Author Archives: Newton PTO Council

Safe Routes to School yard sign contest – deadline extended!

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other Tagged , |

Massachusetts Safe Routes to School has extended their deadline to May 1st for their annual yard sign design contest. This year’s theme is eliminating distracted driving, especially in and around school zones. The contest is a way for students to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Newton South Faculty and Staff Variety Show on Zoom!

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged |

Announcing the Faculty and Staff Variety Show on Zoom! Saturday, April 18th, at 7:00 pm. See Newton South faculty and staff members sing and dance (mostly sing) for an evening of joy and humor to celebrate our community, even at … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Newton Schools Foundation grants $85,500 to NPS for student access to online learning

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other Tagged , , |

Newton Schools Foundation this week approved a grant of up to $85,500 for the Newton Public Schools to purchase 300 Chromebooks for students who need access to online learning during school closures. NSF is committed to closing gaps in achievement … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Student Volunteer Group for COVID-19

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, From PTO Council, Other Tagged , , |

Learn about the Greater Boston hub of Students Against Corona, a worldwide student volunteer organization. This organization works to connect low-risk volunteers to at-risk people to help them with everyday tasks such as grocery shopping, walking the dog, etc. Recently, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Feedthefight

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other Tagged , , |

In partnership with the Rotary Club of Newton, FeedthefightBoston was founded to support local restaurants by feeding healthcare workers on the frontlines of COVID-19. Within the first week of operation, FeedthefightBoston raised enough to feed more than 1,000 healthcare workers … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Virtual Guitar Teacher for Beginners

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other Tagged , , |

Check out a great opportunity for kids/parents sheltering at home. You just need a guitar and desire to have fun and learn some chords and songs. Half hour lessons. Max Greenberg can get you started and advance your level. It’s lots … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Free SAT/ACT Prep Test & Review Program

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events Tagged |

Kyoko Horowitz, Artistic Director of the Boston Music Institute (BMI), announces a wonderful academic program being provided by former BMI students under their academic firm CPC Boston. Please click below for information about Free SAT/ACT Prep and Review Programs that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Food for Newton Families

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged , , |

Food for Families: You can find the free bags of non-perishable food at new locations: Fire Station 2: 1750 Commonwealth Ave., Auburndale Fire Station 4: 195 Crafts St., Nonantum Fire Station 7: 144 Elliot St., Newton Fire Station 10: 755 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Bidding for the NECP Online Auction is ALMOST OVER!

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged , , |

First off, THANK YOU for everyone who has supported the auction so far! The NECP is thankful to our Newton community and the support it has shown for our city’s youngest learners. TIME IS RUNNING OUT! The auction ends this … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Experienced Math Tutor

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other, Summer Tagged , |

Experienced Math Tutor available for Spring and Summer months. Engineer currently exploring new ways to connect to Middle and High School students via Zoom and Video conferencing. Samuel Alpert graduated from Newton North and has about 5 years experience tutoring … Continue reading → Continue reading →