Category Archives: Other

Invitation to Joint FORJ Event (NNHS & NSHS): Building School Community Through Affinity Spaces

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, High Schools, Other

Building school community through affinity spacesNewton North and Newton South’s Families Organizing for racial Justice (FORJ) chapters are hosting a joint event to discuss how we are building school community through affinity groups on Thursday, January 27 at 7-8.30pm. Students, teachers and administrators will be discussing the history of affinity groups, what they are (and what they are not), and how they function in our schools for various members of our community. All members of the Newton community are welcome, not just those with a connection to these high schools! Please click here to RSVP, and you will receive a Zoom link on the day of the event.

Thanks so much!
FORJ NNHS & NSHS Planning Committee

English Language Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC) Meeting – February 3rd

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Elementary Schools, High Schools, Middle Schools, Newton Public Schools, Other

The English Language Parent Advisory Council will hold its next meeting on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

ELPAC supports ELL families districtwide and collaborates with schools and districts to improve the ELL programming. 

Meetings are held every other month. Interpreters and/or same language groups are provided with RSVP by January 31, 2022. The February 3, 2022 meeting topics are: Newton Free Library Resources & ACCESS Testing.

RSVP to the meeting here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjxQInxlKSYX_TVwVp5Dr6B4jKC0BBOqXxixNPI91VayV5pw/viewform

Once you RSVP, you will be sent a Zoom link to attend the meeting virtually.

Attached please find translated invitations. Email invitations have also been sent to ELL families from the district ELL office.

Adaptive Dance Program – Dance Academy in Newton

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, NSHS Music, Other, Sports

The Dance Academy in Newton has recently launched an amazing new adaptive dance program for kids with developmental delays, ASD, Down Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, and other learning disabilities. We have a class for ages 1.5-5 and a class for ages 6-10 starting this January! Attached is a flyer about the program and there is more info on our websitehere. Contact holly@siagel.com to learn more.

Adaptive Dance Program – Dance Academy in Newton

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, NSHS Music, Other, Sports

The Dance Academy in Newton has recently launched an amazing new adaptive dance program for kids with developmental delays, ASD, Down Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, and other learning disabilities. We have a class for ages 1.5-5 and a class for ages 6-10 starting this January! Attached is a flyer about the program and there is more info on our websitehere. Contact holly@siagel.com to learn more.

Research on STEM Learning (Boston University)

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Other

Hi all! Amanda and Sona are doctoral students working on research for their dissertations and would love for you and your children to be involved! ?

Fill out this form if you are interested: https://forms.gle/TrpNj35k5bktUtYK6?

For this work, we will play two quick (10-15 minute) games with your child online. In return, you will receive an Amazon gift card. If you have any questions, please email learnlab@bu.edu.

Vaccine Clinic Volunteers needed

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Events, From Our PTOs, Newton PTO Council, Newton Public Schools, Other

Vaccine clinic volunteers needed! The Holtzman Medical Group is seeking administrative volunteers for the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinics organized with NPS at Oak Hill and Newton North on 11/13, 11/14, 12/4 and  12/5. Please sign up to help if you can!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B44A5AB2EA4FA7-holtzman

Upcoming SEPAC Events – Please Spread the Word!

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Elementary Schools, Events, High Schools, Middle Schools, Other

Newton SEPAC Open Board MeetingTuesday, Nov. 16, 7-9pmVirtual Only:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86332072544Agenda will be posted at www.newtonpac.org/meetingsNewton SEPAC Family Survey
Click HERE and let us know your thoughts!

Presentation: Coordinating Your Special Needs Financial & Estate PlanningThursday, Nov. 18, 1-2pmClick HERE for more info, and to register.
Presentation Series: IEP for the Home (4-Parts, daytime and evening sessions available)
Click HERE for more info, and to register.

Module 1 (Building Positive Relationships): Nov. 17, 7-8:30pm & Dec. 2, 9-10:30am

Module 2 (Sleep): Dec. 15, 7-8:30pm & Jan. 6, 9-10:30am

Module 3 (Eating): TBD

Module 4 (Schedule of Privileges and Routines): TBD

**Need help with raking? The NNHS Science Team has you covered!**

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Other, School Fundraiser

The Newton North High School Science Team is a club that participates in science and engineering competitions. We are currently offering our leaf raking services as a FUNDRAISER for our competition fees and supplies. If you are interested, please contact us at ashabohnert@gmail.com to discuss a time and price for the leaf raking job. Thank you for your support!

NEW Scouts BSA Girls Troop 355G in Nonantum

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Other

Scouts BSA Troop 355G (Girls) is now active!! Girls, ages 11 to 16, can join in on the fun, and earn the rank of EAGLE SCOUT! The girls practice leadership skills, learn life skills and perform community service projects.  We have monthly weekend camping trips to hike, cycle, ski, and canoe.

We meet every Tuesday from 7:15 to 8:30pm in the lower church hall at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, 573 Washington Street, Newton.  

The troop currently has five girls, but we would love to have twenty!  The troop is separate from Troop 355B (Boys) and has its own trained female leaders. 

Girls can earn over 120+ different badges including First Aid, Swimming, Digital Technology and American Business. Girls can attend summer camp at Camp Yawgoog in Rhode Island (the top Scouting Camp in the Nation) the first week of August 2022. Join us at a Tuesday meeting to meet  the leaders and other scouts, and register your daughter for fun and adventure with T355! 

For more information, please contact Pat Kaltenbach, Our Lady’s Scouting coordinator, at 617-922-3970 or <troop355@me.com>

SEPAC Open Board Mtg this Thurs, Oct. 21, 7pm

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other

Want to know the candidates’ opinio

Newton SEPAC Open Board Meeting

Thursday, October 21, 2021
7:00-9:00PM

AGENDA
ALL ARE WELCOME!

In-person: Newton Education Center, 100 Walnut Street, Room 210

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81360181805

Please help spread the word!