Category Archives: Community Notes

Get a free NCE Kids class!

Newton Community Ed (NCE) is looking for onsite coordinators to represent NCE at each school and help ensure that the classes run smoothly.

This position involves arriving at school by dismissal time, supporting NCE teachers and students as needed, and staying at school until the last NCE student is dismissed. The onsite coordinators liaise with NCE office staff regarding class logistics and special needs. The hours are typically 3:00 – 4:30 pm on all days but Tuesdays, and 12:30 – 2:00 pm on Tuesdays.

In exchange for your services, you or your child can take a free class at NCE (with some restrictions). If you’d prefer, you can earn $25.00/day. Please contact Brenda at brenda_april@newton.k12.us if you or anyone you know is interested in these positions.
Open to hiring a single person or multiple people per school.

Newton Community Farm’s Annual Fall Festival

Come enjoy your local community farm at 303 Nahanton Street in Newton during an afternoon of fun family activities There will be live music by the High Strung Strummers, a sing-a-long (11:45 – 12:30) led by Julia of Music Together , pumpkin decorating, face painting, and spider web cutting.

Your family can play corn hole together, or take a great family photo. Come for lunch and enjoy a fresh-made sandwich from around the world, grilled corn, apples, and delicious treats provided by our community bakers. It’s a perfect way to welcome the fall season!

We depend on our community of volunteers to make these public events possible. Please consider volunteering for a shift, and/or baking  for the bake sale to make your contribution. Please visit the website  for more information or to sign up to volunteer.

September 24th,  11:00 am – 3:00 pm
303 Nahanton Street, Newton

Kids in Grade 2-5: Learn to Play the Ukulele!

Uke 1 – an introduction class to the ukulele and perfect for kids who want to learn an instrument, while exploring the world of musicianship. Students will learn basics of the instrument, including rhythmic strumming and chords. They will be playing songs in a few short weeks!

Tuesdays, 1:15 – 2:00 pm (We are able to open a second session of Uke 1 on Tuesdays at 2:15)

Uke 2 – The student must have completed Uke 1. All levels of players are welcome for continued learning and weekly “jam session”.

Tuesdays, 2:15 – 3:00 pm To register: www.activityreg.com , click on MA, click on Newton Parks & Recreation, click on Register, click on Programs or Activities, click on Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs, click on Ukulele classes. Or call 617-796-1540 for more information. Bring your own instrument or contact teacher for rental.

Fall Session: Tuesdays, September 26th – December 5th
Newton Cultural Center at City Hall

Middle School Speech Team

Newton Public School students in Grades 6-8*, join the Speech Team to become a better public speaker, gain confidence for class discussions and dramatic presentations, win awards for yourself and your school, make friends with kids from all over the state, and have fun as part of an amazing team.

You’ll compete in tournaments through the Massachusetts Middle School Speech League (formerly the Forensics League) in the event you choose, from among prose or poetry reading, original oratory, impromptu, and more. All students are expected to attend a minimum of six tournaments in order to represent their team and improve their public speaking skills. For more information or to register click here or visit newtoncommunityed.org.

September 27th – May 16th, Wednesdays,  3:30 – 5:30 pm
Newton South High School

*Fifth graders are welcome to join this class, but per league rules they can not participate in tournaments except for the Newton tournament that takes place in the spring.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s Hope Walks 2017

Join Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s 8th Annual Hope Walks. Hope Walks is a 3.3 mile neighborhood walk to benefit the life-enhancing Integrative Support Services at the Vernon Cancer Center. The annual fundraiser starts and ends at the hospital and brings together nearly 1,000 patients, families, caregivers, residents and volunteers to help cancer patients and their families through treatment and recovery. Register by September 15th and save $10.00 at www.nwh.org/hopewalks

October 1st, 9:00 am
Walk Day Event Details

· Registration Fee $40
· Check in/ registration will open at 9:00 am on Sunday, October 1st
· Opening Ceremonies will begin promptly at 9:30 am
· Walk begins at 10:00 am following Opening Ceremonies
· Post-walk BBQ lunch will be served, along with entertainment, until 12:30 pm
· Feel free to arrive a bit early or stay a bit later to check out sponsor booths and walk day activities!

2017 Our Neighbors’ Table Fundraiser

Tickets are on sale now for Newton Food Pantry ‘s second Our Neighbors’ Table (ONT) fundraiser. ONT is a unique event where guests can experience the tastes of some of
Newton’s best restaurants such as Central , Comedor, Farmstead Table, Fiorella’s , and Lumiere and feel good knowing that all proceeds will go to benefit our community.

Please visit the ONT website for details and tickets.

October 19th, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
The Windsor Club
1601 Beacon Street, Newton

Newton PTO Council 2017-09-16 12:39:01

Einstein’s Workshop  is a year-round STEAM education center run by Zervas parent Chris
Payton. Their goal is to educate and inspire students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics and classes introduce students to Robotics, Coding, Making & Inventing, and Game Based Learning in age-appropriate groups with experienced instructors.

Registration is currently open for weekend classes and clubs at the flagship Burlington location as well as through after-school partnerships with organizations such as Newton Community Education. Register for Burlington programs by September 15th to receive a 10% early bird discount.

Einstein’s Workshop also offers school vacation programs, including themed classes on Rosh Hashanah and Columbus Day during which children will work with lego robotics, create their own 3D printed or lasercut school accessories, and solve unique Minecraft-based challenges. See more information here.

Newton Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteers

Do you believe that all children have the right to be “Safe, Strong and Free?” Join the dynamic task force of trained volunteer CAP Prevention Specialists committed to teaching children in the Newton Elementary Schools the skills that they would need to stand up for themselves if faced with verbal, physical or sexual assault.

Now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. CORI and SORI screenings required. For more information please visit the website at http://familyaccess.org/family-support/child-assault-prevention/ ,  email Gail Sommer at gsommer@familyaccess.org or call 617-969-5906 ext. 143.

19 Continuing Education Credits available for licensed MSW’s.

3 Session Training begins on October 29th
Application deadline is October 20th