Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

College Essay Writing Support Available

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Summer for |
Would your rising senior benefit from help with their college essays this summer? Jane Hirschhorn and her expert team at JBH Tutoring have more than 50 years of combined experience working with students on college essays, academic and creative writing. … Continue reading →

2021 Newton SEPAC Special Educator Virtual Awards!

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
Nominations are now OPEN for the 2021 Newton SEPAC Special Educator Virtual Awards! Please go to https://forms.gle/M9uHkvhHx1NvvnJ2A to submit your nominations by May 17th. Here’s how the 2021 “Virtual” Awards will work: Families will submit nominations using the Google Form Each … Continue reading →

Newton Food Pantry BIPOC Volunteer Opportunities

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Summer for , , |
Are you a member of the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community? Your help is needed at the Newton Food Pantry! Do you want to be a part of a local nonprofit that helps countless residents every week … Continue reading →

Newton Food Pantry BIPOC Volunteer Opportunities

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Summer for , , |
Are you a member of the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community? Your help is needed at the Newton Food Pantry! Do you want to be a part of a local nonprofit that helps countless residents every week … Continue reading →

Parents of Special Education Students Transitioning to Brown Middle School

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for |
Please join a parent Zoom meeting. This is an opportunity for parents whose children are receiving special education services (IEP/504 Plan) to ask questions about what student life is like at Brown Middle School – programs, activities, accommodations, communication with … Continue reading →

Yoga for Gardeners – Waltham Fields Community Farm

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Summer for , , |
Calling all green thumbs! Are you looking forward to the summer’s bounty? Is your body ready for it? This class is open to all gardeners, and no yoga experience is necessary. Join Cathleen O’Connell of Artemis Yoga for a gentle … Continue reading →

Discovery Club: An After School Experience

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other for |
Registration is now open for Discovery Club! One-stop shop for educational, high-energy expert-led enrichment activities including swim, art, dance, sports, STEM as well as Jewish celebrations, values and fun for grades K-5! Transportation available from select schools. To learn more … Continue reading →

Interested in summer softball?

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Sports, Summer for , , |
The MiddleEssex league is seeking Softball Players in Birth Years 2002 to 2013 (ages 8 to 18) for a summer weeknight league. This is a great primary playing opportunity for players who are not on a tournament team, as well … Continue reading →

Run the 125th Boston Marathon as an official entrant!

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Sports for , , |
Join the John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club’s team as a charity runner and receive professional coaching and fundraising support. Check this off your “bucket list” while supporting more than 700 Newton children and teens at the same time. … Continue reading →

Nominations are now OPEN for the 2021 Newton SEPAC Special Educator Virtual Awards!

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
Here’s how the 2021 “Virtual” Awards will work: Families will submit nominations using the Google Form Each nominee will receive the text of the nomination in an email The email to each nominee will also include messages of thanks from … Continue reading →