Author Archives: Newton PTO Council

First Unitarian Universalist Society Holiday Fair

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Events, Other

Come join us for fun holiday shopping at the annual FUUSN Holiday Fair! Lots of different items, including toy and games, and a silent auction.  Sat., Dec. 3rd, 9:30 am-2:00 pm.  First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton, 1326 Washington St., W. … Continue reading →

New Art Shop Brings Unique Handmade Good for the Holiday Season

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Other

The New Art Shop hosted by the New Art Center, will open on Friday, November 18 at the New Art Center’s space at the Trio, 245 Walnut Street, 2nd Floor. The shop will be open for run for six weeks (Wednesday through Sunday) until December 23, 2022.    Building upon the New Art Center’s mission and […] Continue reading →

Sign up for Superintendent Search Focus Groups

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, High Schools, Middle Schools, Newton Public Schools

The Newton Public Schools Superintendent Search Committee is conducting a series of in-person and virtual focus groups designed to solicit perceptions of the district and its services to students, staff, and families. Participants will also be asked for input on what they consider to be the most effective characteristics for the district’s next superintendent. There are […] Continue reading →

Help Neighbors Struggling with Food Insecurity

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Community Service opportunity

It’s the last week for the Newton Neighbors Thanksgiving Gift Card Drive! We are distributing supermarket gift cards to neighbors experiencing food insecurity, in hopes that they can celebrate the bounty of the holidays! We are more than halfway there! Food prices are so high, please help us cross the line and donate whatever you can for […] Continue reading →

Robotics Tournament and STEAM Expo

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Elementary Schools, Events, High Schools, Middle Schools

The LigerBots, Newton’s award-winning high school robotics team, will be hosting a FLL Robotics tournament and a STEAM Expo on Saturday, November 19th, from 12-5pm at Newton North High School. Watch middle school teams who built and programmed robots out of Legos to compete in the FIRST Lego League Competition (FLL) go head to head […] Continue reading →

Teen Stress Survival Guide Workshop

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, From The City of Newton, Health and Social Emotional Learning, High Schools, Middle Schools

Druker Auditorium, Newton Free LibraryDecember 14th 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. This workshop led by Families for Depression Awareness staff and a Licensed Mental Health Professional, will teach teens how to identify symptoms of stress and, identify strategies to manage it, as well as how to find help if things start to feel like “more than […] Continue reading →

Claim the expanded Child Tax Credit and other credits by Nov 15

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Resources for Families in Need

There are just 2 days left for families to claim the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC), Earned Income Tax Credit, and stimulus payment at GetCTC.org! Simplified filing through GetCTC.org is open through November 15th. The website allows families to quickly and easily claim the federal money to which they are entitled. It is mobile-friendly and available in English and Spanish. […] Continue reading →

Donate cooked food for homeless community on Thanksgiving

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Community Service opportunity

Are you looking for a way to share some of your delicious Thanksgiving dishes? Make some extra food this year and drop it off at the Newton Police Department at 1321 Washington Street, West Newton, and volunteers will use your food donations to prepare big plates of Thanksgiving dinner for our local (mostly Boston) homeless […] Continue reading →

Tickets on sale for “The Visit” at Newton South

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Events, High Schools

Tickets for South Stage Fall Show The Visit are on sale now.  Please go to our website southstage.org  to buy your tickets and tell all your friends to join you. We will be selling concessions for you to enjoy at the show and also flowers to give to actors and stage crew!  We hope to see you there next week Thursday […] Continue reading →

Fuel Assistance Available

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, From The City of Newton, Resources for Families in Need

The City of Newton Social Services Division is now accepting appointments for Fuel Assistance applications. We recognize families will face increased financial stress due to their heating and utility costs this winter and we are here to help. Below are the eligibility guidelines for the Low Income Heating Assistance Program: Families can complete our new […] Continue reading →