Author Archives: Newton PTO Council

Drive for Five for the Newton Community Freedge is back!

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Community Service opportunity, Food Drive

Newton Neighbors is organizing another Drive for Five for the Newton Community Freedge.

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Kindergarten Soccer – Spring Registration is OPEN to Newton Pre-K and Kindergarten Children

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, From Our PTOs, Sports

Register by March 1st for the spring season! www.kindergartensoccer.org Since 1993, Kindergarten Soccer has been introducing children to soccer in a fun and non-competitive environment where girls and boys develop friendships, learn teamwork and gain confidence. We play on Saturday mornings at the Oak Hill Middle School fields, starting April 29th and will run for […] Continue reading →

PIANO LESSONS: Gloria Jasinski 

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes

Bachelor of Music in Composition from Berklee College of Music, Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory. 30+ years teaching experience. Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreading. Build a high quality musical foundation wit… Continue reading →

ActiveMinds Tutoring

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Tutors

Keep your hearts warm and minds warmer with ActiveMinds Tutoring. Shine bright with our tutors who care. 16 years providing tutoring for all academic subjects, studying skills, and standardized test prep (SAT/ACT, ISEE, SSAT). Contact Active… Continue reading →

Tutoring Services

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Tutors

I’ve lived in and around Newton for 7 years and have tutored lots of students at both Newton North and South high schools, and overall I’ve been tutoring high schoolers for 18 years — both freelance and with well-known firms like Kaplan, Summit, and Chyten (now Livius).  My main areas are SAT/ACT prep, math, writing, […] Continue reading →

Newton On The Map: School Vacation Week Activities

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, School Breaks

Tuesday, February 21 – Friday, February 24, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Find your way to the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds for our activities! Our theme is all things map-related. Step into the role of cartographer, explore our museum galleries with a scavenger hunt, examine how Newton has changed over time, and share your favorite […] Continue reading →

Newton On The Map: School Vacation Week Activities

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Grade Levels, Middle Schools, School Vacation Week

Tuesday, February 21 – Friday, February 24, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Find your way to the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds for our activities! Our theme is all things map-related. Step into the role of cartographer, explore our museum galleries with a scavenger hunt, examine how Newton has changed over time, and share your favorite […] Continue reading →

MBTA Youth Pass

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Grade Levels, High Schools, Middle Schools, Resources for Families in Need

The MBTA and the City of Newton’s Youth Pass program helps provide affordable transit access for young people with low-income. The Youth Pass is a card that can be used by eligible young adults with low incomes to purchase roughly 50% reduced on… Continue reading →

Zooming to Success: Leveraging Virtual Technology for Career Growth and Development

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment

Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 7:00pm-8:00pm Free, Virtual Event for All Ages and Career Levels Presented by Newton Wellesley Hospital, learn tips and strategies to boost your career using modern technology. Topics include virtual networking, leveraging online platforms such as LinkedIn, and mastering the virtual interview to land the job. Free, Virtual Event for All Ages and […] Continue reading →

PIANO LESSONS: Gloria Jasinski 

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, NSHS Music

Bachelor of Music in Composition from Berklee College of Music, Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory. 30+ years teaching experience. Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreading. Build a high quality musical foundation wit… Continue reading →