COVID-19 has caused changes throughout public education and will continue to for some time. You may be noticing that your child is experiencing new or different social, emotional, and learning challenges. Your child may already be on an IEP or … Continue reading
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YMCA participates in 5 Days of Action to promote child protection during COVID-19
The West Suburban YMCA is participating in the Five Days of Action, a week designed to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. The West Suburban YMCA encourages adults and organizations in the community … Continue reading
Newton Schools Foundation Transforms Newton Inspires
Newton Schools Foundation transforms Newton Inspires into a Virtual Speaker Series Newton native Jason Hehir, the director of the 2020 Emmy award-winning Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance, will kick off Newton Schools Foundation’s 10th annual Newton Inspires: A Celebration … Continue reading
Meatless Monday Cooking Club for Tweens and Teens
Meatless Monday cooking club is an afterschool online program where tweens and teens cook meatless dinners for their families to enjoy mealtime together. They will be developing important cooking skills as well as positive relationships with food. Each week they’ll try … Continue reading
Newton Families for In-Person Leaning
Newton Families for In-Person Leaning is a group of concerned parents who are advocating for a return to the classroom for Newton students. Their primary focus is on the high school students however members include parents of elementary and middle … Continue reading
BASCP in the Cloud RemoteProgramming
The Bowen After School Care Program is running remote programming for families in the Newton community, welcoming all K-5 children. For a low monthly rate, your child will have access to numerous engaging opportunities throughout the week. In November, the … Continue reading
Donations Needed
Do you have small appliances you’d like to donate? Welcome Home, a nonprofit in Newton Centre, accepts used household donations. They are low on blenders, toasters and coffeemakers. Make an appointment to drop off your unwanted items by emailing welcomehomemass@gmail.com … Continue reading
Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council Declares a Pumpkin War Contest!
The Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council is hosting a virtual pumpkin carving/decorating contest as a replacement for their usual “Halloween at the Hyde” Haunted House event. Gift cards to local sweet shop, Indulge!, will be awarded to top entries in … Continue reading
Free on-line tutoring/mentoring program
LigerBots have created a free online mentor/tutoring program this fall. In order to offer more support to elementary students–as well as provide teaching opportunities to high schoolers– they’ve created an online program in which they pair high school mentors with … Continue reading
Last days of Historic Newton’s Homestead Hayfest
Historic Newton’s Homestead Hayfest Goes Online! October 7th – October 14th FREE Visit this page anytime during the week for online exhibits about what life was like in Newton in the 1800s with activities you can try at home.