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  • New Start Time for Newton Elementary Schools

    New Start Time for Newton Elementary Schools

    August 14, 2015

    Dear Families,

    I hope you have enjoyed the summer and are looking forward a new school year. I am writing with an important update about the elementary school start time for 2015-2016.

    In a letter sent home to families in June, we announced a new start time for all Newton elementary schools, with the first bell at 8:20 and second bell at 8:25. This change was designed to maximize academic and social and emotional learning time and have consistent start times and attendance practices in all elementary schools.

    Following the June letter, we received extensive feedback, primarily expressing concern that we were not providing our youngest students with adequate time between the opening of school doors and the official start of the school day. We have heard your comments and concerns and are taking preliminary steps to adopt a more viable, short-term solution.

    Therefore, we will adopt the following elementary school start time for the 2015-2016 school year: The school doors for ALL elementary buildings will open at 8:20 a.m., the day will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and attendance will be taken at that time. We thank you in advance for your full cooperation to ensure students arrive on time and move quickly into classrooms, ready to begin the school day. Minimizing traffic by having students walk or take the bus to school will be most helpful as we start the school year.

    We understand the concerns of families and staff, and will continue to explore options for an elementary school day schedule that meets the academic needs of our school communities while ensuring the safety of students. We will also check in with principals over the course of the year regarding the impact of this change.

    I apologize for any confusion about these changes. You can expect your child’s principal to provide further arrival details by the end the month. Thank you for your continued patience and support, and we look forward to working with you to ensure a positive and productive school year.

    Sincerely,

    David A. Fleishman
    Superintendent of Schools

    Superintendent Fleishman’s Commencement Speech Controversy

  • Frost Ice Loft’s Frozen Tea Party

    Frost Ice Loft’s Frozen Tea Party

    Frost Ice Loft’s Frozen Tea Party Let’s The Entire Family Enjoy a Little Chilled Summer Fun on Sunday, August 23, 2015

     Frost Ice Loft’s Frozen Tea Party

    WHAT:          Frost Ice Loft cordially invites kids and adults alike to beat the heat, throw on the hats and gloves and gather for a very special Frozen Tea Party on Sunday, August 23, 2015 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm.

    Frost Ice Loft’s Frozen Tea Party

    Boston’s coolest place “let it go” this summer will pay host to two Frozen Tea Parties featuring fun-filled activities and delicious treats and drinks for the whole family. During the regal tea party, kids will have the opportunity to sit in on an exciting interactive story time; partake in arts and crafts; and embark on a chilly snowflake walk throughout Frost’s ice castle sculpture display while singing along to some of the most memorable songs from the feature film and running into a few very “special guests.”

     

    At the end of the tea party each guest will receive a commemorative Ice Princess/Ice Master Certificate for attending the event.

     

    WHEN:         Sunday, August 23, 2015

    10:30 am – 12:00 pm

    12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

     

    WHERE:       Frost Ice Loft                       

    Faneuil Hall Marketplace

    North Building; 3rd Floor

    Boston, MA 02109

     

    PRICE:          $65.00 admits (1) child and (1) parent

    About Frost Ice Loft:

    FROST Ice Loft, located in Faneuil Hall, houses New England’s only permanent indoor bar designed and furnished entirely of ice. Maintained at a brisk 21 degrees, guest of all ages can enjoy a transportive experience within the dramatic, artfully-sculpted lounge serving premium spirits, featured cocktails, local brews, wine and non-alcoholic selections. For more information, please visit www.frosticeloft.com.

     

  • FREE Drive In Movie at Arsenal Project

    FREE Drive In Movie at Arsenal Project

    FREE Drive In Movie at Arsenal Project

  • Minecraft Gaming League at AMC Theaters!

    Minecraft Gaming League at AMC Theaters!

    SuperLeague.com is the first in-theater gaming league set inside major movie theaters across the country where gamers can socialize, move around the theater, and compete in a recreational setting. They are the “minor league” of gaming.

    They are in the fourth week of our summer tour and they’d like to offer my readers a free ticket giveaway to attend their Minecraft gaming events in Boston in the upcoming weeks. Their 6-week, after-school leagues start in the fall.

    Minecraft Gaming League at AMC Theaters!

    WHERE:
    Aug 17
    AMC
    Boston Common 19

    Aug 18
    Boston
    AMC
    Braintree 10

    Aug 19
    Boston
    AMC
    Liberty Tree 20

    TIME:
    4pm-5:35pm

    WHAT:

    Come Play Minecraft in a Movie Theater,Along with the Big Screen!
    *Prizes to top scorers
    *Gamers bring their laptops.
    *Parents can sit with their gamers for free.

    Giveaway of Minecraft gaming events in Boston

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  • Disability Awareness Book Club

    Disability Awareness Book Club

    Understanding Our Differences has started a Disability Awareness Book Club. It meets the first Monday of the month at Newton Free Library, 7:00 pm in Meeting Room A.Disability Awareness Book Club

    We’re taking the summer off, and due to Labor Day, our first meeting in the fall will be on Thursday, Sept. 10th. The book to be discussed is All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.

    The purpose of the club is to engage in thought provoking discussion centered on books with a disability theme: fiction that portrays a character with a disability; nonfiction about living with a disability, and biographies, autobiographies or memoirs about living with a disability.

    For more information or to RSVP, email Jenni Acosta, Program Director. We hope you’ll join us for these lively and thoughtful discussions. Come away with a new take on a book you may even have read for another book club!

  • FREE Entrepreneurship Training Webinars

    FREE Entrepreneurship Training Webinars

    “It’s time to go get your own chips!” That is what Nely Galán’s boss told her when he sold the company and left her out in the cold. At that moment Galán decided to start her own business. “I didn’t make any money for four years, but I persevered and now own several very successful businesses,” said Galán. “Today, I am on a mission to help other Latinas think big, start businesses and live rich lives – in every way.”

    Nely Galan, The Adelante Movement

    Nely Galan

    Galán brings that mission to life through The Adelante Movement, an organization she founded in partnership with Coca-Cola that unites and empowers Latinas economically and entrepreneurially. Adelante is a program within The Coca-Cola Company 5by20 initiative, which aims to empower 5 million women entrepreneurs by the year 2020.

    This summer, Adelante presents “The Adelante Movement Summer School with Nely”, a series of three live webinars that kicks off June 30 at 10 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. EST. These webinars will provide access to entrepreneurship trainings to thousands or women across the country – will you be one of them?

    The Adelante Movement

    “We want Latinas to feel they are not alone,” says Galán. “We can learn together and become empowered with the tools and resources needed to pursue our entrepreneurial dreams, become self-made and achieve economic freedom.”

    Please join The Adelante Movement & Coca-Cola for these dynamic webinars. Feel free to invite your friends and family to join, too.

    Register today at no cost at www.TheAdelanteMovement.Com.  Read below to learn more about what each webinar is all about.

    IN YOUR PAIN IS YOUR BRAND August 19, 2015 at 10 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. EST
    Participants will discover how to explore their pain to create a brand. Class covers how to get brands out there using social media, how to become a local star, how to put yourself out there for TV, events, speaking engagements, radio. Special guest Sheila Conlin – Hollywood’s “Reality TV“ casting director.

    HOW TO BECOME A RICH LATINA September 2, 2015 at 10 a.m. pst / 1 p.m. est
    Wealth Building. Learn how to invest $5.00 each week and become a millionaire. Optimize your relationship with your bank. Don’t buy shoes buy buildings, insurance, and bonds, so you can MAKE MONEY.

    Register NOW at www.TheAdelanteMovement.com

     

  • Newton Real Estate Market In Review

    Newton Real Estate Market In Review

    Newton Real Estate Market In Review

  • Kids Helping Kids

    When life gave Lexi Kelley lemons, she didn’t just make lemonade. While recuperating from a terrifying car accident, 12-year-old Lexi was showered with love and support from those closest to her. As her condition began to improve, she realized how vital their role was to her recovery. The idea for Kids Helping Kids was born.

    Lexi brought together a small group of friends and began brainstorming events that would give other kids like herself the opportunity to experience how rewarding it can be to give back to others who need help. Today, Kids Helping Kids is a registered non-profit organization, involving over 250 kids from 51 schools. Check out this video and watch Lexi make a difference in the lives of others on her second annual Promising Pickings Prom Dress Event. She’s living proof that it’s possible to turn even the worst of circumstances into the best of opportunities for herself and others!

  • The Street Sidewalk Sale Aug 1

    THE STREET HOSTS ITS FIRST
    SUMMER SIDEWALK SALE
    on SATURDAY AUGUST 1, 2015
    LIVE MUSIC AND UP TO 70% OFF DESIGNER GOODS
    WHEN:  Saturday August 1, 2015 from 10am-8pm (Rain Date Sunday August 2, 2015 from 12pm-6pm)

    WHERE: The Street, 55 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill;www.thestreetchestnuthill.com

    WHAT: The Street, the region’s leading outdoor shopping destination with a collection of 40 shops and restaurants that are both nationally and locally loved, is hosting the ultimate summer sale. For a complete day of shopping and entertainment, The Street will also be offering live music and kid-friendly activities.  The Sidewalk Sale is part of Summertime at The Street, a seasonal celebration with over 150 different forms of free entertainment, that takes place throughout the summer.

    Here is a sneak peek of just a few of the great sales and offerings to be found at The Street’s Summer Sidewalk Sale:

    Portobello Road: This 2015 “Best of Boston” winner will offer 50-70% off designer clothing and 50% off select home goods

    Vince, Intermix, Calypso St. Barth & Splendid: Exclusive discounts on select designer merchandise from these top high-fashion stores

    MiniLuxe: The award-winning nail spa, which will soon arrive at The Street, will be hosting an outdoor pop-up in the late-afternoon with color refreshers (polish changes)

    Ku De Ta: The locally owned women’s boutique will offer 20% off store wide, 30% off designer denim, and sale merchandise discounted at 50%-70%

    Polarn O. Pyret: The chic children’s clothing store will offer savings of up to 70% off; some items will be marked down to just $5

    skoah: The award-winning skin care line and spa will offer complimentary hand massages and treatments as well as a sale on select products

    Polkadog Bakery: This “Best of Boston 2015” winner will offer 20% off best selling polkadog treats, samples and goodie bags for pups

    City Sports: The sporting goods store will offer an additional 20% off clearance items for Men, Women and Youth in apparel and footwear

     

  • New Barre Fitness Class for Kids & Adults by Gemma

    New Barre Fitness Class for Kids & Adults by Gemma

    Please meet Gemma who just started a fitness program based out of Paulette’s Ballet Studio in Newton.

    New Barre Fitness Class for Kids & Adults by Gemma

    Within this program she teaches a barre class, a dance-cardio class, and a dance-cardio class for kids.

    New Barre Fitness Class for Kids & Adults by Gemma

    For schedule and class details please visit here.

    FOR ADULTS!

    BALLETBARRE
    Tone your body from head to toe, literally! With a focus on muscle strength, flexibility, sculpting, and power you’ll be amazed at how quickly you see positive changes in your physique. The combination of ballet, strength, and core training will leave your entire body feeling accomplished and worked after every class! See what your body can achieve this summer. No experience required.
    Mat recommended
    Attire:  Grip socks, bare feet, or ballet shoes recommended. 
    FUN&FIT

    Okay ladies, it’s time to let your hair down. Enough of the treadmill, stair-master, and stationary bikes, let’s have some fun! The upbeat music and lively atmosphere of this class will have you moving in ways you didn’t think you could! You and your friends won’t believe what you’re capable of on the dance floor. Aspects of cardio, plyometrics, and strength training mixed into a dance-based class will have you forget you’re even working out! This class is a no judgment-zone. No dance experience required, but the ability to have fun, and laugh, is a must!

    FOR KIDS – AGES 8-13!

    HIP-HOP TO HEALTH
    The main focus of this class: FUN! Staying healthy over the summer can be a bit tricky. The goal of this class is to get ourselves up and moving. With group based activities, fun music, and dancing, you won’t even realize the good you’re doing for yourself. Though no dance experience is required, you’ll surely be brushing up on some great technique as a bonus!
    July & August 2015 Class Schedule (Classes Begin June 29th)