The Conservatory has temporarily gone to all virtual lessons and their teachers are exceptional at teaching music through your preferred service (Zoom, Facetime, Etc.) Students beginning their first instruments in 4th/5th grade band or orchestra need extra one-on-one help at … Continue reading
Category Archives: Community Notes
Special Educational Advocate Available
COVID-19 has caused changes throughout public education and will continue to for some time. You may be noticing that your child is experiencing new or different social, emotional, and learning challenges. Your child may already be on an IEP or … Continue reading
Virtual Boston College Splash, a day of classes for curious students
BC Splash is a 1-day event held at Boston College each semester where students in grades 7-12 can take fun, interesting classes that are taught and designed by BC undergraduates.
In response to COVID-19 the event will be virtual this semester, but BC Splash has put together a great day and fantastic lineup of classes over zoom for the students. They can take classes such as The Economics of Friendship, The Physics of Airplanes, The Power of Positive Affirmations, and many others.
BC Splash will be held virtually on Sunday, November 8th from 10am – 3:15pm.
Students can register at bcsplash.learningu.org
BC Splash’s mission is to build a love of learning and curiosity in students by exciting them about a diversity of topics and encouraging their passions, inside and outside of the classroom. It is also a great way for them to meet some older students, learn about the college experience, and see what Boston College has to offer.
Additionally, BC SPlash offers a parent program simultaneously with the student program for parents to learn more about the college process. This includes a panel with the Student Admission Program, a presentation from the financial aid office, and their very own Splash class.
YMCA participates in 5 Days of Action to promote child protection during COVID-19
The West Suburban YMCA is participating in the Five Days of Action, a week designed to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. The West Suburban YMCA encourages adults and organizations in the community … Continue reading
Newton Schools Foundation Transforms Newton Inspires
Newton Schools Foundation transforms Newton Inspires into a Virtual Speaker Series Newton native Jason Hehir, the director of the 2020 Emmy award-winning Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance, will kick off Newton Schools Foundation’s 10th annual Newton Inspires: A Celebration … Continue reading
Virtual Tanzanian Cooking Class
Join a fun and interactive cooking class with Nurturing Minds Board members Jane Juma-Nyamunga and Rukia Marijani Mchumo, where you will learn how to make four Tanzanian dishes – all while in the comfort of your own home! Standard Ticket: … Continue reading
Meatless Monday Cooking Club for Tweens and Teens
Meatless Monday cooking club is an afterschool online program where tweens and teens cook meatless dinners for their families to enjoy mealtime together. They will be developing important cooking skills as well as positive relationships with food. Each week they’ll try … Continue reading
Virtual Photo Safari & Silent Auction
Join a virtual photo safari with safari guide Brad Hansen of GeoEx. This exciting evening will include wildlife photography and storytelling, a message from a SEGA student, and a virtual auction where you can bid on unique auction items, Tanzanian … Continue reading
Newton Families for In-Person Leaning
Newton Families for In-Person Leaning is a group of concerned parents who are advocating for a return to the classroom for Newton students. Their primary focus is on the high school students however members include parents of elementary and middle … Continue reading
BASCP in the Cloud RemoteProgramming
The Bowen After School Care Program is running remote programming for families in the Newton community, welcoming all K-5 children. For a low monthly rate, your child will have access to numerous engaging opportunities throughout the week. In November, the … Continue reading