Category Archives: Elementary Schools

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.

Beginner Class in Japanese Language and Culture

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

Weekly, starting March 3, 2023 | Fridays 7-8pm | On Zoom

Are you an elementary or middle school student interested in learning more about Japanese language and culture?  If so, this weekly online offering by Boston Sakura Kids is just for you!  This 8-week beginner class will teach you about the Japanese writing system, words and phrases, pop culture, traditional Japanese culture, and whatever else you’re interested in. This program is stress free, cost free, and open to middle school and elementary school students!

If you are interested, please fill out the form available at https://forms.gle/odGE1tdkVo8kGXkM6. 

Junior Film Critics workshop @ Belmont World Film’s Family Festival in Newton

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

Belmont World Film is holding is 20th Family Festival starting this coming Saturday, January 14 in Newtonville. One of the activities includes a “Become a Junior Film Critic” workshop led by legendary arts and entertainment critic Joyce Kulhawik (she was the very first TV arts critic in Boston, in fact) and Cambridge Day food and film critic Tom Meek (who was president of the Boston Society of Film Critics for 10 years). 

The workshop is geared to children age 9+.

We are showing some terrific films fro around the world, too–85% of them are based on children’s books, and many feature subtitles (which will be read aloud through headphones for the very young). The screenings support the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in both ELA and Foreign Language in fact! The first day of screenings takes place at the West Newton Cinema, with additional days in Watertown, Cambridge, and Arlington. There is also a short virtual window for most of the films as well. You can check is out at https://bwffamilyfest2023.eventive.org/welcomeil

Newton Southeast Little League Spring Registration is Now Open

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, Sports

Newton’s Southeast Little League (NSELL) offers fun and exciting baseball programs for players in grade K through 6. Rising kindergarteners are welcome in our T-ball program. The season runs from late April through the end of the school year and the league serves players who reside or attend schools within district boundaries of Memorial-Spaulding, Mason-Rice, Bowen, Angier, Countryside and Zervas.


Register by February 18th to ensure your child’s space.
Click here to register. Questions? Contact the league by Email or check out our Website.

NEWTON YOUTH LACROSSE SPRING 2023 REGISTRATION

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, Sports

Learn to play North America’s oldest team sport and the fastest game on two feet!  Newton Youth Lacrosse 2023 season registration is now open for boys in 1st through 8th grades, and beginners of any age are welcome!

NYL is dedicated to providing Newton boys and their families with a community-based developmental lacrosse program.  Boys will have an opportunity to learn the game of lacrosse while being placed on evenly balanced teams to play against neighboring towns – we focus on equal playing time for all, and emphasize learning, mentorship, sportsmanship, and above all, fun!  We welcome NEW players at any age or grade (we typically have many new middle school players each year). Financial aid is available for qualifying families. 

Practices start in March and end in June, and games are played on Sundays starting in April.  Learn more about the program here: http://newtonyouthlacrosse.com and register at http://newtonyouthlacrosse.com/registration

Please contact Jason Boggs with any questions about the program or to be connected with a current NYL parent: jboggs15@gmail.com

Music Lessons at The Conservatory at Highlands! 

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, High Schools, Middle Schools, NSHS Music

Winter is in full swing and nothing makes the winter months fly by like playing music! If you’re starting a new instrument, or looking to develop your skills as a musician, The Conservatory is here to help. Locally owned and operated in Newton Highlands. 


Students beginning new instruments in school benefit greatly from private instruction. 
Playing music increases confidence, reduces stress and helps learning in other subjects.
Our teachers are experienced, patient, kind and supportive. We help musicians of any age reach their goals. 

Sign Up/Inquire Here (no commitment necessary)   

(Trouble with link? Copy and Paste: https://forms.gle/VoAgFPhKdC83t7EF6 in your browser)

or call/text/e-mail: 617-903-0944  

info@highlandsconservatory.com

The Conservatory offers music lessons on almost all instruments, including: piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, guitar, drums, bass, saxophone, flute, clarinet, trombone, baritone, oboe, ukulele, and even harmonica! Sign up for parent/student lessons, or record in our state-of-the-art recording studio with audio production lessons and more!

more info:

www.highlandsconservatory.com

The Conservatory at Highlands is locally owned and operated and offers a 21st-century music education that is equally inclusive and challenging taught by the best musicians in Boston. The Conservatory is your community music school, where we can all learn and develop the craft of music together. 

51 Winchester Street, Newton Highlands.

Feel free to email info@highlandsconservatory.com with any questions.

New Art Center Winter Events

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Elementary Schools, Events, High Schools, Middle Schools

There are plenty of opportunities to share with your community that will spark their creativity at the New Art Center this Winter! Children, teens, and adults can find a class, workshop, or Nights Out event that fits their skills and interests. New Art Center offers full and partial scholarships, just fill out our Tuition Assistance Form to apply. We welcome students of all ages, skills, abilities, and levels. See event list here: Upcoming Classes › Events › – New Art Center in Newton

Newton South Indoor Winter Lacrosse Clinic

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, Sports

Get ready for spring with a winter lacrosse clinic run by Newton South coaches and upper-class players! Open to grades 4-8, the clinic is a great way to learn, build skills, and have some winter fun at a great price! 

Players of all abilities are welcome. The clinic is part of Newton South Lacrosse team’s efforts to grow the sport in Newton, give back to the community and raise funds for South’s program and the Connection/Stride special education program at South. The format of each day will include lacrosse skills broken down by age, group and skill level, followed by small-sided games. 

Click here to sign up today!

WHEN: 

Sunday mornings: 9:00 – 10:30 am 

Dates: January 29, February 5,12 & 26 and March 5 & 12

WHERE: 

Newton South High School Field House, 140 Brandeis Rd., Newton, MA

Price: $125 

Registration: Click here to register or use the QR code on the attached flyer.

Questions? Contact Coach Briggs

Pickleball for Kids Starting in February

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Sports

Newton Community Education is pleased to announce two new classes starting in February: Pickleball for Kids! While pickleball has elements of tennis, racquetball, and ping pong, it is a unique game with its own set of quirky rules. Students will learn how to keep score, the mystery behind the “kitchen” player positioning, and the many different types of shots. Instruction will include both drills and game playing. Students should wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. Bring your own paddle!
Classes will be held at Mason Rice Elementary School on Thursday evenings. We expect these classes to enroll quickly, so sign up and don’t miss out. For more information and to register, visi: https://www2.newtoncommunityed.org/pickleball-for-kids/

Newton Rotary Foundation Gift Drive

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Gift Drive, High Schools, Middle Schools

Make every 0-10 year old child’s holiday season a happy one by donating new, unwrapped toys, games, electronics, sporting goods, and gift cards from local merchants – to any Newton branch of The Village Bank.  

Don’t have time or confidence to shop yourself?  Let us do it for you, by making a cash donation to The Newton Rotary Foundation – click HERE.Thank you for your generosity.