Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Student Project: planting trees to honor lost lives

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
The 4C Tree Project aims to honor the memory of lives lost to COVID-19 by celebrating life through the planting of trees, and they need your help to make it a success. Spearheaded by Green Newton’s Environmental Youth Leadership Program, … Continue reading →

Next Newton School Committee Meeting

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
Meeting Agenda Superintendent’s Update Public Comment Spring and Fall Planning Update Ventilation Final Update and Report Testing Working Group Update Elementary Survey Results Addendum MOA with NTA FY22 School Calendar Review: FY22 Calendar Vote: Draft Minutes: September 2, 2020 Draft … Continue reading →

Building Resilience Across the Charles River Watershed

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
Adapting to the impacts of climate change is a daunting task but many local cities and towns are facing this challenge head-on. Having the best possible information on the impacts of climate change within your community can help guide effective … Continue reading →

Heating and Cooling Older Homes for Comfort and Energy Efficiency

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
A free webinar for owners of older homes that need heating and cooling upgrades, or want to add central air conditioning. Speakers from Newton’s HeatSmart Program will explain how electric heat pump technology works, and how we can retrofit it … Continue reading →

Newton Girls Softball Registration is Open

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Sports for , |
At Newton Girls Softball girls of all experience levels learn about and play softball together while forging friendships and fostering fun. Register soon (by January 31st to save $15.00) for Newton Girls Softball, a recreational league for Newton girls in … Continue reading →

Learn about teen Summer enrichment

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Summer for , |
For guidance on finding meaningful teen enrichment go to TeenSummerExpos.com. See top quality summer opportunities listed by the child’s interests. There’s also a page for free or inexpensive, virtual programs that teens can do now during the school year. See … Continue reading →

Tutor Available

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment for , , |
Anna Laytham, Boston College student in the Newton area with teaching and childcare experience, is available to tutor. She can tutor all ages in Math, Science, Mandarin, English. She is available to help with homework or to help supervise during … Continue reading →

Looking to help in the community? Make kids club bags for the Centre Street Food Pantry!

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other for , , |
Help give families with children an extra bag of food as part of the Kids Club Program. Please help by making a grocery bag (or more than one) filled with kid-friendly foods. If you’re interested, go to the website www.centrestfoodpantry.org/donate-food … Continue reading →

Looking for something to do Martin Luther King Day weekend and the following weekend?

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
Consider Belmont World Film’s Family Festival View the festival trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzi8KRjhQfY Belmont World Film’s Family Festival goes completely virtual this year, expanding from its typical four days to ten to allow audience members to view film at their leisure … Continue reading →

Tutor available

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment for , , |
Rishabh Ishar, a recent graduate with an MS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, is offering online tutoring for students in all Math/Science subjects, AP courses, PSAT/SAT/ACT prep, and more! For more information, click here for a flyer or contact him … Continue reading →