Category Archives: Community Notes

Newton Community Education Summer Programs

Posted on May 18, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, Summer
Think Summer with NCE
Summer Kids & Teens programs with Newton Community Education are filling fast! But we still have openings in lots of our week-long programs for elementary and middle school kids. Elementary schoolers and younger kids can get artsy in our Lions & Tigers & Bears class, get dramatic in Young Broadway, get into science in any of our Wicked Cool science and engineering programs, or get sweaty in our Soccer & Sports or Flag Football camps. These are just some of our many still-available options. We’ve also added new programs the last two weeks of August, including Wicked Phab Physics Lab, Wicked Wacky Lab Week, and Create a TV Show. Middle schoolers have lots of opportunities to get technical with us this summer: try our new Adventures in IT, Picture Projects, or Music Masterpieces with Garageband classes, for example. High schoolers can get a leg up on the college application process with our summer SAT prep classes or college essay writing class. And of course we have several sessions of Driver’s Ed this summer at both high schools. We have summer offerings for adults too, and kids ages 16 and up are always welcome in our adult classes. For more information or to register, call NCE at 617-559-6999 or visit our website at www.newtoncommunityed.org, where you’ll find our Summer-at-a-Glance chart to help you plan something new and exciting each week.

Abbey Villa Soccer Club Comes to Newton

Posted on May 18, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, Sports, Summer

Abbey Villa Soccer Club is coming to Newton!

Abbey Villa S.C believes that kids should play soccer in a pressure free environment to develop their soccer skills. We are holding two free clinics :

Friday May 25th and Friday June 1st 5:30 – 6:30 PM at Orr Field 992 Dedham Street, Newton.

We are also holding Tryouts in June for U10 – U11 boys and girls. Any questions please feel free to contact me at 857-919-3065.

Summer Pre-School Programs @ Newton Cultural Center

Posted on May 18, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, Summer
Are you looking for an outstanding summer program for your pre-schooler? Your child will love art, music and play at the Newton Cultural Center. Time for Partners is for children 18 months to 4 years, with an adult. One day a week (or more), Mondays through Thursdays from 9:30 am – 11:15am, June 25 – August 2.  Art and Music every day, and a chance to make new friends while learning and having fun. Time for Families is similar program in June only, with one price for the whole family. Summer Swing is a half-day drop-off program for children ages 3 – 6. Art, music and creative movement with experienced and nurturing teachers and assistants. Visit www.newtonculturalcenter.org or call 617-527-8283 for more information.

Honor Newton Teachers

Posted on May 18, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment

Honor Thy Teacher

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”  ~ Henry Adams

It’s that time of year again to honor exceptional Newton teachers and staff who have touched your child’s life. The suggested donation is $25 per teacher/staff member. Newton Schools Foundation celebrates Newton Public Schools teachers and staff by:

·       Notifying honored teachers and staff of your gift

·       Listing all honored teachers and staff in the Newton TAB and Patch

·       Sharing honoree names with the Superintendent and Principals·

Ensuring your donations go to support teaching & learning in Newton schools.

To honor a teacher or staff person go to www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org.

 

Meet The Robots!

Posted on May 18, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment
MEET THE ROBOTS
Please join the Newton LigerBots (www.ligerbots.com) for their annual spring event, Meet the Robots taking place at the Hyde Community Center in Newton Highlands on Saturday May 19th from 1-4pm.  The event will feature robots from this year’s FIRST Robotics, FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Lego League Competitions.  There will also be an underwater robot from the MIT Sea Perch Competition and iRobot will be there with some robots of their own.  In addition, there will be a number of STEM (Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering) oriented activities with prizes. All ages are welcome to attend so come on down with the whole family and have some fun learning with the Newton Ligerbots!

Community Preservation Act Event

Posted on May 13, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, Events

Share Your Future Funding Priorities for Newton Centre, Thompsonville & Chestnut Hill
at May 22nd “Happy 10th, Newton CPA!” Neighborhood Birthday Party.

How would you allocate nearly $20 million for affordable housing, historic resources, open space & recreation land in Newton over the next 5 years?  Come tell the Community Preservation Committee at a neighborhood birthday party for the 10th anniversary of the Community Preservation Act in Newton: 7 pm, Tuesday May 22nd, at Bowen Elementary School (280 Cypress Street). Enjoy historic photos and maps of Newton Centre, Thompsonville and Chestnut Hill. Refreshments provided! Residents of all Newton neighborhoods are welcome. For more information, seewww.newtonma.gov/cpa or contact Alice Ingerson at 617.796.1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov.

Mathnasium Summer Program

Posted on May 13, 2012 by admin in Advertisements, Community Notes, Summer

Summer is a great time to catch up, keep up and get ahead in Math. Mathnasium Learning Center in Newton Highlands offers individualized math summer programs in a fun, relaxing environment. Schedule your 12 tutoring sessions around your vacations and camps. Save $50 when you register before June 1st.  www.mathsummer.com or Call us for a free trial (617) 340-3665.

HISTORIC NEWTON CALENDAR, May 7, 2012

Posted on May 13, 2012 by admin in Community Notes, Events
Thursday, May 24, 7:30 PM
HISTORY BOOK CLUB MEETING     
This month’s book selection, The Great Influenza, by award-winning historian John M. Barry (author of Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927, which the book club previously read and enjoyed) is a powerful story with multiple narrative strands that combine to describe the history of science and disease in America leading up to the deadly influenza pandemic of 1918.  It explores how the impact of the disease revolutionized American science and public health, leading to crucial discoveries that we are still using and are learning from today.  The book club is free and open to new members.   
 
Saturday and Sunday, 
June 2 and 3, noon – 5 PM    
NEWTON COMMUNITY WEEKEND
Newton residents are invited to enjoy free admission to the museum.  
 
Saturday, June 2, 5:30 PM
HOUSE TOUR PREVIEW PARTY
The Preview Party celebrates the homeowners and the homes being featured on our 30th Annual House Tour.  Join us for sumptuous hors d’oeuvres and fine wines and get a sneak preview of the homes to be featured on the tour.  Individual tickets are $125 and available by advance registration only.  Sponsorship opportunities are also available; call 617-796-1450 for more information.  Buy your Preview Party tickets online at www.historicnewton.org!    
  
Sunday, June 3, noon – 5 PM
30TH ANNUAL HOUSE TOUR  
Featuring eight private homes that highlight interior design, architecture, and historic renovation throughout Newton, the House Tour benefits Historic Newton’s programming.  Tickets purchased in advance (before 5 PM on Friday, June 1), are available at a discount; you may buy your tickets online or by calling 617-796-1450. Tickets are $20 for Historic Newton members, $30 for non-members.  Tickets may be purchased on the day of the tour at the Jackson Homestead.  Tickets purchased on June 3 will cost $25 for Historic Newton members and $35 for non-members.

Wednesday, June 13, 7 PM 
ANNUAL MEETING OF HISTORIC NEWTON
7 PM, Business Meeting
7:30 PM, Speaker, Beryl Rosenthal, Director, Metropolitan Waterworks Museum, Boston. 

In-home Music and Voice Sessions

Posted on May 13, 2012 by admin in Advertisements, Community Notes

Plan a great summer by bringing the joy of music into your home. Next Level Up offers in-home music and voice sessions by accomplished and experienced musicians and teachers. We can provide lessons for the piano, guitar, violin, cello, saxophone, clarinet, flute, and bass guitar. Our instructors include current and former students and teachers from Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory. To learn more, please email music@nextleveluptutoring.com or call 781-540-1123 for a quick response. Visit our website at www.nextlevelupmusic.com.

The Northeastern Soccer Program

Posted on May 13, 2012 by admin in Advertisements, Community Notes, Summer
The Northeastern soccer program has established a dynamic program, which focuses on learning through fun games and small-sided play. Co-ed groups will experience our Future Huskies philosophy of promoting fundamental skills and sportsmanship. Players are grouped both by age and by skill level so that each child is challenged, but not overwhelmed. Our goal is to provide a positive learning environment for all participants, from beginners to the advanced. We are offering two sessions, The first session is June 18-22 and the second session will be held June 25-29 with a half-day cost of $200 or full-day $325.
For further information please utilize the link provided Northeastern Soccer Camp. Should you have any questions please contact Drew Chrostek, (Director of Soccer Operations) via email at Chrostek.a@husky.neu.edu