Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Black Lives Matter Resources

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment for , , |
A resource guide about Black Lives Matter made by members of the Bigelow World Issues and Politics Club. Check it out at Black Lives Matter Resources –it is loaded with ways for students and adults to make a difference. The … Continue reading →

Newton Food Pantry – Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Volunteer Recruitment

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other for , , |
The Newton Food Pantry is currently looking for new volunteers with linguistic skills, BIPOC volunteers, and volunteers from diverse backgrounds. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.  

Free Webinar on Environmental Justice

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
Join a virtual session in which Dr. Daniel Faber will speak about climate change and the ecological crisis, as well as issues of environmental and climate injustice. Environmental Injustice and the Crisis of Environmentalism January 12th, 7:00 pm Register HERE. … Continue reading →

Please join Newton SEPAC for an Open Board Meeting!

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
Agenda: Vote on minutes of 2 past meetings Old Business: discussion of compensatory services related to Covid-19 upcoming presentations New Business January 12th 7:30 pm via Google Meet: meet.google.com/rus-mimx-jnc

Join in reading “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You”

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events for , |
Read or listen to authors Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi as they connect you to the history of racism from 1415 to today. You’ll walk away more educated so that you can powerfully practice antiracism in your daily life. … Continue reading →

Adult Classes and Workshops

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
Take some time for yourself, expand your interests and connect with community. Check out virtual classes and workshops offered by JCC Greater Boston. Topics include babies and parenting, the benefits of Cannabis and CBD, cooking and baking, upcycling crochet, helping … Continue reading →

What’s Happening at the West Suburban YMCA

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, School Breaks, Sports for , , |
Participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service This year, the Y’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is going virtual. The West Suburban YMCA is putting together care packages of succulents, a handmade card or bookmark, … Continue reading →

Virtual Study Buddies

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment for , |
Tackle remote learning head on in 2021 with Virtual Study Buddies. Virtual Study Buddies offers expert instructors to support your child through their remote school assignments on a schedule that works for your family! Through parent collaboration and regular updates … Continue reading →

A New Year, A New Start

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment for , , |
As a special educator for over 25-years, Joanna Moran is a coach/tutor/advocate available for all types of learners. For the past 20 years she taught in the Brookline school system until opening up her own educational coaching, tutoring and advocacy … Continue reading →

Tutor available

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment for , , |
Anna Laytham is a Boston College student in the Newton area with teaching and childcare experience available to tutor. She can tutor all ages in Math, Science, Mandarin, English. She is available to help with homework or to help supervise … Continue reading →