Author Archives: Newton PTO Council

Crossing Guard and Bus/Van Driver Appreciation Day – June 11th

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Events, Other Tagged |

Help us show our crossing guards and bus and van drivers how much we appreciate their help getting to school safely. They have been with us through the pandemic, shifting schedules multiple times and keeping us safe throughout. Please have … Cont… Continue reading →

Summer Book Clubs

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Summer Tagged |

David Dubin, 4th grade teacher, is enrolling summer Book Clubs for rising 4th and 5th graders. Groups of 3 to 5 students will choose from several grade level (or more challenging) books to read and discuss together. It’s a fun … Continue re… Continue reading →

Public Hearing for Levingston Cove Improvement Project’s CPA Funding Proposal – June 8th

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged , , |

On May 21st, the City’s Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department (PRC) submitted a proposal for construction funding for improvements to Crystal Lake’s Levingston Cove. The proposal requests $1,440,344 for the preservation, restoration and… Continue reading →

Help replenish Kids Club bags

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Events, Other Tagged , , |

Are you looking for a fun and meaningful activity? Centre Street Food Pantry, located in Newton Center, needs your help! Every week, they provide families with children with extra bags of food, filled with snacks that kiddos love. Currently, the &#8230… Continue reading →

Voices of the Next Generation: A Youth Panel on Civic Action

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged , |

Please join and please spread the word!  LWVN will host a panel of young people to hear their perspectives on civic engagement. More information available: https://lwvnewton.org/event/voices/ May 25th, 7:30 pm Continue reading →

College Essay Writing Support Available

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Summer Tagged |

Would your rising senior benefit from help with their college essays this summer? Jane Hirschhorn and her expert team at JBH Tutoring have more than 50 years of combined experience working with students on college essays, academic and creative writing…. Continue reading →

Football and Basketball Clinics

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Sports, Summer Tagged , , |

This Spring and Summer, BAT is hosting both football and basketball clinics for kids of all ages. Through June 13th, they’re hosting weekly drop in options in everything from B-ball and Football to Speed & Strength training at the Hyde &#8230… Continue reading →

Your input requested

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Events, Other Tagged , , |

The City of Newton is trying to learn about Newton community members’ experiences of and visions for their village centers to inform zoning proposals! Engagement will include a Vision Kit to explore your village center(s), an interactive survey, and Fo… Continue reading →

2021 Newton SEPAC Special Educator Virtual Awards!

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged , , |

Nominations are now OPEN for the 2021 Newton SEPAC Special Educator Virtual Awards! Please go to https://forms.gle/M9uHkvhHx1NvvnJ2A to submit your nominations by May 17th. Here’s how the 2021 “Virtual” Awards will work: Families will… Continue reading →

Newton Food Pantry BIPOC Volunteer Opportunities

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Summer Tagged , , |

Are you a member of the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community? Your help is needed at the Newton Food Pantry! Do you want to be a part of a local nonprofit that helps countless residents every week … Continue reading → Continue reading →