5th Annual NewtonPAC Special Educator Awards

We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 5th Annual NewtonPAC Special Educator Awards.  The award honors educators who have made a difference in the lives of children receiving special education services, and an educator can be nominated by parents, guardians or students.  Past nominees have included regular and special ed teachers, P.E. teachers, aides, behavior therapists, BCBAs, secretaries, specialists and a janitor, so feel free to nominate any Newton Public Schools employee who has gone above and beyond to help your child in this 2013-2014 school year.
 
Nominations are due by Friday, May 30, 2014 but please try to get your nomination in sooner so that we can give the honorees as much notice as possible.  The awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 in the Lasker Auditorium at Newton North High School, with light refreshments starting at 6:30 pm. and the awards beginning at 7:00 pm.    It’s a wonderful evening and everyone is welcome, but you don’t have to be present to make a nomination.   Everyone who is nominated will receive the award. 
 
To make a nomination, send the following information to pacawards2014@gmail.com:
 
Your name and email:
Nominee’s name;
Nominee’s school:
Nominee’s email:
A brief (2-3 paragraphs is ideal) statement on why you are nominating this person as a Special Educator:
 
If you have any questions, please contact Eileen Sandberg at eileen.sandberg.newtonpac@gmail.com.
 
Thanks for helping us recognize our wonderful Special Educators! 

Tour de Newton

Tour de Newton

Sign up for the 2nd Annual Tour de Newton, a fun biking event that goes through all 13 villages of Newton. Groups of riders will be starting from each village, stopping at all the other villages where they are greeted with history, water, occasional treats and other surprises. Riders also get a collector, hi-viz t-shirt.

Enjoy a fun, safe ride and learn more about Newton . Show your support for a more active community. A great way to celebrate Father’s Day. Signup now as registration is filling fast. www.bikenewton.org

Sunday, June 15th 9:30 am

 

 

 

 

Scholarship Foundation Fundraiser

Calvin Chin’s Martial Arts Academy (CCMAA) will be putting on a performance to benefit the Helen Gee Chin Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity. Helen Gee Chin was the administrator at CCMAA for 15 years and a proponent of preserving the history and promoting the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts. Over the past three years, the Foundation has awarded more than $25,000 in college scholarships. The event showcases the talent of Academy students and instructors and includes lion and dragon dances, kung fu, tai chi and Chinese choreographed dance.

Tickets are $25.00. Please go to www.hgcscholarshipfoundation.org for more information or to purchase tickets. Wheelchair seating is available by emailing hgc@calvinchin.com or calling 617-527-8890 in advance.

Saturday, June 14th, 5:00-7:00pm
Newton North High School (NNHS) Lasker Auditorium

New England Chinese Dance Festival

To celebrate its 5th anniversary, Bright Pearl Dance Academy will hold New England Chinese Dance Festival at Newton North High School on Saturday, June 21st at 7:00 pm. This special event will feature a wide variety of picturesque dances along with some beautifully crafted costumes, accentuated by various props, including umbrellas, handkerchiefs, and lanterns. The performances will showcase several delightful, ravishing and elegant dance features, some of which were drawn from the unique and aesthetic art forms of dance drama, classical Chinese painting and Chinese calligraphy.

The Dance Festival has two special themes:

Chapter I: “Colorful Bright Pearls and Glittery Bright Stars”
Chapter II: “Artistic Traditions: Poetry in Motion and Classical Elegance”

The first chapter will feature a variety of ethnic dances, performed by dancers of all age groups, and will illustrate the colorful and charming ethnic customs of tribes such as the Dai, Uyghur and Han, as well as graceful and alluring dance moves from the ChaoXian tribe.

The second chapter will feature Chinese traditional, classical dances and contemporary dance highlighting the deep and elegant beauty of Chinese traditional culture as well as the splendid, brilliant aspects and brisk beat of modernity.

Any question please call 617-971-8866 or 347-749-5715

The Asian Pacific American Heritage Film Festival

Two award-winning films are playing at the West Newton Cinema and they are free to K – 12 students, and $10.00 for adults.

On May 21st: “One Big Hapa Family” – a colorful documentary capturing the serious issues of racism and integration, with a spotlight on mixed-race Asians.

On May 22nd: “Linsanity” a documentary film about the rise of Asian-American basketball player Jeremy Lin overcoming discouragements and racism and achieving success through his faith, desire and perseverance.

More information available at www.newtoncommunitypride.org.

Nursery School openings

Temple Beth Avodah Nursery School is now enrolling for the 2014/15 School Year

  • Me 2 Toddler Program 18 months-2.8 years Tues/Thurs
  • Preschool ages 2.9-3.8 years, 3 or 5 day schedule
  • Transition to Kindergarten 4-5 years, 5 day schedule

Flexible Lunch, Enrichment, and Extend and Play options until 5:00 pm. Experienced, nurturing teachers and a low teacher to student ratio. Please contact: Heidi Baker, Director hbaker@bethavodah.org or 617-527-0045 extension 110

Summer art classes

The Arsenal Center for the Arts offers a wide variety of week-long art workshops this summer, from June 16th – August 22nd. Choose from Comics/Cartoons, Creative Creatures, Puppets, Mixed-Media, Drawing, Basic Jewelry, Circus Art, Pottery and much, much more. Morning and afternoon workshops for three age groups from 5+. Supervised Lunch and Extended Day options available. Classes are held at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. Free parking and easy access to public transportation.

Registration and Information: 617-923-0100, ext. 8309. Visit www.arsenalarts.org for workshop descriptions. Scholarships and Membership discounts are available.

Boston Patio Playhouse Summer programs

Boston Patio Playhouse, Brookline’s newest youth performance group, is now registering for its 2014 summer programs!

The Backyard Opera Summer Program is open to all students ages 12-18 who are interested in opera, operetta, and classic musical theater. July 7th – 18th, 9:00 am-4:00 pm.

The Front Porch Players Musical Theater Summer Program is for students entering grades 6-10 who love classic and contemporary musical theater. August 18th – 29th, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.

During each two-week program students will receive training in voice, dance, drama, and backstage skills, while working on either an Opera Gala or a Broadway Musical Revue performance! No auditions necessary, and each student will be cast as a soloist. Both programs are located in Coolidge Corner, Brookline.

Visit www.bostonpatioplayhouse.com for more information and to register today!