Circus Smirkus’ 2014 Big Top Tour Presents 6 Shows. Join Circus Smirkus, the international youth circus, July 25th – 27th at Gore Place in Waltham. Thirty performers ages 10 – 18, including two local youth, perform in the 2014 production of “Anchors Away for Atlantis.” Tickets and information at www.smirkus.org.
Summer girls basketball
Calling all Metro Boston area girl basketball players or girls who want to learn basketball, age 6-18. All skill levels welcome. Come play in a fun and safe environment.
Coached by former NSHS varsity all-star player and life-long Newton resident Chari Cohen Oliveira, and high school coach Jazmyne Roulhac, a former 4 year recruit at Tabor Academy. This is a girls only 3v3 league and clinics will be held at the newly renovated indoor court at the BYCF Thomas M. Menino Center in nearby Roslindale.
Through hard work, fundamentals and fun, they aim to foster a competitive attitude while inspiring young girls to love the sport in a respectful, safe and positive environment. Player placement evaluations will be held June 23rd and June 30th. The 3v3 league runs Monday nights 6:00-8:30 from July 14th – August 18th. Clinics will be Tuesday nights through August 19th, 7:00-7:45 for newer players, 7:45-8:30 for more experienced.
Interested? Want more info? Call or text Chari Cohen Oliveira at 781-354-6057 or email beautifulbostonianelite@gmail.com.
Newton North One Book, One School Book for sale at graduation
Attention graduating 8th graders! Books for sale!
All Newton North students have required summer reading. This year’s book is Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.
For your convenience, the Newton North PTSO will sell copies at Bigelow. Cost: $13 (cash or check payable to New England Mobile Book Fair).
Before the graduation ceremony: Wednesday, June 18, 8:15-9:00 a.m., gym entrance
After the graduation ceremony: Wednesday, June 18, 10:45-11:15 a.m., outside the main office
Newton North PTSO Committee Positions Available
The Newton North PTSO has several openings for next year. Newton North depends on the generosity of parent/guardian volunteers to help keep our community informed and stay connected. Please consider helping out! Questions? Please contact Sally Brickell and Lynne LeBlanc at co-presidents@northptso.org.
Board positions
We are fortunate to have a nominating committee to help with the process for the following Board positions:Co-president
Work with other PTSO co-president and committee chairs to run Newton North PTSO. Strong organizational, people, and technical skills needed. Previous PTO experience is a plus, but not required. Time commitment: 10-15 hours per week.Programming Chair
Work with current chair and with co-presidents to determine PTSO meeting content and arrange logistics. Attend PTSO board meetings (every six weeks during the school year).TreasurerTreasurer responsibilities begin August 1st and extend through July 31st. Track income and expenses for all PTSO activities. Responsible for Massachusetts and federal non-profit filings. Learn and use state-of-the art membership software. Use Quicken and Excel to keep financial records. Interact with all PTSO committees and some teachers and Main Office staff.No experience necessary (current treasurer will help as needed) just a commitment to maintaining accurate records. Time commitment: 5-10 hours per week.Non-board positionsNewsletter editor
Help PTSO co-presidents arrange content for the weekly e-newsletter, Tiger News as well as post stories on PTSO website.Class liaisons 2018—one slot left for a Bigelow parent!
Provide support to class of 2018, help organize one faculty breakfast per year, help class advisors and students with one major event per year, help PTSO solicit volunteers, help Counseling Department with class-specific series.Parent outreach
Provide two new parent/guardian gatherings – one in the fall and one mid-year. Help PTSO with outreach to new families.Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices
Help PTSO organize yearly Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo (January); provide outreach to and liaison for North community with local and some national non-profits.Student-Faculty Administration
Attend weekly morning meetings with students, faculty, staff, and principal in a non-voting but advisory capacity to help determine school policies.Webmaster
Help current webmaster with technical oversight of PTSO website. Knowledge of Drupal programming helpful but not required.
End of School Treasure Hunt
Hey Kids! Congratulations on finishing another year of school! Don’t miss Newton’s 1st End-of-School Treasure Hunt, June 20th – June 30th. Start at Green Planet Kids where you pick up your Treasure Map and Clues. Solve the clues, search the map, and travel around the city collecting free Treasure!
Giveaways include free pizza, stickers, ice cream, shoelaces, tacos, little toys, bookmarks, candy, bike lights… even a toothbrush kit! Presented by Newton’s favorite Kid-Friendly businesses and organizations. For Kids ages 3 -12.
Bring in some schoolwork ….. an essay, math test, report card, art project, or anything else that you’re proud of! Visit www.lifeinnewton.com for more details.
Seeking neighborhood input
The Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council is sponsoring a survey to gather neighborhood input about the upcoming Zervas School expansion project. To fill out a very brief survey, please go to http://bit.ly/NH-school-survey or call 617-340-9262 for more information or to get a paper copy.
You can see the latest project plans (from June 4) at http://zervas.projects.joslinlesser.com/download/presentations
Public Hearing on petition to operate a registered marijuana dispensary
A Public hearing will be held before the LAND USE COMMITTEE of the BOARD OF ALDERMEN for the purpose of hearing the petition below. Members of the public are encouraged to communicate their views on this petition to the aldermen during the hearing.
Garden Remedies, 697 Washington Street Trust petition for a Special Permit/Site plan approval to operate a Registered Marijuana Dispensary and to waive two parking stalls; to allow parking in the front setback; and to exceed the allowable horizontal projection of a secondary sign at 697 Washington Street, Ward 2, Newtonville.
For questions, please contact Ward 2 Alderman Emily Norton at enorton@newtonma.gov. If you are unable to attend the hearing, or would like comments to be distributed to the all the aldermen in writing, please send an email to David Olson, City Clerk at dolson@newtonma.gov.
Tuesday, June 17th, 7:00 pm, 2nd floor, Newton City Hall
“When Your Kids Push Your Buttons”
Join Cindy Kaplan, MA Parent Coach and Family Therapist, for four sessions this July in a workshop titled, “When Your Kids Push Your Buttons”. This buttons workshop will help you break the cycle of reactivity, learn ways to stay calm enough to maintain authority, set limits while connecting with your children, and ultimately parent with more compassion—and effectiveness.
Two four week series are offered this July: Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings. Registration is required. Call Cindy at 617-869-3305 or e-mail at cindy@cindykcoaching.com
Tutor available
Experienced & Reasonable Writing, Math and ISEE/SSAT Tutor in Newton. Summer sessions booking soon. Please contact for rates, references and more information. Laura Marks, 617-244-0011, Lsmarks@outlook.com
“I am flexible enough to work with any busy kid’s schedule. My young students have fun with me, enjoy learning, and gain confidence as they master the material.” ~Laura
Newton Food Day Planning Meeting
Food Day is a nationwide celebration of healthy, affordable, and sustainably produced
food and a grassroots campaign for better food policies. In 2013 Massachusetts was
#2 in the country with 640 Food Day activities!
What’s next?
Everyone and anyone who has an interest in the quality of food made available to our
families/community and how that food gets to our tables is welcome to join to begin planning for 2014 Food Day.
Goals of the meeting:
- Brainstorm how your organization can use Food Day to promote your current work for a sustainable food system in Massachusetts. This year’s themes are focused on nutritional education, food justice, and highlighting partnerships with local farmers!
- Discuss priorities for an improved food system and ways to build off last year’s activities.
Please RSVP by June 23rd to education@newtoncommunityfarm.org
Wednesday, June 25th, 7:00-8:00PM
Newton Community Farm, 303 Nahanton Street, Newton