Learn about China and its education, politics, and economics from teachers and students who have participated in the Newton-Jingshan educational exchange program.
Sunday, February 6
4:00 – 6:00pm
Newton North High School
Presentations 4-5pm in Film Lecture Hall
Dinner & Conversation 5-6pm in the International Café
For interested parents, teachers, and students. Sponsored by the Newton-Beijing Jingshan School Exchange Program. RSVP by email.
Demystifying Teen Relationships: Working together with our teens to develop safe and healthy dating relationships
An educational community meeting for parents of middle and high school students
Newton South High School
Seasholes Auditorium
Monday February 11, at 7 pm
Belmont World Film’s Family Film Festival will hold a “Full Moon Festival” for families on Saturday, January 26, the day of the full moon, at the Studio Cinema in Belmont (376 Trapelo Road).
It features two films about the moon:
“Lotte and the Moonstone Secret” at 10:30 AM and
“Moon Man” at 1:00 PM, which will be followed by a discussion of the phases of the moon led by Amanda Thompson, school and education coordinator for the Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Science.
Half-moon cookies, courtesy of Whole Foods Market Fresh Pond, will be given out at each screening.
“Lotte and the Moonstone Secret” is a beautifully drawn animated film that is part of a series created by animators in Estonia and Latvia. The film features a very inventive cartoon dog named Lotte, the Mickey Mouse of Estonia, who experiences a wide variety of fascinating and highly imaginative encounters, that encourage flexibility, exploration, and adventure, as well as wonder, curiosity, and eagerness to learn about other kinds of people and places. The film takes place in a friendly world that is free of violence and is suitable for children 3-8.
Adapted from the worldwide best-selling children’s book written and illustrated by Tomi Ungerer, “Moon Man” examines themes of loneliness, difference, understanding and acceptance with a story about how the man in the moon, bored of sitting in his silvery cage all the time, hitches a ride to earth on a shooting star. It is recommended for children ages 7 and up.
Giveaways during the festival include a gift certificate from the family-friendly Full Moon Restaurant in Cambridge, passes to the Museum of Science’s planetarium, a bicycle helmet from Belmont Wheelworks, and a light-up full moon clock.
Tickets are $5 for children, $8 for adults, and $7 for seniors, students, and Belmont World Film members, or both films for $8 for children and $12 for adults. Purchase tickets online or in person at the Studio Cinema box office. For more information, visit the Belmont World Film online or call 617-484-3980.
Don’t miss out on the 4th annual family friendly a-cappella concert, Acappelooza IV, on Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Newton North High School auditorium. All proceeds go to the Countryside PTO.
Featuring Newton North’s Forte, Newton South’s Newtones, the Berklee College of Music’s Pitch Slapped, and Boston’s professional vocal band Ball in the House. Tickets can be purchased at the SeatYourself website.
The show always sells out fast, so get your tickets early! Contact Anne K. at annekalis <at> yahoo <dot> com with further questions.
Make a New Year’s resolution to run the Dreamfar 10K Race on January 27, 2013!
Join students, teachers, and community members for Dreamfar High School Marathon’s first annual 10K race in Sharon, MA. The Dreamfar program teaches students realistic goal-setting, the value of commitment, and teamwork. Dreamfar High School Marathon program has members at both high schools. To learn more about Dreamfar, contact Executive Director Jamie Chaloff by email.
Register for the 10K online. All proceeds go to Dreamfar to help support high school marathoners!
Everyone is cordially invited to the 45th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Newton Community Celebration.
Temple Beth Avodah
45 Puddingstone Lane in Newton Centre
HONORED GUESTS
Mayor Setti D.Warren
Superintendent of Schools – David Fleishman
Reflections by Newton School Students
Musical Selections by:
Newton All City Treble Singers
Newton North Jubilee Singers
Myrtle Baptist Church’s – The Love Tones
PLEASE BRING non-perishable food items, which are being collected for donation to the Newton Food Pantry.
Convened by the City of Newton, Newton Interfaith Clergy Association, the Newton School Department, and the Foundation for Racial, Ethnic &Religious Harmony
The City of Newton is sponsoring its yearly summer camp fair on Sunday January 27, at Newton North High School from noon to 4pm.
Camps run by Newton Parks & Recreation and the Newton Public Schools, including Newton Community Education and SPACE camp, will be represented at the fair.
Come early to reserve your child’s spot in the program of his or her choice for Summer 2013 or to learn more about the many varied options offered in our city. More information about Newton’s camps is available on the Parks & Recreation Dept. website.
There will be a Resource Fair for families of English Language Learners or former ELLs on Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 6:00-8:00pm in the Newton North cafeteria (457 Walnut St.).
Families are invited to learn about some of the different school and community resources in Newton, including:
• summer camp and after school programs
• pre-school programs
• adult English classes
• supporting your child in school, understanding the schools – conferences, report cards, testing etc.
• Newton Public Library
• high school guidance counselors and college and career counselors
• Boys and Girls Club
The City Social Worker will answer questions and free flu shots from the Health Department will be available.
Childcare (for kids over 5 yrs. old), dinner, and interpreters will be provided in Chinese, Russian, Spanish and Korean. Transportation available upon request. Please RSVP to your child’s ELL teacher or to Dianna Kobayashi by phone 617-559-6045 or email.
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.
All Newton Public School parents are invited to a joint NSHS School Council/PTSO meeting in the Newton South Lecture Hall, January 8 at 7PM.
Claire Sokoloff, Margie Ross-Decter, and Steve Siegel will be there to hear parent concerns and answer any questions about the most pressing issues facing the Newton Public Schools, including enrollment growth and space issues as well as the upcoming override vote on March 12.
Please feel free to submit any questions in advance to Robin Maltz via email. Details and information about the override is available on the city’s website.
The meeting is part of an outreach tour to meet with parents at every school in the district, at least once per year.