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The Environmental Science Program still has openings for campers this summer!

“Envi Sci” is a unique month-long outdoor program for teenagers that gives students the chance to have fun enjoying the wilderness while learning about the science of the environment. Highlights include hikes to Blue Hills and Mount Monadnock, bicycle trips, a 12-mile canoe trip on the Charles River, an expedition through the salt marshes of the North shore, and an exhilarating three-day backpacking trip up Mount Washington.

Students learn about the environment through science workshops the leaders design, such as geology, botany, ecology, water cycle, pollution issues, and conservation. Register or get more information at http://www.newtonenvisci.org or email contact@newtonenvisci.org .

Summer Academic Coaching Sessions

Summer is rapidly approaching. How are you going to help limit the amount of ‘brain drain’ your student experiences over the summer months? Studies show that students who don’t keep up on their reading, writing and math over summer have a more difficult time getting into a groove the next school year.

Next Level Up Academic Coaching is offering elementary, middle, and high school students individualized summer sessions in their home designed to keep minds fresh and engaged, and fundamentals strong. Please contact Next Level Up to set up a free in-home meeting at 781-540-1123 or info@nextleveluptutoring.com. Please check out the newly designed website for more information, www.nextleveluptutoring.com .

Summer Music Camp

Plugged In’s Music That Matters is a summer day camp for kids ages 10-19 of all skill levels that includes band class, songwriting, recording a song for a CD, music video, workshops, offsite events, and performance opportunities. Students are grouped by age, skill level and musical interest. Each session ends with a benefit concert that raises money for a charitable organization 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.

Music That Matters Summer Day Camp meets Monday through Friday from 9:00-3:00 in two 2-week sessions from July 6th-17th and from July 20th-31st. Extended day is available.

For more information or to register, please visit www.pluggedinband.org. Registration deadline is June 6th or when enrollment reaches capacity (25 students per session).

JCC Day at Grossman

Spend an afternoon at JCC Grossman Camp experiencing the magic of camp with your family! Enjoy a range of activities including: waterfront (beach, swimming, boating, water trampoline, water slide, fishing and more), sports (gaga, basketball, and street hockey), arts and crafts, rock climbing wall, zip line and more.

All JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For more information, visit bostonjcc.org/grossmanJCCDay2015 or contact grossman@jccgb.org or 617-244-5124.

JCC Grossman Camp is a day camp for boys and girls ages 4.5 – 15 located on Hale Reservation in Westwood. Bus transportation available from more than 38 communities throughout Greater Boston. Varied activities give Grossman campers lots of opportunities to explore nature, develop new skills and interests in a fun, positive and active environment. Supportive, experienced counselors and staff help them to develop the confidence to tackle these activities in a Jewish camping environment.

Everyone welcome. No charge for admission.

1:00 – 4:00 pm on July 12th (Rain date August 9th. Check bostonjcc.org/grossmanjccday2015 after 11:00 am on the day of the event for an update.)
294 Powissett Street, Dover

YMCA Camp information

Registration is ongoing and discounts are available if you register at an upcoming events:

Camp Blast-Off Party – a Free Event Open to the Community
May 30th, 4:00-6:00 pm
This free event is open to all, not just families who have already registered for camp this summer. Meet camp directors and counselors and join “camptivities” such as face painting, crafts, family relay races, and gaga ball. Take a tour of the on-site day camps and enter to win a raffle!

Camp Information Night at the Y
June 3rd, 5:00-6:30 pm

Open House at Camp Chickami
139 Boston Post Road, Wayland
June 6th, 4:00-6:00 pm

Open Houses at Camp Frank A. Day
125 South Pond Road, East Brookfield, MA
June 7th, 1:00-4:00 pm

For more information, email campingservices@westsuburbanymca.org or visit www.westsuburbanymca.org/camps.

Free Skate Park at the Y

The Skate Park at the West Suburban YMCA, made possible with funding from the US Department of Education Carol M. White Physical Education Program, to the Newton Public Schools/Newton Partnership, is supervised at all times and FREE. Skateboarders, razors/scooter, in-line skaters and roller skaters of all ages are welcome. Visitors need to sign in at the Y’s front desk and skaters or parents of participants under 18 must sign a waiver.

Schedule:
· Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 1:00 – 7:00 pm
· Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
· For more information, please visit www.westsuburbanymca.org/skate-park

Football and Cheer registration is open for fall!

Newton Mustangs Football and Cheer
REGISTER NOW
Entering 2nd – 7th graders, please visit www.newtonmustangs.org to sign up now and reserve your spot on the team! Students are assigned teams by grade level.

LEARN MORE
Want to learn more about either football or cheer here in Newton? Come to MEET THE MUSTANGS on Saturday, June 6th at the Cove. See what the program has to offer, learn about the Mustang organization, ask any questions about safety, practices or training, and let the kids play. Mustang Football and Cheer coaches will be on-hand to greet your child and lead them through non-contact football drills and cheer fun.

SCHEDULES
Pre-season begins August 3rd and the season opening weekend Kick Off Under the Lights begins September 7th.

REGISTRATION FEES
Football: $275.00 per child/$300.00 per child after June 15th.
Cheer: $250.00 per child/$275.00 per child after June 15th.
Family: $500.00 maximum/$550.00 after June 15th.

Payment options are available. If you have any additional questions, please contact: newtonmustangsyfc@gmail.com .

Annual Golf Tournament – On Course for a Cause

The West Suburban YMCA’s 12th Annual Golf Tournament is July 20th at Brae Burn Country Club in Newton. When you give to the Y, by playing in or sponsoring our Golf Tournament, you make our community stronger. Your participation helps nurture the potential of children and teens, improve community health and well-being and support our neighbors in need.

Registration is open now at www.westsuburbanymca.org/events. Please contact Rosie Carey for more information at rcarey@westsuburbanymca.org or 617-244-6050 x 3099.

Public Forum on Student Assignment Review – May 18th

Please take note of an important Date and Time change for the PUBLIC FORUM regarding the Student Assignment Review.

Monday, May 18th,  7:45 pm
Education Center, Room 210, 100 Walnut Street, Newtonville
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You are invited to attend a public forum on the Student Assignment Review. There will be draft boundary change scenario maps available for review and a brief description of the context and process to-date. The focus of the forum will be on your comments and feedback which are important to this process. Please join the Student Assignment Working Group for this important opportunity to provide feedback. All scenarios are in draft stage and are subject to change.

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Choirs & Cantors in Song: An Interfaith Concert:

An Interfaith concert by the beautiful voices of Newton’s religious organizations, coming together in song for a magnificent musical event.

Conductor: Professor Joshua Jacobson, Northeastern University
Music Directors: Cantor Peter Halpern, Joe Fort, Joshua Jacobson
Participants, First Unitarian Society in Newton and Anne Watson Borne; Grace Episcopal Church of Newton and Joe Fort; LoveTones; Myrtle Baptist Church and Kenneth Brass; St. Ignatius Church and Michael Burgo; Temple Emanuel and Cantor Elias Rosemberg: Temple Shalom and Cantor Peter Halpern; Zamir Chorale of Boston.

Tickets – Advance: $20.00/$10.00 Seniors & Students; Door: $25.00/$15.00 at www.newtoncommuntypride.org/festival

May 17th, 7:00 – 9:30 pm, Reception to follow
Temple Shalom
175 Temple Street, West Newton

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