Category Archives: Community Notes

The Maestro Musicians Academy

The Maestro Musicians Academy is now taking students for the Fall Semester!
Expert lessons in piano, violin, viola, cello, trumpet, flute, guitar, clarinet, and voice for children ages 4 and up with locations at the Young Israel of Brookline in Coolidge Corner and the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association in West Newton.

Stellar faculty with emphasis on developing the potential of  every unique student. Parent tested, Child approved! Contact Artistic Director Daniel Broniatowski, D.M.A. at 857- 756-5230 or visit http://www.maestromusiciansacademy.com .

Guitar Lessons In Your Home

Berklee College of Music graduate seeks a limited number of students for private/group guitar lessons. Lessons are offered in your home. All levels are welcome, including beginners. Through a comprehensive approach that combines technique, ear training and harmony, Maldi Kellici will help your son or daughter develop music skills applicable to all styles of guitar playing. S/he will learn to play and analyze songs and solos from a broad range of musical genres. Students will sharpen their overall musical skills and can gain help, if interested, in song-writing & composition.

For references, video and audio samples, please contact Maldi Kellici at maldi.k@gmail.com ,  617-792-2244, or use the contact form on maldikellici.com

Call Y3K Tutor in your home today

When schoolwork goes the wrong way!
Many years of experience in teaching and educational consulting has developed the right way to motivate, the right way to teach, be understood, and be remembered.

Y3K Tutor tutors special ed. such as ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s, Autism, Executive Function, and gifted. They also tutor regular ed. and test preparation and teach children organizational skills, homework coaching, study skills, and time management.

All subjects and ages are taught. Parents can now receive 25% off the first lesson. Call 781-492-8700 or visit http://www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com .

Next Level Up Academic Coaching

The school year has begun. The first couple of weeks provides the insight as to how the year is going to go for your child. Any academic concerns should be addressed as quickly as possible. Next Level Up Academic Coaching is here to offer the support, guidance, and tools every student needs to succeed. They focus on the whole child, create individualized plans, and work in the comfort and convenience of your home.  The academic coaches at Next Level Up understand that many students need help with their organizational and time management skills, study habits, and perspective and they  provide these important skills in addition to subject tutoring.

Please contact info@nextleveluptutoring.com OR 781- 540-1123. Please visit the website to learn more: www.nextleveluptutoring.com.

Upcoming Municipal Elections – Informational Links

The following links should be helpful to share as school communities look to become more informed about Newton’s upcoming municipal elections:

1. A Preliminary Election will be held September 17th (due to the large number of candidates running for Alderman at Large, Ward 2).

2. General Municipal Elections will be held November 3rd.

From City of Newton: http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/elections/default.asp

General Information: http://lwvnewton.org/2013/09/vote-on-september-17th-in-newtons-preliminary-elections/

Voter Information for New Voters and Absentee Ballots: http://lwvnewton.org/2013/08/voter-information-for-the-tuesday-september-17th-preliminary-election/

Ward 2 Alderman Forum on NewTV:
http://lwvnewton.org/2015/09/ward-2-alderman-at-large-candidates-forum-online/

Workshops available at The Newton Free Library

College Essay Writing Workshop
Students, whether you accomplished a lot on your college essay over the summer or you’re still trying to decide what to write about when school begins next fall, this workshop is for you. Students will work in small groups with others who are at the same writing stage, and will be led by professional tutors and teachers. You’ll cover some do’s and don’ts of college essay writing, work on your writing and spend some time in peer review. You’ll also get an opportunity for individual help and feedback.

Register online at www.newtonfreelibrary.net. This free workshop is cosponsored by Newton Youth Services and is for students. Please bring at least 5 copies of your essay draft if you have one.

September 26th, 1:00 pm, Druker Auditorium:

Helping Your Child Navigate Life After High School
Help your child navigate the challenging landscape of life after high school. This workshop for parents will be presented by Nanci Ginty Butler, LICSW, Assistant Director, School and Community Services at Riverside Community Care and Heather Byrns, LMHC, Clinical Supervisor, MSPP INTERFACE Referral Service at Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP). Sponsored by Newton Youth Services.

October 6th, 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium

It’s Time for the Newton Community Farm’s Annual Fall Festival!

Join us as we welcome you to enjoy your local farm, with an afternoon of fun activities. There will be music by Honky Tonk Masquerade, a sing-a-long led by Julia of Music Together, pumpkin decorating, and face painting. Your family can play corn hole together, or take a family photo at our fall-themed photo booth. Enjoy fresh produce cooked to order by Fresh City, apples from our own orchard, local grilled corn, and delicious treats provided by our community bakers. Enter our pie-baking contest for a chance to win a Whole Foods gift card (drop your pie off by 12:00), or buy a raffle ticket to get one of those gift cards. It’s a perfect way to welcome the fall season! Please visit the website for more information, or to sign up to volunteer.

September 20th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
303 Nahanton Street, Newton

Babysitter needed

Newton Family Singers is looking for a babysitter to help during rehearsals this fall. They are an intergenerational chorus including children, adults, families and people of all ages. During the Sunday afternoon/evening rehearsals at the Waban Library, they need a babysitter to supervise choir member’s children during the adult-only portion of the rehearsal. The babysitter needs to be able to handle a relatively large group of children, ages 1.5 to 11, while parents are on the other side of the library, rehearsing with the other adults. Sessions begin on Sunday, September 20th and ends with their show on December 13th.

If you are interested please contact Stephanie at newfamilysingers@gmail.com.