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

Vacation home for rent

Vacation home for rent on Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith, NH. The house is located in one of the nicest waterfront communities called Sands of Brookhurst with 450 feet of Lake frontage. There is a beautiful sandy beach, boat dock, and spectacular views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Located conveniently between the quaint towns of Meredith and Center Harbor.

Three bedrooms, sleeps 7 – Weekly rentals $1,700 during peak season. For photos see http://20brookhurstlane.com or contact Maggi Alexander at 443-831-5633 for more info.

K-5 Summer Soccer Fun

Meet new friends and have a blast while learning and developing skills with coaching from Be Ahead of the Game. Children will be broken up into groups based on age, grade, and ability. They will practice proper techniques through drills, small sided games, and scrimmages. All games and drills will be age appropriate and are sure to improve skills.

These clinics at Cabot Field will be a great opportunity to have fun, learn and meet new friends in a “no pressure,” non-competitive environment. Clinics will be conducted for children entering grades K-5 from Monday through Thursday with Fridays reserved as rain dates.

Session 1: August 11th-14th, Session 2: August 18th-21st, Session 3: August 25th-28th
$180 per session
$160 2nd sibling
$140 3rd sibling
4th sibling only $10
8:30 am – 12:30 pm, (Fridays reserved for rain make-ups)
$15 one-time registration fee per family

REGISTER ONLINE at http://cabotpto.org/cabot-summer-soccer/

 

Honor Thy Teacher

As the school year comes to an end, are you looking for a way to say “Thank You” to the people who make a difference at your children’s schools?

Every day, each of your children benefits from exceptional teachers and staff to educate, motivate and inspire them to be the best they can be.While the impulse to thank teachers with a physical or monetary gift is a natural one, the Newton School Committee prohibits individual gifts to teachers and the State Ethics Commission limits the types and amounts of group gifts that teachers may receive.

Seventeen years ago, Newton Schools Foundation created a special campaign designed to enable parents to honor teachers by giving a gift in their name. Please consider donating to NSF’s Annual “Honor Thy Teacher” Campaign to support teachers’ efforts and honor their dedication to your children. You may also choose to honor a special education aide, a fine arts or music teacher, an administrator, a coach or counselor who has touched your child’s life.  Suggested donation is $25 per teacher/staff member.

NSF celebrates Newton Public Schools teachers and staff by:

  • Notifying honored teachers and staff of your gift
  • Listing all honored teachers and staff in the Newton TAB
  • Sharing honoree names with the Superintendent and Principals.
There are three ways to donate:
  • PayPal through www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org where you can indicate your donation and honorees
  • Send a check to Newton Schools Foundation at 246 Dudley Road, Newton, MA 02459 and indicate your honorees
  • Call NSF at 617-559-6120
Teachers and staff who are honored consider this one of the highlights of their year.  Please help support our educators by donating today.
Newton Schools Foundation is a 501 c-3 charity whose mission is to broaden community support for public education and provide private funding for innovative and challenging programs across a student’s K-12 experience in the Newton Public Schools.  All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.