Category Archives: Elementary Schools

Newton Students to Perform with Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Concert, Elementary Schools, High Schools, Middle Schools, NSHS Music

Newton South students Carina Bagdasarian, Olivia Hong, Steven Hu, Claire Lee, Jacob Lewis, and Hannah Lim and Newton North student Haydren Ren, members of the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, will perform on Friday, March 10, at 8 PM at Symphony Hall in Boston, under the baton of Maestro Benjamin Zander. The program includes Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra, written for and first performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1944 in Symphony Hall, and Tchaikovsky’s famous Symphony No. 5–both challenging works for musicians of any age.

Tickets & info: https://bit.ly/3m7GEN7 (available in person or via live stream). Use code SCHOOLS for $10 in-person tickets. Please redeem by Thursday, March 9 at 12:00 (noon).

Art as Therapy- New Art Center

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Art, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Elementary Schools, Grade Levels, High Schools, Middle Schools

We at the New Art Center believe that the visual arts are an important tool for self-expression and emotional wellbeing. This program, developed with and facilitated by a registered art therapist, seeks to provide a space for middle school students to express their feelings through artistic mediums.

We have run this program for two terms now and have seen great results among our students, heard positive feedback from their parents and families, and seen students return for subsequent terms.  

Additionally, this program operates on a sliding scale tuition rate. The cost to families is as low as $0 per session for those who qualify. 

An information session will be held on Zoom on Tuesday, March 7 at 7pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the curriculum and ask questions. The link to register can be found here.

Code Ninjas Camps

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Elementary Schools, High Schools, Middle Schools

Registration is now open to our 2023 Camps this upcoming February, April and Summer at Code Ninjas Waltham-Newton! Fun and exciting camps for kids 5 to 16. There is a limited space for each camp so enroll early to reserve your spot.

Take advantage of the EARLY BIRD discount until 3/31/2023. Also available – (a) MULTI-CAMP discount for 3+ camp enrollments, and (b) extended care/LATE PICKUP options for morning and afternoon camps. Our in-person camps are weeklong, from Mondays to Fridays. Choose morning or afternoon half-day options OR make it a full-day camp experience by signing up for both AM & PM options! Mix and match your favorites camps each week!

Here’s the camp registration link: https://members.codeninjas.com/e/?uuid=4fad7a4b-da4c-4444-a609-62f1d272f539

Winter Break Camp – February 20-24, 2023

  • Morning: JR Makers with Microcontrollers
  • Morning: Modding with Minecraft
  • Afternoon: Program and Play in Python

Spring Break Camp – April 17-21, 2023

  • Morning: JR Inventors with Makey Makey
  • Morning: Intro to Roblox Development
  • Afternoon: Code Your Own Robot in Minecraft

Summer 2023 – June 19 to August 25, 2023 – See schedule online

Kids’ Karate – Free Trial Class

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Sports

Saturday, March 4, 10:00-11:00 a.m.; entry ages 1st – 5th grades, girls and boys; $79 per 7-Week Session; free uniform upon enrolling; at Lasell University; for more information, please leave message at (617) 527-8052, kids-karate.org

Tennis lessons for kids and adults

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, From The City of Newton, High Schools, Middle Schools, Sports

Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture is offering tennis lessons for kids and adults and new this summer tennis camps for kids.

See all the offerings : https://newtonma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx

Green Newton School Connections meeting 

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Environment & sustainability, High Schools, Middle Schools

 Thursday, 2/9/23 at 4:30 pm. CLICK HERE for the Agenda and Zoom link, and please share with anyone who might be interested in helping us make our schools more sustainable.

Tickets on sale now! A Cappella April!

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Events, High Schools, Middle Schools, NSHS Music, Upcoming Events

A Cappella April! is coming to Newton South High School on Saturday, April 1. This one-night only, all-ages event features R & B/Soul/Pop a cappella group Ball in the House, with special performances by Newton student groups: Bigelow Beats, Brown Middle School A Cappella, The Northern Lights, and The Melocotones. Tickets are $15/adults and $10/students. Seating is reserved. Proceeds from this event will be used for future Creative Arts & Sciences programming. 

Tickets available through Seat Yourself: https://newtonps.seatyourself.biz

For more information contact Stacey Moriarty: moriartys@newton.k12.ma.us

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.

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.