Category Archives: High Schools

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

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/

Family Outreach: One to One Mentoring

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, High Schools, Other

Newton’s One-to-One Program, our very own “big brother/sister program” has been matching wonderful high schoolers with children in grades one through five for over 40 years.  If you think your elementary-aged child would benefit from a mentor in their life and you can commit 2 hours each week to have your child meet with a high school mentor from November to May – you should contact us. 

Here is a link to the program information and application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DUJsVEX4rEVbyJZkzSgZ8hH-CUttDSGNuhjBlK0BZWc/edit?usp=sharing

For questions or more information, please contact Rebecca Young, Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 617-315-8733

Voice Lessons – Get the Best from Your Voice!

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, High Schools, Middle Schools, NSHS Music

Is your teen be participating in choir or theater this school year? Teens can strengthen their voices and performance skills! With a focus on healthy singing and versatility, voice lessons can improve pitch, range, coordination and confidence. Sunday lesson availability and flexible scheduling for busy students and families


Contact Jacqueline Novikov at [email protected] and learn more at jacquelinenovikov.com.