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Community Survey from Equity Working Group

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other for , , |

This letter is translated into seven languages.
Этот документ переведен на семь языков. Ниже приведен русский перевод.
Este documento está traduzido em sete idiomas. Você encontrará informações em Português abaixo.
Este documento está traducido a siete idiomas. A continuación encontrarás información en español.
이 문서는 7 개 언어로 번역되었습니다. 한국어 정보는 아래에서 찾을 수 있습니다.
本文件被翻译成七种语言。如果您需要详细信息，请查看下面
この文書は7つの言語に翻訳されています。以下に日本語訳があります。
מסמך זה מתורגם לשבע שפות. המסמך מתורגם לעברית בהמשך.

 

Dear Newton Public School Families,
The Newton Public Schools Equity Working Group is looking for community feedback on questions relating to equity in PTO spending. We have developed a survey that will provide us with important information to continue our work. We would very much appreciate your assistance by answering our survey. The survey is available in amny languages. Please click here for the options:

Please click on this link to answer the survey in English.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkFWzXXBhcWmTiRWHFJbkcnF82z9ZF3ggZomM3i8EITuE71g/viewform?usp=sf_link
Please respond to the survey only once. It is due on June 28, 2019. Thank you for your time and effort on this project.
Sincerely,
The Equity Working Group

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亲爱的牛顿公立学校家庭，牛顿学校公平工作组正在寻求有关PTO支出公平性问题的社
区反馈。 为更好地为社区服务，我们正进行一项调查以收集信息作为下一步工作的重要
参考。 您的意见对我们来说非常重要。如果你能于百忙之中，抽出几分钟时间来填写下
面的调查表，我们将万分感激。
请点击此链接以中文回答调查。
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflPpxwWfxc0y8yK4DVuoZifR6uO1eR7hE9
PL_hrKLZhvkmvw/viewform?usp=sf_link
请只回复一次调查。它将于2019年6月28日到期。感谢您在这个项目上花费的时间和精
力。
此致
公平工作组

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ニュートン公立学校ファミリー各位
ニュートン公立学校エクイティワーキンググループは、PTO支出の公平性に関する質問についてのコ
ミュニティからのフィードバックを探しています。 私達は私達の仕事を続けるために重要な情報を私達
に提供する調査を開発しました。 アンケートに回答していただきありがとうございます。
このリンクをクリックして日本語でアンケートに答えてください。
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnlzFJ98hjnIUboOAcWvyrssF7D_elpXntFx5PLuGjFRFraA/viewform?usp=sf_link
調査には一度だけ回答してください。 このプロジェクトにあなたの時間と努力をありがとう。
敬具
エクイティワーキンググループ
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친애하는 Newton Public School Families,
Newton Public Schools Equity Working Group은 PTO 지출에 대한 형평성과 관련된 질문에 대한 커뮤니티
피드백을 찾고 있습니다. 우리는 작업을 계속하기 위해 중요한 정보를 제공 할 수있는 설문 조사를
개발했습니다. 설문 조사에 응 해주셔서 감사드립니다.
한국어로 설문에 응답하려면이 링크를 클릭하십시오.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnMh0iZGrDcjtLKj5mFb6qRzXtbPQInAH8p4xVG8u12mRfXw/viewform?usp=sf_link
調査には一度だけ回答してください。それは2019年6月28日に予定です。このプロジェクトにあなたの
時間と努力をありがとう。
진정으로,
주식 워킹 그룹
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Уважаемые семьи Ньютона,
Рабочая группа по вопросам справедливости в государственных школах Ньютона ищет отзывы
сообщества по вопросам, касающимся справедливости расходов на ВОМ. Мы разработали опрос,
который предоставит нам важную информацию для продолжения нашей работы. Мы будем очень
признательны за вашу помощь, ответив на наш опрос.
Пожалуйста, нажмите на эту ссылку, чтобы ответить на опрос на русском языке.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPNBFGWGjSpByHz3dk9OJnUH9voau3EHdSoYPoPvemj3csSw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Пожалуйста, ответьте на опрос только один раз. Он должен состояться 28 июня 2019 года.
Спасибо за ваше время и усилия по этому проекту.
С уважением,
Рабочая группа по акциям
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Estimadas familias de Newton Public School,
El Grupo de Trabajo de Equidad de las Escuelas Públicas de Newton está buscando comentarios de la comunidad sobre cuestiones relacionadas con la equidad en el gasto de la PTO. Hemos desarrollado una encuesta que nos proporcionará información importante para continuar nuestro trabajo.
Agradeceríamos mucho su ayuda al responder nuestra encuesta.
Por favor haga clic en este enlace para responder la encuesta en español.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvcWsqIUsmBjfWTVPbzbQbgbSgP61-QQzBwVajGLnuFxk7Cg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Por favor responde a la encuesta una sola vez. Se debe entregar el 28 de junio de 2019. Gracias por su tiempo y esfuerzo en este proyecto.
Sinceramente,
El Grupo de Trabajo de Equidad
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Caro Newton Public School Families,
O Grupo de Trabalho de Equidade de Escolas Públicas de Newton está procurando por feedback da comunidade sobre questões relacionadas à equidade nos gastos com PTO. Desenvolvemos uma pesquisa que nos fornecerá informações importantes para continuar nosso trabalho. Agradeceríamos muito sua ajuda respondendo nossa pesquisa.
Por favor, clique neste link para responder a pesquisa em Português.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZU5vlQvRUm__-7m2qqzIkGUFIPJqIqEqCN4FpDAiDbjjH3Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Responda à pesquisa apenas uma vez. É devido em 28 de junho de 2019. Obrigado pelo seu tempo e esforço neste projeto.
Atenciosamente,
O Grupo de Trabalho de Equidade

Free ice cream social with your Newton fire fighters

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Events, Other, Summer for , , |

Meet Newton firefighters, enjoy free ice cream and strengthen our community. Please click here to see the flyer: Ice Cream social.

June 17th, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Station 3, 31 Willow Street, Newton Centre

America Meditates in Newton

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |

America Meditates is a nationwide peace initiative to help create a stress free and violent free society. Studies have shown that group meditation can lead to a less violent and healthier society overall. This is a very good opportunity to come meditate, feel rejuvenated and inspired to stand together for the wellbeing of all.

The attached flyer contains additional information and registration information: America Meditates.

Summer Reading Lists

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other, Summer for , , |

Summer is a wonderful time for students to relax and read books they enjoy!

The district has created a webpage with recommendations for summer reading for elementary schools. For middle and high schools, you will find summer reading assignments, as well as suggestions for books in a whole variety of genres.

Here is the link: http://bit.ly/newtonsummerbooks2019

There is something for everyone! Enjoy your summer and happy reading!

Paddles and Picnics at Crystal Lake this Sunday

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Events, Other, Sports for , , |
The Crystal Lake Conservancy and the Newton Parks and Recreation Department invite you to come to a Sunday afternoon of activities on Crystal Lake. Participants may sign up for half hour slots between 1:00 – 4:30 pm to enjoy the pleasures of canoeing/kayaking/paddle boarding. A lifeguard will be on duty and all participants will be required to wear life jackets and sign a waiver. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult while on the water. A $15 donation per canoe/kayak/paddleboard supports the Crystal Lake Conservancy’s efforts to keep Crystal Lake healthy. To learn more, visit www.CrystalLakeConservancy.org or call Janice Bourque at 617-967-0797. June 16th (rain date June 23rd), 1:00 – 5:00 pm 20 Rogers Street, Newton Highlands

Planning for Arts & Culture in Newton – Please take a brief survey

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Other for , , |

The City of Newton is currently undertaking a 7-month planning process to create a Comprehensive Arts & Cultural Plan for the City.

The plan, entitled Create Newton, will identify all of Newton’s arts and cultural assets – from our buildings and non-profits, to the events and festivals we host, to the local traditions and initiatives in our villages and neighborhoods. We will explore how arts and cultural goals and interests are aligned with our businesses, recreational opportunities, and commercial districts, and identify goals, set out recommendations, and seek opportunities to collaborate and expand our pool of funding.

Input from parents, and children 12 years and older, who enjoy Newton’s arts and cultural events is greatly valued. Please take 10 minutes to complete this anonymous survey to assist in the planning process: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QWJW2QH

(Please note that the survey is best taken on your computer and not on your smart phone or smaller device.)

Welcoming Newton Survey

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Other for , , |

“Welcoming Newton” is a grassroots effort led by a pair of Newton citizens to support newcomers to our city while also furthering the engagement of all residents in all things related to life in Newton. They are in their developmental stages and are conducting a survey of current Newton residents.

The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to fill out. Click here to participate: https://forms.gle/gtt3Lhq3iByLLonq8

Free Summer Music program

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, From PTO Council, Other, Summer for , , |

Boston Music Institute is offering a FREE morning orchestra program this August at Driscoll School in Brookline. There will be three, week-long sessions, and students may sign up for one, two or three weeks.

BMI also offers optional, low-cost afternoon small ensembles and SAT/SSAT/ACT prep classes. The free large ensemble runs 9:30 am to Noon and is for Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion – ages 8 to 19.

The goal of this program is to provide students from beginning through advanced-intermediate instrumental ability with a rigorous and fun ensemble playing experience, taught by high-level instructors from BMI, in order to grow and develop their individual musicianship and group playing. For more infoamtion, visit Boston Music Institute (BMI).

Honor Your Child’s Teachers and Support Newton Schools Foundation

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Other for , , |

The school year is quickly coming to an end! If you want to do something special for your child’s teachers or other staff this year, consider the Newton Schools Foundation’s Honor Thy Teacher program.

When you donate to NSF in the name of one or more teachers, notifications will be sent to each teacher honored, as well as to the Principal and the Superintendent. Teachers’ names will appear in a special announcement on the NSF website and in the Newton TAB. If you have kids in elementary school, look for a letter coming home in backpacks or via US Mail for those with students in the upper grades. You can also donate online at www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org/honor-thy-teacher.

Your tax-deductible donation will support NSF-funded grants to the Newton Public Schools encompassing art, civics, math, music, science, social and cultural studies, literature, writing instruction, and social-emotional learning.

For a complete list of current grants and check out a video on NSF-funded programs visit http://newtonschoolsfoundation.org/programs-we-fund.

Thank you, parents and guardians, and thank you to all our educators!

Newton Creates- Community Art Project

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Events, Other for , , |

Come to the Newton Free Library for a community art project to help raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. All ages are welcome! Place your piece in the mosaic, enjoy music and food, enter to win free raffle prizes, and help support our community of caring. Artist Emily Bhargava will lend her creative talents to help create a mosaic to be hung outside the Health and Human Services Department at Newton City Hall. Come be a part of our community of caring.

June 4th, any time between 6:30 – 8:30 pm