Category Archives: Community Notes

Green Open House at Underwood

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Elementary Schools, Events, High Schools, Middle Schools, Newton Public Schools

Learn all about GREENing your school! Help make your school more Earth-friendly! 

NPS educators, students, and families from all Newton elementary and middle schools are welcome. Please dress warm and join us in the front of Underwood on December 1st at 3:30. For more information, contact Underwood Green Team Advisor, Andy Gluck: [email protected]

Wednesday, December 1, 3:30-4:00pm
Underwood Elementary School
101 Vernon St – Newton Corner

More information and flyer at: Green Newton School Connections

Research on STEM Learning (Boston University)

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Other

Hi all! Amanda and Sona are doctoral students working on research for their dissertations and would love for you and your children to be involved! ?

Fill out this form if you are interested: https://forms.gle/TrpNj35k5bktUtYK6?

For this work, we will play two quick (10-15 minute) games with your child online. In return, you will receive an Amazon gift card. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Vaccine Clinic Volunteers needed

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Events, From Our PTOs, Newton PTO Council, Newton Public Schools, Other

Vaccine clinic volunteers needed! The Holtzman Medical Group is seeking administrative volunteers for the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinics organized with NPS at Oak Hill and Newton North on 11/13, 11/14, 12/4 and  12/5. Please sign up to help if you can!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B44A5AB2EA4FA7-holtzman

Upcoming SEPAC Events – Please Spread the Word!

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Elementary Schools, Events, High Schools, Middle Schools, Other

Newton SEPAC Open Board MeetingTuesday, Nov. 16, 7-9pmVirtual Only:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86332072544Agenda will be posted at www.newtonpac.org/meetingsNewton SEPAC Family Survey
Click HERE and let us know your thoughts!

Presentation: Coordinating Your Special Needs Financial & Estate PlanningThursday, Nov. 18, 1-2pmClick HERE for more info, and to register.
Presentation Series: IEP for the Home (4-Parts, daytime and evening sessions available)
Click HERE for more info, and to register.

Module 1 (Building Positive Relationships): Nov. 17, 7-8:30pm & Dec. 2, 9-10:30am

Module 2 (Sleep): Dec. 15, 7-8:30pm & Jan. 6, 9-10:30am

Module 3 (Eating): TBD

Module 4 (Schedule of Privileges and Routines): TBD

**Need help with raking? The NNHS Science Team has you covered!**

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Other, School Fundraiser

The Newton North High School Science Team is a club that participates in science and engineering competitions. We are currently offering our leaf raking services as a FUNDRAISER for our competition fees and supplies. If you are interested, please contact us at [email protected] to discuss a time and price for the leaf raking job. Thank you for your support!

Understanding Depression in Tweens & Teens

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, From The City of Newton, High Schools, Middle Schools, Upcoming Events

City of Newton, Health & Human Services and Families for Depression Awareness are hosting an upcoming virtual program titled “Understanding Depression in Tweens & Teens” offered in parentship with Families for Depression Awareness on Thursday, November 18 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.   The program will be facilitated by Families for Depression Awareness and delivered by a licensed mental health professional.   Families and caregivers will learn how to recognize depression in teens, get teens to help and find treatment, communicate effectively with teens about depression, and access community resources.

SAT & ACT Tutoring with Outstanding Results

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, High Schools, Tutors

Sexton Test Prep & Tutoring is a family owned tutoring company providing the highest quality tutoring for students as young as 4th grade through college for the SAT/ACT, ISEE/SSAT, LSAT, and almost all academic subjects. We do this by recruiting and training the most talented tutors who provide a superior service that gets outstanding results. As a small company, we know our staff very well and work hard to intentionally match each student with a tutor that is right for them. To learn more about our team go to: https://www.sextontestprep.com/tutors/

NEW Scouts BSA Girls Troop 355G in Nonantum

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Other

Scouts BSA Troop 355G (Girls) is now active!! Girls, ages 11 to 16, can join in on the fun, and earn the rank of EAGLE SCOUT! The girls practice leadership skills, learn life skills and perform community service projects.  We have monthly weekend camping trips to hike, cycle, ski, and canoe.

We meet every Tuesday from 7:15 to 8:30pm in the lower church hall at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, 573 Washington Street, Newton.  

The troop currently has five girls, but we would love to have twenty!  The troop is separate from Troop 355B (Boys) and has its own trained female leaders. 

Girls can earn over 120+ different badges including First Aid, Swimming, Digital Technology and American Business. Girls can attend summer camp at Camp Yawgoog in Rhode Island (the top Scouting Camp in the Nation) the first week of August 2022. Join us at a Tuesday meeting to meet  the leaders and other scouts, and register your daughter for fun and adventure with T355! 

For more information, please contact Pat Kaltenbach, Our Lady’s Scouting coordinator, at 617-922-3970 or <[email protected]>

SEPAC Open Board Mtg this Thurs, Oct. 21, 7pm

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other

Want to know the candidates’ opinio

Newton SEPAC Open Board Meeting

Thursday, October 21, 2021
7:00-9:00PM

AGENDA
ALL ARE WELCOME!

In-person: Newton Education Center, 100 Walnut Street, Room 210

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81360181805

Please help spread the word!

Accepting Pre-K Applications for 2022-23 School Year – Newton Early Childhood Program

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Newton Public Schools

Newton Early Childhood Program (NECP) is now accepting applications for students for the 2022-23 school year. NECP will be moving to its new location at 687 Watertown St. midway through next year. The fully renovated building will be completely customized for NPS’ littlest learners! If you have a preschool-age child and would like to learn more about enrolling in this fantastic program in an amazing new space, please visit the application process section of the NECP website at: www.newton.k12.ma.us/NECP.