Author Archives: Newton PTO Council

Overdue Series: When Getting Along is Not Enough

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged , , |

Newton Free Library hosts Maureen Walker, a licensed psychologist, speaker, educator, and writer who helps people bridge cultural differences such as race, religion, gender and other social status markers for this important education session. Ms. Walke… Continue reading →

City-wide Election to fill two vacancies on the City Council

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Events Tagged , , |

For information visit https://www.newtonma.gov/government/elections Continue reading →

What’s Happening at the West Suburban YMCA

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, School Breaks, Sports, Summer Tagged , , |

Thinking about joining the Y? Spin & Win! Now is a great time to join the Y! During the month of March, prospective members can spin a wheel and receive a prize. Prizes include 5% off three months of membership, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

New cleaning service in Newton

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes Tagged , , |

Spring sports training programs at the Hyde

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Sports Tagged , , |

Boston Athletic Training has training programs for all age groups taking place at the Hyde Center and Cabot Park in Newton. They have drop in offerings for those who want to try out a session as well as 8 week … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Newton Community Freedge

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged , , |

Despite Newton’s image as an affluent suburb, too many of our neighbors struggle to put food on their tables. On March 14th, Newton will have a new, free, supplemental food program that is available at all times and in all … Continue reading &#85… Continue reading →

Newton Schools Foundation Awards a Record 20 Grants

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other Tagged , , |

The Newton Schools Foundation awards a record 20 grants in the first half of the school year. In a particularly challenging year Newton Schools Foundation (NSF), the non-profit organization that provides grants to Newton educators, has received a recor… Continue reading →

Volunteer at Welcome Home

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other Tagged , , |

Do you have an hour or two per week or per month you would like to spend volunteering at a Newton-based nonprofit? Welcome Home, in Newton Centre, strives to provide families experiencing hardship with basic household items they need to … Continu… Continue reading →

LWVN Event with Barney Frank, Joe Kennedy III, and Jake Auchincloss

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged , , |

Join in a discussion among Barney Frank, Joe Kennedy III and Jake Auchincloss moderated by Gail Spector. For details visit Representing the 4th: A Conversation with Barney Frank, Joe Kennedy III, and Jake Auchincloss. Forum questions can be sent pre-pr… Continue reading →

Japanese Language and Culture Program for kids

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, From PTO Council Tagged , |

Yurika Tarui, a junior at Newton North High School, is the founder of Boston Sakura Kids, a volunteer-based organization dedicated to fostering cultural awareness through the Japanese and English language and culture. Since their founding in July 2020,… Continue reading →