Do you have students who are creative and like problem-solving? Programming is a great way to combine storytelling and problem solving, especially when using Scratch. The LigerBots, Newton’s High School robotics team, invites you to join them in a Hackathon … Continue reading
Category Archives: Education/Enrichment
Free webinar on Pandemic Parenting
In the Pandemic Parenting: Supporting Teen Mental Health webinar, Dr. Archana Basu discusses how the pandemic is affecting teen, parent, and family mental health. Dr. Basu will provide practical evidence-based ways to manage parental stress and share tips for communicating … Continue reading
Better, safer mobility in Newton
Bike Newton has created a petition for better, safer mobility with specific actionable items, several of which are routes to schools. All parents are encouraged to read the petition and sign and share if they agree. Click here to view … Continue reading
Summer program options for your middle or high school student
For guidance on finding the right summer program for your middle or high school student, visit TeenSummerExpos.com You’ll find a curated group of top summer opportunities listed by the child’s interests as well as virtual programs that kids can do … Continue reading
New Summer Sports Offerings from NCE
NCE is excited to offer expanded in-person summer sport camp opportunities for middle schoolers and rising high schoolers! Space is limited and scholarships are available! Some of the expanded offerings include Flag Football, All Sports, Cross-Country Running and Swimming Clinics as … Continue reading
English, foreign language, math tutor available
Cassandra Luca, NSHS alumna (2017), now a senior at Harvard majoring in English and heading to McGill University for a Master’s in English next Fall, is currently available for private tutoring at the middle school, high school, and college levels. … Continue reading
Overdue Series: When Getting Along is Not Enough
Newton Free Library hosts Maureen Walker, a licensed psychologist, speaker, educator, and writer who helps people bridge cultural differences such as race, religion, gender and other social status markers for this important education session. Ms. Walker will speak about her … Continue reading
What’s Happening at the West Suburban YMCA
Thinking about joining the Y? Spin & Win! Now is a great time to join the Y! During the month of March, prospective members can spin a wheel and receive a prize. Prizes include 5% off three months of membership, … Continue reading
Newton Community Freedge
Despite Newton’s image as an affluent suburb, too many of our neighbors struggle to put food on their tables. On March 14th, Newton will have a new, free, supplemental food program that is available at all times and in all … Continue reading
Newton Schools Foundation Awards a Record 20 Grants
The Newton Schools Foundation awarded a record 20 grants in the first half of the school year. In a particularly challenging year Newton Schools Foundation (NSF), the non-profit organization that provides grants to Newton educators, has received a record number … Continue reading