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How to Write Great College Essays

A lot of great kids write average (even bad) college essays—essays about “life lessons learned from football” or “how my trip to Europe broadened my cultural horizons.” Better tales are there for the writing. This workshop will show you what admissions officers really look for in great college essays, and offer suggestions for finding and sharing your best stories. You’ll even learn the five most over-used topics you must avoid and get tips on how to start (and even finish) your essays this summer.

Join Sara Kratzok, Director of Collegewise of Newton and graduate of Wellesley College and Harvard University, for this great workshop for teens and adults!

August 15th, 7:00 pm
Druker Auditorium
Newton Free Library

Stephanie Rae Davis Private Art Lessons LLC

Are your children interested in developing their art skills? Stephanie will come to your home and provide individual lessons that are unique to your child, based on exactly what they want to learn! Ages: K-12 Price: $50.00/hour

Lessons range from:
Painting: abstract and observational, techniques and concepts
Drawing: figure drawing, still life, experimental
Multimedia: paper, bookmaking, collage, stamp printing
Sculpture: clay, fiber, embroidery, metals, lost wax casting, jewelry, wire working
Crafts: sustainable/recycled art, weaving, stenciling, flower pressing and casting

Students will produce a body of work they are proud of! Lessons and projects grow and change depending on each student and their own interests.

Stephanie Rae Davis is a cross-disciplinary artist living and working in Boston, MA. She holds a BFA from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts and Tufts University. Her love for children and passion to teach led her to starting Stephanie Rae Davis Private Art Lessons. Contact information: 203-615-2024 or Stephraeart@gmail.com

 

Dinner on the Farm 2016 – Newton Community Farm is Ten Years Old and Still Growing!

Join the annual Dinner on the Farm, and enjoy a beautiful evening with fantastic food, a gorgeous view of the fields, and the company of others who share your love of your local community farm. New this year…. Chad and Sharon Burns of Farmstead Table will be treating us to dessert from the Farmstead Table kitchen.

Friends of the Farm – $75.00, Non-Friends of the Farm – $85.00

Registration deadline is July 14th. Your ticket will cover the cost of the dinner, and an additional contribution to the NCF education programs. Please visit the website for information and registration.

July 19th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Newton PTO Council 2016-06-28 14:30:51

STEAMAs part of the ongoing programming for all ages related to the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) initiative from the U.S. Department of Education and the National Science Foundation the Library will be holding a STEAM Expo.

The Expo is a gathering of tech enthusiasts, traditional crafters, artists, musicians, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers and students.  It is a place for creators to show their work and interact with members of the community.  Come experience a fun, interactive afternoon at the library, and get involved in the rebirth of Do-It-Yourself.

Check here for an updated list of exhibitors.

Newton’s 4th of July Celebrations

July 4th Celebration in Newton
Kids’ Morning
July 4th, 10:00 am – Noon
Newton Centre Playground at Tyler Terrace
Free event for children ages 3 – 12 years. Children and families are invited to join in the Grande Pet Parade, Decorated Doll Carriage Promenade, Teddy Bear Parade and Foot Races. Free ice cream, candy and drinks complete the morning celebration – courtesy of Cabot’s Ice Cream and Trader Joe’s.

Afternoon/Evening Events
July 4th 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Albemarle Field
The fun continues with kiddie amusement rides, craft vendor booths, food vendor booths, face painting and other childrens’ activities. There is free music and dancing 6:00 – 9:00 pm on the Main Stage.

At 9:00 pm, don’t miss the grand finale…a fantastic fireworks display! Visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org for details.

Special Note: This year, the amusement rides are also open on Saturday & Sunday, July 2nd and 3rd from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. Check www.newtoncommunitypride.org for details.

It’s not too late to Honor Teachers!

You still have time to do something special for your child’s teacher or other staff this year! Make a donation in their names to Newton Schools Foundation’s Honor Thy Teacher program. Teachers, Principals and the Superintendent will be notified of this honor, and names of those honored will appear in the Newton TAB.

Go to www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org all summer long to donate online and learn more about the programs that NSF funds. Donations are tax-deductible and go toward enhancing the quality of education throughout Newton’s schools.

Questions? Call 617-559-6120 or email info@newtonschoolsfoundation.org.

July 4th Celebration in Newton

July 4th Celebration in Newton

Kids’ Morning
Monday, July 4th, 10:00 am – Noon, Newton Centre Playground at Tyler Terrace.
Free event for children ages 3 – 12 years. Children and families are invited to join in the Grande Pet Parade, Decorated Doll Carriage Promenade, Teddy Bear Parade and Foot Races. Free ice cream, candy and drinks complete the morning celebration – courtesy of Cabot’s Ice Cream and Trader Joe’s.

Afternoon/Evening Events
Monday, July 4th, 1:00 – 10:00 pm – Albemarle Field.
The fun continues with kiddie amusement rides, craft vendor booths, food vendor booths, face painting and other childrens’ activities. There is free music and dancing 6:00 – 9:00 pm on the Main Stage. At 9:00 pm, don’t miss the grand finale…a fantastic fireworks display! Visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org for details.

Special Note: This year, the amusement rides are also open on Saturday & Sunday, July 2nd & 3rd from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. Check www.newtoncommunitypride.org for details.

Newton Destination Imagination – Webinar Recording and Registration

If you are a parent of a student in Newton and are interested in learning more about the Destination Imagination program, you can now access a free Webinar from our website.

Please click the link below for access to that recording as well as a link to our registration page. Newton Destination Imagination Website

Please send any questions to Matthew Miller: matthew@newtondi.net

High School Start Time Year End Report

The High School Start Time Year End Report, which will be presented to Newton School Committee on June 20th, has been posted online. The report contains:

I. Key learning from research and community feedback
II. Start time scenarios
III. Scenario descriptions
IV. Next steps

A timeline also has been posted for next steps in the fall for community engagement on these potential scenarios for high school start time. Please visit the Newton Public Schools web site for full information.  www.newton.k12.ma.us/laterstarttime

STEAM Expo

Join in for an interactive afternoon at the library and get involved in the rebirth of Do-It-Yourself! The STEAM Expo is a gathering of tech enthusiasts, traditional crafters, artists, musicians, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers and students (like the Ligerbots!). It is a place for creators to show their work and interact with members of the community. Check here for a list of exhibitors: http://guides.newtonfreelibrary.net/steamexpo

July 16th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Newton Free Library