Category Archives: Middle Schools

PLAN YOUR TEEN’S PERFECT SUMMER

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

PLAN YOUR TEEN’S PERFECT SUMMER  – The 18th annual Teen Summer Expo will be Monday, February 6 at Newton South High School, 5:30-8:00pm in the cafeteria. Meet with directors of a curated group of meaningful summer enrichment programs for kids ages 12-18. Options for every interest and budget. FREE and OPEN TO ALL.  Pre-Register at www.TeenSummerExpos.com and share with friends on Facebook.   

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  

[email protected]

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 [email protected] 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

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.

Stress Survival Guide Workshop” for teens ages 13 and over

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, From The City of Newton, Health and Social Emotional Learning, High Schools, Middle Schools

The City of Newton Youth Services Division is partnering with Families for Depression Awareness, the Newton Free Library, and the Newton Youth Commission to host a “Stress Survival Guide Workshop” for teens ages 13 and over on Wednesday, December 14, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Newton Free Library.   This workshop led by Families for Depression Awareness staff, will teach teens how to identify symptoms of stress in themselves, their peers, and their family, identify strategies to manage day-to-day stress, as well as how to find help if things start to feel like “more than just stress.”  Teens will create a survival guide of their own by utilizing a workbook tool created by FFDA!  Light refreshments will be available!  To register CLICK HERE.  

Parenting Workshops this December – Start the new year feeling clear, confident, and connected with your family! 

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Health and Social Emotional Learning, High Schools, Middle Schools, Upcoming Events

Parent Coach Amy Behrens, M.Ed. is offering two unique mindful parenting workshops in December for parents who want to bring more joy and confidence to their parenting as we head into the holiday season and new year.  Parents of children of all ages are welcome. 

Family Culture and Winter Kickoff Online Retreat – Friday, Dec. 9th 9am-1pm OR Saturday, Dec. 10th 10am-2pm – choose the day that works best for you. 

We are entering the winter holiday season, and holidays tend to illuminate or exacerbate ingrained family patterns. So, NOW is a great time to pause and be intentional about shifting patterns to the “family culture” you desire.

Through individual and group reflection, direct teaching, and a transformational guided meditation – you will:

  • Develop vision and tools for your family
  • Get inspiration to make winter school vacation fun and enjoyable
  • Understand of the “C’s of family culture” 
  • Experience warm camaraderie with a group of like-minded parents
  • Receive expert tips from a parent coach with years of experience working with families
  • Create action steps you can start using right away.

Parenting Mantras Online Workshop – Friday, Dec. 16th 11am-12:30pm

Learn how to design your own personal parenting “mantras” – words and phrases that help you feel more calm, centered, and effective as a parent when dealing with difficult situations with your kids. Instead of yelling and then feeling bad, you can learn a new way to communicate with power and wisdom that can feel almost magical. 

This session will include: 

  • A Guided Reflection to give you insights that bring clarity
  • The Create-Your-Own-Mantra Tool to transform unpleasant patterns
  • Shared wisdom of a group of like-minded parents
  • Real-time experiences with how mantras work
  • Relief and peace of mind that your parenting experiences will feel much better

Learn more about Amy and her parent coaching approach HERE. Read her blogs HERE.

A Visit to the Allen Homestead for Children and Families

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Elementary Schools, Events, Middle Schools, Upcoming Events

This visit invites children and their families to travel 150 years back in time to imagine what it would have been like to live and learn at the Allen home and this historic school. 

This historic house was once the home of Nathaniel Allen, founder of The West Newton English and Classical School. Nathaniel Allen was a progressive educator who provided equal opportunities for girls and boys in racially mixed classrooms even before the Civil War. His curriculum was innovative, and students from all over the world came to attend his school.

Guests will explore the parlor, a classroom, and even the bowling alley as we learn about the family, the students, the school, and the unique curriculum. Our visit will finish in the barn, where you will have the opportunity to try some of the games and activities that children enjoyed at this time.  

We hope you can join us to learn about the history of this newly renovated Newton treasure. Each visit will run approximately one hour. Free event, 3rd grade and up, registration required. 

Dates: Sunday, December 11 3:00-4:00 PM

Thursday, December 15  4:00-5:00 PM

Sunday, January 22  3:00-4:00 PM

Thursday, January 26  4:00-5:00 PM Please register here

Waban Lights & Family Sing-Along

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Events, High Schools, Middle Schools, Other, Upcoming Events

Date: Sunday, December 4

Time: 4:45pm

Location: Waban Library Center (1608 Beacon St)

‘Tis the season for celebrating with neighbors. The holiday season is nearly here and what better way to kick it off than with the Waban Improvement Society’s annual Waban Lights & Family Sing-Along event.   

We look forward to lighting up our beloved Waban Library Center building and surrounding grounds and turning the entire area into a wonderland of light to enjoy throughout the winter. Before we flip the switch to light up the WLC, please join us for hot chocolate, sweet treats and a festive community sing-along featuring songs celebrating the winter holidays.

Newton Girls Softball Spring Sign-Up

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, Sports

Registration for Spring Rec 2023 Softball is open! Sign up your player(s) in the appropriate grade level division HERE. Sign up now and check it off your to-do list! For any questions, please contact [email protected]