Archive for October, 2009

  • Newton Schools Information

    Newton Schools Information

    Meet Interim Superintendent Dr. James Marini. Wednesday, October 21 7:30 – 9:00 PM Day Middle School Auditorium All members of the community are invited to an evening session to meet and hear from Interim Superintendent, Dr. James Marini. Dr. Marini will speak about the state...

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  • Technology Update

    Technology Update

    Fundraising for Technology at Williams is off to a strong start!  After the presentation of the Technology Plan at the PTO meeting  (see technology plan thanks to Deborah Gelch!), enough money has been raised to purchase 8 LCD projectors and carts (bringing the total to...

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  • Upcoming Williams School Events

    Upcoming Williams School Events

    Williams Walking Wednesdays Continue! (Walking School Bus Schedules) Thanks to all the kids, families, and staff members who walked in the rain last Wednesday to celebrate International Walk to School Day!  For those of you who want a sunny redo, or for those who didn’t...

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  • Community News: Miscellaneous

    Community News: Miscellaneous

    The Newton Tree Conservancy is looking for residents who are looking for street trees. A grant from Newton Pride will enable us to plant approximately 40 bare-root trees in spring of 2010. We hope to plant in batches of 5-8 trees, in several locations around...

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  • Community News: Educational

    Community News: Educational

    Retired Middle School SPED Teacher Seeks After School Mathematics Tutoring. As a Special Education Teacher with thirty years experience modifying curriculum and making accommodations for struggling Mathematics students, I know the value of one-to-one tutoring where my experience with teaching the basics, along with state...

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  • Community News: Music Lessons and Tutors

    Community News: Music Lessons and Tutors

    ELB music Studio is excepting new students New England Conservatory graduate with 25 years of teaching experience.  Young beginners as well as advanced students are welcome Performance opportunities. Convenient location: Kenrick Street, Brighton/Newton line with parking.  phone 617 782 9938 e mail: [email protected] KEYS FOR KIDS...

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  • Community News: Sports

    Community News: Sports

    Newton Metrowest Basketball is a wonderful program that has developed most of the players currently playing at our two high schools.  We stress skill development, sportsmanship and fun in a slightly more intensive (but very manageable!) structure than NGBA.  The Newton travel basketball program begins...

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  • Community News: Classes and Camps

    Community News: Classes and Camps

    Are you looking for a unique creative Jewish educational camp-like experience for your children after school?  Kesher Newton provides excellence in Jewish and Hebrew education on weekday afternoons (Tuesday’s our program begins at 12:30 after early release). In a joy-filled, camp-like environment, we explore Jewish...

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  • Community News:Performances and Events

    Community News:Performances and Events

    Newton Touch-a-Truck on Sunday, October 18, from noon to 4:00. This promises to be a wonderful low-cost family fun day, with proceeds from the suggested donation of $7 per family/carload going to support nonprofit programming for young children and their families in Newton. More than...

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  • Community News: Newton News

    Community News: Newton News

    An evening session to meet and hear from Interim Superintendent, Dr. James Marini is scheduled on Wednesday, Oct 21st from 7:30-9pm at the Day Middle School Auditorium. Dr. Marini will speak about the state of the schools and his experience in Newton thus far, followed...

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