Author Archives: Newton PTO Council

Piano Lessons

Gloria Jasinski, Bachelor of Music in Composition from Berklee College of Music, Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory. 30+ years teaching experience. Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreading. Build a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring instructor. Beginners especially welcome. Have a positive and successful learning experience. Phone: 617.566.9704, […] Continue reading

Newton Rotary Foundation Gift Drive

Make every 0-10 year old child’s holiday season a happy one by donating new, unwrapped toys, games, electronics, sporting goods, and gift cards from local merchants – to any Newton branch of The Village Bank.   Don’t have time or confidence to shop yourself?  Let us do it for you, by making a cash donation to The […] Continue reading

HELP NEWTON NEIGHBORS COLLECT MOUNTAINS OF FOOD DONATIONS FOR OUR LAST INITIATIVE OF 2022! 

We are halfway through our drive to benefit the Arabic Baptist Church Food Pantry! We hope to collect mountains of nonperishable foods including cereal, pasta, rice, canned tuna, canned vegetables and fruit, and other similar items to share with families that use the Arabic Baptist Church Food Pantry! Donations are starting to trickle in but […] Continue reading

Stress Survival Guide Workshop” for teens ages 13 and over

The City of Newton Youth Services Division is partnering with Families for Depression Awareness, the Newton Free Library, and the Newton Youth Commission to host a “Stress Survival Guide Workshop” for teens ages 13 and over on Wednesday, December 14, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Newton Free Library.   This workshop led by Families for Depression Awareness staff, will […] Continue reading

NGBA Seeking Paid Referees

Basketball Referees Wanted! Earn money and have fun! Newton Girls Basketball is looking for adults and high school students who are able to referee recreational basketball games for girls in grades 3 – 8. Applicants must be age 14 or older.  Students are required to get a work permit.  No experience is necessary, though familiarity with the game is expected. […] Continue reading

ActiveMinds Tutoring

During this Holiday season, keep your hearts warm and minds warmer with ActiveMinds Tutoring. Shine bright with our tutors who care. 16 years providing tutoring for all academic subjects, studying skills, and standardized test prep (SAT/ACT, ISEE, SSA… Continue reading

Holidays Can Be Stressful — We’re Here to Help 

The holidays are a time of joy, comfort, family and tradition for many in our community. For others, the reality is that this season can be filled with anxiety, grief, and loneliness.  Newton’s social workers note that, most likely, we all experience a mixture of these emotions during the holiday season when stress increases and […] Continue reading

Parenting Workshops this December – Start the new year feeling clear, confident, and connected with your family! 

Parent Coach Amy Behrens, M.Ed. is offering two unique mindful parenting workshops in December for parents who want to bring more joy and confidence to their parenting as we head into the holiday season and new year.  Parents of children of all ages are welcome.  Family Culture and Winter Kickoff Online Retreat – Friday, Dec. […] Continue reading

Free Diverse Children’s and Young Adult Books!

Join us for Multicultural Children’s Book Day’s 10th event and receive FREE diverse children’s and young adult books in exchange for a short review posted to social media OR Amazon OR Goodreads OR used in a classroom or library. 

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Writing Tutors Available

Does your student struggle with school writing assignments? Jane Hirschhorn and the other writing coaches at JBH Tutoring can help. Jane and her team have more than 50 years of combined experience working with students from middle school through graduate school. We tailor our approach to make the best use of each student’s strengths to […] Continue reading