Parents

NewtonPAC Special Educator Awards

The Newton Parents Advisory Council for Special Education (NewtonPAC) is thrilled to announce our Third Annual NewtonPAC Special Educator Awards!

The awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Newton North High School, Lasker Theatre, 457 Walnut Street, and will be followed by a casual reception.

Once again, we will be honoring a few of the many members of NPS staff who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to have truly made a difference in the lives of our children. Do you have someone you'd like to recognize? Send your nominations to PACawards2012@gmail.com by May 15, 2012. read more »

Newton PAC Meeting

NewtonPAC needs YOU! NewtonPAC only exists when parents join together to create it!

Do you have topics you want to hear about? People you want to hear from? Do you want different types of meetings? Mornings? Evening? Small Groups?

Plan to attend on May 3 to brainstorm goals for 2012-2013.

Thursday, May 3, 2012, at 7:30 PM
Room 210 at The Education Center
100 Walnut Street, Newtonville.

Networking and light refreshments beginning at 7:15 PM.

Questions, contact Sandy and Jo-Louise at info@newtonpac.org. read more »

Sunday School for Jewish Studies Open Enrollment

The Sunday School for Jewish Studies is now accepting registrations for grades K-7 for the 2011-2012 school year.

The Sunday School is an independent school offering a once-a-week program for children in the greater Boston area for over 40 years. Located at the Oak Hill Middle School in Newton, our school is committed to providing a Jewish education that fosters a strong sense of Jewish identity for children and families with diverse traditions of Jewish observance. Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation is available but not required, and students may enter in any grade. Interfaith and nontraditional families are welcome. read more »

Spring and Summer Dance Camps

Spring and Summer Dance Camps at Tian Yue Academy of the Arts

Our Spring break and Summer dance camps offer students two great opportunities to quickly improve their skills in classical Chinese dance and their knowledge of Chinese arts and culture. Our teaching staff of two male and two female instructors are very experienced teachers and they can work with students on every aspect of learning: dance fundamentals in form and bearing, flexibility and posture, acrobatic skills and stage performance. We welcome students with different levels of proficiency as we pay special attention to individual development.

Spring Break Dance Camp
When: April 16–20, 2012, 8:30 AM– 5:30 PM
Registration Fee: $10 read more »

Temple Shalom Nursery School Openings

Temple Shalom Nursery School in West Newton believes in partnering with parents in their child’s education experience. We seamlessly integrate secular and Judaic curriculum. We are committed to connecting children with nature. We have developed a nutritious snacks menu. We offer flexible longer hours through our on-site babysitting option from 2:30 PM (when our program ends) to 5:00 PM as needed.

For school year 2012-13, we have a few openings in our two-day toddler classroom, two openings in our 3- and 4-year-old class, and one opening in our trans-k class.

For more information and to schedule a visit, please contact director Johanna Perlin at  jperlin@templeshalom.org or 617-969-5521.

Children's Tag Sale

Huge Children’s Tag Sale!

The West Suburban Mothers of Twins Association invites you to their semi-annual Tag Sale on Saturday, April 28, 2012,  from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Congregational Church of Needham, 1154 Great Plain Avenue, Needham.

Over 20,000 items for sale at super low prices, including gently used children’s clothing, strollers, baby equipment, cribs, toys, books, DVDs & more! Cash only.

For more information, visit www.wscmmota.org.

School-Age Siblings: From Rivalry to Revelry

School-Age Siblings: Moving from Rivalry to Revelry

Dr. Deborah Weinstock-Savoy, psychologist and parent of three, discusses the dynamics of sibling relationships and how to create a harmonious family environment. FREE.

For more information go to www.thenewtonpartnership.org/attend-an-event/

Thursday, May 17, 2012
7:00-8:30 PM
Bowen Elementary School
280 Cypress Street
Newton Centre, MA 02459

The Autism Revolution

The Autism Revolution: Whole Body Strategies for Making Life All it Can Be

After years of treating patients and analyzing scientific data, prominent Harvard researcher and clinician, Dr. Martha Herbert offers a revolutionary new view of autism and a transformative strategy for dealing with it. Autism is not a hardwired impairment programmed into a child’s genes and destined to remain fixed forever, as we’re often told. Instead, it is the result of a cascade of events, many seemingly minor: perhaps a genetic mutation, some toxic exposures, a stressful birth, a vitamin deficiency, or a series of infections.

FREE event. A book signing will follow the presentation. Books will be available for purchase. read more »

Preparing for the Transition to Kindergarten

Beyond a Bigger Backpack: Preparing for the Transition to Kindergarten

Whether it’s your first or last child to go off to kindergarten, going to a new school and being in a bigger class with other changes can present challenges. Join this interactive workshop to share and learn practical tips and fun tools to help make the transition to kindergarten easier for everyone.

Presented by Janet Lucey and Beverly Mobilia, Early Childhood Specialists with The Newton Partnership. FREE.

For more information go to www.thenewtonpartnership.org/attend-an-event/
Thursday, May 3, 2012
6:30-8:00 PM
Education Center, Room 304 read more »

Talking to Your Child About Sexual Assault

What to Say, What Not to Say and How You Can Empower Your Child
A workshop for parents of teens

Sexual assault is a difficult, but important topic, especially with teens. Learn how to talk to your child and how we, as parents can help our teens to establish appropriate boundaries with peers and others. Presented by Meg Bossong,Community Mobilization Project Manager at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC).

Note that a similar workshop will be taking place at Mason Rice School on the same evening for parents of elementarty school students. FREE. read more »