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Support for Remote Learning

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment for , |
Does your Grade 6 to 12 or college student need additional support to stay on track with the challenges of remote learning? Mindfulness Tutoring and Consulting specializes in ? Organizational help ? Homework support ? Tutoring in reading, writing and … Continue reading →

Stand Strong, Stand Tall (TM) – Back to School Edition!

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Summer for , |
Artemis Girls – Stand Strong, Stand Tall (TM) – Back to School Edition! This online “Back to School” edition is based on the popular Girls Empowerment Program for middle school girls!  This special Back to School Edition of Artemis Girls … Continue reading →

Attention parents of high school seniors!

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events for |
College Application Essay Writing workshop starting this Monday, August 17th. Start to finish product in one week Receive edits and feedback from two ELA teachers with 15 years experience each in guiding students in this process Ramp up into academic … Continue reading →

Writing tutor available

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment for , |
Abby Kurzman has over ten years of experience providing writing and editing support to students in grades 5-PhD — including college application essays, SAT & ACT prep, and literary analysis. Reasonable rates and references from Newton parents available. Home schoolers welcome! … Continue reading →

Come to camp all year round with BJEP

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , |
The Newton community is invited to meet new Community Director, Rabbi Myra Meskin, learn about an independent Jewish Sunday school for Grades K-7 located (and eventually back) on the Brandeis campus, and take part in a short family program. Join … Continue reading →

Open Houses for Highlands After School Program

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events for , |
The Highlands After-School Program, just for middle school children, is hosting Zoom Open Houses for interested families weekly in July. Here’s the link for information on how to join: https://www.highlandsafter-schoolprogram.org/announcements. This is a terrific opportunity for parents to learn more … Continue reading →

Community-driven Gym for High School kids

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Other, Sports for , |
Bigger Muscles, Better Intentions (BMBI Fitness) is a new fitness studio helping local area kids (as well as adults) to learn more about safe ways to better their own physical fitness and provide extra opportunities through community service. Todd Miskell, … Continue reading →

Mother’s Helper Available!

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Summer for , |
Are you looking for some help this summer with the kids at home? Need someone to take kids to the playground, kick a ball around, get some sprinkler fun going, read stories and play games? Fun, responsible Newton South boy … Continue reading →

College Essay Workshop

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Summer for |
Write your college essay in a fun, interactive summer workshop! Led by master educator and writing coach Vered Strapp, this four-day workshop will walk you through the process of brainstorming, organizing, drafting, and revising a college essay that puts your … Continue reading →

Summer writing camp

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, From PTO Council, Summer for , , |
Summer Ink, a Boston-based writing camp for rising 5th-9th graders, is moving online this summer. Their series of four one-week sessions will start on July 6th. See the  flyer here. Financial aid may be available for qualified applicants.