Author Archives: Newton PTO Council

UMass Amherst Speaker Series

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Lecture

Come join us for an interactive conversation with Edie Meidav, Professor of English, UMass Amherst Meidav will read from Another Love Discourse, her highly acclaimed lyric novel about the play of grief, empathy, new and old love, and the quest to overcome blindness in human relations. Following the reading, Meidav will sign copies of the book.  […] Continue reading →

Art as Therapy- New Art Center

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Art, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Elementary Schools, Grade Levels, High Schools, Middle Schools

We at the New Art Center believe that the visual arts are an important tool for self-expression and emotional wellbeing. This program, developed with and facilitated by a registered art therapist, seeks to provide a space for middle school students to express their feelings through artistic mediums. We have run this program for two terms […] Continue reading →

CALL FOR YOUTH ARTISTS!

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes

We believe we have talented shining stars among our youth in Newton and have created this project to give them an opportunity to SHINE. All Newton students in grades 6-12 are invited to apply to participate in SHINE, a temporary art installation that will last from May through October 2023. For more information, please visit: […] Continue reading →

Code Ninjas Camps

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Elementary Schools, High Schools, Middle Schools

Registration is now open to our 2023 Camps this upcoming February, April and Summer at Code Ninjas Waltham-Newton! Fun and exciting camps for kids 5 to 16. There is a limited space for each camp so enroll early to reserve your spot. Take advantage of the EARLY BIRD discount until 3/31/2023. Also available – (a) MULTI-CAMP discount for 3+ camp […] Continue reading →

Kids’ Karate – Free Trial Class

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Sports

Saturday, March 4, 10:00-11:00 a.m.; entry ages 1st – 5th grades, girls and boys; $79 per 7-Week Session; free uniform upon enrolling; at Lasell University; for more information, please leave message at (617) 527-8052, kids-karate.org
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Newton 9-11 Memorial Scholarship Application

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, High Schools, Scholarship

Thanks to our generous contributors, we can offer, starting in 2023, annual scholarships to Newton high school students. By engaging current students to write about 9-11, we hope to preserve the lessons of that fateful September day. To apply, please … Continue reading →

Call Y3K TUTOR IN YOUR HOME today

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Tutors

Call Y3K TUTOR IN YOUR HOME today,  When schoolwork goes the wrong way! Our many years of experience in teaching and educational consulting has developed the right way to motivate, the right way to teach, be understood, and be remembered. We tutor special education such as ADHD, autism, executive function, learning disabilities, anxiety, behavior, life skills, and gifted. […] Continue reading →

Tennis lessons for kids and adults

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, From The City of Newton, High Schools, Middle Schools, Sports

Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture is offering tennis lessons for kids and adults and new this summer tennis camps for kids.

See all the offerings : https://newtonma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
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Green Newton School Connections meeting 

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Environment & sustainability, High Schools, Middle Schools

 Thursday, 2/9/23 at 4:30 pm. CLICK HERE for the Agenda and Zoom link, and please share with anyone who might be interested in helping us make our schools more sustainable.

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Tickets on sale now! A Cappella April!

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Events, High Schools, Middle Schools, NSHS Music, Upcoming Events

A Cappella April! is coming to Newton South High School on Saturday, April 1. This one-night only, all-ages event features R & B/Soul/Pop a cappella group Ball in the House, with special performances by Newton student groups: Bigelow Beats, Brown Middle School A Cappella, The Northern Lights, and The Melocotones. Tickets are $15/adults and $10/students. Seating is […] Continue reading →