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Newton Destination Imagination Webinar

Newton DI is thrilled to announce that they are hosting two virtual webinars to serve as introductions into the program. Both are approximately one hour long and you can attend either session. This is an opportunity for you and your family to learn more about the program and see if it is right for you!

This webinar meets 2 times:

Wed, May 18th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Thu, June 16th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Registration is required and space is limited! Please share this information to anyone that you feel would be interested.

Click HERE to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Webster Woods Spring Cleanup!

Please join the Friends of Webster Woods  for a spring sprucing-up event. Grab some gloves and help keep Webster Woods clean and beautiful! An informative nature walk will follow the cleanup. All ages are invited! Meet at 1:00 pm at the Elgin Street entrance to Webster Woods. Snacks, gloves, and trash bags will be provided.

May 21st, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Ride with Centre Street Food Pantry!

Love riding? Then join the Centre Street Food Pantry team to help raise fund for the Food Pantry! They are riding in the 5th Annual Ride for Food on Sunday, September 25th and the routes range for 10 – 50 miles. The ride will help by raising funds to purchase fresh, frozen and canned groceries to help those in need in our community.

Visit the CSFP Team Page to register or donate. Questions? Email Marnie Bolstad at m.bolstad@centrestfoodpantry.org

Help with heavy lifting

Centre Street Food Pantry needs some muscle this summer! Know a high school or college student who wants to give back to the community this summer? They are looking for some strong folks to join them at the Greater Boston Food Bank on Tuesday mornings (between 11-12PM) to help load the BIG orders. Heavy lifting required. Bonus if they have a minivan or box truck to use! If you or someone you know can help, please email centrestfoodpantry@gmail.com.

Join the Advisory Council of Health and Human Services

The City of Newton is looking for volunteers on the Advisory Council of Health and Human Services. The Advisory Council of Health and Human Services is made up of two registered physicians, 5 non-professionals and the Commissioner of Health and Human Services serving as Chair. The Advisory council serves as a support and advice group for the Commissioner of Health and Human Services. The Health and Human Services department oversees public health, environmental health, school health, social services, youth services, emergency preparedness and weights and measures.

The meetings are held quarterly. If you are interested in joining the Advisory Council of Health and Human Services, please send a letter of interest, and resume to Coordinator of Boards and Commissions, Office of the Mayor, Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02459 or apply on-line http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/featured/Boards_openings.asp

Teacher Appreciation Week

 Time to Honor Thy Teacher! May 2nd – 6th is Teacher Appreciation Week! What better time to recognize your child’s teacher(s), classroom aides, specialists, and school staff through Newton Schools Foundation’s Honor Thy Teacher Program.

Honor Thy Teacher is a great way to say “Thank You” to the wonderful men and women who motivate, educate and inspire our kids to be the best they can be.When you recognize teachers and staff through Honor Thy Teacher, you’ll also be supporting the Newton Public Schools. NSF celebrates teachers and staff by:

  • Notifying honorees of your gift
  • Sharing honoree names with the Superintendent and Principals
  • Listing all honored teachers and staff in a full-page display in the Newton TAB

Suggested donation is $25 per teacher/staff member, which will help NSF fund innovative and creative programs throughout Newton’s schools. You can donate on line by visiting the NSF web site or by check made out to “Newton Schools Foundation” sent to P.O. Box 590020, Newton, MA, 02459. Be sure to include the name(s) and school(s) of those you wish to honor. Elementary school parents may complete the flyer that went home in your child’s backpack.

Questions? Call 617-559-6120 or email info@newtonschoolsfoundation.org.

Youth Services Awards

Dear Community Partners,

The Newton Parks and Recreation Commission and the Newton Health and Human Services Youth Commission are asking your help in seeking nominations for the annual Youth Services Awards. We recognize the hard work and dedicated efforts Newton citizens so generously contribute to youth work and community service. Their many important contributions constantly enrich the lives of young people in our community. The Youth Service Awards represent a small token of the City’s appreciation for the recipients’ commitment to youth and to the community.

There is a full description of the awards and nomination forms online at: http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks/%5Cdefault.asp . The youth award tab is on the bottom left hand side of the screen and will take you directly to the descriptions and nomination forms.

Please submit nominations of deserving Newton residents before May 20th. Thank you for your support! If you have any questions, please contact Nancy at 617-796-1506.

Pick Newton Schools Foundation for Globe GRANT Program

It’s free and easy! If you’re a Boston Globe digital or print subscriber, please designate Newton Schools Foundation as your non-profit of choice to receive free advertising through the Globe’s GRANT program. All Globe subscribers receive a voucher worth up to $100 dollars that you can designate to a non-profit of your choice. The organizations that receive the most GRANT “dollars” get a free ad in the Globe.

The NSF would use this ad space to promote our mission of supporting the Newton Public Schools. Go to http://manage.bostonglobe.com/grant/Default.aspx and follow the simple instructions before the April 30th deadline. Thank you!

Seek House to Rent

Family seeks 3+ bedrooms and 1.5+ bathrooms in a well-maintained house or townhouse on a quiet non- commercial street, with a yard, storage, 3 parking spots or driveway and garage. Prefer Waban, West Newton, Newton Centre and Highlands, and Auburndale but will consider other areas. Top price is $4,000/ month. Please email or call Lynn Thomas: lynnthomas@21stcenturymgmt.com or 617-795-2757.

High School Start Time Working Group update

Some new items have been posted on the High School Start Time Working Group web page. Please visit and review the latest information, including:

1) April 22nd School Committee presentation about the revised timeline
2) Additional data from the student survey
3) Timeline for the rest of the year, including a Community Status Update on May 23rd at 6:00 pm.
4) Some additional links to health and wellness information

Please visit the web page for more information www.newton.k12.ma.us/laterstarttime