COMMUNITY NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Newton SEPAC & DECE: Special Education and Civil Rights Review
The Newton SEPAC, in collaboration with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, will be hosting a parent orientation to learn about the upcoming Special Education and Civil Rights Review* happening in our district. Join us Tuesday,...
Orienteering in Newton
Newton Parks and Recreation is teaming up with New England Orienteering Club to offer an introduction to orienteering training for beginners at Auburndale Park in Newton, MA. The training will take place on Saturday, March 26th between 10:00 am and...
Music Lessons at The Conservatory at Highlands!
Winter is in full swing and nothing makes the winter months fly by like playing music! If you're starting a new instrument, or looking to develop your skills as a musician, The Conservatory is here to help. Locally owned and operated in Newton...
Upcoming Program for Senior parents from Youth Services
College Acceptance & Financial Award Review – “How to make the best decision for you.” (Flyer attached) The final workshop of our College Financing series titled, “College Acceptance & Financial Award Review,” will be held on Thursday, February 17...
Interactive Media Use & Youth Mental Health: Guidance for Parents of Students Across the Developmental Span
Description. The Newton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is excited to partner with Boston Children’s Hospital’s Digital Wellness Lab to offer a comprehensive presentation on the relationship between children's and teens' media use and their mental...
Centre Street Food Pantry Kids’ Club
The Centre Street Food Pantry is introducing a new initiative to bolster our Kids Club program and we are hoping that the elementary schools in Newton can help make this program a success. Some of your schools have already contributed to this program and we really...
Repurpose Your Unwanted Home Goods
Do you have gently used or new household items doing you no good? Please consider donating blenders, toasters, queen and king bedding, pots, pans, dishes, cooking utensils, silverware, towels and other basic household necessities. Welcome Home in Newton Centre...
Invitation to Joint FORJ Event (NNHS & NSHS): Building School Community Through Affinity Spaces
Building school community through affinity spacesNewton North and Newton South's Families Organizing for racial Justice (FORJ) chapters are hosting a joint event to discuss how we are building school community through affinity groups on Thursday, January 27 at...
English Language Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC) Meeting – February 3rd
The English Language Parent Advisory Council will hold its next meeting on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. ELPAC supports ELL families districtwide and collaborates with schools and districts to improve the ELL programming. Meetings are held every other...
WinterFEST this February 12-13
WinterFEST this February 12-13. All events are family friendly, free and open to all.