The final count down to the Newton Turkey Trot is finally here! Join your friends and neighbors for the for the 3rd annual Newton 5K Turkey Trot for the Newton Food Pantry! The 5K is this Saturday, November 19th at 9:00 am. Kids 1 mile fun run at 8:30 am.
Details, registration and volunteer info at www.newtonturkeytrot.com. Sign up before the race sells out, or consider volunteering to help out!
David Polansky’s Time for Partners music classes and his original music about ‘dinosaurs that thump’ have delighted a generation of Newton families. Time for Partners alumni, and anyone else who likes music and fun can join in! Tickets: $10.00 adults/$5.00 kids & alumni/$25.00 family. Purchase at www.newtoncommunitypride.org
November 20th, 10:30 am
Newton Cultural Center at City Hall
1000 Commonwealth Avenue
The Newton North PTSO and The Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education are sponsoring a free viewing of the movie. Bring your teens for an exploration of social media, video games, academics, and internet addiction.
A panel discussion will follow with Principal Henry Turner, Joani Geltman, MSW, child development and parenting expert, and high school students.
November 29th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Newton North High School Auditorium
The district is committed to gathering feedback from the community on a later high school start time – a change that could impact start and end times at ALL schools in the district. A community-wide forum was held in October and several elementary and middle schools have shared information at PTO meetings.
Three upcoming PTO meetings are open to the entire NPS community if you would like to learn more and share your feedback. Six potential scenarios will be presented (review them here.) Mark your calendars for:
Cabot Elementary (229 Cabot St.)
November 30th, 7:00 pm.
Angier Elementary (1697 Beacon St.)
December 7th, 7:00 pm
Countryside Elementary (191 Dedham St.)
December 8th, 7:00 pm
More information can be found on the district website. Please consider attending to share your feedback or email your thoughts to laterstart@newton.k12.ma.us.
Holiday Pop Up Market at Common Ground in Arlington. 18 Artisans and Businesses will be showcased!
December 4th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
319 Broadway
Arlington, MA
Chinese tutor with years of experience offering private, in-home tutoring for all levels.
Lessons are structured to simplify learning the language through practical exercises and fun! Contact Stella for a positive learning experience. Stellapan@comcast.net or 617-512-3827.
Newton Highlands resident, fluent in Spanish, is available for the following services:
Qualifications include:
Contact: Libby Sands at libby@libbysands.com or at 617-256-4780.
Do you have a senior juggling college applications? Are you looking for someone to walk them through the nuances of Common App essays, supplements, and more?
Celina Siegel, a Newton South alum in her third-year at Oberlin College, would love to tutor your student as they navigate the college application process. She’s a cinema studies major with a background in English and a passion for editing. She has a strong track record of working with both high school and college students, especially regarding persuasive analytical writing and Common App essays.
Via file sharing and regular Skype sessions, Celina will help make your student’s writing more fluid, persuasive, and succinct. To schedule an appointment or learn more, please contact csiegel@oberlin.edu or 617-775-7591.
The Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs is delighted to announce to launching of a new Newton Cultural Calendar www.newtonartscalendar.org.
It is a free on-line Calendar that lists any cultural events happening in Newton, and events by Newton cultural organizations that are happening outside Newton. It’s free to use, and to post. Save it on your desktop, put it on your phone, and check it out!
Newton Parks and Recreation has several upcoming programs this winter for youth and adults. Online registration is available at activityreg.com. Contact Channon Ames DiCiurcio at cames@newtonma.gov or at 617-796-1529 for more information. Flyer available here: Parks and Rec
Learn to Ski or Snowboard Program at Nashoba Valley
A second bus had been added for Fridays for grades 5–12. Learn to ski or snowboard with lessons at Nashoba Valley ski area starting January 6th.
School Vacation Programs in December, February and April
Sign up by day or for all 4 days. A variety of options are available for children in grades K – 6. Extended day is available at some programs.
Newton South Recreation Complex
Located at Newton South High School, the Newton South Recreation Complex offers a variety of classes for youth and adults on Sundays starting January 8th. Sign up for STEM FUNdamentals with Lego, Babysitter Training, Quick Start Tennis, Cardio Tennis, Badminton Instruction, Family Badminton, Pickleball, Open Workout, Walking and Weights and more.
Newton North Indoor Recreation
Located at Newton North High School, Newton North Indoor Recreation offers clinics, classes and lessons for youth and adults. Sign up for lap swim, swim lessons, water safety instructor course, fitness training, basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, baseball hitting clinic and more.
Camp Fair
Come see what programs are being offered in Newton for the summer of 2017. The Camp Fair will be held on January 29th at the Newton North High School in the cafeteria from 12:00 – 4:00 pm (snow date 2/5/17).
Family Trip to Disney on Ice – Follow Your Heart
Disney on Ice presents Follow Your Heart. Join Dory and Hank from Finding Dory, Joy and Sadness from Inside Out, the characters from Frozen and Toy Story, Disney Princesses and Mickey, Minnie and the others for this magical adventure of friendship and love. February 20th. Transportation is provided from Newton.