Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Virtual Photo Safari & Silent Auction

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events for , , |
Join a virtual photo safari with safari guide Brad Hansen of GeoEx. This exciting evening will include wildlife photography and storytelling, a message from a SEGA student, and a virtual auction where you can bid on unique auction items, Tanzanian … Continue reading →

Newton Families for In-Person Leaning

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other for , , |
Newton Families for In-Person Leaning is a group of concerned parents who are advocating for a return to the classroom for Newton students. Their primary focus is on the high school students however members include parents of elementary and middle … Continue reading →

BASCP in the Cloud RemoteProgramming

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other for |
The Bowen After School Care Program is running remote programming for families in the Newton community, welcoming all K-5 children. For a low monthly rate, your child will have access to numerous engaging opportunities throughout the week.  In November, the … Continue reading →

Donations Needed

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other for , , |
Do you have small appliances you’d like to donate?  Welcome Home, a nonprofit in Newton Centre, accepts used household donations.  They are low on blenders, toasters and coffeemakers.  Make an appointment to drop off your unwanted items by emailing welcomehomemass@gmail.com … Continue reading →

Newton Turkey Trot

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Sports for , , |
Ever wondered where to get that T-shirt you see running around Newton?  Get yours for free when you register by November 2nd for the 7th annual, and hopefully only virtual, Newton Turkey Trot – We Will Trot On Together, Apart! … Continue reading →

Youth Basketball Returning to the Y

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Sports for , |
The West Suburban YMCA’s YBA league is returning this November.  YBA offers children a safe and positive environment, an opportunity to work as a team, and enjoy physical activity.   The program utilizes the Y’s seven principles: everyone plays, safety first, … Continue reading →

Newton Youth Hockey – Co-ed Middle School Hockey

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Sports for |
Newton Youth Hockey has opened registration for its Co-ed Middle School Hockey program. These are games-only teams open to any Newton resident in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. Participants do not need to attend a Newton school, nor do they … Continue reading →

Newton Youth Hockey – Learn to Play Program

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Sports for |
The Learn to Play program is an introduction to hockey for boys and girls aged 5 through 10. Participants follow a progression of drills designed to teach them the core hockey skills of skating, stick handling, passing, and shooting. NYH … Continue reading →

Music teacher available

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment for , , |
With modifications or reductions in music instruction at many schools, a lot of students might opt to take private music lessons. Gabriel Mininberg, an experienced music teacher with a degree in Music from Yale University and a certificate in jazz studies … Continue reading →

Research Study on Stress and the Teen Brain

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events for , |
Researchers at McLean Hospital are recruiting female teens who are currently feeling depressed or down as well as female teens who are not feeling depressed/down. Your teen can earn up to $100.00 and receive a picture of her brain. Researchers … Continue reading →