Author Archives: Newton PTO Council

Albemarle Parking Party Thursday 4/21

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Events, From The City of Newton, Upcoming Events

Hi Albemarle Friends, We wanted to let you know that we have rescheduled the Albemarle Parking Party to take place Thursday 4/21 from 7:00-10:00 AM on Albemarle Road near Gath Pool. (Rain date is Friday 4/22). This will be an opportunity to learn more about the head out angled parking proposed in the Albemarle Traffic Calming and […] Continue reading →

Newton-Needham PMC Kids Ride

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Events, High Schools, Middle Schools, Sports, Upcoming Events

PMC Kids Rides are back in person and we have joined forces with Needham to create a Newton-Needham PMC Kids Ride! We hope that you will join us as we raise money for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Schedule of Events 8 – 9 am – Rider and volunteer check-in, bike tune up […] Continue reading →

Newton’s Earth Day Festival – April 24th

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Events, From The City of Newton, High Schools, Middle Schools, School Breaks

Celebrate Earth Day with a festival on Sunday, April 24 from 1-4pm outside of City Hall! With electric vehicles and entertaining performances, bike rides and bees, ice cream and info on home energy improvements, we’ll have something for everyone to mark the day. See a full list of activities at GreenNewton.org/EarthDay.  Event will take place rain or shine. […] Continue reading →

Bike Rodeo event on May 1st

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Events, From The City of Newton, High Schools, Middle Schools, Other, Upcoming Events

Hello Newton School Families, Celebrate safe biking in Newton at the Bike Rodeo hosted by Newton Parks and Recreation.  MA Safe Routes to Schools instructors will teach and review bike riding skills.  Volunteers from Bike Newton will help teach fun stations including knowing signs and hand signals, how to care for your bike, and more.  […] Continue reading →

Social Media and Our Youth: A VIRTUAL Mental Health Forum

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Events, Other, Upcoming Events

On Sunday, May 1st, the Becca Schmill Foundation will present “Social Media and Our Youth: A VIRTUAL Mental Health Forum,” at 2:00 pm EDT. Please join us for this free event which includes two consecutive and informative panels featuring nationally recognized and esteemed researchers, child/adolescent mental health professionals, teachers, and youth advocates. Panelists will discuss the significant evidence linking social media use […] Continue reading →

Registration Available Now – Tim Mayotte Tennis Newton – Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, From The City of Newton, Sports, Summer

Former world top ten player and Massachusetts native, Tim Mayotte, is overseeing Newton’s city-wide tennis-in-the-parks programs.Registration is open for summer camp, after-school and weekend junior tennis programs. Beginners to advanced players – red… Continue reading →

Newton Food Pantry – School Break

Posted on April 9, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Other, School Breaks

With the upcoming school breaks, The Newton Food Pantry wants to make sure that anyone experiencing food insecurity knows how to get help, even when school is not in session. Two easy options are the Newton Food Pantry and the Newton Community Freedge.   The Newton Food Pantry is now serving over 1,800 Newton residents […] Continue reading →

11th Annual Newton Inspires to Showcase Creativity in the Classroom and Honor our True Inspirations: Newton’s Teachers and Staff

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Events, Newton Public Schools, Upcoming Events

Tuesday, May 3rd from 6-8 pm at Angier Elementary School Newton Public Schools teachers and staff will be the center of attention at the 2022 Newton Inspires event presented by Newton Schools Foundation.  On Tuesday, May 3rd from 6-8 pm at Angier Elementary School, our emcee former WGBH host Barbara Howard will lead a live conversation with […] Continue reading →

Pickleball Clinic

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Events, Middle Schools, School Breaks

I’m a Physical Education teacher at F. A. Day Middle School and I would like to get the word out about an exciting 2 day clinic I’m offering during April vacation.  It’s for grades 4-8 on April 21 and 22 from 9:00-12:00 at Day Middle School. Pickleball is a combination of ping-pong, badminton and tennis and it’s […] Continue reading →

JCC Camp Kaleidoscope is hiring!

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Other, School Breaks, Summer

Make a difference this summer! Camp Kaleidoscope, the JCC’s arts and science day camp in Newton, is looking for wonderful camp counselors! Applicants must be rising seniors in HS or above. For more information, go to https://www.bostonjcc.org/current-… Continue reading →