, 1:30-2:15pm
Cost: $96
Class dates: January: 11, 18, 25 February: 1, 8, 15 and March: 1 and 8.
Waban Library Center, 1608 Beacon Street

The class will include stretching exercises, progressions across the floor and sequences of age appropriate choreography that will build week to week. This fun, lively 45-minute class is offered to students who danced with us last season as well as new students.

To register please email us at wabanlibrary<at>gmail<dot>com

Winter art classes beginning at Arsenal Center for the Arts

  • The Arsenal Center for the Arts revs up the new year with a program of winter art classes and workshops beginning the week of January 7. Children’s classes (offered for three age ranges up to teens) include Art Adventures, Clay Projects, Mixed-Media, Comics & Cartoons, Jewelry-making and more. Fun Parent/Child workshops are also available.

    Classes are held at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street in Watertown, with free parking and access to public transportation. Scholarships and Membership discounts are available.

    For class descriptions, visit the Arsenal Center’s website. To register, call 617-923-0100, ext. 309.

Brookline Music School Open House & Choral Workshop, Jan. 13

The Voice Department of Brookline Music School is pleased to announce its third annual Vocal Workshop for the Junior District Auditions on Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 1:00-3:00 pm at 25 Kennard Road in Brookline. This workshop is free and open to all students in the Eastern District who are planning to audition the following weekend.

The voice faculty will rehearse the required piece, drill sight-singing, and offer tips on vocal health and auditioning in this two-hour workshop. RSVP’s are requested from those who plan on participating. RSVP’s should include student’s name, voice part, and school district and should be emailed to the Voice Department Coordinator Bonnie Pomfret.