PTO meeting this Tuesday 7pm – Parent Workshop

Please join us for our PTO meeting on March 11, 7pm in the Bigelow school library.  Newton Youth Services, in conjunction with the Bigelow PTO, is proud to present:

Creating Successful Students: Understanding Executive Function and Tips for Strengthening These Vital Skills at Home
In a workshop designed specifically for parents, Dan Levine and Laura Moy of Engaging Minds will:
1.   Demystify the term “executive function” and explain which skills it encompasses
2.   Explain why executive function skills are such an increasingly important aspect of every child’s education, especially in today’s ever-changing world
3.   Offer tips and strategies that parents can begin to employ at home to better support their children in strengthening these vital skills

 

Reminder Teacher Appreciation Luncheon – Thurs Mar 13

A reminder that the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon is this Thursday March 13.

Please click here to donate and / or volunteer or to see what you have already signed up to bring / do.

  • Cold / Room temperature items may be dropped off the morning of the luncheon in the teacher’s lunchroom or put in the refrigerator there no later than 10:30am.  
  • You may also drop off items the evening of March 12th at Stacy Schwartz’s house at 15 Park Ave.  
  • Hot items can be dropped off around 11 the day of.

It is most helpful if items are brought in a recyclable container. Please send in your favorite lunch food!  Salads, sandwiches, entrees; whatever you think our wonderful teachers and staff will enjoy.

Thank you in advance for helping us show our appreciation for our teachers and staff.

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Teacher Appreciation Chairs, Maria Sullivan at mariasullivan47@gmail.com or Stacy Schwartz at staschwartz@gmail.com .

Youth Social Anxiety Study

Researchers at Harvard University are seeking socially anxious youth ages 8-14 and their parents to participate in a single-session study. The primary goals of their study are to further research on best practices for alleviating child anxiety symptoms, and promote child emotional and behavioral health outcomes. During their visit to the lab in Cambridge, child participants will also have the opportunity to learn emotion and coping skills.

Together, eligible parents and children will receive up to $80 for their participation. Parents who are interested can reach the researchers by phone at 617- 520-4608 or email at childstudy.harvard@gmail.com.

Classical Music Concert

The Julius Quartet Performs:

  • Mozart Serenade
  • Bartok Quartet # 4
  • Beethoven Opus 74

The Julius Quartet is the Honors Quartet in residence at the Boston Conservatory. Recepton and Concert $10.00, Children under 12 fee. March 29th

Al Proceeds go to the Waban Library Center.

PLEASE RSVP 617- 244-0700 or wabanlibrary@gmail.com

WLC 1608 Beacon Street, Waban Ÿ www.wabanlibrarycenter.org

Kesher Newton after-school program open house, Mar. 23

Are you looking for Jewish learning for your child? Kesher Newton now enrolling for Fall, 2014.

Open House, Sunday, March 23th, 10:00 am – noon.

Kesher Newton is an after-school program that offers a hands on and in-depth approach to Jewish learning for students in grades K-11.

Kesher Newton is now located on Hammond Pond Parkway, convenient to Newton, Brookline, and the surrounding communities. Housed inside the building of Congregation Mishkan Tefila, Kesher’s warm and inviting new space accommodates its expanding student base and its many family activities.

Kesher Newton is a nationally-recognized alternative to traditional Hebrew School, where children learn Jewish culture and Hebrew language in a spirited, camp-like environment.  Kesher’s innovative curriculum challenges students intellectually, while fostering Jewish commitment, joy of learning, and active community participation.

Kesher Newton is an independent pluralistic community that is welcoming to all.

For more information and to schedule a tour, contact Kesher Newton at 617-244-5390 or via email.

Full-time position available

Exciting full-time position available with a small, dynamic team in residential real estate. Agent is based in Newton Centre and is looking for an Administrative Coordinator. This role will require someone with good attention to detail, well organized, solid communication skills, serious focus, successful multi-tasker, resourceful, a problem-solver and enjoys interacting with customers. Busy season is February-May and they are looking for someone to fill this position immediately. Prior work experience in a fast paced and/or real estate environment is a plus. A MA Salesperson license is preferred, but if you do not hold a license currently, they will gladly sponsor you for the course and testing process. Salary is competitive and based on experience and there are also alternative ways to make more income through other avenues within the team. Please send letter and resume to: JanieLou.Fryatt@NEMoves.com.