Tag Archives: mid

Newton Community Farm’s online Seedling Sale

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Other Tagged , , |

Newton Community Farm is opening their online Seedling Sale on April 27th. Order through May 13th, then schedule your curbside pickup date and time in mid-May. There are over 80 varieties of vegetable, fruit, herb, and flower seedlings plus soil … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Survey of Newton Businesses

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Other Tagged , , |

Mayor Fuller has requested that the Economic Development Commission (EDC) provide her with ideas on a recovery plan focusing particularly on steps that can be taken to assist Newton businesses in regaining their footing post Covid-19. As part of the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

One book One Newton

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other Tagged , , |

If everyone in Newton buys just one book through the Bookshop.org page, it would greatly reduce the financial burden facing Newtonville Books. If you start your browsing on the  landing page https://bookshop.org/shop/Newtonvillebooks  the site tracks all your purchases and the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Girls Connecting, Mentorship Program

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other Tagged , |

Alix de Saint-Aignan, a junior at Newton North, is the Founder of Girls Connecting. The concept is to connect 4th-8th grade mentees with high school mentors (from 10th grade to college) for an hour a week of video chat for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Middle School After School Program Enrolling for the fall

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events Tagged , |

The Newton Highlands After-School Program, just for middle school children, is accepting applications for the 2020-21 school year. They provide terrific programming for children in the Newton middle schools at the Newton Highlands location in Brigham House and the Hyde … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Two ways to help

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other Tagged , , |

Newton South High School’s Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Club feels tremendous gratitude to the countless healthcare workers who put their own lives on the line to help those afflicted with COVID-19. With that in mind, they have decided … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Bass, Voice, Ukulele lessons

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment Tagged , , |

Brittany Karlson is a Boston-area resident of 9+ years and professional musician offering Zoom lessons in Bass (upright and electric), Voice, Ukulele. She is a Berklee College of Music graduate, active performer across Europe and USA, experienced teacher with people … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Debate Camp

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other Tagged |

Several students from Newton South High School the Hackley School, and Dwight-Englewood recently created Prep Time Debate Camp. Prep Time Debate Camp is for middle-school students who want to improve their public speaking skills or want to learn about high … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Mindfulness Tutoring and Consulting

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment Tagged , |

Mindfulness Tutoring and Consulting offers experienced and secure online tutoring for students grades 6-12. They can help with staying organized and assisting with assignments. Rates are affordable Schedule is flexible References from Newton parents are available More information availabble on … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Update from the School Committee

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, From Newton Public Schools Tagged , , |

Dear Friends, By now you’ve received loads of information from Superintendent David Fleishman, from the principals and the teachers regarding the NPS Distance Learning Plan. It’s a lot of information to process and we’ve heard from numerous parents and guardians … Continue reading → Continue reading →