COMMUNITY NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Registration Available Now – Tim Mayotte Tennis Newton – Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture
Former world top ten player and Massachusetts native, Tim Mayotte, is overseeing Newton’s city-wide tennis-in-the-parks programs.Registration is open for summer camp, after-school and weekend junior tennis programs. Beginners to advanced players – red, orange, green...
Newton Food Pantry – School Break
With the upcoming school breaks, The Newton Food Pantry wants to make sure that anyone experiencing food insecurity knows how to get help, even when school is not in session. Two easy options are the Newton Food Pantry and the Newton Community Freedge. The Newton...
11th Annual Newton Inspires to Showcase Creativity in the Classroom and Honor our True Inspirations: Newton’s Teachers and Staff
Tuesday, May 3rd from 6-8 pm at Angier Elementary School Newton Public Schools teachers and staff will be the center of attention at the 2022 Newton Inspires event presented by Newton Schools Foundation. On Tuesday, May 3rd from 6-8 pm at Angier Elementary...
Pickleball Clinic
I'm a Physical Education teacher at F. A. Day Middle School and I would like to get the word out about an exciting 2 day clinic I'm offering during April vacation. It's for grades 4-8 on April 21 and 22 from 9:00-12:00 at Day Middle School.Pickleball is a...
JCC Camp Kaleidoscope is hiring!
Make a difference this summer! Camp Kaleidoscope, the JCC’s arts and science day camp in Newton, is looking for wonderful camp counselors! Applicants must be rising seniors in HS or above. For more information, go...
Inclusive Summer Day Camp – Music That Matters – Registration Open
Plugged In's Music That Matters Summer Day Camp. Music That Matters includes band class, songwriting, recording a song, music video, workshops, offsite events, and performance opportunities. Each session ends with a benefit concert that raises money for a...
School Committee Resolution on FY23 Budget
On Thursday, March 31, 2022, the School Committee passed a resolution expressing our concern that the proposed FY23 budget, including 4 million dollars worth of cuts to balance the budget with the allocation of funding provided by the City, will have a serious...
Newsletter Blurb for PTO Newsletters – FY23 Budget Cuts
Dear PTO Leaders and Newsletter Editors, Please include this in your next newsletter. We will send you updated versions to send as necessary. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xZ2tIbaBrs3iCvDFG9TvnM1RDNrpV1BEfUcmIexhG1g/edit Kerry Prasad and Maggie SchmidtNewton...
Ultimate Frisbee for Elementary, Middle and High School
There's now an Ultimate Frisbee BUDA program for nearly every age group (sorry, toddlers!) in Newton. Programs meet on Sundays, and we will be returning to Newton North this season. Note that the 6-8 program will also have a recommended practice session one...
Nonprofit Youth Rock Band Program – Spring Session begins February 28
The Plugged In Band Program Spring Session begins February 28 (both in person and virtual). Plugged In is a nonprofit youth rock band program in Needham where young musicians of all levels and needs are welcome. Students are grouped by age, skill level and...