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Love My Local Newton!

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Other for , , |
For your holiday shopping needs, put your money where your heart is: Right Here in Newton. Our 13 village centers shape our community. From the coffee shops providing that needed jump start in the morning, to boutiques offering that one-of-a-kind … Continue reading →

The Zachary Mandel Memorial Fund

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Other for , , |
Zachary Mandel’s family feels blessed by the outpouring of compassion and invaluable support since his passing on October 12th (just prior to his 17th birthday). Many of you have asked if you might make a donation in Zachary’s memory. To … Continue reading →

Members of Closed Gyms Invited to Join

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other, Sports for , , |
The West Suburban YMCA offers incentive for new members seeking fitness and well-being. The closing of several local gyms in Newton and surrounding towns have left many gym-goers without a place to workout. The West Suburban YMCA? welcomes members of … Continue reading →

Green Newton Student Group Presents ‘Greening the Holidays’

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
Green Newton Student Group Presents ‘Greening the Holidays’. Newton student leaders invite you to join this virtual public meeting (for all ages) on how we can make plans to celebrate a more sustainable holiday season. The program will include great … Continue reading →

Help with FAFSA and CSS Profile

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other for |
Early Action and Early Decision deadlines are coming up soon. Do you need help with the FAFSA and CSS Profile for your child’s college applications? If so, Eileen Concannon has lots of experience helping people with these forms. Please contact … Continue reading →

Newton Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Other for , , |
Newton Neighbors Helping Neighbors is an all volunteer, incredibly organized group that continues to recruit and harness the energy of Newton volunteers to help people through these difficult times in a wide variety of ways. Consider donating to one of … Continue reading →

Holiday Drive -Through with Giant Puppets, Frosty, Newton Teddy Bear and more!

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Events, Other for , , |
Come to the Mayor’s Dazzling Holiday Drive -Through with Giant Puppets, Frosty, Newton Teddy Bear and more! This holiday season, things are a little different, but we can still celebrate with a festive drive-through display of holiday lights, music and … Continue reading →

South Stage Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough fundraiser

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |
South Stage Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough fundraiser is running now through December 6th! Order a delicious holiday gift for yourself or someone else! South Stage is selling refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough (yields 20-22 cookies) by the quart for $15.00. Dough … Continue reading →

Gap Program Information Session

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for |
COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down. In response, many students are asking if this pandemic presents the opportunity to pursue a different avenue instead of the direct transition into higher learning. A gap year – a break from traditional … Continue reading →

Visual Scavenger Hunt

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other for , , |
A group of eight Newton South 9th graders – Zoe Hong, Ellie Gish, Naomi Weitzman, Elliot Heywood, Edward Macklin, Sylvia Jacobs, Seth Korn, Josh Wolf just put together this great outdoor activity in Cold Spring Park. It’s a purely visual scavenger … Continue reading →