Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices Expo

MIDDLE SCHOOL and HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS and PARENTS/GUARDIANS INVITED

Save the date for a fun, free EXPO at Newton North High School!

Monday, January 23, 2017, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Teens and adults are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo for participative, informative exhibits; live musical performances; free refreshments; and fun. Meet 30 community exhibitors who help teens navigate life’s pressures in order to stay safe and healthy. Get information about everything from social media use and pedestrian safety to healthy eating and positive body image to stress reduction and mental health support.

Sponsored by the Newton North PTSO.

  • Community resources for teens and families
  • FREE and fun!
  • Treat bags for the first 50 students who come with a parent/guardian
  • Giveaways and refreshments
  • Prize drawing
  • Table tennis challenge
  • “American Ninja Warrior” demo

Details

Date: January 23
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/550590595104509/

Venue

Newton North High School
457 Walnut Street
Newton, MA 02460

Bigelow Ski Club

Ski and Snowboard Club Update
There are still about 15 slots open for the first ski and snowboard trip of the year to Mt. Wachusetts on Wednesday, January 18. The deadline to register for that trip has been extended to Wednesday, January 11. If interested, please fill out the attached form and drop it off along with a check for the proper amount with PE teacher Mary Fitzgerald. First come, first served!
If you are already registered, please make sure you have also signed up through FamilyID. (See attached letter for the link to Family ID.) If your child does not have a current ImPact Test on file, they must see Mrs. Fitzgerald to schedule one before the trip. This is a baseline cognitive test done for all students involved in afterschool activities that involve physical activity and can be used to help with diagnosis when a concussion is suspected. This test is valid for two years, so students who are in 8th grade who took the test in 6th grade may need an updated test.
The second trip of the year, originally scheduled for Wednesday, February 15th is being moved to Friday, February 17th. Please let me know if your child can no longer attend that trip. Many openings are still available. The final trip of the year is scheduled for Friday, March 3.  All trips return to Bigelow between 9:30-9:45pm.
Any further questions please contact Mrs. Fitzgerald at: mary_fitzgerald@newton.k12.ma.us

Auction opening soon

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 be live January 28th – February 5th at https://www.biddingforgood.com/williamspto/2017

CPA Public Hearing for Crescent Street changed to January 19th

The Newton Community Preservation Committee’s next meeting has been moved to January 19th, in City Hall Room 204. The meeting will start at 7:45 pm. A public hearing will start at 8:00 pm on a design funding request for the Crescent Street affordable housing & community park project (West Newton/Auburndale). The proposal is online from www.newtonma.gov, under “Proposals & Projects – Pending.” For assistance, contact Alice Ingerson, Program Manager, at aingerson@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1144.

Learn to Play the Ukulele!

Uke 1 – an introduction class to the ukulele and perfect for kids who want to learn an instrument, while exploring the world of musicianship. Students will learn basics of the instrument, including rhythmic strumming and chords. They will be playing songs in a few short weeks! Tuesdays, 1:15 – 2:00 pm
Uke 2 – The student must have completed Uke 1. All levels of players are welcome for continued learning and weekly “jam session”. Tuesdays, 2:15- 3:00 pm

Now Registering kids in Grades 2 – 5 for the Spring Session. Bring your own instrument or contact teacher for rental. Register at 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 Ukulele classes. Or call 617-796-1540 for more information.

Tuesdays, January 31st – April 4th at the Newton Cultural Center at City Hall

Summer Camp Fair

Newton Parks and Recreation invites you to their Camp Fair. Talk with camp managers from Newton Parks and Recreation, staff from Newton Public Schools S.P.A.C.E. Camp, instructors at Newton Community Education Summer Programs, and representatives from Historic Newton and the Newton Free Library to see what is being offered in Newton this summer. For more information go to www.newtonma.gov/parks and click on the Summer Camp Fair link.

January 29th (snow date February 5th) from 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Newton North High School Cafeteria.

 

Adult Knitting Class in Newton Center

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? Sign up now for an adults-only knitting class taught by an experienced teacher.

In these friendly classes, 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 at maryannhill82@gmail.com. Payment information, address, and a short list of materials to bring to the first class will be sent promptly. Click here to learn more.

Cost is $75.00 for a 5-class Flex Pass (attend when your schedule permits)
Location: Instructor’s home in Newton Centre
Tuesday evenings beginning January 24th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
OR Wednesday mornings beginning January 11th, 10 am – noon

If you’re the woman who dropped off a lovely afghan to be mended, please let Mary Ann know. It’s all fixed, but she can’t find your contact information!

CodeCampKidz

CodeCampKidz cordially invites you to learn the skill of Web Development in a fun, achievable and self-paced way! Join the group weekly at the Microsoft Store and code under the guidance of an expert! The 1st two sessions are FREE! You’ll go on a tour through various programming languages and toolkits, connecting the dots and learning how it all fits together. Each week you attend you will work through a new project learning new code and techniques! You will then apply what you have learned to your own personal project(s) as you move through the levels. You will write real HTML, CSS & Javascript code progressing from the basics to more advanced topics, building skill and self-confidence along the way.  No experience is required. Open a gateway to your future and register today! This month:

HTML Basics (est. 15 min for lesson series) Learn the basic tags needed to create a valid page. Your Project: Create your first page and show it to the world. Please submit a code review before moving on. (est. 15 minutes)

CSS Basics (est. 15 min for lesson series) Learn how to create and apply CSS styles to achieve effects. Your Project: Create your first CSS style and apply it. Please submit a code review before moving on. (est. 15 minutes)

CSS Box Model (est. 15 min for lesson series) Learn about borders, margin & padding and how they affect the spacing of elements. Your Project: Use your browser’s “developer tools” to manipulate margin, padding and other elements on a page. A code review is not required for this project. (est. 15+ minutes)

London Bridge at Night (est. 20 min for lesson series) Learn about graphic images, links, background colors, font colors & page centering. Your Project: Build your first page. You will go up to Google and source images to reference on your page. Please submit a code review before moving on. (est. 30+ minutes)

Working with Text & Backgrounds (est. 30 min for lesson series) Learn various CSS properties for manipulating text on the page, creating page backgrounds and using professional icons with Font Awesome. Your Project: Replicate an example page but customize it to your liking by changing the Font Awesome icons, background graphic and text. Please submit a code review before moving on. (est. 30+ minutes)

Working with Tables Lists & iFrames (est. 30 min for lesson series) Learn how to construct various types of HTML table structures, ordered & un-ordered lists, and iFrames using YouTube as an example. Your Project: This is a MAJOR project and your opportunity to use everything you have learned so far to create your own themed page. When you are finished the goal is to “show it to the world” and get your page indexed on Google. Please submit a code review before moving on. (est. 60+ minutes, this dev challenge usually requires a full class session)