Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Newton Safe Routes to School Public information sessions coming up

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events for , , |
Newton Safe Routes to School would like Newton families to know about two upcoming public information sessions on Oct 19 and Oct 21.
  1. Commonwealth Ave Carriageway proposal to create two-way bike travel on the Carriageway; right now biking is only formally allowed for those traveling west.
  2. Proposal to add bike lanes and shared lanes on Parker St beginning at Dedham St and ending at Beacon St. Parker St. bike lanes would take students to Brown Middle School, Oak Hill Middle School, Bowen Elementary School, and Newton South High School
Learn more about the information sessions… Continue reading 

Diversity in STEM series

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events for |
The MetroWest STEM Education Network (MSEN) is introducing a new speaker series focused on diversity in STEM. The series aims to highlight the need for diversity of identities and expertise in all STEM fields and to showcase the diversity and … Continue reading →

Online Debate Club

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment for , |
Lumos is offering weekly debate club programs online through Zoom on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays! Your child will build confidence, develop critical thinking skills, and get lots of public speaking practice. Students will meet once a week to learn new … Continue reading →

Student run website solutions for small businesses

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment for , , |
Weaverbird.tech is a company run by a group of high school students with backgrounds in website design. They are focused on designing and renovating websites for small businesses and brick and mortar stores to help you adjust to the digital … Continue reading →

Tutor available

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment for |
Would your 3rd, 4th or 5th grader benefit from individual tutoring? David Dubin is a licensed fourth grade teacher who can supplement your child’s remote learning or help them with homework during the after school hours. Please email daviddubin75@gmail.com or … Continue reading →

Tutor available

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment for , , |
Former teacher with 30 years of  experience in Grades 1-12 in the Brookline, Concord and Lexington Schools, classroom teacher, middle and high school English/Reading teacher, and certified Literacy Specialist, is available to support elementary, middle or high school students in … Continue reading →

Support for Remote Learning

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment for , |
Does your 6th – 12th grade or college student need additional support to stay on track with the challenges of remote learning? Mindfulness Tutoring and Consulting specializes in • Organizational help • Tutoring in reading, writing and verbal communication • … Continue reading →

Chemistry Tutor available

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment for |
Improve your grade in your Chemistry course. Prepare yourself for SAT2 Chemistry exam. Lida Famili, a retired Milton Academy Chemistry teacher, is offering tutoring in Chemistry courses and SAT2 Chemistry test. Lida has taught Chemistry for 25 years and has … Continue reading →

Free on-line tutoring/mentoring program

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other for , , |
LigerBots have created a free online mentor/tutoring program this fall. In order to offer more support to elementary students–as well as provide teaching opportunities to high schoolers– they’ve created an online program in which they pair high school mentors with … Continue reading →

Last days of Historic Newton’s Homestead Hayfest

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
Historic Newton’s Homestead Hayfest Goes Online! October 7th – October 14th FREE Visit this page anytime during the week for online exhibits about what life was like in Newton in the 1800s with activities you can try at home.