Category Archives: Education/Enrichment

Summer Camp Fundraiser!

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Summer for , , |
Help Newton Neighbors Helping Neighbors send 15 – 20 students to camp this summer. While camp scholarships do pay up to 80% of the cost, too many families can not afford the 20% – 30% payment required of them. Through … Continue reading →

Home Goods Donations Needed

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
Appointments available for easy drop off of your unwanted like-new or new household items Mondays 1:00 -2:00 pm and Wednesdays 2:00 – 3:00 pm in Newton Centre. They particularly need Queen and King bedding, small appliances such as toasters and … Continue reading →

Earth Day Event

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
The Newton Library presents Save the Planet and Your Health with a Plant-based Diet. Learn about the environmental impacts of the meat, dairy, egg, and fishing industries at a special Earth Day Green Newton series program with Sara Sezun, Chair … Continue reading →

Learn to create Home Harmony in this three-week course

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
Join certified Professional Organizer (CPO®) Erika Salloux of Living Harmony to learn how to Create Home Harmony. Registration required. Sign up here Harmony In this three-part series you can learn proven strategies with steps for getting and staying organized. Bring … Continue reading →

Mental Health: Continuing the Conversation

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
Join Mayor Fuller, Samaritans Inc., and Families for Depression Awareness to learn more about suicide prevention, recognizing depression and bipolar disorder, and the important work being done to reduce the stigma of mental health issues in our community. Register online … Continue reading →

Green Newton Covid-19 Memorial Trees 4C Project: Plant Trees to Honor Those Who Lost Their Lives

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other for , , |
The goals of the 4C Tree Project (Capture Carbon Commemorate Covid) are to provide a beautiful living memorial to neighbors lost to Covid-19, remind us of our need to care for each other, and help mitigate the negative impacts of … Continue reading →

Newton Bike Rodeo for Grades K-6

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Sports for , |
Newton is having its first bike rodeo where MA Safe Routes to Schools instructors will teach and review bike riding skills. Volunteers will also help teach fun stations including knowing signs and hand signals, how to care for your bike, … Continue reading →

Summer dance class or camp

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Sports, Summer for , |
Register for summer dance classes and weekly themed camps at All That Jazz Dance Studio! Keep the dance party going all summer long at one of the weekly classes, ranging from street jazz to contemporary to hip hop to lyrical … Continue reading →

Check out a variety of Teen Summer Programs

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other, Summer for , |
For guidance on finding the right summer program for your middle or high school student, go to TeenSummerExpos.com There you’ll find a curated group of the best summer opportunities listed by the child’s interests as well as virtual programs that … Continue reading →

String Ensemble & Chamber Music

Posted on April 11, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Summer for , , |
In-person Boston Music Institute is excited to announce their in-person summer program, open to string players aged 10-17 throughout July and August. Students will rapidly enhance their musical skills and leadership through rehearsing in small chamber ensembles to work towards … Continue reading →