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Globe readers

Please give your Boston Globe GRANT to Newton Schools Foundation online or by mail

If you are a Boston Globe print or digital subscriber, you are eligible to show your support for NSF through their 2015 GRANT program: Globe Readers And Non-profits Together. All subscribers will receive a gift check worth up to $100 dollars that can be designated to a non-profit of your choice for free advertising.

It’s as simple as 1-2-3:

  1. Write Newton Schools Foundation as the Name of Certified 501(c)(3)
    Newton as our location
  2. Return the GRANT check in the envelope or visit BostonGlobe.com/GRANT
  3. We hope that you will continue to support Newton Public Schools by allocating your GRANT check to Newton Schools Foundation.

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School Committee Office Hours

The Newton School Committee will receive the proposed budget on March 13th and begin its review and discussion on March 16. We will be holding office hours on March 16th following our School Committee meeting which begins at 4:30 pm; office hours will start at approximately 6:15 or 6:30 and end at approximately 7:15.

The School Committee is eager to try this new format in order to provide you with another opportunity to provide feedback in addition to the other times for public comments. We welcome questions and input and stress that this will mainly be a listening format. We are not trying to solve problems or make promises but are there to listen to concerns, questions and suggestions.

The format will be:

  • School Committee members, in teams of at least two, will be available in room 210 at the Ed Center, 100 Walnut Street. The meeting will be an Open Meeting and may be televised by NewTV.
  • This is a casual format. They will sit with individuals or groups and listen to concerns/questions about the budget.
  • In order to facilitate as many individuals as possible, they’d like to meet with each person/group for approximately 10 minutes.
  • The budget documents will be available in advance.
  • If you have questions, or would like to sign up in advance, please contact School Committee members at schoolcommittee@newton.k12.ma.us

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Seeking Office Manager – Flex-Time

Seeking all-around, hands-on office manager with experience in payroll, AR and AP, and basic technology for 14-person busy PR & marketing firm in Newton Corner.

Part-time or school hours available; also full-time potential. Work-at-home Fridays. Benefits. For information or to apply, please contact officejobsboston@gmail.com.

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Help a Neighbor with Spring Clean-up

Newton at Home helps seniors continue to live in their homes by providing volunteer help with errands, yard work, and household chores — for example, shifting storm windows and pulling down screens.

This is a great family activity — spend a couple of hours helping a neighbor. You’ll be glad you did!

To volunteer or for more information, contact volunteer coordinator Julie Plaut Mahoney by email or at 617-795-2560.

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NewtonSERVES

NewtonSERVES announces Project Registration is Now Open for Day of Community Service on Sunday, April 26th.

Volunteer projects are welcome from Newton non-profits, Newton city departments and schools, individuals, and groups of citizens interested in accomplishing specific tasks with the help of over 1,000 volunteers from the community. Projects can easily be registered online, by visiting www.newtoncommunitypride.org/NewtonSERVES-project.php.

Projects can be in the morning, afternoon or all-day on Sunday, April 26th or they can be set up individually on an alternate date during the City of Newton’s Volunteer Week, April 27th-May 2th. In addition to gaining access to volunteers to tackle specific tasks, project sites may be eligible to receive additional resources such as mulch, garbage and yard waste bags. Project sites also benefit from raised awareness within the community and all participants receive NewtonSERVES T-shirts and refreshments in honor of their volunteer service. New projects leaders are encouraged to sign up along with recurring projects and experienced leaders.

For more information, please visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org/NewtonSERVES.html or call 617-796-1540.

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Educatius International is looking for host families

Host families are asked to provide a caring environment, bedroom, and 3 balanced meals a day for an International Student while he/she attends Newton South High School. This is a wonderful opportunity to share America with someone and learn about another country as well.

Educatius offers a monthly stipend of $700.00 to help offset the cost of having an additional person in the home. For more information please contact Jodi.delrazo@educatius.org.

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

NewtonSTEM.org is Newton’s clearinghouse for information relevant to building students’ interest and abilities in Science/Tech/Engineering/Math, both in and outside of school. Since 2011, NewtonSTEM has published announcements about STEM achievements, events, opportunities, and resources for Newton students, parents, and teachers. The NewtonSTEM newsletter is emailed every week or two during the school year. You can sign up here, and you can unsubscribe at any time. For more info, email info@newtonstem.org.

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On-line camp auction

Save 50-70% on fabulous day and overnight camps during Underwood School’s online auction at www.charityauctionorganizer.com/auction/underwood or visit  www.underwoodschoolpto.org, then click on the link for the Underwood Camp Auction.

The online auction starts Sunday, January 25th and runs through Tuesday, February 3rd. Don’t miss out on these great deals!

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“I think I’m getting smart!” “Math can be FUN!”

Become a Newton School Volunteer and hear these words from a student.

  • Tutor a 2nd – 5th grade child in basic mathematics concepts once a week
    for 30-45 minutes.
  • Select your preferred school, grade, day, and time.
  • Play special math games that reinforce skills and help students gain
    confidence and competence.
  • Training, Everyday Math books and learning materials, and ongoing support
    are provided.
  • No teaching experience is needed.

For more information, please contact Ellen Bender at 617-559-6131 or at
ellen_bender@newton.k12.ma.us.

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Community Open Gyms

Did you know that thanks to a grant from The Newton Partnership and funding from the Carol M. White Physical Education Program the Boys & Girls Club’s gym is open to the general public twice per week? Anyone ages 6 to 18 is welcome to join and make use of the Club’s gym equipment. Come on down for flexible, supervised, organized activity.

Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00 pm
Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pm

John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club
675 Watertown Street, Newton
617-630-2066