Category Archives: High Schools

Students performing with the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra’s opening concert on November 20

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Elementary Schools, High Schools, Middle Schools, Upcoming Events

Tickets are just $10 each with code FRIENDS! 

Support students at Newton South who are performing in the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra’s opening concert on Sunday, November 20, at 3 PM at Symphony Hall in Boston. Maestro Benjamin Zander conducts Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben (The Hero’s Life) and Beethoven’s most famous symphony, No. 5.

Join us in person or access the live stream to watch from the comfort of your own home. Tickets and info available here: https://www.bostonphil.org/concerts/2022-2023/bpyo1-strauss-beethoven

Use promotional code FRIENDS to receive the $10 tickets (available in sections B and C). Please redeem by Friday, November 18 at 12:00 (noon). 

Newton Neighbors Gift Card Drive for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 6, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Gift Card Drive, High Schools, Middle Schools

As we approach the holiday season, Newton Neighbors is looking to support our neighbors struggling to put food on the table. Last year, through the support of our community, Newton Neighbors provided 150 families throughout Newton, Brockton, and Waltham with $50 supermarket Gift Cards! With increasing food costs, the goal is to give out $75 gift cards this holiday season through partner agencies to families in Newton, Waltham, and Brockton. The Thanksgiving Gift Card Drive will run from November 1 – 19. 

Art as Therapy Program

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Events, High Schools, Middle Schools

My name is Sarah Moriarty and I am the Education Coordinator at the New Art Center in Newtonville. I’m reaching out to discuss our new Art as Therapy program for middle and high school students. 

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 licensed art therapist, seeks to provide a space for middle school students to express their feelings through artistic mediums. 

I’ve attached a sheet with more information and details about the program. We hope that you can forward this information to anyone you know who might be interested. 

I’m more than happy to answer any questions you may have. 

Thank you,

—

Sarah Moriarty

She/Her/HersEducation Coordinator 

New-Art-Expressive-Art-Therapy-Fall-22-Flyer-Final.docx-2Download

www.newartcenter.org 61 Washington ParkNewton, MA 02460

Child Tax Credit, Stimulus and Other Federal Money

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, High Schools, Middle Schools, Other

There’s still time to get your Child Tax Credit, stimulus & other federal money!

Apply even if you have no income or low income and don’t usually file taxes!

What could I get?

? Up to $3,600 per child with the 2021 Child Tax Credit,

? Any missed stimulus payments for you and your

children/dependents – up to $1,400 per person

? Other payments if you had earnings last year

Click here to learn more and apply.GetCTC.org/can-do

Questions? Contact CAN-DO

Josephine McNeil

617-527-5071

info@newtoncan-do.org

¡Aún hay tiempo para obtener su Crédito Tributario

por Hijos, estímulo y otro dinero federal!

¡Solicítelo aún si no tiene ingresos o tiene bajos ingresos y no

suele presentar impuestos!

¿Qué sucede si soy inmigrante?

Incluso si NO tiene un Número de Seguro Social, puede recibir pagos por sus hijos que tienen Números de

Seguro Social. Según la ley actual, recibir el Crédito Tributario por Hijos u otros créditos tributarios no afectará

su estatus migratorio, su capacidad para obtener una Tarjeta Verde o sus planes de inmigración futuros.

¿Qué podría obtener?

? Hasta $3,600 por hijo con el Crédito Tributario por

Hijos de 2021

? Cualquier Pago Estímulo perdido para usted y sus

hijos/dependientes – hasta $1,400 por persona

? Otros pagos si tuvo ingresos el año pasado

Regístrese antes del 15 de noviembre con un simple formulario en:

GetCTC.org/can-do

Green Newton School Connections (GNSC) meeting

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Events, High Schools, Middle Schools

We hope you can join us at our next Green Newton School Connections (GNSC) meeting, which will be on Thursday, November 17th from 4:30 to 5:30 pm on Zoom. (Note the change in date for November.) Liora Silkes, Newton’s Energy Coach, will join us to talk about how schools and Green Teams can partner with her to combat climate change in Newton. She will walk us through an activity that she does with students!

11/17/22 Agenda

Best,

Deanna & Crista

Newton-Needham PMC Kids Ride

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Events, High Schools, Middle Schools, Sports, Upcoming Events

PMC Kids Rides are back in person and we have joined forces with Needham to create a Newton-Needham PMC Kids Ride!

We hope that you will join us as we raise money for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Schedule of Events

  • 8 – 9 am – Rider and volunteer check-in, bike tune up
  • 8:45 am –  Opening Ceremonies
  • 9 – 10 am – RIDE!
  • 9:45 – 11 am – Post ride celebration with music, entertainment, raffles and more! 

TO LEARN MORE: Please visit https://kids.pmc.org/newton-needham

Newton’s Earth Day Festival – April 24th

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Events, From The City of Newton, High Schools, Middle Schools, School Breaks

Celebrate Earth Day with a festival on Sunday, April 24 from 1-4pm outside of City Hall! With electric vehicles and entertaining performances, bike rides and bees, ice cream and info on home energy improvements, we’ll have something for everyone to mark the day.

See a full list of activities at GreenNewton.org/EarthDay. 

Event will take place rain or shine. Newton’s Earth Day Festival is hosted by Green Newton, the City’s Climate Team, and Newton’s EV Task Force. 

Bike Rodeo event on May 1st

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Events, From The City of Newton, High Schools, Middle Schools, Other, Upcoming Events

Hello Newton School Families,

Celebrate safe biking in Newton at the Bike Rodeo hosted by Newton Parks and Recreation.  MA Safe Routes to Schools instructors will teach and review bike riding skills.  Volunteers from Bike Newton will help teach fun stations including knowing signs and hand signals, how to care for your bike, and more. 

The Bike Rodeo event will be on Sunday May 1st at Newton South High School and space is currently available for children in grades 2 – 6.  The Bike Rodeo is for children who live in Newton or attend Newton Public Schools, have their own bike, and are comfortable riding independently.  Helmets must be worn and an adult must attend. 

Please check out the registration website at https://newtonma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30165 for more information and to register. 

For questions, please contact Channon Ames at cames@newtonma.gov
When responding, please be aware that the Massachusetts Secretary of State has determined that most email is public record and therefore cannot be kept confidential.

Inclusive Summer Day Camp – Music That Matters – Registration Open

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, High Schools, Middle Schools, NSHS Music, Other, School Breaks, Summer

Plugged In’s Music That Matters Summer Day Camp.  Music That Matters includes band class, songwriting, recording a song, music video, workshops, offsite events, and performance opportunities. Each session ends with a benefit concert that raises money for a charitable organization chosen by the students themselves. Students are grouped in bands by age, skill level and musical interest.

Ages: 11-18
Hours: 9:00-3:00 (extended day available)
Session 1:  July 11-22
Session 2: July 25 – August 5

Plugged In is a unique, inclusive nonprofit youth rock band program in Needham where young musicians of all levels and needs are welcome. More information and online registration can be found at www.pluggedinband.org.

Ultimate Frisbee for Elementary, Middle and High School

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, High Schools, Middle Schools, Sports

There’s now an Ultimate Frisbee BUDA program for nearly every age group (sorry, toddlers!) in Newton. Programs meet on Sundays, and we will be returning to Newton North this season. Note that the 6-8 program will also have a recommended practice session one evening per week.

All programs will run from April 24 to June 19, 2022. There will be no formal program on Memorial Day Weekend, May 29.

Contact Burt Granofsky, BUDA Newton Youth Ultimate, if you have any questions: burt.granofsky@buda.org