Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Newton Youth Hockey – Learn to Play Program

The Learn to Play program is an introduction to hockey designed for boys and girls aged 4 through 11. Participants follow a progression of drills designed to teach them the core hockey skills of skating, stick handling, passing, and shooting. There’s a strong emphasis on having fun, using a variety of games, challenges, and scrimmages as key components of the program.

Participants skate twice per week. One day is structured around skills progression while the other day is dedicated to scrimmages. This is a 16-week program that begins in mid-November and ends in mid-March. Cost: $550.

Registration link: http://www.leagueathletics.com/Page.asp?n=11670&org=newtonyouthhockey.com

Saturdays at Ryan Arena, Watertown, Grades K-2 9:20 – 10:10 am and Grades 3+ 10:20 – 11:10 am and Sundays at Daly Rink, Newton, 8:00 am.

A great music school in Newton Highlands!

Now that fall is underway a lot of students are trying instruments for the first time. It can be a tricky process but the amazing faculty at The Conservatory at Highlands is here to help! Their teachers are experienced, patient, kind and supportive and have many years of experience helping students turn those “squeeks” and “squacks” into the sweet sounds of Hot Cross Buns, Star Wars and beyond.

Try learning an instrument along with your child in our parent/student lessons. It is an amazing and educational activity for the family. They help musicians of any age and offer guitar, bass, drums and rock bands as well as classical strings and piano and voice!

Trumpets, trombones, saxophones, flutes and clarinet players? They have the best, most patient and inspiring teachers. If you’re already experienced, their pros can help take you to the next level of playing.

Music helps students build their identity and learn a gift of a lifetime. For miore info, visit www.highlandsconservatory.com,  Sign Up Here (no commitment necessary) or call/or text  617-903-0944 or e-mail info@highlandsconservatory.com

The Conservatory offers music lessons on many instruments, including: piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, guitar, drums, bass, saxophone, flute, clarinet, trombone, baritone, oboe, ukulele, and even harmonica! Sign up for rock bands, which meet weekly; or record in our state-of-the-art recording studio with audio production lessons and more!

The Conservatory at Highlands is locally owned and operated and offers a 21st-century music education that is equally inclusive and challenging taught by the best musicians in Boston and Greater Boston. “Cultivating Musicianship Through Community” The Conservatory is your community music school, where we can all learn and develop the craft of music together. Stop in and check it out at 51 Winchester Street, Newton Highlands.

Learn about a proposed health regulation at the Public Listening session


A public health regulation is proposed to restrict sales of electronic cigarettes to adult-only (21+) stores. A public listening session regarding this draft regulation will be held in early October. Learn more here: www.tinyurl.com/NewtonEcigs

October 3rd, 7:00 – 9:000 pm
City Council Chambers, Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue

Outbreak of Serious Vaping Related Lung Illness

Public health officials are currently investigating a multistate outbreak of severe pulmonary disease associated with e-cigarette and marijuana vaping devices.

Newton Health and Human Services strongly urges residents to consider not using any e-cigarette or vaping products until more information has been determined. And we continue to encourage parents to speak with your children about never using any vape products.

Please click here for more information and to read the entire advisory. http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/health_n_human_services/public/tobacco_and_e_cigarettes.asp

Newton’s Top Chefs Cook for a Great Cause: Tickets on Sale NOW

Tickets are ON SALE NOW for Newton Food Pantry ‘s Newton’s Community Table (NCT) fundraiser. NCT is a unique event where guests can experience the tastes of some of Newton’s best restaurants and feel good knowing that all proceeds will go to benefit our community.

Please visit www.foodfornewton.com for details and tickets. This event will sell out quickly, so purchase your ticket today!

October 17th, 6:30-9:30 pm
The Windsor Club

For additional information see Newton’s Community Table

Sign up for the NewtonSTEM newsletter

NewtonSTEM.org publishes a weekly newsletter of announcements about Science/Tech/Engineering/Math relevant to Newton students, parents, teachers, and community volunteers.

Sign up for the weekly email here http://newtonstem.org/email-list/, and you can unsubscribe at any time. Now in its ninth year, NewtonSTEM is a clearinghouse for information about STEM achievements, events, opportunities, and resources, both in and outside of school, specifically relevant to Newton.

For more information — or to submit announcements — email info@newtonstem.org.

Newton Resource & Transition Fair

Need to start planning for life after high school for your student with special needs, but not sure how? Attend “Take the Next Step: The College & Career Resource & Transition Fair”.

Check out exhibitors from colleges, postsecondary training programs, government and the private sector – and a special presentation by legal, financial and educational transition experts. For more information, check out the event flyer here: bit.ly/Oct17FairFlyer

To register click here  bit.ly/DATransitionFair

October 17th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Dearborn Academy Gymnasium Building, 575 Washington Street., Newton

Cosponsored by Newton’s Dearborn Academy & the USA 500 Club’s Special Needs Consortium.

Free webinar about navigating insurance for mental health treatments

Families for Depression Awareness is releasing their free “What Families Need to Know About Mental Health and Insurance” webinar  In this webinar, you’ll learn ways to help your loved one navigate insurance and pay for mental health treatment. Family caregivers and expert presenters will discuss important considerations for choosing a health insurance plan, ways to overcome insurers’ barriers to care like prior authorization and inadequate networks, and what is need to appeal insurance decisions.

This program is designed for family caregivers and adults concerned about paying for a loved one’s treatment. Please share this email with anyone who may find the information helpful. Register today to receive the recorded webinar to be released October 23rd, 12:00 pm. After the webinar, complete an online evaluation to receive a copy of the “Coping with Stress” brochure!

Please do not hesitate to reach out to Arielle Cohen at 781-890-0220 or
ari@familyaware.org if you have any questions about this upcoming program.

 

Research Study on Stress, Depression, and the Teen Brain

Researchers at McLean Hospital are recruiting female teens between the ages of 14-18
who are currently feeling depressed or down as well as female teens who are not feeling
depressed/down. Your teen can earn up to $100.00 and receive a picture of her brain.

The research is investigating factors that make some teens better able to cope with stressful experiences and what makes some teens more vulnerable to experiencing depression. By participating, you and your child can help them better understand, prevent, and treat adolescent depression.

Teens will answer questions about their thoughts and feelings. Teens will also undergo an fMRI brain scan. Parent permission is required for teens under 18.

For more information, please contact Emily Belleau at 617-855-4245 or
ebelleau@mclean.harvard.edu.

Yoga and Meditation for Children

Nurturing the body, mind, and heart in 8 Tuesday sessions. For ages 7-10.

This class will offer children a joyful yoga and meditation experience. Children will develop a practice that engages the body through yoga poses, balance, strength, and flexibility. Partner and group activities, movement, and games will encourage awareness of the body, cooperation, and support for one another. Breath work  and short meditations will invite children to experience a sense of calm and connection. Confidence, self-esteem, concentration, a strong mind/body connection, and a sense of freedom and joy are just a few of the many benefits of yoga meditation practice.

This class is taught by Michelle Bissanti.* To register, visit thebcccp.com or contact Michelle directly at michelle@heartseedwisdompractices.com

Cost $136.00
September 17th – November 12th (excluding November 5th)
The Boston Center for Contemplative Practice
796 Beacon Street, Newton Centre

 

 

Michellehasbeenanelementaryeducatorandayogaandmeditationteacherinbothpublicandprivateelementary schoolsforover20years. You can learn more about Michelle and her work at https://www.heartseedwisdompractices.com