Category Archives: Events

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 →

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 →

Ride for Food

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Sports, Summer for , , |
Want to help your Newton neighbors put food on their table? Join the Newton Food Pantry Ride for Food team! Bike, swim, walk, run or hike for hunger. This event is virtual between May 9th and October 4th. Teens ages … Continue reading →

Upcoming Newton Free Library Teen Events

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Summer for , |
Explore a Gap Year. Are you wondering about the benefits of a Gap Year, and realistic options amidst COVID? Join Katherine Stievater, Founder of Gap Year Solutions for a presentation and Q&A about the many available domestic programs, local activities, … Continue reading →

Free half-day Zoom camp for elementary students

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other, Summer for |
The LigerBots, Newton’s award-winning FIRST high school robotics team, is starting a virtual summer camp for elementary students! Classes will include dance, computer programming, art, creative writing, and so much more! The camp will be running on Zoom from 9:00-12:30 … Continue reading →

NewtonHACKS to promote gender equality in the tech industry

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, From PTO Council for , |
NewtonHACKS is hosting an online hackathon on August 29th for middle and high school students who are beginner programmers. Hackathons are all-day programming events where participants get to collaborate, code, and create awesome projects! This one is directed towards beginners!! … Continue reading →

Incoming Brown Parents Special Education Meeting

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for |
Kim Gallaugher, SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) Liaison for Brown Middle School, is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting! She and three other parents whose children are receiving special education services at Brown Middle School will informally share … Continue reading →