Bringing families together at the Newton Family Conference

The 2018 Newton Family Conference to be held on Saturday, December 1st,  1:00 – 4:00 pm at Newton North High School. The goal of the conference is to build relationships between families of color and white families within the district, advance dialogue around issues of race, culture, and identity and create opportunities for families within NPS to connect.

Participants will attend workshops on “Courageous Conversations About Race” facilitated by NPS trained facilitators. These sessions will be similar to the workshops in which Newton faculty and staff are participating.

The Family Conference is one way in which the Newton Public School District is seeking to create culturally responsive school communities with equity and excellence for all.

Please RSVP at https://2018familyconference.eventbrite.com. (limited childcare is available.)

Help needed

Family needs a “big sister” to supervise and drive (car will be provided if you have a license and insurance) their 12 year old daughter 3 days a week.  Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 or 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Tuesdays at 2:30 pm for just a drive to an activity. They’ll be as flexible as possible for the right candidate.

If interested in learning more, please text Pinar  at 617-957-7123.

Think Spring! Think Softball!

Registration is opening next week for Newton Girls Softball (NGS), a recreational league for Newton girls (residents or girls who attend Newton Schools) in grades K-7.

The league welcomes players of all skill levels and will provide your daughter with an experience that fosters positive self-esteem, team spirit, and individual growth through personal achievement and as a team member. Players have fun, make new friends, and enjoy a healthy outdoor activity.

For more information and to register starting November 11th, please visit www.newtongirlssoftball.org.

Registration is OPEN for all Winter children’s theatre programs

Programs at Watertown Children’s Theatre include:

Peter Pan Jr. (Grades 3-6)
Jr. Players 3:30 (Grades K-2)
Jr. Players 4:45 (Grades K-2)
Holes (Grades 6-9)

Plus classes, workshops, and more! Register NOW!

Or email production.wct@mosesianarts.org sign up now for an audition slot for:

Hamlet (Grades 9-12)
Rent (Grades 9-12)

Need transportation to the Boys & Girls Club?

Don’t let transportation hinder a child’s educational, artistic, and athletic experiences at the Boys & Girls Club of Newton! The Boys & Girls Club of Newton is offering transportation to the Club from Underwood, Burr, Cabot, Franklin, and Lincoln Eliot schools for grades 1-5.

For more information please contact Dawn Proia at 617-630-2066 or dproia@newtonbgc.com or visit the website at newtonbgc.com.

One School, One Book: Whole School Celebration for Full Cicada Moon

On Thursday, November 1, Bigelow students will meet with graduate students from the aerospace/aeronautics and astrophysics departments at MIT, and will watch an act, specifically rewritten from the full play for our program, by the Central Square Theatre Company. Ask your students how they liked it!

The goal of Bigelow’s One School, One Book Program is to create a more inclusive community through participation in a common reading experience as a whole school.  Through discussion and advisory activities, staff and students will share a common experience of reading and learning together. More information here. This program is supported by the Bigelow PTO, thanks to your donations.

Early Release Day: Thursday 11/01

A reminder that this Thursday, Nov 1st, is an early release day. All students will be dismissed at 11:30am. There are no late buses, and students should leave promptly at 11:30am. Teachers are continuing their professional development on “courageous conversations about race” during the afternoon.

Mark your calendars for all the early release dates:  12/5, 2/6, 3/21 (5/9 snow day)

Help Green Our Schools – learn about Green Newton’s Schools Connections

All (including kids!) are welcome to join the Green Newton’s Schools Connections group’s next meeting in November. At the October meeting, parents and school staff met with Waneta Trabert, Newton’s Director of Sustainable Materials Management; School Committee member, Diana Fisher Gomberg; and David Stickney, Director of Facilities.

The group’s goal is to establish “green standards” for Newton schools.  If you would like to participate, please contact marcia@greennewton.org.

November 14th, 3:30 pm
Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue