The 10th Annual SEPAC Awards Ceremony will take place on May 30th at 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria of Newton North High School. More details coming soon!
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Newton’s New Philharmonia presents Quintessentially American
Newton’s New Philharmonia Orchestra, led by Associate Conductor Jorge Soto, will present Quintessentially American, a program inspired by Leonard Bernstein’s Young Person’s Concert.
Across the globe, cultural organizations are taking part in “Leonard Bernstein at 100”, a two year celebration of the iconic composer, conductor and educator’s life and career. The New Philharmonia will celebrate Bernstein’s excitement and joy of classical music with the help of several young artists.
The New Philharmonia will be joined onstage by student ensembles from the Boston String Academy to perform Gipsy Overture and several colorful and exciting Latin American tangos.
“Bernstein’s considered his 14-year series of Young People’s Concerts with the New York Philharmonic as one his greatest accomplishments”, said Adrienne Hartzell, executive director of the New Philharmonia. “One aspect of these programs was the introduction of new, young and exciting artists. New Philharmonia is delighted to present in our program two highly talented ensembles from Boston String Academy, one of four winners of the MA Cultural Council’s 2019 Commonwealth Awards.”
Soto will also lead the New Philharmonia in performing excerpts from Antonín Dvořák’s “New World Symphony” and Bernstein’s colorful Divertimento, a piece commissioned by the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1990 that includes the fun and fanciful movements “Turkey Trot,” and “March: The BSO Forever”.
During the concert, the New Philharmonia will ask patrons to support Ventanas, a charitable foundation that helps children with cancer in Venezuela. The New Philharmonia has a strong connection to Venezuela. Associate Conductor Jorge Soto, and Music Director Francisco Noya of the New Philharmonia, and Marilisa and Mariesther Alvarez, founders of the Boston String Academy, were all born and raised in Venezuela.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Alliance, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Quintessentially American will be held on April 28 at 3:00 pm in the historic First Baptist Church, 848 Beacon Street, Newton Centre. Tickets are $18.00 for adults and $10.00 for students and can be purchased online at www.newphil.org or by calling 617-527-9717.
Summer Music Camp Enrollment is Open!
The Conservatory at Highlands Summer Music Camp Enrollment is Open!
- Rock Band Summer Camps each week of the Summer
- Ages 6 and Up, All Experience Levels
- All levels and instruments welcome
- Ensembles arranged by age and experience
- Students have a lot of fun learning songs and playing together
- Special strings and chamber music week: August 18th
- Concerts weekly on Fridays at 2:00 pm
- More info on the website: http://www.highlandsconservatory.com/music-camps
Each weeklong session is Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, starting June 24th
For more information and Sign Up form click Music Camp or contact
info@highlandsconservatory.com or 617-903-0944.
The Conservatory
51 Winchester Street, Newton Highlands
www.highlandsconservatory.com
School Committee Update
Dear Friends,
This update is for the 3/25/2019 Newton School Committee meeting:
Superintendent Update: Khita Pottinger-Johnson was introduced as Newton Public School’s new Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education. She most recently served as the executive director for social emotional learning instruction and support services for the Boston Public Schools, and previously served as a principal. She will begin with NPS on July 1, 2019.
New Business
- Race and Achievement Update: The School Committee received a report and overview of a few NPS programs designed to close the achievement gap, including the Legacy Scholars & College Transition Programs and The Calculus Project .
Consent Agenda
- The School Committee voted unanimously to approve a donation to Southfor biology equipment.
- The School Committee voted unanimously to approve the construction of a Bus Loop at 225 Nevada Street
Old Business
- Discussion: FY20 School Budget Proposal
Next Meeting
On Monday, April 8 at 7:00pm, we will discuss and vote on the FY20 Budget Proposal. In addition to the budget proposal, School Committee will also vote on the equity guidelines revisions, the last day of school, approved field trips, and minutes. We will also receive an update on high school start time, transportation planning, and EDCO.
We hope you found this summary useful. You can access all School Committee meeting documents via the NPS website (www.newton.k12.ma.us/schoolcommittee). Additionally, if you are interested in watching an SC meeting from home or a recorded meeting, you can obtain access via www.newtv.org.
As always, we are very happy to answer any questions or discuss any concerns you may have. Please feel free to contact us via the email address below.
Sincerely,
The Newton School Committee
Clothing swap to repurpose and redistribute
A group of Newton South seniors are working on a project for their sustainability class. Their mission is to find a way to repurpose and redistribute clothing to the Newton Community.
There will be a drop off bin for your unwanted and gently used clothes (no shoes, please). Anyone is welcome to drop off (students, families, and friends).
Wheeler Commons at Newton South at the following times:
April 8th, 9:00 – 9:40 am or 10:50 am to 2:50 pm
April 9th, 9:00 – 11:05 am or 1:00 – 1:55 pm
On April 12th, 1:15 – 3:00 pm there will be a clothing swap in Wheeler Commons where members of the community can select any clothing items they would like at no cost.
FORJ Newton Event
Please join FORJ and Co-Sponsor, the Harmony Foundation, for their most high profile event of the year! The featured guests are Debby Irving, racial justice educator and celebrated author of Waking Up White and Shay Stewart-Bouley, Executive Director, Community Change, Inc. and blogger of Black Girl In Maine.
Debby and Shay will explore how we can speak openly and honestly in cross-racial conversations, explore racism’s impact on their lives and examine how we can create sustainable connections. Please check out the flyer HERE
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller will hold a pre-event meetup at 6:30 pm. Do not miss your chance to attend, to speak with the Mayor and join this community conversation! Attendance is free and open to all. RSVP HERE.
April 9th, 7:30 pm
Angier Elementary School
The Carroll Center for the Blind Walk for Independence
Join The Carroll Center for the Blind Walk for Independence. Get out and walk for a great cause. All are welcome to enjoy a cookout, great music, accessible games, giveaways, and much more. The school with the largest team wins an awesome prize! Register today www.carroll.org/walk.
April 28th, 10:00 am
770 Centre Street, Newton
Opening of the New Newton Highlands Playground
The City of Newton’s Planning & Development Department is partnering up with Parks & Recreation for the official opening of the Newton Highlands Playground. This playground underwent significant improvements, and to celebrate, there will be a family-friendly community event with a series of games and programming for all, including basketball, pickle ball, cornhole, and Zumba presented by the Newton Senior Center!
Flyer available here: Playground Opening
April 26th, 4:00 – 7:00 pm (rain date: April 30th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm)
Who is buried in Metfern Cemetery? Offering Details and Dignity
The Metro Citizen’s Advisory Council of the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services invites the public to attend a presentation by students from the Gann Academy in Waltham.
The Gann Academy 11th grade US History students have dedicated their year to learning about and teaching others about the community of people that lived in the Fernald School, the Met State Hospital and were buried in the MetFern Cemetery in Waltham. Their goal is to try to understand how institutions like the Fernald School could have been built and to think more clearly about how we can be a more inclusive society.
We urge you to attend to learn how people with disabilities were abused and disrespected through the years and fortunately how current attitudes have changed to promoting independence and self-fulfillment and quality care for those who have disabilities. Hear how this group of students has changed the ultimate disrespect to several hundred individuals from two state institutions.
Come to honor these students and their accomplishments
April 29th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Price Center, 27 Christina Street, Newton Highlands
Please enter the building from the large parking lot on Christina Street
For questions, please contact Lucie Chansky at 617-244-7310 or luciechansky@gmail.com or Gail Gillespie at 781-314-7501 or gail.gillespie2@state.ma.us
Newton Destination Imagination Creativity Day is May 4th
Join in on Newton’s newest family-friendly, brain-tickling extravaganza! Newton DI Creativity Day is for all kids in grades K-12. Participants will be placed into small groups that will work as a team to solve each exciting challenge.
Challenges span areas including structural engineering, science, math, performance and improv. Kids will have a blast while learning valuable teamwork, project management and STEAM-based skills.
Please CLICK HERE to register and spread the word! It’s going to be a blast!!!!
May 4th, 9:00 – 11:30 am or 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
250 Brookline Street, Newton