NewtonPAC is holding a special open board meeting next week with Dr. Judy Levin-Charns, Paula Black and Maura Tynes to talk about Extended School Year (ESY) summer services for the 2014 summer season. Many parents are making decisions about summer camp now and interested in finding out what programs NPS will offer. The results of the survey done last summer on the 2013 ESY services will also be discussed.
January 16th 9:30-10:30 am
Room 217. Education Center
100 Walnut Street
Countryside Elementary PTO’s 2nd annual online summer camp auction runs January 13th, 10 a.m. – January 24th, 10 p.m.
Go to www.32auctions.com/csidecampauction2014 and bid on sessions from some of the Newton area’s best day and overnight camps. From general day camps to specialty and sports camp, you can find a great fit for your child. Last year, people won camp sessions at substantial discounts. Now you can give your child a fantastic summer experience and save money!
Sessions are available from:
Beaver (Brookline, MA), Meadowbrook (Weston, MA), Camp Cody (in the White Mountains, NH), LINX (Wellesley, MA), Rivers Day Camp (Weston, MA), Boston College Rec Day Camp (Chestnut Hill, MA), Hale Day Camp (Westwood, MA), Everwood (Sharon, MA), Dedham Country Day Camp (Dedham, MA), Babson Sports Camp (Wellesley, MA), Brimmer and May Summer Programs (Chestnut Hill, MA), Wildwood Camp, Mass Audubon (Lincoln, MA)
Broadmoor Day Camp, Mass Audubon (Natick, MA)
All proceeds benefit Countryside Elementary PTO. For more information, contact Abby Schwartz (abby.m.schwartz@gmail.com) or Gena Hooper (genakhoo@gmail.com).
Cupcake City, a gourmet cupcake shop that bakes fresh daily with no preservatives, has opened a second location at 313 Walnut Street in Newtonville. The shop offers 12 – 14 flavors daily, and also hosts cupcake decorating parties for kids ages 6 and older. As a new business promotion, any cupcake decorating party booked in January at the Newtonville location will receive 10% off. Please mention this ad when booking. For party details, please visit www.cupcake-city.com, or call 617-916-0730 (Newton) or 781-944-0400 (Reading).
Comedy Night is just four weeks away on February 7th.
Featuring comedy by Kevin Flynn, tickets are $50 and also include table seating, a hearty Italian meal, musical entertainment by DJ Ken Drew and free parking. Also, try your luck at our exciting raffles and live auction, take advantage of a very affordable cash bar, and share in plenty of laughs the whole night through!
Whether an early Valentine’s Day treat or simply a night out, be sure to purchase your tickets online or contact Diane at: 617- 630-2066 or dmarangoly@newtonbgc.com.
Friday, February 7th
Doors Open: 6:30 pm; Show: 8:00 pm
American Legion Post 440, 295 California Street, Newton
Ticket Cost: $50 each | $500 table of 10
Our annual teacher appreciation luncheon will take place on Wednesday, February 5th. We are looking for parents to provide a luncheon item, dessert or drinks. We are also in need of volunteers to help us set up and clean up. Set up is at 10:30am and clean up is at 3:15pm.
All items may be dropped off the morning of the luncheon in the teacher’s lunchroom or put in the refridgerator there. Please drop off all items no later than 10:30am. 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.
To donate or volunteer please sign up Here.
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 .
The Newton North PTSO invites Bigelow teens and their families to participate in our fun and informative 4th annual Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo. The expo is a valuable event designed to help teens navigate academic and social stress.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Teens and parents/guardians are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo for participative, informative exhibits; student performances; and fun. Meet 30+ community exhibitors who help teens navigate high school pressures in order to stay safe and healthy. Get information about everything from driving and pedestrian safety to healthy eating and positive body image to stress reduction and mental health support. Refreshments will be served, and special treat bags will be distributed to the first 50 students who come with their parent/guardian!
Dear Bigelow Students, Parents and Faculty,
Thank you for your support of the Holiday Magazine Drive. Together we raised close to $3,700 to provide scholarships for 8th grade cultural field trips. A special thank you to the 6th grade for raising the most money!
Best regards,
Lauri Perry – Magazine Drive Chair
(You may continue to buy or renew magazine subscriptions online via www.gaschoolstore.com, school/organization online ID 2637080. Bigelow will continue to receive a portion of the cost.)
Click Here to read the January Newsletter from the Health Room.
MAKE A MOVE – Winter Weight Loss Challenge January 13 -March 3
It’s the beginning of a new year. Now’s the time to MAKE A MOVE! Get moving, get healthy, get excited! This 6 week contest is designed to help you kick start your fitness and nutrition so you can achieve those new year’s goals! We are here to help you attain whatever your goal may be – lose weight, gain muscle, reduce stress, eat better, lower blood pressure and cholesterol. All that PLUS a chance to win a free membership to the Y! Click here for details.
http://www.westsuburbanymca.
Teen Strength (ages 13+)
Our teen strength program is designed to improve athletic performance, coordination and agility -whatever your sport. The program provides teens with a solid foundation in safe, effective training principles with added emphasis on injury prevention. Classes meet every Wednesday for 7 weeks from 5-6 pm beginning January 15th.
YMCA member $125 Non Member $175
For more information on either of these programs, please contact 617-244-6050 x3034
New Parenting workshops:
Parents of Adopted Teens (9th-12th) – Five Thursdays, from 10:15-11:30 am
Limited to 6 members max, 3 openings left.
Parents of Adopted “Tweens” (5th-8th) – Five Thursdays, from 12:30-1:45 pm
Both groups begin on January 16th and will be held at 17 Lincoln St., Newton. The one-time fee of $250 is payable online. To learn more or register, please visit http://adoptiontherapyma.com.
Katie Jae Naftzger, LICSW – Katie is an experienced therapist who specializes in adoption and families. She has led numerous groups for parents, teens and kids of all ages. She has a private practice in Newton Highlands, MA.