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Seeking apartment

The close friends of a Bigelow family are immigrating to Newton from war-torn Syria and looking for a 2-3 bedroom apartment to rent on the north side of Newton ASAP. They are lovely, responsible and kind people. The Bigelow family is also willing to co-sign the lease for added peace of mind for the landlord. If anyone knows of an apartment, please contact Stefano Kotsonis at 617-833-0188.

Help out while having fun

Help the Newton Presbyterian Church adult and youth mission team get to Belize by participating in these exciting opportunities!

Saturday, June 7th, Boot Camp at the West Suburban YMCA, 276 Church St. in Newton 7:00 – 8:00am. Come enjoy a workout with Underwood’s own Donna Tartaglino-Fahey and help support our Summer Mission Trip to Belize. Bring water and your enthusiasm!

Saturday, June 14th, Kids Carnival at the Newton Presbyterian Church playground, 75 Vernon St. from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Come enjoy a day of family fun! There’ll be a bounce house, cake walk, face painting and LOTS of fun and games!

 

 

 

5th Annual Special Educator Awards

Has someone in Newton Public Schools gone above and beyond to make a difference for your child this year?

The Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education (NewtonPAC) is pleased to announce that they are taking nominations for the 5th Annual Special Educator Awards. The awards honor educators in the Newton Public Schools who have made a positive difference in the life of a child with special needs.

Honorees can be in any position at NPS, and past honorees have included regular and special ed teachers, aides, principals, PE teachers, inclusion facilitators, secretaries, transportation coordinators and janitors. All those who are nominated will receive the award.

The awards will take place on Tuesday, June 3rd in the Lasker Auditorium at Newton North High School. Light refreshments will begin at 6:30, and the awards ceremony will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. The awards are a wonderful evening that mean so much to the honorees and their families and friends.

Please help spread the word about the awards. Please tell your friends and families at your school. Any questions, please email Eileen Sandberg at eileen.sandberg.newtonpac@gmail.com.

Here are the details for making a nomination:

Name of the Nominee:
Position in the school:
Name of the school:
Nominee’s email:
A brief (1-2 paragraphs) letter of nomination explaining why this person is a Special Educator:

Please send your nomination to Pacawards2014@gmail.com.  Nominations are due by Tuesday, May 27th. Thanks!

2014 Newton Schools Foundation Honor Thy Teacher

As the school year comes to an end, are you looking for a way to say “Thank You” to the exceptional teachers and staff who motivate, educate and inspire your students to be the best they can be? Seventeen years ago, Newton Schools Foundation created a special campaign designed to enable parents to honor teachers by giving a gift in their name. Please consider donating to NSF’s Annual “Honor Thy Teacher” Campaign to support teachers’ efforts and honor their dedication to your children. You may also choose to honor a special education aide, a fine arts or music teacher, or a coach or counselor who has touched your child’s life. Suggested donation is $25 per teacher/staff member.

NSF celebrates Newton Public Schools teachers and staff by:

  • Notifying honored teachers and staff of your gift
  • Listing all honored teachers and staff in the Newton TAB
  •  Sharing honoree names with the Superintendent and Principals.

You can make your donation by going to www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org; calling 617-559-6120 or mailing your donation to Newton Schools Foundation, 246 Dudley Road, Newton, MA 02459. Just email the names of the teachers and/or staff members you are honoring at info@newtonschoolsfoundation.org.

Newton Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises funds to enhance the quality of education in Newton’s public schools. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Chorus auditions

VOICES BOSTON (formerly PALS Children’s Chorus) is currently holding auditions for its 25th season! They welcome students entering grades K-12 who love to sing to audition for the chorus, which offers vocal training and music literacy in a strong and caring community of peers and teachers. The oldest students also receive training in drama and dance, and have opportunities to participate in tours. Children will gain experience and confidence in this friendly, supportive group as they prepare for and perform multiple concerts a year. Every member of the chorus also performs in an annual opera production. For more information and to sign up for an audition, please visit the website at http://www.voicesboston.org.

Donate your used books!

Please donate your gently used books to the Newton South High School Used Book Sale. Proceeds will benefit literacy initiatives in the NSHS English Department. Please note that this year we are not accepting children’s books, travel guides, textbooks, parenting/pregnancy/health books, and material inappropriate for high school students.

Drop off hours:
Mondays and Thursdays now through May 15th, from 7:15 – 8:15 am and 2:30 – 3:30 pm at the Eagle storage unit in NSHS parking lot (next to Goldrick House) and by appointment. Please contact Suzanne Freudberg to make arrangements.

Sale hours:
Tuesday May 20th 7:30 am to 2:30 pm
Wednesday May 21st 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Thursday May 22nd 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Community members welcome. No book dealers at the sale, please.

10th Annual Waban Village Day

Come join the fun on Sunday, May 18th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm for the 10th Annual Waban Village Day. The Family Fun Run kicks off the day at 10:00 am. If you would like to pre register for the Fun Run, please go to http://www.wabanimprovement.org/ .

Waban Village Day will have new rides, food, vendors, and wonderful music, including the The Newton South High School Jazz Combo. Also preforming is Ed Harlow’s Original Gentleman, the Newton Family Singers and Waiting for Neil. Come enjoy the rides, and the delicious food at the Waban Grilling Station and mingle with your community. If you would like to help on Village Day, please contact Theresa Fitzpatrick at tabilel@yahoo.com (the help of students ages 11 and up is gladly accepted).

Mother’s Day Memorial Bike Ride

The Christina Clarke Genco Foundation (CCGF) will hold its third annual
Mother’s Day Memorial Bike Ride  to commemorate the life of Christina Genco by raising funds to support bike safety and affordable housing projects. The Foundation aims to inspire youth to find their passion and make a difference in their communities, and focuses on bicycling safety education, athletic scholarships and support for affordable housing.

The Ride kicks off at Newton City Hall and offers four routes of 68 miles, 34 miles, 17 miles and a family ride to accommodate all ages and abilities. Start times are staggered at 8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:00 am, and 10:30 am, respectively.

International Bicycle Center and Cycle Loft will provide overall logistical support, a safe biking clinic will be offered on-site in partnership with Bike Newton, and the Boston University Pep Band will perform as the riders cross the finish line. Food and refreshments will be served, and prizes will be awarded for the most creative costumes at the ride.

Sunday May 11th at Newton City Hall 

Free cookie decorating and more

Its a FREE cookie decorating at L’Aroma Cafe, no reservations or purchase necessary, open to all children. Six other West Newton businesses nearby are participating, so kids would not only get a free cookie to decorate, they will also get a free kids popcorn from the West Newton Theater, free slice of pizza from West Newton Pizza, a free Silly Putty from Morning Silver Gallery, free craft making at Hipstich (reservation required), a $5- voucher against any purchase at Artitudes and a free lesson at Rhythmic Dreams.

Saturday, May 10th, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.