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Inclusive Youth Rock Band Program

Plugged In is a unique nonprofit youth rock band program in Needham where young musicians of all levels and needs are welcome. Registration is open for both the spring and summer sessions.

Spring Session Registration (ages 7-19)
Spring session classes begin: February 2nd
Registration deadline: January 22nd
Information and online registration form: Plugged In

Plugged In Music That Matters Summer Day Camp (ages 11-18)
Session I dates: July 9th – 20th (maximum of 25 students per session)
Session II dates: July 23rd – August 3rd (maximum of 25 students per session)
Hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (extended hours available)
Information and online registration form: Plugged In

Founded in 2002, Plugged In now has over 150 students from all over Massachusetts. Some students experience emotional and learning difficulties, such as ADD, depression, and low-self-esteem and/or have special needs such as autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. In the loving and non-competitive atmosphere at Plugged In, all differences are transcended through a shared passion for music, the teamwork involved with using music to help others and an atmosphere of compassion and fun.

In addition to weekly ensemble band classes, private lessons, songwriting workshops, summer camp and community performances, five times a year Plugged In students perform in benefit concerts that raise money for causes and organizations chosen by the students themselves. Plugged In provides a nurturing and supportive community to which young musicians feel a sense of belonging, an opportunity to express and be acknowledged for their musical interests and a chance to use their music to help others around the world.

Caregiver Support Group

The Caregiver Support Group, run by Newton’s Department of Senior Services, has the goal of providing participants with support including an opportunity to learn about resources and sharing ideas with people who are facing similar challenges.

So many residents are being pulled in multiple directions — with children in school while also caring for an aging parent. This is a great chance for parents to connect with others who are caring for an elderly family member.

Open to all family caregivers of seniors, the groups are free of charge. Support Groups take place at the Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut Street, Newtonville. Registration is required; space is limited to 14 people per group.

NEW Evening Option
2nd Wednesday Monthly (January 10th, February 14th, March 14th)
7:00 – 8:30 pm.

For information and to Register contact Case Manager Emily Kuhl at 617-796-1672.

FREE Family Event: Christmas with NewCity Church

Join a FREE family event hosted by NewCity Church to celebrate the holiday season! Take FREE professional photos with Santa, enjoy interactive holiday music with Kara Kulpa from Jammin’ with You, a surprise appearance from a favorite Disney character, and purchase gifts for your loved ones from the pop-up gift shop featuring CAUSEGEAR – The Human Justice Brand.

December 17th, 5:30pm
Zervas Elementary School
30 Beethoven Avenue, Waban

Piano Accompanist needed for Newton Youth Players

The Newton Youth Players is a children’s theatre company for elementary school children who love to sing, dance, act, and construct scenery. Each fall, winter and spring season they produce adaptations of popular Broadway musicals that the whole family will enjoy.

The company is currently looking for a piano accompanist that can teach the music and lyrics to the children, and play for the performance. This is a paid position. Please visit www.newtonyouthplayers.com for information on the program and call 617-796-1540 for more information on the job.

Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton

Wanted! Newton Youth Players Assistants

The Newton Youth Players is a children’s theatre company for elementary school children who love to sing, dance, act, and construct scenery. Each fall, winter and spring season they produce adaptations of popular Broadway musicals that the whole family will enjoy. The company is currently looking for high school or middle school assistants that can lead small groups of children in rehearsal, and help the scenery director and musical director. This is a paid position. Please visit www.newtonyouthplayers.com for information on the program and call 617-796-1540 for more information on the job.

Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton

FORJ – Families Organizing for Racial Justice

Are you concerned about what the Newton Public Schools are doing to respond to the rising tide of overt racism in our country? Join the next meeting of *FORJ – Families Organizing for Racial Justice, a project sponsored by NPS.

Superintendent Fleishman, Newton METCO Director, Maricel Sheets, and teacher Jen Tomaneng will be sharing and answering questions about the “Courageous Conversations” program being rolled out over a 5-year period in our schools.

December 20th, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Mason-Rice Elementary School, 149 Pleasant Street, Newton

Please RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/L5ltoDopdCw9U1jg1

*Want to connect with your school’s FORJ team? Email amy@amybehrens.com to let Amy (FORJ Coordinator and Parent Coach) know what school team you’d like to be a part of and/or that you’d like to be on the email list for more information about FORJ events. The goal is to have an active team of interested parents at each school who meet on their own and participate in the monthly all-school FORJ meetings, which offer opportunities for further education, team planning time and networking. Parents are welcome to join at any time.

Not sure how to pay for college?

Scholartunities can help.

As the last of the college applications go out this month, it is the perfect time to think about next steps, including how to pay for college. A Newton Public Schools teacher and a business professional combined their areas of expertise in education, writing, and entrepreneurship and founded Scholartunities to help families ease the financial burden of paying for college. They’ve already helped numerous families send targeted applications to a myriad of scholarships. By individually matching students to scholarships,  Scholartunities helps find opportunities that are the best fit for their personal profiles.

Please visit the website www.scholartunities.com to see how they can offer you valuable assistance not available elsewhere.

SAT and ACT Prep

Newton Community Education is offering SAT Math and SAT Verbal prep classes
this winter at Newton South High School. The Math review class will run on 5
Mondays, 3:30 – 5:30 pm beginning January 22nd. The Verbal review class will run on 5
Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 pm beginning JanuaryAll Posts 24th.

The ACT Prep class consists of 2 Saturday full-length practice exams and 4 evening
instructional sessions in February. The class is taught by Summit Educational Group.
See newtoncommunityed.org for more details about these test prep programs or to register. You can also call the office at 617-559- 6999.

Private Art Lessons

Personal, in-home art lessons that are unique to your child, based on exactly what they want to learn! Ages: K-12 grade. Lessons range from:

  • Painting – abstract and observational, techniques and concepts,  acrylics, oils, watercolors, ink
  • Drawing – figure drawing, still life, experimental
  • Multimedia – paper, bookmaking, collage, stamp carving and printing
  • Sculpture – clay, fiber, embroidery, metals, lost wax casting, jewelry, wire working, resin encasing
  • Crafts – sustainable/recycled art, weaving, stenciling, flower pressing and casting, candle making
  • Art History – discussions about artists and movements to help expand students’ understanding of their own work

Students will produce a body of work they are proud of and will have opportunities to show and present work, create artist statements and become confident in their artwork.

Lessons and projects grow and change depending on each student and their own ideas and exploration. For photos of student work and more info about Stephanie, please visit http://stephanieraedavis.weebly.com/art-lessons.html. Cost: $50.00/hour

Contact Stephanie at Stephraeart@gmail.com