Write Successful Essays for your College Application

Think you can write your college application essay the night before it’s due? Think again! Writing a standout essay doesn’t happen overnight. In this Newton Community education class, you’ll work with a professional writer who will help you choose your topic and improve your writing style. You’ll start by discussing what colleges are looking for, and then, you’ll write. You’ll receive weekly written feedback on your essays as well as helpful critiques from your classmates. By the end of the class, you’ll be well on your way towards completion of two Common Application essays, and you’ll get a handle on other essays your college applications may require. You can take the class at Newton North or Newton South.

Newton South – 4 Wednesdays, June 28th – July 19th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Newton North – 4 Thursdays, June 29th – July 20th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Visit newtoncommunityed.org or call 617-559-6999 for more information.

Do you have a child that loves to sing?

Join VOICES Boston children’s chorus for the 2017-2018 season! With singing at its core and training in dance and drama, VOICES Boston changes the lives of children, building confidence, discipline, leadership and a love of music that will last a lifetime.

They have ensembles for singers grades K-8 and rehearse at the William H Lincoln School in Brookline. VOICES singers perform a wide range of repertoire, from classical to world music, gospel to new music and present an opera every year.

Throughout its history, VOICES Boston has collaborated with internationally known ensembles including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Lyric Opera, Boston University Opera Institute, Boston Baroque, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras and Boston Early Music Festival.

To sign up or just learn more about the program, visit www.voicesboston.org or contact:

Kathryn DiMaria, 857-366-0034 or kdimaria@voicesboston.org or Nina Pelligra, 617-735-0012 or npelligra@voicesboston.org.

2017 Newton Schools Foundation Honor Thy Teacher

Are you looking for a way to honor and thank the exceptional teachers and staff who have motivated, educated and inspired your students to grow and achieve all year? Consider participating in Newton Schools Foundations’ Honor Thy Teacher campaign. This special program, now in its 20^th year, enables families to thank teachers or other school personnel (such as a special education aide, a fine arts or music teacher, or a coach or counselor) by giving a gift to NSF in their honor. After receiving each donation (a suggested amount is $25 per teacher/staff member), NSF will notify the honored teachers and staff of your gift; share the honoree names with the Superintendent and Principals; and list each of those honored in the Newton TAB.

You can make your tax-deductible donation on-line at www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org, or mail it to Newton Schools Foundation, P.O. Box 590020, Newton Centre, MA 02459. Please be sure to include the names of the teachers and/or staff that you are honoring. Or look for a flyer in your mail in the coming weeks that includes a donation form.

NSF is a non-profit organization that raises funds to enhance the quality of education throughout Newton’s public schools. Your gift supports NSF initiatives including teachers’ professional development and new curricula and learning opportunities, including the following at the middle school level:

Middle School Peer Leadership
Generation Citizen
Integrating Coding in the Curriculum
Responsive Classroom Training
The Calculus Project

Waban’s Thirteenth Annual Village Day

It is right around the corner – May 21, 10:30 to 2:30pm. The Family Fun Run precedes Village Day at 10am. It is always a wonderful day with good food, interesting vendor tables, fun amusement rides, live musical performances, and most importantly the company of friends and neighbors, both old and new! Check out the WIS website for more details and to sign up for the Fun Run www.wabanimprovement.org

Volunteers Needed: As always, we rely on the spirit of volunteers to make this day a reality. If you are interested in lending a hand, please click on the Sign Up Genius link for details of ways to get involved http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4DA8AD2EA46-waban Your participation is vital! An hour of your time makes a world of difference. We are seeking help with; event set-up, Family Fun Run, and clean-up. There is something for everyone – children and teenagers included! Spread the word – invite your neighbors, families and friends

Calling all Vendors. Do you have something to sell; jewelry, crafts, specialty items, artisan breads or foods, cosmetics, clothes, to name a few. Come share your creations with a booth at Waban Village Day, Sunday, May 21 10:30-2:30pm. This is the 13th^h Waban Village Day, it takes place in Waban Square on Woodward Street, right off of Beacon Street. If you are interested in a booth at Waban Village Day, please contact Liz at liznick@rcn.com For more information check out our website at, www.wabanimprovement.org

13 Reasons Why Newton Cares

On Wednesday, May 24^th, the City of Newton, through its NewtonCares initiative, will host an informational evening for parents on the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. The panel discussion, including Newton North guidance counselor Ali Malkin, will focus on how to engage people of all ages in safe, positive discussions about suicide prevention and mental health. Please see below for additional details.

This event is intended for adults, especially: Parents, caregivers, educators, coaches, youth mentors, group leaders and any adult who cares about young people

13 Reasons Why Newton Cares
Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: 1000 Commonwealth Ave. Newton
Registration: www.newtoncares.eventbrite.com (requested, not required)

Join the PTO Board next year!

Middle school is a very different experience for kids and parents so getting involved is a great way to stay connected with the school community! There are many PTO Board roles available for next year as well as committee chair positions and we would love to have representation from all grades. Please contact Tracy Carroll, the Nominating Committee Chair for more information. Thank you!

Tracy Carroll – tracy_carroll@yahoo.com, 617-913-9332

Co-Vice President Fundraising (Officer) (2)
Co-Secretary (Officer) (1)
Co-Treasurer (Officer) (1)
Co-President-Elect (2)
Super Supper Stroll Chair
Nominating Committee Member (from the Ward district)
Nominating Committee Member (from the Lincoln-Eliot district)
Nominating Committee Member (from the Underwood district)
Nominating Committee Member (from the Mason-Rice district)
* One of the Nominating Committee Members will serve as Nominating Chair

Calling Mason-Rice alumni

Are you a parent of a Mason-Rice Alum? Please join the community in celebrating the retirement of Maureen Cahoon, beloved crossing guard of 40+ years! On June 9th at the Newton Marriott, we will honor Maureen’s service with an evening of music, dancing and great food and drink. Tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased on-line by clicking here. For additional event details and information on how to lend your support, please visit the Mason-Rice page by clicking here .

If you have been lucky enough to know Maureen during the last 40 years, then you know it will mean the world to her to see you there!

Activate Newton May Challenge: 13 Villages in 31 Days

During the month of May, Activate Newton challenges YOU to get active in each of Newton’s 13 Villages.

Log your progress on our ChallengeRunner page activatenewton.challengerunner.com and be entered to win amazing prizes! If you need activity ideas, check out the Activate Newton web page for an activities calendar, walking maps, and more. If you would like to add an activity to the calendar or have any questions, please contact Elizabeth at egrella@newtonma.gov.

Mother’s Day Weekend Community Event and Action

Did you know that Newton has over 400 natural gas leaks from aging, underground pipes? These leaks release methane, contribute to climate change, harm our future, waste energy, and damage human health and trees. Consumers pay the cost.

Join Newton Mothers Out Front and other allies to tag the gas leaks in our town and help spread the word about this invisible hazard! Come to a rally at the Newton Free Library to hear a few words about the campaign and then head out to tag the leaks. They’ll give you the materials you need to tag.

Newton Free Library, Homer Street Entrance, 330 Homer Street
Saturday May 13th, 1:30 p.m. (rain date May 20).
1:30 pm Gather to learn how gas leaks harm us and what we can do.
2:00 pm Join a team to tag leaks near local schools, parks, and village centers.

Please RSVP: Send email w/subject Tag Event to mothersoutfrontnewton@gmail.com or go to www.facebook.com/NewtonMOF/ (go to Events, click Tag Newton’s Gas Leaks, click Going)

This is a family-friendly event. Co-Sponsors include 350 MASS Newton Node, HEET, Green Newton, Bike Newton, Newton Tree Conservancy, and League of Women Voters Newton. For more information on leaks throughout Massachusetts, see: https://www.heetma.org/squeaky-leak/natural-gas-leaks-maps/

Mother-Daughter Yoga

Help celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with Mother/Daughter Yoga! Girls in grades 1 to 8 are invited to join with their mom or an aunt/grandma/Big Sister in this wonderful and welcoming class. Together, you will work with each other in fun partner poses, see each other in new ways as you build strength and flexibility, support each other as you test your abilities, and learn healthy techniques that you can use at home to relax your mind. All levels welcome. Fee: $30 for Mother/Daughter Pair ($15 per person).

May 13th, choose the class time based on grade:
Mother/Daughter Yoga (for girls grades 1-4) – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Mother/Daughter Yoga (for girls grades 5-8) – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Both classes will be led by the popular kids and teen instructor, Amy Hrobak. Please enroll the adult and the girl individually by May 10th so they know the total number of attendees.

Artemis Yoga, 639 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown

TO ENROLL VISIT THIS REGISTRATION LINK: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=208968&stype=-9&sTG=29&sVT=26&sView=day&sLoc=0