Does your child struggle with writing assignments? Jane Hirschhorn can help your student become a more successful writer. With more than 20 years of experience, she tailors her approach to make the best use of each student’s learning style on school writing tasks. Jane is also available for help with college essays.
For more information, please contact jane@jbhtutoring.com or 617-957-7208 or visit her website, jbhtutoring.com.
A tutor, experienced at helping students with high school and college level Math, Biology, and Chemistry, wants to help Newton students turn tests into occasions to show off! Peter Reischer is a matriculating medical student and recent graduate of the University of Virginia. A National Merit Scholar, with 800’s in SAT Reading and Math, and a graduate of the #1 public high school in America, as ranked by US News and World Report, Peter knows how to turn the tables on test-makers by developing confidence in oneself as well as the material. Please contact Peter Reischer at 703-401-7372 or peter.reischer@gmail.com for references, rates, and questions.
On Wednesday, October 19th, the district will host a community forum on potential changes to the high school start time. The forum is an opportunity for you to provide your feedback on the positive and negative impacts of a start time change. Several potential scenarios will be presented. Some change only the high school hours. Others change school hours at all schools. The working group’s year-end report can be found on the district website. Potential scenarios can be found here. Attached is a flyer on the forum. Please consider attending to share your feedback. Or, email your thoughts to laterstart@newton.k12.ma.us.
Register for Newton Inspires TODAY!
On November 14th, people from across Newton’s 13 villages once again will gather at Newton South High School for NSF’s 6th annual Newton Inspires: An Evening of Ideas and Community.
Newtonians representing a variety of fields and interest areas will share their insights, ideas and impressions. Be Inspired at Newton Inspires. Sessions fill fast so don’t delay signing up.
November 14th, 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Newton South HS
Dear Newton Community:
I look forward to partnering with you as the new Assistant Superintendent for Student Services. The summer has been busy and exciting meeting new colleagues, families and community members. Please click here for my complete introduction and welcome letter.
Please take a few minutes to click on the link below and complete this brief survey to assist my learning in how best the Office of Student Services can support and serve you.
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Many thanks,
Karen Shmukler
Get in the mood for Halloween by coming to see South Stage’s Bat Boy: The Musical!
Bat Boy: The Musical was inspired by a series of tabloid headlines published in 1992 by The Weekly World News claiming that a terrifying creature, half-man and half-bat, had been discovered in a cave, escaped, and was being pursued by government officials. With a beat-driven rock score that pays homage to the rock musicals of the late ’60s and early ’70s, Bat Boy provides a compelling theatrical metaphor for the dangers of prejudice, intolerance, and provincialism.
Note: Bat Boy contains images of blood and violence and references to rape and incest. PG-13. Tickets are on sale now Click here to purchase tickets in advance.
October 13th, 14th, and 15th, 7:30 pm
Seasholes Auditorium, 140 Brandeis Road
The 42nd annual Harvest Fair is a two day event on the Newton Center Green:
The favorites at Harvest Fair on Sunday are still there…free pumpkin decorating, kiddie amusement rides, the 150 different craft and business booths selling everything from hand-made beautiful jewelry, clothing to imaginative gifts, and the Green Expo, sponsored by Green Newton, with exhibitors offering solutions for reducing your carbon footprint. As always, gotta have great food and they do!
Visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org or call 617-796-1540 for more information.
We are excited to announce a partnership between Congressman Joe Kennedy III and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to promote Community Service Opportunities within the 4th Congressional District!
Congressman Joe Kennedy III and the Corporation for National and Community Service invite YOU to participate in a volunteer expo! Take this opportunity to promote your organization and connect with neighbors who are interested in serving. The event is supported by Mount Ida College, Wheaton College and MA Campus Compact, and will be a great chance to introduce yourself to the local student community.
As a returned Peace Corps volunteer, Congressman Kennedy is committed to community and national service and looks forward to hearing about the great work being done in this community! Share your organization’s volunteer opportunities with the communities in and around the 4th Congressional District.
Community Organizations can reserve their table through EventBrite. For Mount Ida – REGISTER HERE! For Wheaton – REGISTER HERE!
Community members can RSVP through EventBrite or Facebook! The Event is Free and Open to the Public. Printed tickets are not required!
October 15th, Mt Ida College, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and Wheaton College, 11:00 am- 2:00 pm
Parents, Children and Teachers Are Invited to “Meet the Author” at Understanding Our Differences’ Family Book Event. Join UOD to welcome Kimberly Brubaker Bradley to Newton! She will discuss and sign her award-winning middle grade novel, The War That Saved My Life, a story of triumph against all odds by a girl with a physical disability, set during World War II. Patti Karam, Library Teacher at Horace Mann Elementary School, will be our event moderator.
Free for children and Newton Public Schools teachers and staff. Requested donation at the door is $10.00 for adults. Registration (save your space) is required in advance at this link: http://understandingourdifferences.org/book-event/
October 18th, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Book signing follows. (Books will be available for purchase at the event.)
Newton South High School Auditorium, 140 Brandeis Road
For more information, email info@UnderstandingOurDifferences.org
If you’re a student-athlete approaching the college application process, you may be experiencing some stress. The college selection and recruiting process starts much earlier for you and can be complex and time-consuming. The instructor is here to tell you that there is a college for every student-athlete who wants to earn a college degree while playing his or her favorite sport.
Join an overview of the college search and recruiting process and learn to successfully navigate the maze of issues facing the student-athlete. You’ll learn about the differences between Divisions I, II, and III; the NCAA Clearinghouse and national Letter of Intent; and the benefits of playing a sport in college. Find out what college coaches and admissions directors are looking for and how to get their attention, and leave with action steps for each year of high school. For teens and adults.
This is a two-session program: October 25th and October 27th, 7:00 pm at Newton South High School. Register online or call Newton Commuity Education at 617-559-6999.