If you have a class card, you may use that (it would be at the regular price), or you can purchase a $10 pass for the Saturday class. Classes Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday will all be at 9:30 as well. You may use your existing class card for the weekday classes.
If the global health crisis has had financial implications for you and you are interested in a reduced or free class, please send her a confidential email, no questions asked.
As always, my videos are completely free of charge and you can access the full library of my recorded offerings on my youtube channel: Dawn Davis Yoga.
10% of all proceeds from live-streaming classes go to support the vital work of The Second Step in Newton, MA.
If you are looking for something for the kiddos to do while they are out of school, Wally’s ice cream is holding a contest where kids can design the storefronts new sign!
We love our Wally’s family, and despite the current struggles, we believe this is a great opportunity to celebrate our wonderful community. Now more than ever we want to keep our sense of community alive and showcase all our amazing talent!
One design will be chosen and turned into our new storefront sign for the 2020 season! For this contest to be successful we are requiring a minimum of 50 submissions to ensure a diverse selection. Please share and spread the word!
Store Name – Wally’s Ice Cream & Sweets (The Wally’s wicked good tagline is optional, but we do not want the sign to be too cluttered with words. The fewer words, the bigger the letters can be and easier to read!)
5 Inches X 30 Inches -We recommend using 3 pieces of white computer paper side by side
Entry Guidelines
Must be in K through 8th Grade to enter
Must live in Newton, Wellesley, Waltham, or Weston
With your submission please provide at least 3 sentences describing your art piece and what you love about Wally’s.
And finally, must be a lover of Wally’s Ice Cream & Sweets!
Winning Prizes
The Grand Prize winner will have their submission turned into a 2-foot by 12-foot sign for the front of our store and a Wally’s gift card!
We will also have a first, second, and third place winner for several age groups, each winning a gift card to Wally’s! (Details to come soon!)
How to submit your amazing design!
Submission must be turned in by April 30th. Please drop of you design during one of our ice cream pickup windows. Please provide your first name, age, grade level, and a way for us to contact you.
First and foremost, I hope you and yours are remaining safe and sane during this very trying time. It’s inspiring to see everyone try to work together during this crisis.
As you know by now, the bookstore has temporarily closed as a precaution about our beloved community of readers becoming infected. You can see our full statement about the Covid-19 pandemic on our website. And below find some links to recent press about the bookstore’s closing.
Along with so many other small businesses, this interruption in business will cause substantial financial harm to Newtonville Books. To blunt the damage, we’re asking members to consider purchasing a gift certificate as a pledge for a future purchase once we’re open again.
Over the past few weeks, we have learned that several North students have been sharing social media posts of individuals using the N-word. Additionally, we have received reports of students using this word in the hallways as well. These incidents have been or are being investigated and responded to in accordance with the discipline procedures outlined in our Student Handbook. As noted in our handbook, the use of the N-word has severe consequences, up to and including suspension.
The use of this word is racist, unacceptable, and will not be tolerated. Any language that racially targets and threatens the emotional safety of anyone in our school community violates our values. Teachers will remind all students of these values in homeroom class on Tuesday.
After school today, Vice Principal Amy Winston and I met with students from our student organization Black Leadership Advisory Council, along with their advisors Pam Pistner and Elvin Cardona. Understandably, all of us in the room expressed feelings of hurt and anger from the impact of these incidents. We recognize that student voices are critical in improving our school culture and climate and we will continue to hold ongoing conversations with this Council to discuss how we can best support all of our students and respond appropriately if/when such unfortunate situations occur.
As a school community, we have taken steps to proactively address and minimize hatred and racism, including, but not limited to, our anti-bias days and our cultural days. We also work in collaboration with our Office of Human Rights, Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ), our Leadership for a Diverse Society class and other groups to strengthen our work to ensure that Newton North is an inclusive and respectful community for all its members. Students can always speak with any adult if they learn of any incident of bias, hate or discrimination.
These incidents are a stark reminder that while we have done a lot of work as a school and district addressing issues of race, we will need a community effort to make meaningful progress.
Please join us standing up against discriminatory or bigoted language at North and promoting an inclusive and respectful community. If you would like to participate in the Newton North FORJ, please go to the following link to sign up https://forjnewton.com/
Thank you for your understanding and support,
Henry J. Turner, Ed.D
Principal
Newton North High School
Dear Newton North Community,
Since my email to you, last Monday (February 3rd) Newton North has been responding to the N word incidents.
Teachers engaged with their homerooms about the use of this word and many classes have continued the discussion of hate speech in their classrooms.
Our deans and counselors have been busy addressing these incidents with the students involved and supporting students who were hurt by these incidents.
On Thursday our Professional Development was a continuation of our focus on Culturally Responsive Instruction and how we can strengthen our diverse learning community by improving relationships with all students.
Our students have also been at work and are planning to respond in many ways.
I am so proud of the collaboration between the NNHS Graphic Arts program and BLAC for developing this powerful and creative advertisement for Black History Month and NNHS Black Culture Day on February 28th.
I am also grateful for having such a robust parent support organization with NNHS Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ). NNHS FORJ asked me to share the below message with you.
Also, I will be in touch tomorrow regarding student action towards these incidents.
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Dear Newton North Community,
At a recent NNHS Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ) meeting, parents, grandparents, and other community members met with Principal Turner and a committed group of teachers and faculty. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss ongoing efforts to reduce bias and strengthen inclusion and racial equity at Newton North and how these efforts could be supported by the broader community. This discussion included the actions taken in response to recent incidents involving the use of the N word on social media.
One central theme of the evening was the need to equip parents and other caretakers with the knowledge, tools, and encouragement necessary to encourage meaningful conversations with teens. This is a critical time for teens as they are developing their value systems and also are often in a position of influencing their peers.
We know these conversations can be challenging. Talking about race and racism can present uneasiness, with many of us feeling like we do not have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to have these conversations. To raise our collective impact, FORJ is initiating a focused effort to support parents and other caretakers.
This spring we will host a forum to bring together parents and experts to discuss effective approaches for addressing racism and supporting the diverse, inclusive, and equitable community we desire. In addition to in-person events, we will also be enhancing our online presence with a FORJ dedicated page on the NNHS website to provide resources and additional ways to connect with these efforts.
We encourage everyone to be on the lookout for these events and to review the following options as a way to get started.
Have a few minutes to spare right now?
View this short video in which Ta-Nehisi Coates provides an engaging explanation of words that do not belong to everyone. Your teens are likely to connect with this too. https://youtu.be/QO15S3WC9pg
Debby Irving, a local racial justice educator, and writer has a broad range of books, blogs, podcasts, and more. Follow this link for parent and educator resources: https://debbyirving.com/for-educators-and-parents/
Those who enjoy a bit more structure should consider the 21-day challenge. https://dev.debbyirving.com/21-day-challenge/
Looking for an in-person experience?
Consider attending one of the next NNHS FORJ meetings. The next three meetings are from 6:30-8:30pm in the NNHS International Café on March 3rd, April 6th, and May 7th . You can contact us for more information about our meetings and how to get involved at: nnhsforj@gmail.com
We look forward to engaging with you further and welcome your comments and suggestions. Racism diminishes us all, and together we can create a brighter future.
It’s been a busy year for Nonantum’s Marc Gargaro, co-owner of Nonantum Boxing Club. This past summer, he got married, had his first child, opened a second Nonantum Boxing Club location in Hingham, and trained the U.S. Elite Men’s Boxing Team at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs to ready them for the World Boxing Championships in Germany.
The U.S. Elite Men’s Boxing Team had an impressive result in Germany, earning two bronze and a silver medal. This is the team that will represent the United States at the Pan American and Olympic Games.
Right before Thanksgiving, U.S. boxing asked Marc back, this time to train the U17/U18 Elite Girls for the World Boxing Championships held in India.
The U.S. Olympic Boxing is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the Olympic Development center with a full-time head coach, and another boxing trainer that lives there year round.
Boxers on the U.S. Elite Boxing Teams can live there as well, but most opt to stay where they are in order to work or go to school. They travel to Colorado Springs for a week of intensive training before important boxing tournaments where they represent the United States. Two or three guest coaches are invited to help train for these events.
The schedule is grueling, staring with 6:45 am weigh-ins and continuing for twelve hours. Students, such as the girls U17 and U18, then meet with tutors in a study hall in order to catch up with their classwork.
For Marc, training the U.S. Elite Boxing Team at the Olympic Training Center is the culmination of a decade of producing national level fighters out of his gym here in Newton. He was the New England coach for the Nationals multiple times as well.
He also thinks it’s his willingness to learn and improve as a coach that is getting him return invites to Colorado Springs. At 38 years old, he’s by far the youngest guest coach, and he’s learning the strategy and systems of the Olympic Head Coach Billy Walsh has established to make the team more competitive at the international level.
Looking forward to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, U.S. Boxing is preparing to make a charge. Right now, the U.S. Elite U17/U18 Girls Team are in the final rounds of the World Boxing Championships and will come away with at least two bronze medals. Marc Gargaro is taking back with him lessons of how to train elite boxing athletes able to compete at the highest levels. Expect future Olympians to emerge from Nonantum Boxing Club because while 2017 was a great year for Marc, he’s just getting started.
Metro Boston Is 2017’s 6th Most Educated City in America according to WalletHub study.
To determine where the most educated Americans are choosing to settle, WalletHub’s analysts compared the 150 largest U.S. metropolitan statistical areas, or MSAs, across nine key metrics. The data set ranges from share of adults aged 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or higher to racial education gap to quality of the public school system.
Educational Characteristics of Boston-Cambridge-Newton (1=Most Educated; 75=Avg.)
21st– % of High School Diploma Holders
7th– % of Bachelor’s Degree Holders
17th– % of Associate’s Degree Holders or College-Experienced Adults
6th – % of Graduate or Professional Degree Holders
30th – Quality of Public School System
28th – Avg. Quality of Universities
22nd – Enrolled Students in Top 231 Universities per Capita
TENNIS PLAYERS ADULTS AND KIDS!
It’s time to swing into summer.
We have some “hot” options for you to choose from…sign up now and enjoy a class or two!
For Adults: Check out Dave’s Doubles 3-Day Specials or Joe’s In-House Doubles League…or our always popular Cardio classes, in addition to our valuable instructional clinics and fun round robins. Any of these classes currently in session with openings can be prorated for you if you want to join midway through. And, of course, they are available in our upcoming Session II coming up in a few weeks!
For Kids: We have our morning “fun and fundamental” classes on the clay in Newton Centre from ages 4-14 yrs which run daily
M-F on a weekly basis.
In addition, we offer our longer morning junior option at Newton South High School from 8:30-11:30 (extended care option till noon available) for 5-14 yr olds with rain coverage in the gym M-F, also on a weekly basis.
Afternoon options include our Afternoon Jr. (7 yrs) and Match Play (11-19yrs) programs from 1-4pm for our beginner to more advanced players!
Late Day program from 5-6pm for 6-10 yr olds is available for those who may have commmitments during the day but want to add some tennis to it!
ALL SUMMER:
Kids Tennis at Newton Center Playground goes thru September 3!
Kids Tennis at Newton South runs thru August 18!
To sign up for any of these classes please go to www.newtontennis.com – Registration
If interested in signing up for a class currently in session on a prorated basis, please email newtontennis@earthlink.net and we will be happy to assist you in this process!
2017’s Best Places to Live in Massachusetts for Families according to WalletHub.
In WalletHub’s analysis of the Best & Worst States to Raise a Family, Massachusetts ranked No. 6 overall and earned particularly high marks in four out of five categories, including “family fun,” “health and safety,” “education and child care,” and “affordability.” But even in “socio-economics,” the final category, it outranked 28 states. Education and technology are unsurprisingly Massachusetts’ biggest industries, considering the state is the No. 1 most educated and third most innovative.
WalletHub’s data team compared 86 cities in Massachusetts based on 21 key indicators of family-friendliness. Our data set ranges from median family income to school-system quality to housing affordability.
Barry’s, the original cardio and strength interval workout that innovated group fitness with its efficient, immersive and transformative hour-long workout experience, is now open at The Street.
During its first 30 days open, Barry’s at The Street will offer 3-class packages for just $75.
Founded in Los Angeles in 1998, Barry’s was conceived to make getting into the best shape possible and fun. Barry’s signature method utilizes the most effective combination of High Intensity Training (HIT) by incorporating 25-30 minutes of interval-based cardiovascular routines on treadmills with 25-30 minutes of strength training using free weights, resistance bands, and more. The workout is results driven — pushing participants to their physical and mental limits — and efficient. A one-hour class incinerates fat, burns up to 1,000 calories, and releases stress. Additionally, the studio calendar is uniquely customized to focus on a different body part each day of the week, offering participants a complete, full body fitness regime. Barry’s promises that no class is ever the same so participants never plateau.
Barry’s classes are held in dim lit, red studios to motivating playlists. The atmosphere adds an element of excitement to the workout while enabling participants to dig deeper and lose themselves in the physical moment. Barry’s instructors coach and motivate the group to run and work harder than they ever thought possible. Working side by side as a community creates strong bonds between participants who inspire, support, and hold each other accountable inside and outside of the studio.
Barry’s at The Street features a 42+ person studio with 21 custom designed Woodway treadmills, which are known for their friction free surfaces and are the treadmill of choice for elite athletes. Studio amenities include men’s and women’s locker rooms with premium products, Barry’s own retail line, and a signature Fuel Bar, serving a newly introduced menu of healthy and energizing smoothies and snacks, each designed to help clients reach their fitness goals.
For the best workout possible in under one hour, Barry’s at The Street offers 50-minute classes seven days a week. Classes start at $30 for a drop-in, but are also available at reduced rates for class packs and memberships. During its first 30 days open, Barry’s at The Street will offer 3-class packages for just $75 (valid only at the Chestnut Hill studio) and $20 classes for first time participants (valid at both Downtown Crossing and Chestnut Hill studios).
Barry’s is located at 55 Boylston Street, Suite 5568, Chestnut Hill, MA; 617-487-5117. To connect with the studio visit www.barrysbootcamp.com, email boston@barrysbootcamp.com, and follow the studio on social media: Facebook: @BarrysBootcampBoston; Instagram: @BarrysBootcamp; Twitter: @BarrysBootcamp
