Call Y3K Tutor today when schoolwork goes the wrong way!

Their many years of experience in teaching and educational consulting have developed the right way to motivate, the right way to teach, be understood, and be remembered.  They tutor special ed. such as ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s, Autism, Executive Function, and gifted as well as regular ed. and test preparation.  In addition to academic subjects, they teach children organizational skills, homework coaching, study skills, and time management. All subjects and ages are taught.  Parents can now receive 25% off the first lesson.  Call 781-492-8700 or log on to http://www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com.

Sing-Along in Commemoration of the Life and Music of Pete Seeger

Pete Seeger, the banjo-picking troubadour who sang for migrant workers, college students and star-struck presidents, and introduced generations of Americans to their folk music heritage, died this week at the age of 94.

Come celebrate his life through song at a community Sing-Along hosted by the Newton Family Singers. We’ll sing together as a community, songs straight from Pete’s songlist – songs about freedom, equality, justice, peace, the world we love and the strength of community. As Pete once said himself: “Participation – that’s what’s gonna save the human race.”

Saturday, February 1st, 3:00 pm
Waban Library Center
1608 Beacon Street, Waban

Engineering and Logic Summer Camp

Join for a week of intellectual and engaging activities! Participate in engineering challenges, collaborate on science experiments, play strategy games, solve puzzles, create stunning origami and learn how to make balloon animals.

The older students will be learning 3D modeling software and will get an introduction to programming. Program includes field trips to museums and playground time. Take a look at pictures from last year on the website www.engagingmath.org/summercamp or call 617-975-0268.

Open House: February 9th and March 16th, 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Newton Kitchen Tour

Save the date – the Newton Kitchen Tour is Sunday April 13th.
This self-guided tour will showcase some of the most fabulous kitchens in Newton. The tour offers a chance to walk around and see up close and personal those kitchens you see in magazines. You’ll also be able to ask questions of architects, designers, contractors, and homeowners who have been through the renovation process. Tickets go on sale in February. http://www.newtonkitchentour.com/

Newton Community Farm Summer Classes for Youth

Programs for Pre-school through Grade 9 – Now enrolling !!

Looking for fun filled, hands on, educational classes for this summer? Then look no further! Newton Community Farm has an exciting array of programs for all ages that focus on being outdoors and the growing of food.

Farm Sprouts – Pre-school and Kindergarten
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, 10:00 – 11:00 am,  week of June 16th – week of August 25th. Meets weekly choose your day.

Little Diggers – Students entering Grades 1 and 2
Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 12:30 pm,  week of July 7th and Aug 4th
1 week sessions

Farmer in Training – Students entering Grades 3 – 5
Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 12:30 pm, week of July 7th – week of Aug 25th.
1 week sessions

Socially Aware Young Farmers – Students entering Grades 6 – 9.
Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 12:30 pm, week of July 14th and July 21st.
1 week sessions

For more information and registration details please visit the website at www.newtoncommunityfarm.org/education.  (No classes the week of July 4th.)

Newton Community Farm
303 Nahanton St, Newton

Big Night – Auction Donations Needed

 

images The Big Night is the Bigelow’s PTO biggest event of the year.  This year it is the BIG NIGHT. BIG EASY, a Mardi Gras themed event, at the New Art Center in Newtonville on Sat. March 22 from 7pm – 11pm.  It is an evening of fun, food, music, friends and lots of great auction items.

Do you have something you would like to DONATE to our auction at the Big Night??  Tickets to sporting events, gift cards for services,  restaurant gift certificates, vacation get aways,  jewelry, artwork, a dinner or cocktail party, memberships etc are all appreciated.  Click here  to donate to the auction on line.  Please submit your donation items by March 3rd.

You can also help by soliciting a local business for a auction donation.  Click here for a printable business solicitation letter and donation form.

If you have any questions please contact Liz Hass at haas.joffe@gmail.com

Thank you, your event co chairs – Liz Haas and Laurie Halloran

Get in the Game

Get in the Game. Register NOW for Newton Girls Softball

Newton Girls Softball registration is underway. This is a recreational league for over 300 Newton girls in grades 1-7. Every year, players of all skill levels have a fun and rewarding experience.

Visit the website www.NewtonGirlsSoftball.org for more details, access to on-line registration, and winter indoor clinic information. Register before January 31st to avoid a late fee. February 28th is the last date you can register with guaranteed placement and pair-me-with requests.

Beginner Guitar lessons

Kristina Haney, former Oak Hill student (’04 graduate), is offering beginner guitar lessons to anyone interested. Her passion for music started at a young age, she believes that cultivating a love for music through instrument learning should start early, and she would love to offer her knowledge and experience. Kristina is a Colby College graduate. She has taken 4 years of guitar lessons, played in an ensemble, and taught guitar and poetry to young kids in the past. If interested, please email krishaney5@gmail.com or call 617-823-9860.

Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

Our annual teacher appreciation luncheon will take place on Wednesday, February 5th.  We need parents to provide a luncheon item, dessert or drinks. We also need volunteers to help set up and clean up. Set up is at 10:30am and clean up is at 3:15pm.

Please sign up here to donate and / or volunteer.

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 Feb 4th at Stacy Schwartz’s house at 15 Park Ave.

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 .