Author Archives: Newton PTO Council

Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council Declares a Pumpkin War Contest!

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Events, Other Tagged , , |

The Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council is hosting a virtual pumpkin carving/decorating contest as a replacement for their usual “Halloween at the Hyde” Haunted House event. Gift cards to local sweet shop, Indulge!, will be awarded t… Continue reading →

Diversity in STEM series

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events Tagged |

The MetroWest STEM Education Network (MSEN) is introducing a new speaker series focused on diversity in STEM. The series aims to highlight the need for diversity of identities and expertise in all STEM fields and to showcase the diversity and … C… Continue reading →

Online Debate Club

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment Tagged , |

Lumos is offering weekly debate club programs online through Zoom on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays! Your child will build confidence, develop critical thinking skills, and get lots of public speaking practice. Students will meet once a week to lear… Continue reading →

Student run website solutions for small businesses

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment Tagged , , |

Weaverbird.tech is a company run by a group of high school students with backgrounds in website design. They are focused on designing and renovating websites for small businesses and brick and mortar stores to help you adjust to the digital … Con… Continue reading →

Tutor available

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment Tagged |

Would your 3rd, 4th or 5th grader benefit from individual tutoring? David Dubin is a licensed fourth grade teacher who can supplement your child’s remote learning or help them with homework during the after school hours. Please email dav… Continue reading →

Tutor available

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment Tagged , , |

Former teacher with 30 years of  experience in Grades 1-12 in the Brookline, Concord and Lexington Schools, classroom teacher, middle and high school English/Reading teacher, and certified Literacy Specialist, is available to support elementary, middle… Continue reading →

Support for Remote Learning

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment Tagged , |

Does your 6th – 12th grade or college student need additional support to stay on track with the challenges of remote learning? Mindfulness Tutoring and Consulting specializes in • Organizational help • Tutoring in reading, writing and verbal comm… Continue reading →

Chemistry Tutor available

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment Tagged |

Improve your grade in your Chemistry course. Prepare yourself for SAT2 Chemistry exam. Lida Famili, a retired Milton Academy Chemistry teacher, is offering tutoring in Chemistry courses and SAT2 Chemistry test. Lida has taught Chemistry for 25 years an… Continue reading →

Free on-line tutoring/mentoring program

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other Tagged , , |

LigerBots have created a free online mentor/tutoring program this fall. In order to offer more support to elementary students–as well as provide teaching opportunities to high schoolers– they’ve created an online program in which they… Continue reading →

Last days of Historic Newton’s Homestead Hayfest

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged , , |

Historic Newton’s Homestead Hayfest Goes Online! October 7th – October 14th FREE Visit this page anytime during the week for online exhibits about what life was like in Newton in the 1800s with activities you can try at home. Continue reading →