Author Talk and Reception

Raised Healthy Wealthy & Wise: Lessons from successful and grounded inheritors on how they got that way

Have you ever wondered how to give your kids money without spoiling them? Or, how to teach them how to lead a purposeful life? Then, please come to hear Covie Edwards-Pitt, a Waban resident and nationally recognized advisor on these and other issues where money and family come together. Covie will be selling and signing her book, and will be available to answer questions. The Waban Library Center is a volunteer run community library. Your $5.00 donation is what helps them stay open.

Waban Library Center
1608 Beacon Street, Waban
October 7th, 7:30 pm
http://www.wabanlibrarycenter.org/

Paddy’s Road Race, Oct. 19

Paddy’s Road Race, The Shillelagh Shuffle, will take place on Sunday, October 19, in West Newton. The race is committed to youth fitness and offers both youth field races as well as a 1K (.62) mile. This is a great local opportunity for students to train for their first road race.

This West Newton tradition supports the Athletes Unlimited program, one of the largest community-based therapeutic recreation programs for people with disabilities in all of New England. Many athletes from the program participate in this road race making the Shillelagh Shuffle truly an inclusive and unique event.

The Youth Field Races & Kids Festival includes medals for all finishers, commemorative #1 bibs for all participants, inflatables, face painting and more. This races cater to ages 1-12.

The 1K Youth & All Abilities Race caters to youth 14 & under and athletes with disabilities of all ages. All participants in this race receive a t-shirt, medal, and timed results.

The 3-mile race is capped at 2,500 participants this year. The race and post-race BlocktoberFest has all the touches of Ireland including bagpipes, Irish step dancers and shillelaghs. The race is even giving away two tickets to Ireland this year.

To register or for more information go to www.paddysroadrace.com or call the Newton Parks & Recreation Department at (617) 796-1527.

In-home tutoring

ActiveMinds Tutoring, LLC: Your source for in-home tutoring. Effective, Personalized and Convenient. All grades/all subjects, including test preparation. Sign your child up today for academic success! Call 617-663-5700 during business hours or 617- 227-2225 evenings or weekends.

For additional information, please visit the web site at www.activemindstutoring.com.

Safe and Supportive Schools

A flexible framework for trauma-sensitive school environments to promote and maximize the success of all students. Please join us to learn how Safe & Supportive Schools can:

  • Support better learning practices based on neuroscience research
  • Reduce unhealthy levels of stress at a systemic level
  • Promote safer, healthier, & more effective behavioral intervention
  • Increase the amount of classroom time available for learning

Program Welcome by State Representative Ruth B. Balser, Lead Sponsor, Safe and Supportive Schools Legislation

Keynote Speaker: Joe Ristuccia, Ed.M. Trauma & Learning Policy Initiative
Adjunct Professor, Lesley University / Certified School Psychologist

Co-sponsored by: Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education Trauma & Policy Learning Initiative, a collaboration of Massachusetts Advocates for Children and Harvard Law School

For more information, Lucie Chansky at luciec@comcast.net (617) 244-7310 Greg Smith at gregsmithpm@gmail.com (617) 584-9993

Free and open to the public
Wednesday, October 8th 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Newton North High School Auditorium

Car Wash Thank you

A THANK YOU to everyone who came out to get their cars washed on Friday afternoon.  Over $1,100 was raised to go towards 8th grade year end activities and field trip scholarships.

Thank you to Mr. Harrison and Ms. Holman for supervising the kids and making sure the cars were nice and shiny.

Many thanks to Marian McDonagh, Fiona McMurtrie and Joanne Thornley for organizing the car wash and the bake sale.

Thank you to all the parents who sent in goodies for the Bake Sale and helped out at the car wash.

And finally, thank you to all the 8th graders who braved the somewhat chilly weather and worked hard to get our cars clean.

Newton Cares

Newton Cares: Coalition for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health, is holding a kick-off meeting this Tuesday, September 23rd, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. The Coalition’s mission is “to raise awareness and identify strategies to assist in creating a healthy, empowered community that promotes emotional well-being across the lifespan.” All Newton citizens, educators, students and mental health professionals interested in the Coalition’s mission are invited to attend. For more information contact Julie Sall at julie@sall.net.

Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut Street

Newton Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteers

Are you someone that believes that all children have the right to be “Safe, Strong and Free?” If so, then join the dynamic team of trained CAP volunteers who are committed to teaching children in the Newton Elementary Schools the skills that they would need to stand up for themselves if faced with a situation involving verbal, physical or sexual assault.

CAP is now accepting applications for the 2014-2015 school year. The next training begins the week of October 18th. 19 Continuing Education Credits available for MSWs. For more information or an application, please visit the website at http://www.ncscweb.org/programs/familyservices/cap or email Gail Sommer at gsommer@ncscweb.org.

Bike Newton

Mondays at 6:00 pm Bike Newton leads group Bike Rides. Rides start and end at the Newton Main Library on Homer St. Please arrive at 5:45 pm. It’s getting dark earlier now, and Bike Newton wants everyone to learn how to bike safely after the sun goes down! Riders should be equipped with “Night Gear” — a head-light, a tail-light and a light-colored, reflective jacket or vest. If you don’t have that equipment, don’t worry! They will provide it when you arrive at the library and at the end of the ride you can purchase the gear from Bike Newton if you’d like. Total cost will be $30.00. These are family-friendly “No Rider Left Behind” rides — anyone may ride as long as their bikes are in good working order, and they are confident they can handle a leisurely 5 to 7 mile ride. Children must be accompanied by an adult, all riders must wear helmets, and adhere to safety rules of the road. See www.BikeNewton.org for last-minute schedule changes and further information. Questions? Email: nathan.aronow@verizon.net.

Paddles and Pumpkins

The Crystal Lake Conservancy and the Newton Parks and Recreation Department invite you to join a Sunday afternoon of activities on Crystal Lake. Participants will sign up for half hour slots between 2:00 – 4:30 pm to enjoy the pleasures of canoeing/kayaking/paddleboarding. In addition all can enjoy catching strung up donuts, drinking fresh cider and decorating your own free pumpkin!!

Learn about Crystal Lake Conservancy’s ongoing initiatives in water testing and watershed education. Learn about the new NO Phosphorus law and how decreasing pollutants flowing into the Lake will reduce the possibility of future algae blooms. See the newly posted watershed signs up on every street in the Crystal Lake Watershed. Learn about ongoing testing and watershed activities to protect Crystal Lake!!
Cider, Strung Donuts Game & Pumpkin Decorating. Food donated by Whole Foods. Visit the website at www.CrystalLakeConservancy.org or call Janice Bourque at 617-967-0797.

September 28th, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm (Weather Permitting – No Rain Date)
Crystal Lake Bathhouse
20 Rogers Street, Newton Highlands

Creativity and Crafts Club Starting this Wednesday

The Creativity and Crafts Club  (formerly Bricolage) will be meeting for the first time this Wednesday September 24th in G05.  This Club will meet Wednesdays from 3-4:30 pm.

The Club will not meet on the following dates: October 8, Nov 5, Feb 25, April 1, May 13 and June 17.

Please contact Donna Pentaleri at donna_pentaleri@newton.k12.ma.us with any questions