Tag Archives: elem

Newton FORJ Book Group (Families Organizing for Racial Justice)

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged , , |

Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria by Beverly Daniel Tatum February 25th, 6:30-8:30 pm Newton Free Public Library, Room B Adult discussion White Fragility by Robin Diangelo April 29th, 6:30-8:30 pm Newton Free Public Library, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Paid part-time opportunity at Centre Street Food Pantry!

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other Tagged , , |

Part-time paid Volunteer Manager position at the Centre Street Food Pantry in Newton Centre (12 -15 hours per week including working at the busy pantry every Tuesday 4:00 – 8:00 pm and possibly Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm). When … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Spring Programs at Newton Community Farm

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, From PTO Council, Sports Tagged , , |

Kid focused: Farm Tuesdays for ages 7-11. Meets Tuesdays, 1:30 – 3:00 pm, March 31st – May 26th (no class April 21st). An after school program on NPS early release days: meet the new chicks, get the learning garden started, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Civics Challenge

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, From PTO Council, Other Tagged , , |

Join the LWVN Civics Challenge! This is meant to be a true community builder for anyone in Grade 8 or older. There will be snacks and prizes, including a MA State House tour for the winning team. Anyone who registers as … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Newton Theatre Company production of Pinocchio

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Events, From PTO Council Tagged , , |

This winter, Newton Theatre Company is thrilled to partner with Pazzi Lazzi Troupe, a local performance group, to create a lively adaptation of the classic Pinocchio. In his quest to become a real boy, the wooden puppet Pinocchio must overcome … Continue reading → Continue reading →

BAT’s Winter Basketball Program

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Sports Tagged , |

For Boys and Girls ages 7-14
1 session = $75.00
4 sessions = $260.00
2 athletes for 4 sessions = $390.00
Saturday’s February 29th, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Hyde Community Center, Newton Highlands
Registration: Click here to sign-up!
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When Strep Causes OCD, Anxiety and More

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events Tagged , , |

The Dearborn Academy Speaker Series is hosting a panel discussion on the little-known but disabling PANS/PANDAS syndromes.  The diseases can occur when strep, other infections or environmental factors cause a misdirected immune response resulting in inflammation on a child’s brain. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Tech time impacts development

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events Tagged , , |

Come to a viewing of the documentary “Screenagers” followed by a discussion on technology and our children. Learn more at www.screenagersmovie.com. From the website, “Through poignant, and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Provide your input on the Open Space & Recreation Plan

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other Tagged , , |

Newton is required to update its Open Space & Recreation Plan every five years. The City is in the midst of updating it now. To learn more about the Open Space Plan visit http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/planning/conserv/area/default.asp The on-line community survey will allow … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Do you want to improve sustainability in Newton schools?

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, From PTO Council, Other Tagged , , |

Join parents, educators and students who are working together to promote sustainability in Newton schools. If your school does not yet have a Green Team, they can help you to establish one. Representatives of the group participate in discussions to … Continue reading → Continue reading →