Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

An active and socially distant service opportunity

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other, Sports for , , |
Are you looking for an active and socially distant service opportunity for your family? Join the Centre Street Food Pantry’s ‘Off the Beaten Path’ campaign! They’re looking for families who like to bike, swim, walk, or run. For every mile … Continue reading →

Green Students Movement

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , |
Join a youth-led, environmentalist organization that hosts weekly community cleanups! Their goals are to spread environmental awareness, serve local communities, and get more students passionate about the environment. Cleanups are open to all students who want to help with the … Continue reading →

The West Suburban YMCA is open!

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, School Breaks, Sports for , , |
The West Suburban YMCA reopened its doors to new and existing members on July 6th, following the state’s transition into Phase 3 of its reopening plan. New protocols are in place to align with all guidelines and recommendations outlined by … Continue reading →

Save the date for this Free webinar

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , |
Families for Depression Awareness is presenting the free Navigating Teen Depression and Substance Use as a Family webinar next month. In this webinar, David Blair LCSW, CACIII, AAMFT, and Jamie Blair Echevarria, LCSW, LMFT, CACIII, will cover how caring adults … Continue reading →

Attention parents of high school seniors!

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events for |
College Application Essay Writing workshop starting this Monday, August 17th. Start to finish product in one week Receive edits and feedback from two ELA teachers with 15 years experience each in guiding students in this process Ramp up into academic … Continue reading →

Writing tutor available

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment for , |
Abby Kurzman has over ten years of experience providing writing and editing support to students in grades 5-PhD — including college application essays, SAT & ACT prep, and literary analysis. Reasonable rates and references from Newton parents available. Home schoolers welcome! … Continue reading →

Come to camp all year round with BJEP

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , |
The Newton community is invited to meet new Community Director, Rabbi Myra Meskin, learn about an independent Jewish Sunday school for Grades K-7 located (and eventually back) on the Brandeis campus, and take part in a short family program. Join … Continue reading →

Open Houses for Highlands After School Program

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events for , |
The Highlands After-School Program, just for middle school children, is hosting Zoom Open Houses for interested families weekly in July. Here’s the link for information on how to join: https://www.highlandsafter-schoolprogram.org/announcements. This is a terrific opportunity for parents to learn more … Continue reading →

ELL Summer Enrichment

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Summer for |
Check out online ELL enrichment this summer. There are Story Times and Conversation Groups being offered over 8 weeks of the summer at the elementary level. These groups are meant to be a fun and engaging way for your child … Continue reading →

Science Mentoring Program

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Summer for , |
The Newton South Science Team is starting a middle school mentorship program to give interested students an introduction to high school science. COVID-19 unfortunately has cut the middle school science curriculum short, and it would be beneficial to rising freshmen … Continue reading →