THIS WEDNESDAY: Whose Game is it Anyway? Helping Your Child Perform Well on and off the Field

Come hear Dr. Richard Ginsburg, PhD speak about helping your child navigate the unpredictable and demanding sports environment.

THIS Wednesday, March 23rd, 7-8:30pm at the Newton North High School Auditorium.  Click here for more information on this presentation.

  • Have the recent local headlines caused you to ponder the role that athletics plays in the lives of our teens—as both participants and as fans? 
  • Are you the parent of an athlete who wants to help your student get the most of what should be a fun experience that leads to personal growth? 
  • Do you wonder what your role is with a student who struggles to perform in sports, or a student who has a gift and passion for a sport, or a student who falls anywhere along that spectrum?

This event is co-sponsored by the Bigelow PTO.

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Renew or Order Your Magazines and Support Bigelow

Want to order or renew a magazine subscription AND support your student and Bigelow?

Order or renew your magazine subscriptions(s) using the Great American website – www.gaschoolstore.com

Click on “SHOP NOW” on the main page, and use the following School/Organization Online ID when prompted – 2637080.  Both print and digital subscriptions are available.

Let your family and friends know and thank you for your support!

Williams Elementary Spring Auction Open!

The Williams Elementary School spring auction is running now through 20th. They have restaurants, gyms, spa items, travel, entertainment tickets, and so much more. There are over 160 items to suit every taste and budget. Your bids help fund enrichment activities for all the students at Williams including Creative Arts & Science programs, field trips, library books, technology, and more. Please have a look today at https://www.biddingforgood.com/williamspto/spring2016

3rd Grade Developmental Girls Basketball

​3rd Grade Developmental Girls Basketball Program Spring 2016

The Boston Emeralds 3rd grade program is focused on development. Through fun, competitive drills the girls will learn the basic fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting and footwork. There are individual drills, and drills that are done with a partner and a group. Working together, whether with a partner or a group, they will learn the importance of teamwork.

The girls will receive an official reversible Boston Emeralds practice jersey and weekly homework to reinforce the fundamentals learned during our skills sessions. To register and for more information please visit the website at bostonemeraldsbasketball.com. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Michael Cassidy at 617-877-0432. Last year the program filled up fast so please don’t wait.

Public Speaking for Teens

Teens: Want to work on your confidence with public speaking? Join a four-part series that will help build communication skills and leadership, led by Lumos Debate. This program is cosponsored by the Friends of the Newton Free Library and Newton Youth Services.

This series is for grades 5-9 and when you register for this program, you are signing up for all four sessions. Wednesdays, March 30th, April 6th, 13th, and 20th, 4:00 pm, Newton Free Library 3rd Floor Rear Arc.

Summer STEM Camps for Grades 1-6!

Sylvan Learning’s Summer STEM Camps for Grades 1-6! Check out the Robotics/Coding Camps in July and August starting at $225 per week. To learn more, please click here: http://www.sylvanlearning.com/edge/sylvan-edge-camps

​Contact Korina Martin to sign up your children for a summer of learning and fun! She can b reached at 617-264-4150 or Sylvan.Brookline@sylvanlearning.com.

Planning for the Cove Playground

The Newton Parks & Recreation Department and the Auburndale Playground Working Group would like to invite the Auburndale community to attend an informational meeting highlighting the exciting projects happening at the Auburndale Cove this spring, including the rebuilding of the Cove playground.

Come see the plans and find out how you can get involved. The meeting will take place March 24th at 7:30 pm at the Auburndale Community Library. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Lapham at slapham@newtonma.gov.

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?

Register now for an adults-only knitting class taught by an experienced teacher:

 

In this class, 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 knitting, chart reading, and/or socks.

Tuesday evenings beginning March 29th , 7:00 – 9:00 pm OR
Wednesday mornings beginning March 30th, 10:00 am – noon

Cost: $75 for a 5-class pass
Location: Instructor’s home in Newton Centre

To register, email the instructor maryannhill82@gmail.com. Payment information, address, and a list of materials needed for the first class will be sent promptly.

Waban Hardware hopes to be a UPS dropoff location

Waban Hardware is open at 1641 Beacon! The new owner of Waban Hardware would like to reinstate its UPS drop off service at the shop and has created an online petition to prove to UPS that the community would use this service. If you support Waban Hardware as a UPS drop off location, please sign (signature button is to the right on screen):

http://www.yousign.org/en/urge-UPS-to-make-Waban-Hardware-a-drop-off-location-again-t-37933#.VuqnMMmPqgI.facebook

Check out Waban Hardware on Facebook.