Piano lessons

Small groups organized by age (4-11). Outstanding methodology. Experienced, certified instructor. Proven success. Keys for Kids goes beyond ordinary piano lessons: it teaches well-rounded musicianship. Free sample lesson. www.keys-for-kids-newton.com.

To register or for questions, please contact marina.gorny@post.harvard.edu or 617-527-4942. Inquire about summer lessons, too.

Musical Theater

Hey kids – Would you love a big moment on stage?! Come join the fun and get that chance! The Freelance Players, Inc., a musical theater company for youth, is now enrolling for its fall season in Newton. See www.freelanceplayers.org.

The Newton Freelance Troupe will meet after school on Mondays at the Parish of St. Paul, 1135 Walnut Street. Children ages 8-12 with little or no acting experience are encouraged to join. The Newton Freelance Troupe produces one original musical each season. The fall session starts on September 19th. Initial meeting for new members/low-key auditions are by appointment.

Physical and vocal techniques, drama improvisation, dance, auditioning, and singing are part of the rehearsal process. Theater professionals staff the company. The programs are tuition based and some financial assistance is available. For more information or to schedule a first meeting, call 617-274-6065.

Voices Boston

Do you have a child that loves to sing? Join VOICES BOSTON children’s chorus for the 2016-2017 season! They will hold auditions for placement on June 14th. To sign up for a time or just learn more about the program, visit www.voicesboston.org or contact:

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

JCC Day at Grossman

Spend an afternoon at JCC Grossman Camp experiencing the magic of camp with your family! Enjoy a range of activities including: waterfront (beach, swimming, boating, water trampoline, water slide, fishing and more), sports (gaga, basketball, and street hockey), arts and crafts, rock climbing wall and more. Everyone welcome.  No charge.

Check bostonjcc.org/grossmanjccday2016 after 11:00 am on the day of the event for a weather update. For more information, visit bostonjcc.org/grossmanJCCDay2016 or contact grossman@jccgb.org or 617-244-5124.

1:00 – 4:00 pm, Sunday, July 31st (Rain date is August 9th)
Dover Road in Westwood/GPS address: 294 Powissett Street, Dover
JCC Grossman Camp is a day camp for boys and girls ages 4.5-15 located on Hale Reservation in Westwood. For more information, visit bostonjcc.org/grossman or contact grossman@jccgb.org or 617-244-5124.

6 More Parent Chaperones Needed for Surf the Turf

Please consider chaperoning for Surf the Turf this Friday night.  We need 8-10 8th grade parents to help with this evening from 6:45 to 9pm.  Parents are needed to check students in, set up and pass out refreshments and make sure students do not leave the athletic wing of Newton North.  PLEASE contact us at bigelowbulldog@gmail.com if you are interested.

Surf the Turf (a night for 8th graders at NN) is this Friday

This Friday, June 10th is Surf the Turf.  Surf the Turf is a Bigelow and Day tradition at Newton North from 7-9pm.  Rising 9th graders get to check out the Newton North High School Athletic Facilities and Pool (Don’t forget to bring your swim suit & a towel if you want to swim)

Refreshments will be served

Pickup 9:00pm – Please note:  Students must be picked up by a family member in order to leave, and must leave the high school grounds once they leave.

Optional activities include: Volleyball, Basketball, Frisbee, Swimming and hanging out.

This is a great opportunity for eighth graders to become more familiar with their future surroundings. Use of the pool is optional. Lifeguards are on duty. The pool is a wonderful aspect of attending NNHS—we want all students to feel safe, comfortable, and welcome in using it. We want to remind those who use the pool that they and their classmates are at a sensitive age as their bodies grow and change. Similar to the expectations at NNHS, comments about other’s bodies and swimming attire can be hurtful and will not be tolerated.