Time for Partners

The popular art & music class for children ages 18 months to 4 years with an adult is thriving in the Newton Cultural Center at City Hall! A terrific way to learn, have fun and make friends – and that’s not just for the kids! Parents, nannies and grandparents enjoy this long-running program also. Children make creative and enriching art projects and enjoy singing and fun with beloved performer David Polansky.

The classes fill up very quickly, so don’t wait! Classes are weekdays, 9:30 – 11:15 am, January 30th – June 2nd. There are still spaces on Tuesday and Thursday. To register: www.activityreg.com click on MA, click on Newton Parks & Recreation, click on Register, click on Programs or Activities, click on Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs, click on Time for Partners and choose your day. Or call 617-796-1540 for more information.

Bigelow’s “Love Your Library” Valentine’s Day Book Drive

Help keep the Bigelow Library independent reading collection relevant, interesting, educational, and fun for all our students by purchasing a book today. When you buy a book through this website (Bound to Stay Bound Books), your donation pays for a book specially bound in a way to increase the lifespan of the book, and a donor name plate will be included for the person you are honoring with the purchase. Your continued support is deeply appreciated.

Thank you,
Patty Summa
Bigelow Librarian

Link to Book Drive Website: http://www.btsb.com/sosl/bigelowmiddleschool1
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TEC Internship Summer 2017 Program information session

TEC Internship Summer 2017 Program information session, no need to register. Open to students and parents/guardians.

January 31st, 7:00-8:00 pm
Morse Institute Library, Natick

Registration to the TEC Internship Program Summer 2017 is now OPEN. Apply online at:
http://www.tec-coop.org/student-programs/internships/internships-payment-page

Career exploration opportunities for students who have completed at least two years of high school. To learn about the program, please visit:
http://www.tec-coop.org/student-programs/internships/student-internships

Interested in an Academic Spring internship during after school hours? Please inquire
www.tec-coop.org

13th annual Teen Summer Program Expo

Meet directors of more than 70 enriching summer programs in the U.S. & abroad. Options for every budget and interest including academic enrichment, adventure, teen tours, community service, internships, sport instruction, language immersion, college prep, arts/theatre/music, teen camps,  STEM and gap year programs. Wide variety of local and overnight programs.

Efficiently cut through the overwhelming amount of information online and make informed decisions about programming, safety, and supervision. For more information see www.TeenSummerExpos.com and https://www.facebook.com/events/1657641287881998/

February 6th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm (Snow date: February 7th)
Newton South High School in the cafeteria, 140 Brandeis Road

Online Auction – Williams

The Williams Elementary School PTO is holding a HUGE auction fundraiser with tons of donations from many wonderful organizations, both locally and around the North East. You’ll find items for restaurants, camps, gyms, salons, hotels, classes, museums, theaters,and so much more! There is something for all ages, interests and budget. The auction will take place from January 28th -February 5th (10:00 pm) at https://www.biddingforgood.com/williamspto/2017.

Thank you for supporting Williams! Please help spread the word!

Correction to auction info

Mason-Rice Spring Online Auction is Now Open and runs through January 31st. Find something good for yourself while benefitting Mason-Rice’s 500+ Elementary Students. Get a bargain on one of many camps. They have incredible overnight camps in Maine, New Hampshire and the Berkshires as well as wonderful day camps such as BC Ladies Eagle Soccer, Belmont Hill. Fessenden, Meadowbrook, Michals Hockey, Ten Acre and More! Treat yourself by purchasing a gift certificate for a local restaurant or business. Start the New Year off with healthy options for your mind and body with a fitness or yoga class or a personalized massage. Pick up museum or theatre tickets. Check out the auction for these interesting items and many more exciting ones at:
https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?auctionId=267626132

February Vacation Week Math Boost

February Vacation Week Math Camp at Mathnasium. Choose any 2, 3, 4 or 5 day option. Programs are individualized to student needs: Addition Mastery, Multiplication Hero, Fabulous Fractions, Decimals, Percents, MCAS practice. Maximum 4 students per Instructor. Cost: $49.00 – $65.00/day. 100% money-back guarantee if your child is not having fun. If it’s not fun, it’s not Mathnasium. Details at: www.mathsense.com/boost.

Paint and Party for Newton Schools!

Grab your friends and come on down to the Paint Bar on March 9th to support Newton South teacher Holly Kee’s Boston Marathon run for Newton Schools Foundation. Holly, a Southside Program Aide and mentor with the Dreamfar High School Marathon program, is running this year’s Boston Marathon to raise funds for Newton Schools Foundation. The money raised will enable the Newton Public Schools to pilot and expand innovative programs, enhance teacher training, and help close the achievement gap.

So have a drink and a bite and get your creative mojo on!

March 9th at 6:30 pm
The Paint Bar
823 Washington Street in Newtonville

Sign-up today—space is limited! To reserve your spot, go to https://www.thepaintbar.com/newton/mar-2017/advreg030917nv630 . Be sure to type “Newton Schools Foundation” in the space the asks with whom you’d like to sit.

You can visit Holly Kee’s fundraising page at https://www.crowdrise.com/hollys-run-for-newton-schools-foundation/fundraiser/keesterkee For more on Newton Schools Foundation, go to www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org or visit us on Facebook.