Author Archives: Newton PTO Council

Learn about helping kids manage anxiety

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events Tagged , , |

Newton Public Schools Student Services, in partnership with the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC), is hosting a webinar about helping our children manage any anxiety resulting from school closures. For details please see the attached flyer. June 4th, 7:00 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Computer Science concepts for kids

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Summer Tagged , , |

Hey Newtonians! If you’re looking for a new activity for your kid aged 10-15,  Ethan Kopf teaches coding with the Swift programming language over Zoom. His lessons are one-on-one and he teaches computer science concepts through small games and projects. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

On-line tutoring available this summer

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Summer Tagged |

Experienced tutor available this summer! Haralie Alpert, retired from the Wellesley Public Schools, lives and tutors in Newton. Haralie works with K-5th grade students in reading, writing and math and can make remote learning fun, engaging and a great learning … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Virtual Reality & Unity Developer Introductory Program

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Summer Tagged |

Immerse yourself in 3D and Virtual Reality (VR) Development this summer. The AR and VR industry is expected to exceed $200 billion in market size by 2023 according to Statistica. Today’s students can develop the skills to become XR creators … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Newton Food Pantry Front Porch Drive: Diapers & Baby Wipes

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other Tagged , , |

Please Support the Newton Food Pantry Front Porch Drive: Diapers & Baby Wipes Many food pantry clients have young children and are in need of diapers and wipes. Please see important details surrounding this critical drive and signup sheet HERE. Once … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Bus Driver/Crossing Guard Appreciation

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged , , |

Interested in thanking our crossing guards, bus drivers, and van drivers? Newton Safe Routes to School normally hosts Bus Driver/Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in June each year to thank these important community safety helpers. This year instead appreciation will be … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Emergency Housing Relief Program

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, From PTO Council, Other Tagged , , |

Are you struggling to pay your rent because you have lost income due to COVID-19? The City of Newton in partnership with Metro West Collaborative Development is providing three months of rent assistance to qualified individuals and families. Please see … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Navigating the college application process: a panel discussion webinar

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged |

The college search and application process can be complicated and taxing for students and parents alike. Want to learn how to make the process easier? Come to a free panel discussion webinar with former Newton South PTSO co-chair Betsy Blagdon, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Latin tutor available

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Summer Tagged , |

Preethika Vemula, a rising sophomore at Newton South High School, is offering online tutoring services in Latin. She is available Monday through Friday from June 29th to August 28th and is offering classes to students in Middle School or in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Summer programs for public speaking and debate!

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Summer Tagged , , |

Lumos is running online summer programs through Zoom that teach public speaking and debate! All Lumos programs have a 4:1 student-teacher ratio and offer daily one-on-one coaching sessions with the instructors. Each day is designed to be fun, engaging, and … Continue reading → Continue reading →