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Talking to Kids about Sex, the Internet, Stress and Drugs

The Karuna School is hosting a Workshop Series for Parents with Dr. Sharon Maxwell titled, Talking to Kids about Sex, the Internet, Stress and Drugs.
The series begins March 4th at 7:30. Please visit our website:
http://www.karunaschool.org/Events___Workshops.html for more information and tickets.
Dr. Maxwell is an award winning author, educator, and practicing clinical psychologist. Her work has been featured in TIME Magazine, US News and World Report, Working Mother, The Boston Globe, on NPR, Oprah and Friends, and Fox News. The Boston Parents Paper has voted Dr. Maxwell a 2009 Family Advocate of the Year.
Please contact us with any questions:
 Lucinda Burk
781-728-3355 read more »

Talking to Kids about Sex, the Internet, Stress and Drugs

The Karuna School is hosting a Workshop Series for Parents with Dr. Sharon Maxwell titled, Talking to Kids about Sex, the Internet, Stress and Drugs
The series begins March 4th at 7:30. Please visit our website:
http://www.karunaschool.org/Events___Workshops.html  for more information and tickets.

Dr. Maxwell is an award winning author, educator, and practicing clinical psychologist. Her work has been featured in TIME Magazine, US News and World Report, Working Mother, The Boston Globe, on NPR, Oprah and Friends, and Fox News. The Boston Parents Paper has voted Dr. Maxwell a 2009 Family Advocate of the Year.
Please contact us with any questions:
 Lucinda Burk read more »

HISTORIC NEWTON PRESENTS FAMILY FEBRUARY VACATION PROGRAMS

HISTORIC NEWTON PRESENTS FAMILY FEBRUARY VACATION PROGRAMS
Historic Newton is presenting two family programs taking place during February school vacation week. The cost for each program is $15 per family ($10 for members), which includes museum admission, snack, and materials. These programs will take place at Historic Newton's Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street in Newton. Prepaid registration is required, and there is a registration limit of 25 per program. Call 617.796.1450 to register.

Wednesday, February 23, 2 pm
HATS OFF TO YOU, ABE LINCOLN!  read more »

Open House: Early Education & Child Care and After School Care

Open House: Early Education & Child Care and After School Care
Saturday, Jan 22 9:30am to 11:30am
at Newton Community Service Center, West Newton, MA read more »

An Effective Approach to Understanding and Supporting Your Child Presented by Dr. Ross Greene

Are you having trouble managing your child's behavior? Is your child not responding to traditional methods of discipline? Do you feel like your reactions to your child's behavior sometimes make the problem worse? Do you want to learn more about specific tools and strategies to help understand and support your child?

Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) -

An Effective Approach to Understanding and Supporting Your Child

Presented by Dr. Ross Greene.
Monday, January 24, 2011
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Williams School Auditorium
141 Grove St, Aurbundale, MA 02466. read more »

Making the Most out of Newton POST* Database (*POST = Planning Out of School Time)

Though winter is still upon us, many Newton camps have already started their enrollment for summer, 2011!

It’s Not Too Early for Summer Planning:

Making the Most out of Newton POST* Database (*POST = Planning Out of School Time) Thursday, January 13, 2011

7:00—8:30 pm

Newton Public Schools’ Education Center, Room 210

100 Walnut St., Newtonville 02460. read more »

Growing Up Healthy Doodlers and Artists - win a $100 to a local restaurant

Doodlers and Artists: Do a good deed, and you may even win a $100 to a local restaurant. Growing Up Healthy, a collaborative of 20+ faith-, school-, and, community-based organizations in Newton, Needham, and Wellesley, is working to ensure that every child has meaningful connections with adults. An upcoming 2011 regional community awareness campaign will raise awareness about the importance of connectedness for kids and will empower parents and other adults to intervene in kids’ lives. Now through Jan. 31, 2011, the collaborative is holding a logo contest to give the campaign a professional, inspirational look and feel. read more »

COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Proposal Working Sessions 19 January 2011

COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Proposal Working Sessions 19 January 2011

The Community Preservation Committee will meet at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, January 19, at the Newton Senior Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). The agenda includes a working session on the current community housing proposals for 61 Pearl Street and 112 Dedham Street, as well as program and budget planning for fiscal 2012. The full agenda will be online in early January from www.newtonma.gov/cpa/meetings.htm. Full proposals are online from www.newtonma.gov/cpa/projects.htm. For further information, contact Alice Ingerson at 617.796.1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov.

Out-of-Assigned District Statement from Newton Public Schools

The Newton Public Schools considers applications for students to transfer to schools outside of their home district. It is the goal of the school system to grant to the degree possible requests for out-of-assigned district placements. Impact on enrollment, staffing and space availability now and in the future are key considerations. Out-of-assigned district placements for students who wish to attend a school in Newton other than his/her district school are limited. Such placements will be made on a space available basis only. In addition to Newton residents, members of NTA Units A, B, C, D, E, NESA, or the Custodial union may also apply for placement of their children in a Newton Public School. read more »