Category Archives: Community Notes

Honor Thy Teacher

Posted on May 15, 2012 by zervaspto in Advertisements, Community Notes

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
• 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 please go to www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org.

Help Wanted

Posted on May 15, 2012 by zervaspto in Community Notes, Education / Enrichment

Newton Community Education would like to expand their Kids & Teens program. To do that they need some help. They are looking for an elementary school parent available to work part-time (maybe as few as five hours a week or so) to help plan the Fall program. You would be involved in brainstorming ideas for new programs and recruiting teachers to work for NCE. The ideal candidate for this position is an elementary school parent who has been involved in the PTO and has some awareness of other Kids program offerings around Newton. If you’re interested, please email a cover letter and resume to: lisa_rucinski@newton.k12.ma.us.

Cape home available to rent

Posted on May 15, 2012 by zervaspto in Advertisements, Community Notes

Beautifully decorated and completely new 4 bedroom, 4-bath house in Eastham for weekly or monthly stay.  Elegant custom designed home features central AC, beautiful kitchen, master bedroom suite and much more. Enjoy easy outdoor living in the screened porch watching the ball game. Bonus room above the garage with game console for kids to enjoy. One mile to First Encounter Beach and short walk to Herring Pond. Located on a peaceful cul de sac ensures a tranquil stay. A terrific way to enjoy a comfortable vacation on the Cape.

4 Bedrooms; 6 Beds: 2 King, 2 Queen, 2 Twin.
4 Baths: 2 Full, 1 3/4 (shower-only), 1 Half.
Limit: 8 people.

Contact Suzanne Slattery for photos and availability, sslattery33@msn.com or 617-827-4875

Summer program for your pre-schooler

Posted on May 15, 2012 by zervaspto in Advertisements, Community Notes, Summer

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 – 11:15 am, June 25th – August 2nd.  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.

Week-Long Summer Art Programs

Posted on May 15, 2012 by zervaspto in Advertisements, Community Notes, Summer

Join the fun and creative week-long sessions for children and teens this summer! Be inspired by exciting and educational themes in the Children’s Program for grades 1-6. Daily classes in Visual Arts, Drama, Ceramics and Sculpture/3D, give children the opportunity to learn and grow with friends while being creative and having fun!Special presentations booked weekly with our favorite community partners! June 25-Aug. 31, 9:00-3:30 pm, Grades 1-10.

Teen Afternoon Ceramics, for students entering grades 7-10, 3:30-5:30 pm, gives teens more opportunity to work on hand-building skills and on the Potter’s Wheel. All skill levels are welcome. Tuition: $115/wk. Early Drop-Off, Extended Day options available. To register or for more information, visit www.NewArtCenter.org or call 617-964-3424.

Pippin

Posted on May 15, 2012 by zervaspto in Advertisements, Community Notes, Events

The musical Pippin tells the hilariously crazy, darkly surreal, but ultimately uplifting story of Pippin’s journey through a Wonderland-based alternate reality to find purpose and complete fulfillment in his life. Join us for a night of spectacular magic, catchy Stephen Schwartz tunes, and Fosse-inspired dances; challenge with us unsettlingly relatable portrayals of mindless war, sex, and political corruption; and, just maybe, believe again in love.

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O. Hirson
Directed by Pamela Chen and Sonya Maria Douglas
Musical Director: Melissa Weikart
Choreographer: Maddie Cetlin
May 24th, 25th, and 26th
7:30pm, Tickets $8 for Students and $10 for Adults
Theatreink.net

Car Wash

Posted on May 15, 2012 by zervaspto in Community Notes, Events, Social Outreach

5th Grade Car Wash for Charity at the Bowen Elementary School On May 20th: Stop by our 2nd annual carwash! Funds raised will benefit Child Fund International, one of the world’s oldest, most respected child relief/development organizations.

9:00am-11:00am, $7 per car
Bowen Elementary School,280 Cypress St, Newton Center.
Rain date is June 3rd.

No Parking: How Parking Affects Traffic, Business and Our Lives in Newton.

Posted on May 15, 2012 by zervaspto in Community Notes, Events

How does parking affect village vitality? What effect does it have on traffic and safety? What are Newton’s rules, and where do they apply? Explore the fascinating world of parking management, technology and economics with Jason Schrieber, a principal at the transportation planning firm Nelson/Nygaard and Candace Havens, planning director for the City of Newton. Schrieber has developed parking management plans across the country, but most recently for Needham and Salem, MA. Havens will outline what Newton’s current parking practices are, and how various experiments with parking policy have turned out. Matt Cuddy, who helped develop recommendations around parking in Newton for the Transportation Advisory Committee, will be on hand to explain the TAC’s parking goals.

When: May 17, 7:00-9:00 pm
Where: Druker Auditorium, Main Library
Details at www.lwvnewton.org

Meet the Robots

Posted on May 15, 2012 by zervaspto in Community Notes, Education / Enrichment, Events

Please join the Newton LigerBots for their annual spring event, Meet the Robots. 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!

Rythmic Gymnastics Open House

Posted on May 15, 2012 by zervaspto in Advertisements, Community Notes, Sports

Rhythmic Dreams, New England’s elite non-profit rhythmic gymnastics school located in West Newton, is hosting a FREE Summer Program Open House on Monday, May 28th, from 2:00-4:00pm. Since 2002, Newton’s “best kept secret” has produced many local and national champions in this beautiful sport for girls, under the expert coaching of former champions from Romania, Ukraine, US and Russia. Stop by on Memorial Day to have fun with ribbons, balls, and hoops and learn tips for improving your flexibility, strength and coordination. This is a great opportunity to see what this Olympic sport is about and to learn more about our summer program or Fall 2012 afterschool program.For more information and to reserve a spot, please email info@rhythmicdreams.com or call 617-233-4493.