We All Screen…
Too Much?
Learn how to manage screen time for your children, from Newton-Wellesley’s experts.
Please join for a showing of Screenagers* and a night of lively discussion to help you
and your adolescent navigate the digital world and find balance. Click here for flyer.
May 23rd, 6:30 pm
Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Shipley Auditorium
2014 Washington Street, Newton
The Newton Highlands After-School Program, just for middle school children is hosting Open House events for interested families. This is a terrific opportunity for parents of 5th graders to learn more about the program as they plan for the next school year. Space is limited … Sign up today! For more information please contact: Rochelle Acker at 617-999-4617 or highlandsafterschool@gmail.com or visit highlandsafterschool.org.
May 8th, May 23th, and June 4th, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Brigham House, 20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands
In partnership with two Newton North varsity basketball players, Newton Community Education is offering “Basketball Together” a camp for boys and girls entering grades 5-8 who have cancer or are affected by a family member’s disease. One of these students found his personal healing through basketball during his dad’s cancer treatment, and is eager to share his experience with younger kids.
This class will be offered on a sliding tuition scale; families are welcome to pay what they can afford. For more information, click here, email lisa_rucinski@newton.k12.ma.us, or call NCE at 617-559-6995.
Class of 2018 students, parents, teachers…..does May 1st give you anxiety? Stress? or is it disrupting your sleep? Massage can help!! Book any one hour massage and receive $25.00 dollars off from now to Graduation. At this time please remember to do something for yourself that makes you happy! For an appointment contact 617-888-1780 or www.dionysiastudio.com.
Dionysia Massage Studio
15 Cypress Street, Newton
Join Newton Mothers Out Front to Tag Gas Leaks! Newton has 600 natural gas leaks. In addition to being a safety hazard, methane is a powerful global warming pollutant, 86 times more potent than carbon dioxide on a 20-year time scale.
For more information, see www.facebook.com/NewtonMOF/. Register at mothersoutfrontnewton@gmail.com
May 12th, 1:00 pm (rain date May 19th)
Front Steps of Newton City Hall
1000 Commonwealth Avenue
Calvin Chin’s Martial Arts Academy (CCMAA) will be putting on a spectacular show to benefit the Helen Gee Chin Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity. CCMAA has performed at various events in the community including Newton public and private schools, Newton Relay for Life, and City Hall. Helen Gee Chin was the administrator at CCMAA for 15 years and a proponent of preserving the history and promoting the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts. Since 2011, the Foundation has awarded more than $80,000 in college scholarships to students all over the US!
The students and instructors put on a great show with lion dance, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, flags, and weapons, with something new every year! To view last year’s show, go to the video page www.calvinchin.com/video and scroll down to the 2017 Fundraiser Exhibition, but it’s so much better in person! Proceeds of video, ticket and t-shirt sales go to the Foundation. Please go to www.hgcscholarshipfoundation.org for more information.
June 10th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Newton North High School Lasker Auditorium
457 Walnut Street, Newtonville
Connect at the Y – Friends are free all month long! Members of the West Suburban YMCA can bring a friend for free throughout the months of May.
Kids Night Out May 4th, 6:00 – 10:00 pm
The West Suburban YMCA invites parents to bring their children (grades K-5) to the Y for a fun and supervised Friday night program. Children will enjoy pizza for dinner and engage in games, swimming, movies and sports! Go out for the night and take advantage of this low-cost alternative to hiring a babysitter. Everyone wins! Cost: $30 per child ($25 for members). A 20% discount is offered per child for those with two or more children. Kids’ Night Out is held on the 1st Friday of each month. For more information, contact the Y’s Youth & Teen Services Director, Jeremy Smith at jeremys@wsymca.org.
Poetry Night May 4th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Organized by Barbara Helfogtt-Hyett of Poemworks, the event begins with readings by two published poets. Then 10-12 guests participate in the Open Mic portion of evening to share their own written work. Young musicians from the on-site music program will play live music at the beginning of each event. This event is free and open to the public.
Family Fun Night May 8th, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Bring the whole family to the Y for some family fun time. Featuring arts & crafts, bouncy house, games and more! Free and open to all. Family Fun Nights are generously sponsored by the Belmont Savings Bank Foundation.
First Time Home Buyer Seminar May 9th, 6:00 pm
If you are considering buying your first home, join us for an educational seminar. Our friends at Belmont Savings will answer your questions and help you understand the topics of credit, down payments, prequalifying, agent selection, application and purchase process.
Guided Meditation May 12th, 12:00 – 12:30 pm
Take a moment out of your day for this short, guided meditation that will leave you feeling relaxed, grounded and rejuvenated.
Financial Assistance is always available for Y Memberships and Programs. The West Suburban YMCA is a non-profit charitable organization and it is their mission to never turn anyone away due to an inability to pay. Please contact the Membership Department at 617-244-6050 x3653 for financial assistance with membership or program participation.
Pickleball
Join on Tuesdays from 9:30 -11:30 am and take up a new sport: Pickleball! What’s Pickleball, you ask? Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and ping-pong. All are welcome to come and try this up-and-coming sport. $5.00 drop-in fee.
Fall 2018 After School Program Registration
Enrollment for Fall 2018 Out-of-School Time at the West Suburban YMCA is open. Out-of-School Time (OST) is an engaging after-school care program for grades K-8. The school-year program follows the Newton Public School calendar, including extended hours and Early Release Days, and transportation to the Y is available from most elementary and middle schools in Newton. For more information, visit wsymca.org or contact Jeremy Smith at 617-244-6050 x3068 or jeremys@wsymca.org.
Have the Best Summer Ever
The West Suburban YMCA wants kids to have the best summer ever, so attend a camp open house and find your perfect fit:
Camp Pikati Open House
May 12th, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and May 30th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
276 Church Street, Newton
Camp Chickami Open House
May 12th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm and May 31st, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
139 Boston Post Road, Wayland
Camp Frank A. Day Open House
May 20th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and June 3rd, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
125 South Pond Road, East Brookfield
Registration for summer camp is ongoing, but sessions are beginning to fill. For more information, visit wsymca.org or contact Camping Services at 617-244-6050 ex. 3008 or email campingservices@wsymca.org.
Come have a fabulously fun evening building community with other Newton parents as you learn about the international travel learning opportunities available to students at Newton North and Newton South, all while supporting scholarships for students who can’t afford to participate.
On Saturday, May 5th, GELF will hold its 10th Anniversary Benefit Dinner from 6:30-11:30pm at Newton North High School. The evening is a not-to-be-missed community event, featuring:
You’ll also have a chance to mingle with some of the teachers who have created these learning experiences for our children.
Grab some friends and come celebrate the new worlds that high school reveals!
It is not too late to order a yearbook, the deadline to pre-order has been extended to Monday 4/30. There are usually some extras that can be bought after this deadline by cash or check – but only while supplies last.
All-color pages
Durable hard cover with original design by 8th grade artists
Price: $25
Payments: cash, check or ONLINE
Order online HERE. (Bigelow’s Yearbook ID Code: 1945918). If you would rather pay by cash or check (payable to: Bigelow Middle School), please place payment in a sealed envelope with the student’s name and homeroom written on the front. Your student should give the envelope to his/her homeroom teacher.
If you have any questions, please contact Sherri Rice at Sheryl_Rice@newton.k12.ma.us.