Author Archives: Newton PTO Council

7th annual Newton Turkey Trot 5K Virtual Edition

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Sports Tagged , , |

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s race will support the Newton Turkey Trot mission while at the same time adhering to local and federal guidelines around social distancing. There will not be a traditional race day, runners will &#823… Continue reading →

Historic Newton’s Homestead Hayfest Goes Online!

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged , , |

The annual Homestead Hayfest, a FREE family-friendly day of 19th century activities and crafts will go online this year! Visit Homestead Hayfest anytime during the week of October 7th – 14th for online exhibits about what life was like in …… Continue reading →

Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration!

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged , , |

Join fellow Newtonians for the first ever Indigenous Peoples Day Newton Celebration! We live on the homelands of the Massachusett Tribe. Today, Massachusett people live throughout the state, country and world. Indigenous Peoples Day is a great chance t… Continue reading →

Fundraiser for Horizons for Homeless Children

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged , , |

Please join Horizons for Homeless Children at their annual fall event which will be hosted virtually. Horizons’ mission is to alleviate the stress and trauma of homelessness on children and families by providing access to early education, opportu… Continue reading →

Cross Culture Student Emotional Wellness materials free to download

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other Tagged , , |

The MGH Center for Cross Cultural Student Emotional Wellness “Fact Sheet Project” has created fact sheets with topics related specifically to Asian American mental health. They get translated into multiple different Asian languages and are … Continue reading →

Youth Races to Support Newton Athletes Unlimited

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Sports Tagged , , |

The virtual edition of the annual Paddy’s Road Race will take place from October 16th – 18th this year. This great race benefits Newton Athletes Unlimited, a non-profit that provides therapeutic recreation opportunities for children and adults wi… Continue reading →

New Kid Author Jerry Craft!

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events Tagged , |

Newbery Award and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author/illustrator Jerry Craft takes us behind the scenes of his bestselling graphic novel New Kid and the upcoming Class Act. Join in on Zoom as Jerry gives tweens and their families a look … Co… Continue reading →

Events leading up to award-winning author/illustrator Jerry Craft’s Virtual Visit

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged , |

Newton Free Library will provide lead-up events to the virtual visit from the Newbery and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author/illustrator Jerry Craft which include book clubs, a comic workshop, and a New Kid Trivia Night for grades 5 to 8. … … Continue reading →

BASCP in the Cloud Remote Programming

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other Tagged |

The Bowen After School Care Program is running remote programming for families in the community. For $5.00 per hour, less than a fancy cup of joe, your child will have access to numerous engaging opportunities throughout the week. The K-1 … Conti… Continue reading →

Newtones (an award-winning a capella group at Newton South) Informational Meetings

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged |

Are you interested in singing? Looking for an a cappella group? Seeking new members from all grades to join the Newton South Newtones! To learn about their social-distanced auditions, make sure you come to an information meeting for audition details &#… Continue reading →