Tag Archives: mid

Newton Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program Seeking Volunteers

Are you someone that believes that all children have the right to be “Safe, Strong and Free?” If so, then join the dynamic team of trained CAP volunteers who are committed to teaching children in the Newton Elementary Schools the skills that they would need to stand up for themselves if faced with a situation involving verbal, physical or sexual assault.

Now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. The next multi-session training begins on October 17th. For more information please visit the website at http://familyaccess.org/family-support/child-assault-prevention/ or email Gail Sommer at gsommer@familyaccess.org.

19 Continuing Education Credits available for MSW’s.

Science/Tech/Engineering/Math: Sign up for the NewtonSTEM newsletter

NewtonSTEM.org is a clearinghouse for information relevant to building Newton students’ interest and abilities in Science/Tech/Engineering/Math, both in and outside of school. Now in its fifth year, NewtonSTEM publishes announcements about STEM achievements, events, opportunities, and resources for Newton students, parents, and teachers.

The NewtonSTEM newsletter is emailed every week during the school year. You can sign up here, and you can unsubscribe at any time. For more information, email info@newtonstem.org.

Fall Tree Tour at Newton Cemetery

Newton Cemetery arborist Robert Reardon will guide a tour showcasing the interesting variety of trees and their true colors. The tour will take place rain or shine. Comfortable walking shoes, water, a camera and plenty of questions are recommended.

The tour will last approximately 90 minutes. Meet just inside the main gate in front of the office. Parking is available along the cemetery road or in the chapel parking lot. Free and open to all. For more information, call 617-332-0047.

October 17th,  1:00 pm
Newton Cemetery
791 Walnut Street, Newton

Newton Youth Hockey’s Learn to Skate and Learn to Play programs

Registration is now open.

Learn to Skate  This program is intended for kids who are new to skating or need further work on skating basics. The focus is on having fun while teaching them through games and other activities. They work on getting up, balancing, pushing, gliding and stopping. There is one practice per week. NYH runs two 9 week sessions. The first session starts November 21st at Daly Rink.

Register online: http://assn.la/Reg/?r=4:98927

Learn to Play  This is the introduction to hockey program. Participants need the full complement of hockey pads. The program will build on skating skills, and introduce hockey stops, cross overs, more advanced balancing, stick use and puck handling, etc. Kids are placed into the program based on their birth year. From there, they are assigned teams and will continue with those same teams for the whole season. The program will run for 18 weeks and starts in November.

Register online: http://assn.la/Reg/?r=4:95428

Book reading / signing

Luke Reynolds, author of THE LOONEY EXPERIMENT* and a 7th grade English teacher in the public school system in Harvard, MA, will be reading from and signing copies of his middle grade novel.

October 9th, 7:00 pm
The Blue Bunny Bookstore, Dedham, MA

*THE LOONEY EXPERIMENT: Atticus Hobart couldn’t feel lower. He’s an 8th grader who is in love with a girl who doesn’t know he exists, he is the class bully’s personal punching bag, and to top it all off, his dad has just left the family. Into this drama steps Mr. Looney, a 77-year-old substitute English teacher with uncanny insight and a most unconventional approach to teaching. But Atticus soon discovers there’s more to Mr. Looney’s methods than he’d first thought. And as Atticus begins to unlock the truths within his own name, he finds that his hyper-imagination can help him forge his own voice, and maybe—just maybe—discover that the power to face his problems was inside him all along.

Friday Mega Night! Middle Schoolers Only!

Special Volunteer and Social EventL Cradles to Crayons is hosting a special event just for Middle Schoolers. The event will include a volunteer session to sort and package donated and new clothing, shoes, books, toys and school supplies for homeless and low income children. An ice cream sundae social, fun party music, snacks and soft drinks will be provided. Parents are welcome to drop off their middle schooler and friends, or stay and volunteer with other chaperones. Attendees are encouraged to bring a new set of winter gloves and hats for a child in need.

Donations of gently-worn clothing, shoes, books and toys are always welcome. Cradles to Crayons is conveniently located at 155 North Beacon Street in Brighton. Parents can RSVP directly to Megan Collins at mcollins@cradlestocrayons.org or call 617-779-4732. For more information about Cradles to Crayons, please visit the website: www.cradlestocrayons.org.

September 25th, 7:00 pm – 8:30pm

Women and girls in STEM

Are you or your child interested in pursuing a job in STEM? Do you want to hear from strong women in the STEM community? Are you looking for a way to spend your Saturday night next week? You should check out Ligress Night!

Ligress Night will feature two speakers working with Silverside Detectors, a Somerville startup aimed at building nuclear detection devices. Sarah Haig is a co-founder and has worked around the world helping people start small businesses in places like Afghanistan and China. Ali Forsyth is the company’s VP of Engineering and has also worked to develop power systems for underwater drones.

Ligress Night will be held at L’Aroma Cafe, 15 Spencer Street, West Newton from 7:00 – 9:00 pm on September 26th. Ligress Night is hosted by the LigerBots, FIRST Robotics Team 2877 from Newton. For more information about Ligress Night or the LigerBots in general, email  info@ligerbots.com!

Family MLK Ski Trip

A local father of two Newton school students has formed a travel agency with the goal of creating community by planning ski and ride family trips. The first trip of this ski season will be held January 15th – 18th, 2016 in Bolton Valley, VT.

Trip Includes:
* 3 night’s slope side lodging at The Inn at Bolton Valley (standard room with 2 double beds)
* 3-day lift pass
* Daily breakfast buffet
* Saturday and Sunday night dinner buffet (pasta one night, pizza the other)

COST: $275 per person * (based on 4 to a room), $1100 for family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children 7+) in a standard room with 2 double beds *

*Under 4 years old are free, but do not count toward occupancy. 4-6 years old ski free, so deduct $80 for no lift passes needed. Non-skiers or pass holders may deduct $80 OFF trip price for no lift passes.

*2 people to a room – $690.
*3 people to a room – $895.
*4 people to a room – $1100
*5 people to a room – $1305
*6 people to a room – $1510

IMPORTANT NOTE: ……this is not a chaperoned trip, nor instructions. You must ski with your children or arrange proper care or instruction. Ski school and/or day care is available through Bolton Valley.

Email Randy at randyhfriedman@gmail.com or call 617-970-3079 for any questions. Full payment is needed to secure spots. Space is on first come first serve basis and based on availability, or October 30th, whichever comes first. After October 30 on space available basis.

CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations before December 15, 2015 are fully refundable. December 15, 2015 – Janaury 8, 2016 50% refund. WITHIN January 8, there are NO REFUNDS! * If they can replace you with another family of equal number you will receive 100% refund. Cancellations must be in writing.

Make checks out to Seven Travel LLC. Mail checks to Seven Travel LLC; ATTN Randy Friedman; 7 Parker St; Newton MA 02459