Category Archives: Community Notes

Drive for Five for the Newton Community Freedge is back!

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Community Service opportunity, Food Drive

Newton Neighbors is organizing another Drive for Five for the Newton Community Freedge.

Kindergarten Soccer – Spring Registration is OPEN to Newton Pre-K and Kindergarten Children

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, From Our PTOs, Sports

Register by March 1st for the spring season!

www.kindergartensoccer.org

  • Pre-K League: for Newton children who are entering kindergarten in the fall of 2023
  • Kindergarten League: for current Newton kindergartners

Since 1993, Kindergarten Soccer has been introducing children to soccer in a fun and non-competitive environment where girls and boys develop friendships, learn teamwork and gain confidence.

We play on Saturday mornings at the Oak Hill Middle School fields, starting April 29th and will run for six (6) weeks.

Join us and meet other families in your neighborhood!

Game times are based on school assignment and will be communicated after teams are created (in early April).

Kindergarten Soccer is a program created and hosted by the Zervas Elementary School PTO since 1993.

PIANO LESSONS: Gloria Jasinski 

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes

Bachelor of Music in Composition from Berklee College of Music, Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory. 30+ years teaching experience. Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreading. Build a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring instructor. Beginners especially welcome. Have a positive and successful learning experience. Phone: 617.566.9704, email: [email protected]

ActiveMinds Tutoring

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Tutors

Keep your hearts warm and minds warmer with ActiveMinds Tutoring. Shine bright with our tutors who care. 16 years providing tutoring for all academic subjects, studying skills, and standardized test prep (SAT/ACT, ISEE, SSAT). Contact ActiveMinds to learn more about our personalized plans with experienced tutors. 617.227.2225 | [email protected] | http://www.activemindstutoring.com/

Tutoring Services

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Tutors

I’ve lived in and around Newton for 7 years and have tutored lots of students at both Newton North and South high schools, and overall I’ve been tutoring high schoolers for 18 years — both freelance and with well-known firms like Kaplan, Summit, and Chyten (now Livius).  My main areas are SAT/ACT prep, math, writing, and research skills.

I’ve recently started my own tutoring firm called “Merv Academic” (www.mervacademic.com) and have a personal profile on Wyzant as well: Wyzant Profile.  I’d love to have the chance to work with more Newton students!

I’d be happy to provide more information, references, or testimonials. 

Best,

Steve Markofsky

[email protected]

617 893 1195

Newton On The Map: School Vacation Week Activities

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, School Breaks

Tuesday, February 21 – Friday, February 24, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.

Find your way to the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds for our activities! Our theme is all things map-related. Step into the role of cartographer, explore our museum galleries with a scavenger hunt, examine how Newton has changed over time, and share your favorite local landmarks. All activities are free with museum admission. Suggested ages 4-12; all are welcome to drop in. The Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds is located at 286 Waverley Avenue. For information, please call 617-796-1450 or go to www.historicnewton.org.

Newton On The Map: School Vacation Week Activities

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Grade Levels, Middle Schools, School Vacation Week

Tuesday, February 21 – Friday, February 24, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.

Find your way to the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds for our activities! Our theme is all things map-related. Step into the role of cartographer, explore our museum galleries with a scavenger hunt, examine how Newton has changed over time, and share your favorite local landmarks. All activities are free with museum admission. Suggested ages 4-12; all are welcome to drop in. The Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds is located at 286 Waverley Avenue. For information, please call 617-796-1450 or go to www.historicnewton.org.

MBTA Youth Pass

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Grade Levels, High Schools, Middle Schools, Resources for Families in Need

The MBTA and the City of Newton’s Youth Pass program helps provide affordable transit access for young people with low-income. The Youth Pass is a card that can be used by eligible young adults with low incomes to purchase roughly 50% reduced one-way fares for Commuter Rail, Express Bus, and ferry.  For additional details CLICK HERE.

Zooming to Success: Leveraging Virtual Technology for Career Growth and Development

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment

Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 7:00pm-8:00pm

Free, Virtual Event for All Ages and Career Levels

Presented by Newton Wellesley Hospital, learn tips and strategies to boost your career using modern technology. Topics include virtual networking, leveraging online platforms such as LinkedIn, and mastering the virtual interview to land the job.

Free, Virtual Event for All Ages and Career Levels

Click Here to Register.

PIANO LESSONS: Gloria Jasinski 

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, NSHS Music

Bachelor of Music in Composition from Berklee College of Music, Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory. 30+ years teaching experience. Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreading. Build a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring instructor. Beginners especially welcome. Have a positive and successful learning experience. Phone: 617.566.9704, email: [email protected]