Tag Archives: elem

Not quite ready for Kindergarten?

Begin your child’s journey to school and lifelong learning at Bowen.  Bowen’s Pre-K program offers a unique opportunity for a third year of pre-school. Pre-K combines an exciting mix of academics and social skills brought together by a dedicated team of teachers. These older 4’s and young 5’s work toward goals comparable to those in kindergarten but at a modified pace in a much smaller community with a 7:1 child teacher ratio. This class of 14 quickly becomes a cohesive group working and playing together with enthusiasm. The program runs Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-1:00 pm.

Parents are encouraged to visit the school to observe firsthand how your child will benefit from Bowen’s Pre-K program. For more information about Bowen’s Pre-K program and an application form, please contact Bowen’s Director Nina Tebaldi at 617-332-3923 or visit www.BowenCoop.org.

Tune-up your parenting before those long summer days!

Wouldn’t it be great to head into summer with confidence that you have an effective parenting approach that fosters a positive relationship with your child, reduces challenging behavior, and builds your child’s skills in self-regulation, communication and problem-solving? Come learn the Think:Kids Collaborative Problem Solving parenting approach.

Go to BeTheParentYouWantToBe.weebly.com to register; read what parents have to say about the approach and facilitator Karen Kraut, MPH; or bring a Think:Kids CPS presentation or overview group to your school.

*1-day* May 24th, 9:00 am-4:30 pm at the Brookline Teen Center
4 Tuesdays, May 31st – June 21st, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, at the Ely Center in Newton
4 Wednesdays, June 1st – 22nd , 10:00 am-12:00 pm, at the Brookline Teen Center

New Preteen Wellness Group!

Safe and fun environment for students ages 9-12 to discuss any of life’s stresses or issues. It will be a four week after school psychoeducational group that will promote wellness around topics such as body image, peer pressure, self-esteem and bullying. Contact MEDA at 617-558-1881 or email info@medainc.org or visit the website to find out more about MEDA: www.medainc.org.

For an immediate response from MEDA please call 617-558-1881 or contact: Rachel Benson Monroe, M.A., LMHC at 617-558-1881 ext. 15 or rbmonroe@medainc.org.

May 12th meeting cancelled

The Newton Community Preservation Committee meeting originally scheduled for May 12th has been canceled. For the next two scheduled CPC meetings, agenda requests and written materials for the pre-meeting packet are due by:

  • May 25th for the CPC meeting on June 8th
  • June 20th for the CPC meeting on July 13th

Newton Destination Imagination Webinar

Newton DI is thrilled to announce that they are hosting two virtual webinars to serve as introductions into the program. Both are approximately one hour long and you can attend either session. This is an opportunity for you and your family to learn more about the program and see if it is right for you!

This webinar meets 2 times:

Wed, May 18th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Thu, June 16th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Registration is required and space is limited! Please share this information to anyone that you feel would be interested.

Click HERE to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

33rd annual Shakespeare collaboration

As many of you know, 2016 is the year we commemorate 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare. Please come support your local high school students in the 33rd annual Shakespeare collaboration between Newton North and Newton South!

Romeo & Juliet, the iconic love story, taking place in the Little Theater at Newton North, has romance and swordplay that are not to be missed!

Tickets are on sale now at SouthStage.org and theatreink.net.

Performances May 12th, 13th, 14th, 7:30 pm
Newton North

Webster Woods Spring Cleanup!

Please join the Friends of Webster Woods  for a spring sprucing-up event. Grab some gloves and help keep Webster Woods clean and beautiful! An informative nature walk will follow the cleanup. All ages are invited! Meet at 1:00 pm at the Elgin Street entrance to Webster Woods. Snacks, gloves, and trash bags will be provided.

May 21st, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Nurturing Minds presents TED Talk Speaker, Amy Cuddy

TED Talk Speaker, Amy Cuddy will speak about Presence: Bringing your Boldest Self to your Biggest Challenges. Amy’s TED Talk on “power posing” made her the second most viewed TED speaker in the world. In her new book, Presence, Cuddy explains the science behind these and many other body-mind effects.

Thanks to Amy’s generosity, all event proceeds will go to support Nurturing Minds and the SEGA Girls School in Tanzania which provides quality education to over 200 vulnerable girls, many of whom are orphans and who would otherwise not get the chance to attend school. Get your tickets now, this event is sure to sell out! Learn more and Purchase Tickets ($30 in advance / $40 at the door): www.charityauction.bid/amycuddytalk

May 24th, 7:30 pm
The Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown

For more information on Nurturing Minds and the SEGA Girls School Please visit  www.nurturingmindsinafrica.org.