Wednesday, October 2, 8:00-8:45 am
Clusters 6A and 6B – Library
Cluster 6AB – Cafeteria
The sixth grade clusters are hosting a breakfast and coffee for sixth grade parents on Wednesday morning, October 2. Come meet your child’s sixth grade teachers and connect with other sixth grade parents.
Please join the Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education (NewtonPAC) for the first meeting of the 2013-2014 school year:
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 in the Education Center, 100 Walnut Street Room room 210
Newton Special Education Programs and Services:
Elementary School Programs 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Middle and High School Programs 8:30-9:30 p.m.
with Dr. Judy Levin-Charns, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, and administration and school staff. Networking and refreshments will begin at 6:45 pm., and the meeting will start promptly at 7:00 pm. Please note that this is half an hour earlier than usual. For any questions, please contact Eileen Sandberg, PAC chair at eileen_sandberg_newtonpac@gmail.com
A Night by the River – the West Suburban YMCA’s Annual Gala and Auction
Saturday October 26, 6:30-10:30pm
At the Harry Parker Boathouse. Dinner, Dancing, Auction, Guest Speaker Joe Andruzzi of the Patriots. Tickets on sale now.
http://www.westsuburbanymca.org/Gala2013
Learn to play Classical, Jazz, and world music with a patient and dedicated teacher in a unique and creative environment. A professional musician (New England Conservatory faculty) and Oak Hill parent teaches all levels and ages at his studio in Newton.
For a free trial lesson please contact: Amir Milstein
phone: 617-795-5923
email: amirmilstein@gmail.com
Nomination forms are now available at the Newton City Hall Election Department for the November 5, 2013 election of nine Waban registered voters who currently reside in the Council’s catchment area. Those elected will serve a two-year term commencing January, 2014. Each candidate needs only 25 verifiable signatures from registered voters who reside within the Council catchment area. Nomination papers are due back at the Election desk at City Hall no later than Oct 4, 2013.
There will be a “Meet the Candidates” event at the Waban Library as part of the regularly scheduled Waban Area Council meeting to be held on October 24th at 7:30 pm.
Join Cindy Kaplan, MA, Parent Coach, and Newton parent in a four-week workshop to explore what pushes your buttons and why they are pushed, as well as to gain skills that will help defuse them. Learn to set limits and maintain authorty through connecting with your child and end the power struggles so that you can parent the way you intended and your child can thrive.
Wednesday evenings Oct 16, 23, 30 and Nov 6 from 7:15-9:15 pm in Newtonville. Pre-registration is required. For more information, e-mail Cindy at cindy@cindykcoaching.com or call 617-869-3305 or click here.
Join the fun at the Peirce School Pumpkin Patch and Harvest Happenings on Saturday October 5th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Enjoy games, food, live music, face paint, prizes and help raise money for West Newton‛s Peirce playground.
You can even pre-order pumpkins online to be sure your pumpkin is reserved.
Yoga Reaches Out has selected the West Suburban YMCA as the beneficiary for their upcoming Kids Yogathon on Saturday November 2nd. This event is open to kids ages 3-12 and their families and will provide an age specific yoga classes, fun instructional yoga throughout the afternoon, activities, music, a marketplace and a family yoga session at the end.
Registration costs are minimal but each child and/or family has a minimum fundraising goal – the proceeds raised will be in support of our Camper Scholarship Program to help send kids in need to one of our 5 summer camps. It will be a wonderful day truly focusing on our mission of helping our community and the mission of Yoga Reaches Out – kids helping kids.
Yoga Reaches Out is a national nonprofit, based in Boston, that has helped children in need throughout this country and abroad. Yoga Reaches Out focuses on raising funds for organizations that impact the health, education, and well-being of children. YRO has raised over $1,000,000 for children’s charities since 2010.
This link shares more info about the different fun classes and activities: http://yogareachesout.kintera.org/kidsyogathon2013
Classical Art & Science Academy (CASA) is an innovative enrichment program located in Brighton which provides inquisitive children between the ages of 4.5 and 12 with an educational experience that covers a great variety of exciting subjects. Class offerings include: Art, Astronomy, Chess, Cello, Flute, French, Geography, History, Homework Assistance, Literature, Logic, Math, Music History and Literature, Music Theory, Piano, Reading, Russian, SAMBO (Russian Martial Art), Science, Technology, Test preparation, Theater, Violin, and Writing.
They are open 5 days a week, during school vacation, and on most holidays. Regular field trips to educational and entertainment venues in the greater Boston area are available throughout the year.
For more general or registration information, please call 617-935-4444 or by email at casabrighton@gmail.com.
Do not miss out on this unique advertising opportunity!
Do you own your own business? Do you work for a company that is looking for new ways to reach out to potential customers? The Bigelow PTO would like to present you and your employer with a unique advertising opportunity and a chance to help the school as well as your business!
For more information, Click here, or contact Heather Kelly at hkelly@rcn.com.
This opportunity will only be available until Friday, October 4, 2013 so act quickly!
We thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Bigelow PTO