Celebrate Newton, Newton’s own holiday crafts fair, is around the corner! It’s running this year on Sunday December 4 at Newton South High School. Exhibitor applications are still being accepted. Please visit our website at www.celebratenewton.com to learn more about the fair or to download an application. The fair is sponsored by Newton Community Education; proceeds will help us expand our program and grow our scholarship fund. Attendees–mark your calendars! We hope to see you all there.
Category Archives: Community Notes
Newton Community Ed classes for Middle Schoolers
Registration is now underway for Fall classes through Newton Community Education and we still have openings in the following classes for middle schoolers: Speech Club at South on Mondays (open to Brown and Oak Hill students), Fencing at Bigelow on Mondays, More Math Please at Brown on Tuesdays, Chess and Archery at Day on Tuesdays, Lego Robotics at South on Tuesdays or Fridays, Cartooning at South on Tuesdays, The Stockmarket Game at Oak Hill on Tuesdays, and Babysitting at North on Saturdays. All our classes are for kids from all schools. We have many family classes, such as Cooking Wizardry, Chocolate with a Twist, Family Robotics Clinic, Family Night under the Stars, and more. We also have Saturday sports options for kids ages 2 and up, and weekday afternoon sports options such as Basketball, Archery, and Sports Jam. For more information or to register, call our office at 617-559-6999 or visit our website at newtoncommunityed.org. Be sure to check out our adult classes too!
Calling Past PTO Presidents
You’ve completed your PTO leadership duties and you want to stay in the loop. Why not join the Newton PTO Council Board? PTO Council is the umbrella organization composed of all Newton Public School PTOs in the city. Its members are the current and past presidents of each PTO. The Council’s ultimate purpose is to support all Newton parents in the quest for the high quality education. If you’d like to learn more, please contact Marcia Tabenken at mtabenken@rcn.com
NAA Winter Basketball for grades 3 through 12
Registration opens by Oct. 1st: Newton Community Education (NCE) is in partnership with the Newton Athletic Association (NAA), a non-profit volunteer-run organization manages and administers basketball leagues in Newton. Leagues are for players from the third grade through high school. The league is generally considered a boys league but girls are welcome to play. All players welcome regardless of ability or experience. An evaluation clinic is coming up in October to balance the teams. There are 10-12 games on Saturdays and Sundays. Practices one night each week. Program runs Mid-November through Mid-March. Fee: (scholarships available) $120 with discounts for additional players from one family. Information and application online at www.naabasketball.org. Application deadline Oct. 20th.
Yoga Classes for Pre-teens and Teens at Down Under Yoga
Down Under Yoga in Newtonville offers a variety of yoga programs for children and teenagers from pre-school through high school, with classes starting this week for ages 11-14 and teens.Classes are grouped by age to ensure that the content is appropriate and to foster a sense of community in which students support each other and learn to take the lessons yoga teaches out into the world around them. In all cases, the emphasis is on having FUN and moving well. Yoga classes can also provide a safe haven during times of stress and change, where kids and teenagers alike can tune into their inner strengths and discover what calm feels like. More info is at www.downunderyoga.com. To register, call or visit the studio – 617-244-9642. Located at 306 Walnut St. in Newtonville, next to CVS.
The Math Mechanic
Meet or exceed the standards. Assistance with homework,test prep, preview and review. Instruction geared to individual learning style of student. Thirty years of teaching experience in the public schools. Middle School Special Education Certified. Guaranteed Results. References Provided Upon Request. Telephone: 508-2879395/ E-Mail: tatesbd@gmx.com