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Depression Treatment Study

A McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School study on the treatment of adolescent depression is currently enrolling female adolescents between 13-18 years old who may be struggling with depression. As part of the study, female adolescents receive 12 weeks of
individual Cognitive Behavior Therapy at no cost. Adolescents would be matched up with a therapist who works on the study at McLean Hospital in Belmont.

They will also assess neural and behavioral changes that go along with treatment during 4 study sessions. Two study sessions take place before treatment, one during the course of treatment, and one after completion. These sessions involve a preliminary diagnostic interview, questions about feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and EEG assessments. There are also 3 follow-up phone calls, which adolescents can complete from home.

If a family is interested in participating or learning more about the study, they can contact Erin Bondy at 617-855-4240 or ebondy@mclean.harvard.edu.

New TV’s 2015 After School Program

A free, 4-week course held at your school during after school hours. You will learn how to storyboard, write scripts and use video cameras to create music videos and public service announcements, which will then be aired on NewTV’s Education Channel!

Schedule:
November
Monday – Angier School – (Nov.2, Nov. 9, Nov. 16, Nov. 23) – 3:00 -4:30 pm
Tuesday – Bowen School – (Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Nov. 24) – 12:30-2:00 pm
Wednesday – Burr School – (Nov. 4, Nov. 18, Nov. 25) – 3:00 -4:30 pm

December
Monday – Cabot School – (Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14, Dec. 21) – 3:00 -4:30 pm
Tuesday – Countryside School – (Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15, Dec. 22) – 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Wednesday – Franklin School – (Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 15, Dec. 23) – 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Thursday – Horace Mann School – (Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Dec. 16) – 3:00 -4:30 pm

January
Monday – Ward School – (Jan.4, Jan. 11, Jan. 25) – 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Tuesday – Lincoln-Eliot School – (Jan. 5, Jan. 12, Jan. 19, Jan. 26) – 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Wednesday – Mason-Rice School – (Jan. 6, Jan. 13, Jan. 20, Jan. 27) – 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Thursday – Williams School – (Jan. 7, Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Jan. 28) – 3:00 – 4:30 pm

February
Monday – F.A. Day School – (Feb.1, Feb. 8, Feb. 22) – 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Tuesday – Brown School – (Feb. 2. Feb. 9, Feb. 23) – 2:30 – 4:00 pm
Wednesday – Oak Hill School – (Feb. 3, Feb. 10, Feb, 24) – 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Thursday – Bigelow School – (Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 25) – 3:00 – 4:30 pm

March
Monday – Memorial Spaulding – (Feb. 29, Mar. 7, Mar. 14, Mar. 21) – 3:00 -4:30 pm
Tuesday – Peirce School – (Mar. 1, Mar. 8, Mar. 15, Mar. 22) – 12:30-2:00 pm
Wednesday – Underwood School – (Mar. 2, Mar. 9, Mar. 16, Mar. 23) – 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Thursday – Zervas School – (Mar. 3, Mar. 10, Mar. 17, Mar. 24) – 3:00 – 4:30 pm

Classes will be maxed out at 12 students and registration will be on a first come, first serve basis. and are for 4th-8th graders. To sign up, please contact NewTV’s Director of Educational Media, Joe Garozzo at joeg@newtv.org.

Newton’s One to One Program

Could your first through sixth grade child benefit from the consistent, caring friendship of a Newton teenager? Newton’s One to One Program has an enthusiastic and responsible new group of high school juniors & seniors from Newton North and Newton South High Schools.

If you would like the opportunity to have your child matched this academic year with a “Big Brother/Sister”, please call or email Nancy Holczer, Program Director by the end of October for more information. Sooner is better through. Please leave a message when calling 617-559-9460 with your name, address, and phone number or email info to Nancy at Nancy_Holczer@newton.k12.ma.us .

A program of the Newton Public Schools since 1972.

New SchoolYear60™ Internship Program

InternBoston is pleased to introduce SchoolYear60™,  an academic-year internship program. Similar to their summer program, students complete 60 internship hours but over a longer period – typically six hours weekly over 10 consecutive weeks. Students are matched with nearby mentors and typically work three hours a day, two afternoons each week.

InternBoston is committed to providing high school and college students with a specialized internship experience that allows them to explore a career field and develop essential life skills. Visit www.internboston.com to read more about these customized, educational SchoolYear60™ and Summer60™ programs.

If you would like more information, please email robin@internboston.com or call 617-527-0055.

Time for Partners is a hit

Time for Partners is one week into the Fall/Winter session in its temporary home of the Auburndale Community Library, and it is a huge success! The parents, nannies and grandparents love the intimate location, and the children are having a terrific time making art projects, singing songs and playing with new friends.

Time for Partners is a popular, long-running art and music class for children ages 18 months to 3.5 years, with an adult. There is still a little room left in the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday classes. The cool fall days are approaching, and it is great to have an enriching activity inside!

To register, visit www.activityreg.com, click on MA, click on Newton Parks & Recreation, click on Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs, click on Time for Partners and choose your day. You can make up the classes that you have missed.  Call 617-796-1540 with any questions.

Personal Chef to cook your dinners: Too Busy to Cook?

Your answer to the age old question – What’s for dinner?
Too Busy to Cook is a one-woman personal chef service in Newton. Too Busy to Cook caters to busy families and provides customized meals cooked in your home or hers.

Service includes cooking, packaging, labeling and reheating instructions, and leaves your kitchen at least as clean as she found it! Contact Eileen at eileenrielly@gmail.com or 617-309-0454.  Visit the website http://2busytocook.com .

Children/Parents Needed for Paid Research Study on Child Emotion Regulation Strategies and Parent-Child Relationships

Researchers at Harvard University are seeking children ages 6-9 and their parents to participate in a single-session study. The primary goals are to further research on child development and emotion regulation strategies. The research serves to promote child emotional and behavioral functioning along with future health outcomes. During their visit to the lab in Cambridge, children will also have the opportunity to learn effective coping skills.

Together, eligible parents will receive $50 and children will receive a prize for their participation. Interested parents can reach the staff by phone at 617- 702-2016 or by email at familyemotionstudy@gmail.com .

Research Staff in the Psychology Department
Harvard University

Newton Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteers

Are you someone that believes that all children have the right to be “Safe, Strong and Free?” If so, then join the dynamic team of trained CAP volunteers who are committed to teaching children in the Newton Elementary Schools the skills that they would need to stand up for themselves if faced with a situation involving verbal, physical or sexual assault.

Now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. The next multi-session training begins on October 17th. For more information please visit the website at http://familyaccess.org/family-support/child-assault-prevention/ or email Gail Sommer at gsommer@familyaccess.org.

19 Continuing Education Credits available for MSW’s.

Science/Tech/Engineering/Math: Sign up for the NewtonSTEM newsletter

NewtonSTEM.org is a clearinghouse for information relevant to building Newton students’ interest and abilities in Science/Tech/Engineering/Math, both in and outside of school. Now in its fifth year, NewtonSTEM publishes announcements about STEM achievements, events, opportunities, and resources for Newton students, parents, and teachers.

The NewtonSTEM newsletter is emailed every week during the school year. You can sign up here, and you can unsubscribe at any time. For more information, email info@newtonstem.org.

Friday Mega Night! Middle Schoolers Only!

Special Volunteer and Social EventL Cradles to Crayons is hosting a special event just for Middle Schoolers. The event will include a volunteer session to sort and package donated and new clothing, shoes, books, toys and school supplies for homeless and low income children. An ice cream sundae social, fun party music, snacks and soft drinks will be provided. Parents are welcome to drop off their middle schooler and friends, or stay and volunteer with other chaperones. Attendees are encouraged to bring a new set of winter gloves and hats for a child in need.

Donations of gently-worn clothing, shoes, books and toys are always welcome. Cradles to Crayons is conveniently located at 155 North Beacon Street in Brighton. Parents can RSVP directly to Megan Collins at mcollins@cradlestocrayons.org or call 617-779-4732. For more information about Cradles to Crayons, please visit the website: www.cradlestocrayons.org.

September 25th, 7:00 pm – 8:30pm