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Newton South seeks host families for international students

Dear Parents:

As part of the school district’s efforts to expand its global education program, Newton South High School has invited several international students to join us for the 2016-2017 school year. Through this program, NSHS has and will continue to receive excellent students from around the world. We really need the community’s help with this mission. Many Newton families have become host families to these students and this has really proved to be a fantastic experience.

To help us attract host families Newton Public Schools is working with Educatius International, a corporate partner on this program. As a host family, you receive a monthly stipend of between $800-$1000 per month. Educatius asks that you provide a loving and supportive family environment. This is a wonderful and educational experience for everyone involved and often leads to lifelong friendships.

We are very proud that these students select Newton South from among many other fine high schools in the state. If you are interested in participating in this culturally enriching experience, please contact Claudette Rowe at 508-246-7028 or claudetterowe.educatius@gmail.com. You can also contact me directly if you’d like to learn more about this program!

With warm regards,

Kara Veley
English Language Learner Liaison
Newton South High School
617-559-6516 kara_veley@newton.k12.ma.us

April Vacation movie showing supports Juvenile Diabetes Research

Join the Gonzalez Family at West Newton Cinema on Tuesday April 19* for a special showing of Zootopia and Support JDRF! (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)

West Newton Cinema is donating 30% of each ticket sale to JDRF! Please click here for information about ticket prices and ordering: Zootopia.

* The movie will be shown in the afternoon, around 3:00 pm. The exact time will be announced closer to the date.

April 19th
1296 Washington Street, West Newton

April Vacation Leadership Workshop

Lumos Debate is offering a 3 day leadership workshop for middle school students during April Vacation. Your child will practice critical thinking, argumentation, and public speaking. Don’t worry if you think your child is too shy, these instructors know how to make the activities fun and low pressure. Registration is only $65.00 and you can bring a friend for just another $20.00.

Register at: lumosdebate.com/workshop. If you have questions you can email lumosdebate.com/workshop or call 617-901-4564.

Team Believe Carnival for Best Buddies

Team Believe Carnival for Best Buddies. Come join in the fun and help a great cause!

Inspired by Brown 7th grader Joshua Yood, Team Believe is a group of families and friends which raises funds and organizes activities to support the mission of Best Buddies, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing opportunities for friendship, training and employment.

On Thursday, April 7th, Team Believe is holding a glorious indoor Springtime Carnival – fun for kids and adults from 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm in Boston – right next to the State House and Boston Common. Please join them for an amazing array of carnival games and food, raffles, awesome magic with Newton’s own Constantine, music, karaoke, a bar for the adults, an auction, and much more!

There is no entry fee. Tickets for games, food, drinks, raffles etc. will be available for purchase for $1 each at the event, or can be pre-purchased for $5 for 6 tickets, or $20 for 25. To pre-purchase, email Richard Berman at believeinrichb@gmail.com. It’s a school night so come early, have fun, make a difference, and still be home in time for homework! Any questions, please email Anabel Cable anabelcable@comcast.net.

Click here to download a flyer.

April 7th, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
140 Bowdoin Street in Beacon Hill, Boston

Vanessa and the Jumping Monkeys

Bowen Cooperative Nursery School invites families to attend a performance from Vanessa and the Jumping Monkeys. Vanessa Trien and her band will perform a lively, family-friendly, interactive show that will encourage singing and dancing from guests of all ages. Tickets will be sold both in advance (adults $10.00, kids $8.00) and at the door (adults $12.00, kids $10.00). Pizza, snacks, and raffle tickets will also be available for purchase and all proceeds will benefit the school.

Bowen Cooperative Nursery School is a non-profit, child-centered, play-based school. Bowen is a school of families, not just children ­ a place where all members have a chance to learn and grow. It provides a creative, safe, and exciting environment for children to continue their social, emotional, intellectual and physical development. For more information, please visit the school’s website at www.BowenCoop.org

April 9th, 2:00 pm
96 Otis Street, Newtonville

Cantonese Program Open House

The Newton Cantonese School will be having an OPEN HOUSE. Learn more about their unique Cantonese Chinese programs. Come talk to the staff and tour the school. Light refreshments will be served. They are located at the Bigelow Middle School, 42 Vernon Street. To learn more, please go to www.newtoncantoneseschool.org.

Open House
April 9th, 10:30am – 12:00 pm

Newton Open Studios

Spring Open Studios is one of the largest and longest running public art events in the region. Over 160 artists will be exhibiting in groups or individually. Download the printable guide http://newtonopenstudios.org/Downloadable2016Guide150dpi3-16-16.pdf  for more information about receptions, pop-up events and artists’ locations or click on link to Newton Open Studios http://www.newtonopenstudios.org/index.php

Newton South parent Betsy Silverman will be exhibiting work as part of ARTISTS 8, a group of eight artists, at Church of the Redeemer, 379 Hammond Street., Chestnut Hill.

A group of a local artists including Sharon Schindler  are exhibiting at L’Aroma Cafe in West Newton all weekend. Great Local Shopping. A collection of Functional Photography, Jewelry, Paintings, Glass and Pottery will be for sale .

Newton Open Studios
April 9th and April 10th, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Project Manna Concert April 12th

You are invited to the 27th Annual Project Manna Concert. All proceeds support the Massachusetts Avenue Baptist Church’s Project Manna hot meals program and food pantry to benefit the homeless and hungry.

Tickets are $20.00 for adults and $15.oo for students and seniors. For tickets and information please call 617-558-8100 or visit  www.templeemanuel.com/projectmannaconcert

April 12th, 7:00 pm
Temple Emanuel
385 Ward Street, Newton

Interested in helping out the Centre Street Food Pantry?

The volunteers at Centre Street Food Pantry run an efficient organization, given all the moving parts. But they have had one speed bump for many months. Can you think of anyone who can do lifting and toting AND has a small truck or nearly empty cargo van? And a good spirit? You? A neighbor? A friend? Your company? A vendor?

Twice a month (Tuesday mid-mornings) they go to the Greater Boston Food Bank in South Bay and load up with food and fresh items…..and it would be great to have consistent help. Please contact centrestfoodpantry@gmail.com if you can help. Thanks!