Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Cross Culture Student Emotional Wellness materials free to download

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other for , , |
The MGH Center for Cross Cultural Student Emotional Wellness “Fact Sheet Project” has created fact sheets with topics related specifically to Asian American mental health. They get translated into multiple different Asian languages and are FREE. The latest factsheets are … Continue reading →

Youth Races to Support Newton Athletes Unlimited

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Sports for , , |
The virtual edition of the annual Paddy’s Road Race will take place from October 16th – 18th this year. This great race benefits Newton Athletes Unlimited, a non-profit that provides therapeutic recreation opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. In … Continue reading →

New Kid Author Jerry Craft!

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events for , |
Newbery Award and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author/illustrator Jerry Craft takes us behind the scenes of his bestselling graphic novel New Kid and the upcoming Class Act. Join in on Zoom as Jerry gives tweens and their families a look … Continue reading →

Events leading up to award-winning author/illustrator Jerry Craft’s Virtual Visit

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , |
Newton Free Library will provide lead-up events to the virtual visit from the Newbery and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author/illustrator Jerry Craft which include book clubs, a comic workshop, and a New Kid Trivia Night for grades 5 to 8. … Continue reading →

BASCP in the Cloud Remote Programming

Posted on September 27, 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 community. For $5.00 per hour, less than a fancy cup of joe, your child will have access to numerous engaging opportunities throughout the week. The K-1 … Continue reading →

Newtones (an award-winning a capella group at Newton South) Informational Meetings

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for |
Are you interested in singing? Looking for an a cappella group? Seeking new members from all grades to join the Newton South Newtones! To learn about their social-distanced auditions, make sure you come to an information meeting for audition details … Continue reading →

Outdoor Yoga for Kids and Middle School Girls Empowerment

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Sports for , |
Artemis Yoga is excited to share two new outdoor yoga series for kids and middle school girls this fall. Classes will be held outdoors at Filippello Park in Watertown for as long as the weather holds out! 1. Kids Outdoor … Continue reading →

Reading Tutor available

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment for |
Dorie Fried is an experienced Orton-Gillingham Reading Tutor who has worked with children in grades K-6 with dyslexia, language-based learning disabilities, children on the Autism Spectrum, and children with other learning challenges in a variety of educational settings. She’s also … Continue reading →

Join Debate Spaces Academy

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events
The 2020-2021 Debate Spaces Academy schedule is now available! Debate Spaces uses debate to foster civic engagement while connecting students and imparting real-world skills. On September 26th they’re bringing students together for a day of debate games, learning from advocates, … Continue reading →

Two enrichment programs

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment for |
Fall Enrichment Classes at JCC Greater Boston Explore Virtual & In-Person Fall Enrichment Classes for families and children of all ages and interests. Coding, dance, STEM, art, baby classes, music and more, led by expert instructors, offered 6 days a … Continue reading →