Child Tax Credit, Stimulus and Other Federal Money

There’s still time to get your Child Tax Credit, stimulus & other federal money!

Apply even if you have no income or low income and don’t usually file taxes!

What could I get?

● Up to $3,600 per child with the 2021 Child Tax Credit,

● Any missed stimulus payments for you and your

children/dependents – up to $1,400 per person

● Other payments if you had earnings last year

Click here to learn more and apply.GetCTC.org/can-do

Questions? Contact CAN-DO

Josephine McNeil

617-527-5071

info@newtoncan-do.org

¡Aún hay tiempo para obtener su Crédito Tributario

por Hijos, estímulo y otro dinero federal!

¡Solicítelo aún si no tiene ingresos o tiene bajos ingresos y no

suele presentar impuestos!

¿Qué sucede si soy inmigrante?

Incluso si NO tiene un Número de Seguro Social, puede recibir pagos por sus hijos que tienen Números de

Seguro Social. Según la ley actual, recibir el Crédito Tributario por Hijos u otros créditos tributarios no afectará

su estatus migratorio, su capacidad para obtener una Tarjeta Verde o sus planes de inmigración futuros.

¿Qué podría obtener?

● Hasta $3,600 por hijo con el Crédito Tributario por

Hijos de 2021

● Cualquier Pago Estímulo perdido para usted y sus

hijos/dependientes – hasta $1,400 por persona

● Otros pagos si tuvo ingresos el año pasado

Regístrese antes del 15 de noviembre con un simple formulario en:

GetCTC.org/can-do

New England Camp Fair

Our 5th annual free camp fair is this Saturday, November 5th from 11am-2pm, and I was hoping you could share this with your school communities. 

In addition to meeting 25+ camps in person, attendees can enter our raffle for over $7,500 in camp gift certificates from camps like HipStitch, Summer @ BB&N, Empow, Camp Cody, and more! Every attendee gets three free raffle tickets!

The Camp Fair is in the Underwood School gym (101 Vernon Street, Newton, MA 02458) from 11am-2pm and there will be free coffee and donuts. 

Please let me know if you have any questions! I have attached our flyers here, and you can learn more at https://www.newenglandcampfair.org. 

Thank you for your support! 

Shannon Abram
Director, New England Camp Fair and NPS mom of a 1st Grader and a 2nd Grader

Green Newton School Connections (GNSC) meeting

We hope you can join us at our next Green Newton School Connections (GNSC) meeting, which will be on Thursday, November 17th from 4:30 to 5:30 pm on Zoom. (Note the change in date for November.) Liora Silkes, Newton’s Energy Coach, will join us to talk about how schools and Green Teams can partner with her to combat climate change in Newton. She will walk us through an activity that she does with students!

11/17/22 Agenda

Best,

Deanna & Crista

City of Newton Veteran’s Day Event

This year the City of Newton will hold a Veterans Day Observance to acknowledge our City’s Heroes. We invite you to attend a brief ceremony as we will be recognizing Newton Veterans. Veterans Day will be observed in Newton on Friday November 11th, 2022 with a ceremony beginning promptly at 11:00 AM at the American Legion, Post #440 at 295 California Street in Newton. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller has invited the boy and girl scouts to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. The National Anthem will be performed along with the presentation of the colors by our Newton Fire & Police Honor Guard. At 10:00 AM, prior to the ceremony, we will have a donation drive supporting the troops.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for your consideration and cooperation.

In Good Health,

Seth A. Bai, Director

USMC (Ret.)

Managing Your Child’s Stress and Anxiety in the Post-Covid World

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our everyday lives in a way most children and adults have never experienced. In this seminar, parents and caregivers are invited to discuss how the “new normal” has impacted our children’s mental health. Dr. Swack will then provide simple tips for activating our body’s natural calming reflex in under five minutes. Find community with other caregivers, learn coping strategies, and increase well-being for you and the children in your lives.

Wednesday November 2 & Wednesday November 9, 7-9pm

Fee: $65

Register here: https://registration.xenegrade.com/nce/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=18819

Upcoming Events at Historic Newton

Sunday, December 4, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Use Newton history to inspire handmade holiday cards and candles at our fun maker event. View historic greeting cards from our Archives and candle advertisements from the one-time factory run by the Jackson family at the Jackson Homestead.

Fee, $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 10 and up, and Historic Newton members, for materials and refreshments, including a seasonal punch.

Held at the Durant-Kenrick House, 286 Waverley Ave., NewtonRegister here.

Community Announcements

Pumpkin Smash! Saturday 11/5, 1-4 pm

Bring your pumpkins to Newton’s Annual Pumpkin Smash at City Hall on Saturday November 5th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Why put your pumpkin in with your yard waste when it’s much more fun to smash it?

This family friendly event takes our orange pumpkins and turns them “green.” All our smashed pumpkins will be composted by Black Earth Compost (Newton’s curbside composting partner), thus reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions and creating a valuable amendment for our soils.

You can fling, toss and smash your pumpkin in all sorts of ways, including with smashing machines made by the Newton LigerBots, the high school robotics team. 

Pre-registration is encouraged but onsite registration will be available for the Pumpkin Smash which will be held rain or shine. 

All the information above is available at www.newtonma.gov/recycling

Pumpkin Smash!

Bring your pumpkins to Newton’s annual Pumpkin Smash at City Hall on Nov. 5, the Saturday after Halloween, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Why put your pumpkin in with your yard waste when it’s much more fun to smash it?

This family friendly event takes our orange pumpkins and turns them “green.” All our smashed pumpkins will be composted by Black Earth Compost (our curbside composting partner), thus reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions and creating a valuable amendment for our soils.

You can fling, toss and smash your pumpkin in all sorts of ways, including with smashing machines made by the Newton LigerBots, the high school robotics team. 

Pre-registration is encouraged but onsite registration will be available for the Pumpkin Smash which will be held rain or shine. 

All the information above is available at www.newtonma.gov/recycling

Volunteer for Bigelow All Students Fall Fest & Halloween Dance, Friday 11/4, 6:30-8:30 pm

Bigelow leadership is bringing back the Middle School dance!

We are looking for parent volunteers to chaperone and help with concessions at the Fall Fest & Halloween Dance. Interested? Please email bigelowbulldog@gmail.com to help bring back this fun event!

Please note: This event is open to current Bigelow Middle School students only.

Volunteers Needed for 8th Grade Fundraising & Activities

Eighth grade is a big year for middle schoolers! We are looking for a few 8th grade parent leaders to join the 8th Grade Activities Committee to organize activities, graduation, and fundraising efforts that support 8th grade events and the class gift.

Additionally, we need volunteers to help with several upcoming 8th Grade Fundraising Opportunities:

  • Friday November 4th: Staff/Student Soccer Game at Burr Park, 3:15 to ~4:30/5 pm: Sell refreshments (Hot Cocoa, Coffee, etc.)
  • Friday November 4th: Fall Fest and Halloween Dance in Bigelow Gym, 6:30-8:30 pm: Sell refreshments (Pizza, Chips, Beverages)
  • Tuesday November 8th: Election Day Bake Sale

Parent volunteers can help the class of 2023 have a memorable final year of middle school and celebrate moving on to high school!

Please email Gabriela at frinulia@hotmail.com to join the committee and/or volunteer for fundraisers listed above.