Newton Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteers

Do you believe that all children have the right to be “Safe, Strong and Free”? Join a dynamic task force of trained volunteer CAP Prevention Specialists committed to teaching children in the Newton Elementary Schools the skills that they would need to stand up for themselves if faced with verbal, physical or sexual assault.

Now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 schoolyear. CORI and SORI screenings required. For more information please visit the website at http://familyaccess.org/family-support/child- assault-prevention/ or email Gail Sommer gsommer@familyaccess.org

Multi-session training begins on October 15th
Application deadline is October 7th

19 Continuing Education Credits available for licensed MSW’s

Making Connections: Ways to Engage as We Age in Newton

Join Newton’s Health and Human Services Department at the West Suburban YMCA for a FREE OPEN HOUSE filled with classes, programs, and activities geared towards older adults in Newton! Workshops will be offered throughout the course of the day.

Refreshments will be served, a raffle with prizes will be held, and a swing band will perform. Transportation is available.

If you know a friend, neighbor, family or community member who may benefit from this experience, please help spread the word and share the details of this event! For more information, please call 617-796-1660.

October 19th, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
West Suburban YMCA

Chemistry Tutoring with “The Chem Coach”

Need a tutor so your student gets off to a good start with chemistry and stays on track throughout the year? The Chem Coach is for you.

The Chem Coach is passionate about chemistry and wants students to like learning science! Her daughters graduated from the Newton Public School System, so she know the schools. For more inflrmation, please contact Jean Lindsay-Dwyer, at 617-584-8885 or TheChemCoach@gmail.com.

Public Speaking Class for Kids

On Tuesdays after school in November, Newton Community Education will be hosting a public speaking class for students Grades 6-8 at the Newton South High School. This is the perfect class for kids that are trying public speaking for the first time. We play a lot of fun games and activities that create a low-pressure environment.

The registration fee is $85 for 4 classes. Register at: https://registration.xenegrade.com/nce/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=8645

Still space in Adult Knitting Class

Would you like to learn to knit? Do you know the basics but are ready to move beyond a scarf? Or have you finished a couple of projects and are ready to learn some new techniques and become more confident?

Register now for an adults-only knitting class taught by an experienced teacher. In this class, beginners will develop a strong foundation of skills so that they can continue knitting many different types of projects. You’ll learn how to: cast on, knit, purl, create a border, read a pattern, identify and fix common mistakes, and bind off. More experienced knitters can expand their skills to cables, lace, chart reading, and/or socks.

To register, email the instructor. Payment information, address, and a list of materials needed for the first class will be sent promptly. Click to learn more: Knitting Class

Tuesday evenings beginning September 27th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm OR
Wednesday mornings beginning September 28th, 10:00 am – noon

Cost: $75 for a 5-class Flex Pass (attend when your schedule permits)
Location: Instructor’s home in Newton Centre

Community Forum on High School Start Time-October 19th

Dear Families,

Last year, I shared information with you about the important work Newton is doing to examine the impact of high school start times on students. Since Newton began its work, several other districts across the state have begun to investigate whether a change in high school start time is right for their district. The growing interest in high school start time is a reflection of the compelling research demonstrating the unique sleep cycles of adolescents and the potential consequences of sleep deficit.

A working group spent the 2015-16 school year reviewing sleep research, investigating processes in other districts, and gathering survey feedback from Newton students, faculty, and families. Regular updates were provided to the School Committee, posted to the district website, and distributed via email. A final report with survey results and analysis was issued in June 2016. Click here for the full report End of Year Report.

From the research and feedback, the High School Start Time Working Group has created six potential “scenarios” for consideration. These scenarios move the high school start time later. Some impact only the high schools while others impact all schools in the district. These scenarios were presented to the School Committee on Monday, September 19, 2016 and can be viewed here.

The next step is for you, the NPS community, to provide your feedback on the potential changes to the start times. As a district, we want to hear your thoughts on the benefits, costs, and implications of any changes, as well as your feedback on the value of undertaking this effort. We have scheduled a community forum for Wednesday, October 19th at 7 p.m. at Angier (1697 Beacon St.) at which the Working Group will share information and listen to your feedback. We hope you will attend. We will also share information through PTO meetings this fall, as well as through school newsletters. To share you feedback directly with the Working Group, please send an email to: laterstart@newton.k12.ma.us. For more information visit the district website at www.newton.k12.ma.us/page/2553.

I look forward to hearing your feedback this fall as we consider whether a later high school start time is right for the Newton Public Schools.

Sincerely,

David A. Fleishman
Superintendent of Schools

Middle School After School Program

The Newton Highlands After-School Program offers an exciting option for middle school children. HASP has great activities in the Hyde Gym and at their home base in Brigham House, including art, crafts, games, gym, field trips and homework. Transportation is arranged from the middle school.

Enroll today – SPACE IS LIMITED! For more information please contact: Rochelle Acker at 617-999-4617 or highlandsafterschool@gmail.com or visit highlandsafterschool.org

Newton Parks and Rec Fall Programs

Kennard Sculpture Trail – Free Program September 10th – November 11th
Sculptures in Kennard Park and talks with the artists at 246 Dudley Rd, Newton, MA 02459. For more information visit www.friendsofkennardpark.org

Ice Skating Lessons September – March
Ice skating lessons for ages 4½ to 17 for recreational, figure or hockey skating. 6-10 week sessions.

Newton North Indoor Recreation September – May
Located at Newton North High School, offers clinics, classes and lessons for youth and adults. Sign up for lap swim, swim lessons, water safety instructor course, fitness training, full court basketball, smash volleyball, lacrosse, baseball hitting clinic and more.

Funtastic Fridays September – June
Exclusively for 5th graders! Join DJ Mike Pride for music, games, dancing and more. Once a month from 7:00–9:00 pm at the Hyde Community Center.

Super Saturday Nights September – June
Children ages 5 – 12 can enjoy a variety of fun supervised activities including gym, crafts, games and more. Offered once a month at Lower Falls Community Center from 6:00–9:00 pm.

Horseback Riding October – November
Horseback riding and horsemanship lessons at Lil Folk Farm, transportation is provided. Tuesdays for grades 3-5 and Sundays for grades 3-8. One day classes and Spring sessions are offered too.

Learn to Ski or Snowboard Program October Registration
Learn to ski or snowboard with lessons at Nashoba Valley ski area, transportation is provided. Tuesdays for grades 3-5 and Fridays for grades 5-12 in January and February.

Badminton Instruction October – April
Learn the skills of badminton including grip, stroke development, and more. Lessons for youth and adults at Carr School in the Fall and Spring, and Newton South High School in the Winter.

Paddy’s Road Race www.paddysroadrace.com October 16th
3 Mile, 1K and Youth Field Races to benefit Newton Athletes Unlimited.

Scarecrow Walk – Free Program October 22nd and 23rd
At the Nahanton Park Nature Center from 11:00 am – 4 pm. The Nahanton Park Nature Center also offers year round nature programming and self-guided walks.

Haunted House – Free Program October 23rd
For children 8 and under with an adult at the Hyde Community Center from 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Newton Parks and Rec Fall Programs

Ice Skating Lessons September – March
Ice skating lessons for ages 4½ to 17 for recreational, figure or hockey skating. 6-10 week sessions.

Funtastic Fridays September – June
Exclusively for 5th graders! Join DJ Mike Pride for music, games, dancing and more. Once a month from 7:00–9:00 pm at the Hyde Community Center.

Paddy’s Road Race www.paddysroadrace.com October 16th
3 Mile, 1K and Youth Field Races to benefit Newton Athletes Unlimited.

Haunted House – Free Program October 23rd
For children 8 and under with an adult at the Hyde Community Center from 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Yoga, Socialize and Shop for a Cause

Hadassah Boston presents For Your Health – Yoga, Socialize and Shop for a Cause.

Enjoy a light Yoga class and refreshments, followed by a presentation about the health benefits of yoga by Michelle Silverman Hubbard, Angier Mom, certified Yoga and Pilates Instructor.

Beginners welcome. To register please contact hne@hadassah.org. Receive 25% discount on your purchase. Hadassah will receive 10% of proceeds. You do NOT need to be a Hadassah member to attend!

September 18th, program, 9:30 – 11:00 am; shopping, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Athleta
220 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill