newton community education
FALL 2017
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On the cover: Lukas Wellesley was a 3rd grader in Ms. Morrall’s class at MasonRice when he painted our cover art. Lukas moved to the US three years ago from the UK, where he was born. The peace symbol was an art project at school. The art teacher, Ms. Horner, explained the origin of the peace symbol, and Lukas was proud to learn that the original artist was British. When asked what peace means to him, Lukas replied “No fighting, everyone happy, everyone equal.” In addition to art, Lukas loves reading, sports and art.
Things you need to know: • Weekday classes for elementary schoolers start at 3:15pm every day but Tuesday; Tuesday classes start at 12:45pm. The time between the end of school and the start of class is for snacks from home, and for travel time for kids coming from other schools. • All classes are one hour long except where otherwise noted. • Elementary school classes meet at their regular times on early-release Wednesdays and Thursdays. See page 7 for special early-release day programs. • Class times and lengths are listed for middle school classes. • There are no classes on Newton Public Schools vacations or holidays, there are no classes on Fridays September 29 and December 22, and additional no-class dates are listed per class. Still have questions? See our complete policies on our website, or call us! We’re here to help.
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Family & Saturday classes
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Baking Outside the Box Marissa Smajlaj, Instructor Bake your gift for that “impossible to shop for” friend or family member. Join us for a fun-filled baking and decorating class, and learn to make edible ornaments, name cards, and sugar-cookie boxes. Later you can fill the sugar-cookie box with your own homemade truffles or marshmallows, or more cookies. (Our Pastry Chef instructor has abundant ideas for cookie box fillings and uses.) You’ll learn to make gingerbread dough, a variety of ornaments, and a cookie box in your choice of shape. Each pair will go home with an ornament, a decorated cookie box, and raw dough to practice your own creations at home. Grades 2 & up with an adult. Bring two large containers to take home your finished product and one for your raw dough.
1 session $55 Adult/Child pair; $35 Additional student (Adult or child) Saturday November 18 9:30am–12:30pm KW26-F17 Newton South
Chess Tournament Nicholas Sterling, Instructor If you love Chess and are ready for some competition, join us for NCE’s first ever tournament. You’ll play clock-timed games against multiple opponents; we’ll do our best to match you to players at your grade and skill level. You’ll get a sense of what tournament conditions are like and see how you do under pressure. Prizes will be awarded to winners, but win or lose, it’s all about the pleasure of the game. Take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy chess in a new way. Experienced tournament players are welcome to join us as well. Grades 1-8. Bring your own chess set and pieces, and a clock if you have one. Bring snacks to eat between rounds as time allows.
1 session $40 Saturday October 21 9am–1pm KW31-F17 Newton South
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NCE Middle School Debate Tournament Lumos Debate staff, Instructors Middle school students, here’s your chance to practice your debate skills and prepare yourself to compete at the high school level. You’ll compete in pairs, debating a current events topic in the Public Forum Debate format. The tournament consists of four rounds of debate with a break for lunch. You must register in pairs, and should have previous public forum debate experience—either through a debate camp or an NCE debate class. A pizza lunch and refreshments will be provided. Grades 7-9.
1 session $40/Per Pair Saturday November 18 9am–3pm KM50-F17 Newton South
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Lego Master Builders
Volcano Makers
Event-FULL staff, Instructors
Event-FULL staff, Instructors
Join us for an action-packed superhero adventure. We’ll provide a roomful of Lego bricks, bases, and figures, and you’ll design and build a city populated by superheroes like Ironman, Superman, The Hulk, and Wonder Woman, as well as everyday heroes like police and firefighters. You’ll work individually and in teams to create and build your expansive and safe-from-crime new city. We’ll keep the Legos, but you’ll go home with a framed photo of yourself with your Lego masterpiece to share with family and friends. Grades K-4.
Cause an eruption! Model volcanoes are staples at science fairs and also make a great family activity for kids who are curious about earth science and chemistry. You and your adult partner will build your own non-toxic volcano complete with colorful lava flows and bubbling mineral pools. Then, of course, you’ll make it erupt. We’ll snap a picture of your pair with your volcano, and you’ll take it home framed to display to visiting wannabe volcano eruptors. Expect to get messy, so dress appropriately. Grades K-4 with an adult.
1 session $55 Saturday October 21 9am–12pm KW30-F17 Newton South For more fun with Legos, see Learn with Legos, on page 11.
Family Night Under the Stars Clay Center Observatory staff, Instructors Learn all about space science from astronomy experts at the Clay Center Observatory in Brookline (www.claycenter.org). On this family night just for NCE students, you’ll learn about stars and constellations, touch real meteorites, see parts from the space shuttle, and view a 3-D show in which you’ll feel like you’re standing at the edge of a crater on Mars. Walk among the stars on the Clay Center’s fiber-optic lit stars court, and take in a panoramic view of Boston from their roof deck. Finally, tour the state-ofthe-art observatory and point the telescope towards the planets, moon, and stars. We start promptly at 6:30 pm; latecomers may miss something exciting. The show goes on unless there’s pouring rain; call 617-7513409 if you’re uncertain. Ages 7 and up with an adult.
1 session $19/Adult; $14/Child Friday October 27 6:30–8pm KW28-F17 Clay Center Observatory Rain date: November 3
Babysitting & Safety Training See page 12 for details.
Looking for a class at your school?
1 session $55 Adult/Child pair; $25 Additional student (Adult or child) Saturday November 18 10–11:30am KW29-F17 Newton South
Soccer Tykes Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Why should big kids have all the fun? Toddlers, accompanied by an adult, can learn the basics of soccer in this fun, noncompetitive setting. Players will increase their sense of balance, improve their coordination and physical movement, and have a leg up when they join the big leagues! Shin guards and soccer balls are optional, but please bring a water bottle. Ages 2-3 with an adult (one child per adult please).
This class will be held on Gordon Field, which is behind the Newton Center Playground, right across the stream from the Mason Rice Field. In case of questionable or bad weather, please call 617-499-4820 to find out if your class is running.
6 sessions $145 Saturdays September 16–October 28 KW01-F17-1 Mason Rice Field 9–10am KW01-F17-2 Mason Rice Field 11am–12pm No class September 30. We will have class on October 7, Columbus Day weekend.
See the Fall At-a-Glance chart on pages 8–9.
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For Adults Soccer for Moms Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Soccer is great exercise, lots of fun, and not just for kids. This class is for moms who have been watching their kids play soccer and want in on the action themselves, or for any other grown-up girl who wants to play the game. Thundercat Sports coaches will provide the equipment, officiate the games, and give pointers to help improve your skills. Players at all levels are welcome (even if you’re not a soccer mom); our goal is to give you a good workout, plus some soccer inside scoop so you can maximize your enjoyment while cheering from those sidelines. Warning: It’s not as easy as it looks! Wear shin guards and bring a soccer ball and water bottle to every session; cleats are a good idea too. This class will be held on Gordon Field, which is behind the Newton Center Playground, right across the stream from the Mason Rice Field. In case of questionable or bad weather, call 617499-4820 to find out if your class is running.
6 sessions $110 Tuesdays September 19–October 24 6–7pm KW27-F17 Mason Rice Field
Classes for Elementary Schoolers 3-D Printing & Design BlocksCAD Inc staff, Instructors See how the seemingly impossible is achieved. 3-D printing takes digital files and transforms them into real objects. In this class, you’ll learn basic 3-D computer-aided design (CAD) principles and use BlocksCAD software to create unique, three-dimensional designs. You’ll design a couple of your own projects; your instructor will print these outside of class and bring them back for you to take home. While you’re being creative and having fun, you’re also learning real programming concepts including loops and variables, and gaining geometry and computational skills as well. It’s the printing of the future, right here and now. Grades 3-5.
8 sessions $245 Wednesdays October 4–November 29 KE174-F17-BO Bowen Thursdays September 28–November 16 KE174-F17-MR Mason Rice
Actors Studio Amanda Ehrmann & Bridget Frey, Instructors
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Yoga at the Hut Barbara Perlo, Instructor Relax and refresh to start your day. We’ll start this gentle yoga class with stretching, breathing, and guided relaxation. You’ll learn traditional yoga poses, with modifications to make them accessible to everyone. You’ll practice yogic breathing, gain flexibility and strength, and find new ways to be at ease in your body and mind. Our instructor will provide individualized instruction for each student. Bring a yoga mat to class.
10 sessions $149 Wednesdays September 27–December 6 8:30–9:30am Y102-F17-AM Mason Rice Field, The Hut
Attention Mason Rice Students: We have morning yoga at The Hut for kids this fall too—see page 11 for details.
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Whether your goal is to be a star someday or you just like to perform, here’s your chance to shine. Enjoy a variety of acting exercises, physical and vocal warm-ups, and improvisational games to introduce you to the world of theatre and get you comfortable with free expression and imagination. You’ll learn basic acting concepts, see how plays are created and produced, and gain poise in front of any type of audience. The final class will include a revue performance showcasing the skills you’ve learned. New and returning students welcome. Grades 1-5.
10 sessions $225 Mondays September 25–December 4 KE235-F17-BU Burr (Frey) Wednesdays October 4–December 13 KE235-F17-LE Lincoln Eliot (Frey) Thursdays September 28–December 14 KE235-F17-ZE Zervas (Frey) Fridays September 22–December 15 KE235-F17-BO Bowen (Ehrmann) KE235-F17-HM Horace Mann (Frey)
Advanced Chess Ross Eldridge, Ilya Krasik,& Nicholas Sterling Instructors Expand your knowledge of chess and improve your playing. Learn positional tactics and advanced moves, according to your level of ability. Play games against formidable opponents! This class is open to returning students or by permission of the instructor only. Grades 1-5.
14 sessions $265 Tuesdays September 26–January 2 3:30–4:30pm KE103-F17-DY Day (Sterling) Fridays September 22–January 26 KE103-F17-CA Cabot at Carr School (Krasik) KE103-F17-MR1 Mason Rice (Eldridge) KE103-F17-MR2 Mason Rice 4:20–5:20pm (Eldridge)
Advanced Drawing Jack Neylan, Instructor Attention parents: If you’ve seen your kids draw and think they may have some serious talent, we want them in this class! Kids: if you love to draw and want to find out how good you can be, this is the class for you. You’ll build your skills by drawing still-lifes, drawing from photographs, and experimenting with various artistic styles such as realism, impressionism, and abstraction. We’ll discuss color theory, how to draw anatomy, and other relevant topics for the serious or aspiring artist. New and returning students welcome. Grades 2-5. Bring a sketchpad for now—a more detailed supply list is coming later.
14 sessions $315 Tuesdays September 26–January 2 12:45–2:15pm KE150-F17-BO Bowen
Don’t miss Celebrate Newton... a fabulous craft fair on Sunday December 3 at Newton South. The fair features Newton artists, and there’s an arts and crafts table for kids too. See celebratenewton.com for details. Proceeds benefit our scholarship fund.
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App Inventors Circuit Lab staff, Instructors If you’re curious about how the apps on your phone and tablet work, or have an idea for the next great tablet app but need to learn how to create it, join us for this class. We’ll use MIT App Inventor to make fun, creative apps for Android phones and tablets. You’ll learn both the programming and design aspects of creating great apps, and have the opportunity to build any app you can imagine, with the guidance of our expert Circuit Lab instructors. The programming concepts you’ll learn here apply to Apple products as well. All levels welcome. Grades 3-5.
10 sessions $275 Mondays September 25–December 4 3:15–4:30pm KE267-F17-ZE Zervas Tuesdays September 26–November 28 12:45–2pm KE267-F17-MR Mason Rice Thursdays September 28–December 7 3:15–4:30pm KE267-F17-BO Bowen Fridays September 22–December 15 3:15–4:30pm KE267-F17-AN Angier
Art Studio: Pastel & Charcoal
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Alma Bella Solis, Instructor
Awesome Art
Learn to draw like a master. Using a combination of charcoal and dry pastel pencils and chalks, you’ll produce your own compositions interpreting subjects ranging from still-lifes to human figures. You’ll learn drawing methods including outline, contour, shading, blending, detailing and connectedness; and you’ll explore perspective, proportion, and more. Expect your final works to be worthy of display at the MFA, seriously. New and returning students welcome. Grades 3-5. Bring the following materials: A tabletop or floor adjustable easel, an 18” x 24” Strathmore drawing pad, a set of charcoal pencils and sticks (kneaded eraser included), a set of 48 soft pastels, a tri-tip white eraser, and a plastic package of blending stumps in various sizes.
10 sessions $265 Mondays September 25–December 4 3:15–4:45pm KE231-F17-MR Mason Rice Wednesdays October 4–December 13 3:15–4:45pm KE231-F17-BU Burr Thursdays September 28–December 7 3:15–4:45pm KE231-F17-CO Countryside
Beth Meditz, Instructor Think outside the box! Better yet, use that box to make unique artwork. In this class, you’ll discover how familiar art supplies combined with assorted recycled materials can be used to create masterful works of art. Possible projects include plasticine-decorated picture frames, clay sculptures, paper plate bouquets, adorned wall-hangings, and the list goes on. You’ll work in a variety of media to make different projects each week. Grades K-3.
8 sessions $235 Wednesdays October 4–November 29 KE199-F17 Horace Mann
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Cartoon Lab Alex Salsberg, Instructor Create your own cartoon characters, then bring them to life! In this class we’ll learn to design an original character, or perhaps a whole cast of characters. We’ll create stories and comics about them, and then we’ll learn some animation techniques to make them move. Plus, we’ll set up a microphone and record character voices and sound effects to add to our videos. Join us if you love to draw and create, or if you enjoyed our Animation Lab class last year and want to animate some more.
8 sessions $245 Mondays October 2–November 27 KE200-F17-HM Horace Mann (Grades K-2) Wednesdays October 4–November 29 KE200-F17-AN Angier (Grades 3-5)
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Chess
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Ross Eldridge, Jesse Klimov, Ilya Krasik, Lou Mercuri, Maryanne Reilly, Nicholas Sterling, & Prathiba Yuvarajan, Instructors
Coding with Scratch
Learn the basics or expand your knowledge of this remarkable game of strategy that had its origins in India over 1500 years ago. Learn the principles of chess, positional tactics, and basic to advanced moves, according to your level of ability. Through games played in class coached by an experienced chess master, you’ll gain the confidence to play well against any opponent, and come away with new appreciation and respect for one of the most wonderful games ever invented. Students at all levels are welcome, but you must know how each piece moves before starting this class. Grades 1-5.
14 sessions $265 Mondays September 25–January 22 KE102-F17-BO Bowen (Sterling) KE102-F17-PE Peirce (Klimov) KE102-F17-WI Williams (Eldridge) Tuesdays September 26–January 2 KE102-F17-BU1 Burr (Reilly) KE102-F17-FR Franklin (Krasik) KE102-F17-HM Horace Mann (Sterling) KE102-F17-LE Lincoln Eliot (Yuvarajan) KE102-F17-MR1 Mason Rice (Eldridge) KE102-F17-MR2 Mason Rice 2–3pm (Eldridge) KE102-F17-ZE Zervas (Mercuri) Wednesdays October 4–January 17 KE102-F17-BU2 Burr (Yuvarajan) KE102-F17-CO Countryside (Eldridge) Thursdays September 28–January 11 KE102-F17-AN Angier (Eldridge) Fridays September 22–January 26 KE102-F17-CA Cabot at Carr School 4:15–5:15pm (Krasik) KE102-F17-WA Ward (Sterling) Test your chess skills against your peers at our first-ever chess tournament! See page 2 for details.
Einstein’s Workshop staff, Instructors
Chinese Club Greer Swiston & Michelle Yu, Instructors Ni hao! Welcome to our Chinese language and culture class, a little Chinese immersion in an intimate and fun setting. You’ll learn the Mandarin language; work on crafts such as calligraphy, origami, and paper-cutting; and enjoy singing Chinese songs and playing games. All levels welcome. Grades K-5.
14 sessions $385 Mondays September 25–January 22 3:15–5:15pm KE201-F17-BO Bowen (Yu) Mondays September 25–January 29 3:15–5:15pm KE201-F17-FR Franklin (Swiston) No class October 16 Tuesdays September 26–January 2 12:45–2:45pm KE201-F17-HM Horace Mann (Yu) KE201-F17-ZE Zervas (Swiston) Wednesdays October 4–January 17 3:15–5:15pm KE201-F17-AN Angier (Yu) Thursdays September 28–January 11 3:15–5:15pm KE201-F17-BU Burr (Yu) Fridays September 22–January 26 3:15–5:15pm KE201-F17-PE Peirce (Yu) KE201-F17-WI Williams (TBA) 18 sessions $435 Wednesdays September 6–January 17 3–5pm KE201-F17-CO Countryside (Swiston)
Learn this popular free programming environment for kids and write your own video game. You’ll learn basic concepts of programming by snapping software blocks together. Create your own virtual interactive world with mazes for friends to navigate or obstacles for your game’s hero to avoid, and animate the winner’s celebration. Scratch was designed at MIT not only to teach kids to program, but also to do it in a way that is transferable to more sophisticated languages. The world runs on code, and it’s never too early to get started learning! No experience necessary. Grades 3-5.
8 sessions $245 Mondays September 25–November 20 KE269-F17-UN Underwood Wednesdays October 4–November 29 KE269-F17-WA Ward Thursdays September 28–November 16 KE269-F17-PE Peirce Fridays September 22–December 1 KE269-F17-HM Horace Mann
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Creative Crafts Nicole Donson, Instructor Create cool crafts you can wear and use. Decorate a T-shirt, tote bag, and sun catcher with markers and paints, and turn original artwork into iron-on designs to further embellish your project. Decoupage a keepsake box or picture frame using decorative papers, fabric, glue-on jewels, and more. Use clothes pins to make a funky original mirror, and create a bulletin board—painted, decorated and designed to fit your personal taste. Bind a journal using classic bookbinding techniques or make a scrapbook, and decorate its cover with fabric or fancy papers and embellishments. Build desk accessories from wood and recycled materials. Grades 1-4.
10 sessions $245 Wednesdays October 4–December 13 3:15–4:45pm KE272-F17-WI Williams
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Digital Art & Animation Jack Neylan, Instructor Think it’s easy making one of those dancing bears or blinking eyes you see online? You’re right! Join us to get all the tools you need. Start by making a simple drawing using Photoshop, using coloring, layering, and other effects to make dazzling art. Then create a cast of characters, draw/paint a background for them to inhabit, and transition them into a simple four-panel digital comic. Next, get a brief history of animation shorts, from Gertie the Dinosaur to contemporary Pixar shorts. You’ll create a concept for your own short animation and learn frame animation in Photoshop to complete your film, adding sound too, if time allows. Bring a USB flash drive to class. Grades 3-5. New and returning students welcome; returning students will work on more advanced projects.
14 sessions $265 Mondays September 25–January 22 KE153-F17-CO Countryside
Drawing Club Jack Neylan, Instructor If you love to draw, get ready to take your drawing to the next level. We’ll work on techniques to help you draw the way you want to; you’ll learn how to draw faces, bodies, objects, landscapes, and perspective, with step-by-step individual attention so you can progress at your own rate. We’ll provide challenges for the more experienced artists and encouragement for the newer ones— you’ll all end up drawing better than you ever thought you could. New and returning students welcome. Grades 2-5. Bring paper (preferably an 8x10 sketchbook), pencils (regular and colored), erasers, and markers.
14 sessions $265 Wednesdays October 4–January 17 KE149-F17-FR Franklin Thursdays September 28–January 11 KE149-F17-WI Williams Fridays September 22–January 26 KE149-F17-WA Ward
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Early-Release Science Days Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors You asked for it: enrichment programs on early release days. We’re partnering with Wicked Cool for Kids to offer three great science classes to fill those afternoons. In the first class, Backpack Chromatography, you’ll break down single colors into their components, experiment with filter chromatography, and use science to design a pattern for a dazzling tie-dye backpack to take home. In the second class, CSI, you’ll become a forensic scientist and use real crime-solving techniques to find the guilty party in an intriguing whodunit. You’ll analyze the evidence—fingerprints, handwriting, hair, and mysterious substances—to find out who stole the cookies for the school fundraiser! In the third class, Egg Crash Cars, you’ll use engineering skills to design a race car that is sleek, fast, and safe enough to transport a very important passenger... an egg! Will your car be safe enough to prevent a crash? Get into science and spend your earlyrelease days with us. Grades 1-4. Sign up for one, or take all three and save $15. The discount will apply at checkout.
1 session $65; 3 sessions $180 Wednesday September 27 12:30–3pm KE276-F17-Chroma-BO Bowen KE276-F17-Chroma-HM Horace Mann KE276-F17-Chroma-UN Underwood KE276-F17-Chroma-ZE Zervas Thursday November 2 12:30–3pm KE276-F17-CSI-BO Bowen KE276-F17-CSI-HM Horace Mann KE276-F17-CSI-UN Underwood KE276-F17-CSI-ZE Zervas Thursday December 7 12:30–3pm KE276-F17-EggCrash-BO Bowen KE276-F17-EggCrash-HM Horace Mann KE276-F17-EggCrash-UN Underwood KE276-F17-EggCrash-ZE Zervas
Earth, Space, Sea, & Chemistry Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors We’ve combined two Wicked Cool classes to take a look at our big blue planet and beyond. We’ll travel deep into space to engineer a supply drop, explore a giant Mars volcano, and create a light-up 3-D model of our solar system. We’ll return to earth to analyze the makeup of the planet’s surface and its watery masses—we’ll explore submarines and ocean ecosystems as we travel into the abyss. Then we’ll use primary colors to create a rainbow of slime, make amazing magnetized putty, and use the power of pH to find the best formula to polish dirty pennies. We’ll concoct secret sticky formulas to make a superior paste, and grow shimmering crystals too. Grades 1-3.
12 sessions $275 Mondays September 25–December 18 KE277-F17-CO Countryside Wednesdays September 27–December 20 KE277-F17-FR Franklin KE277-F17-LE Lincoln Eliot KE277-F17-UN Underwood KE277-F17-WI Williams Thursdays September 28–December 21 KE277-F17-HM Horace Mann KE277-F17-MR Mason Rice 10 sessions $255 Fridays September 22–December 15 KE277-F17-BO Bowen KE277-F17-BU Burr KE277-F17-ZE Zervas
Don’t Wait! Nothing cancels a good class quicker than everyone waiting until the last minute to register! Please register at least one week prior to the class start date.
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NCE Kids Fall At-a-Glance Class
Day Grades
ANGIER
Class
Day Grades
BURR
Class
Day Grades
COUNTRYSIDE (CONTINUED)
Learn with Legos
Mon
K-1
French Club
Mon
1-4
French Club
Fri
2-5
Glass Class
Mon
1-5
Actors Studio
Mon
1-5
Next Gen Lego Robotics
Fri
3-5
French Club
Tues
K-2, 3-5
Chess
Tues
1-5
Home Alone Safety (Oct 17)
Tues
3-5
Spanish Club
Tues
2-5
Chinese Club
Wed
K-5
Chess
Wed
1-5
Chess for Middle Schoolers
Tues
6-8
Cartoon Lab
Wed
3-5
Art Studio: Pastel & Charcoal Wed
3-5
Learn to Code with Scratch
Tues
6-8
Chess
Thu
1-5
Chinese Club
Thu
K-5
Parkour
Tues 6-8
Spanish Club
Thu
K-2, 3-5
Math Mania
Thu
3-5
Yoga for Middle Schoolers
Wed
Paint Like Picasso
Fri
2-5
Spanish Club
Fri
K-3
Stock Market Game for Girls
Thu 6-8
App Inventors
Fri
3-5
Earth, Space, Sea
Fri
1-3
FRANKLIN
Next Gen Lego Robotics
Fri
3-5
Chinese Club
Mon
K-5
Chess
Tues
1-5
Spanish Club
Tues
K-3
Home Alone Safety (Oct 24)
Tues
3-5
Earth, Space, Sea
Wed
1-3
Drawing Club
Wed
2-5
Girls STEAM Squad
Thu
1-3
Italian Club
Thu
2-5
Learn with Legos
Fri
K-1
French Club
Fri
2-5
BOWEN
DAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
6-8
Spanish Club
Mon
K-2
CABOT
Chinese Club
Mon
K-5
Yoga
Mon
1-5
Girls STEAM Squad
Mon
1-3
French Club
Mon
2-5
Chess
Mon
1-5
Paint Like Picasso
Mon
2-5
Learn with Legos
Tues
K-1
Spanish Club
Wed
1-4
Advanced Drawing
Tues
2-5
Math Mania
Wed
3-5
Early-Release Science Days
Wed/Thu 1-4
Home Alone Safety (Sept 27) Wed
3-5
3-D Printing & Design
Wed
3-5
Learn with Legos
Thu
K-1
Pottery
Thu
1-5
Next Gen Lego Robotics
Thu
3-5
Home Alone Safety (Dec 7)
Thu
3-5
French Club
Fri
K-3
HORACE MANN
App Inventors
Thu
3-5
Girls STEAM Squad
Fri
1-3
Cartoon Lab
Mon
K-2
Actors Studio
Fri
1-5
Chess & Advanced Chess
Fri
1-5
Chinese Club
Tues
K-5
Earth, Space, Sea
Fri
1-3
Chess
Tues
1-5
Spanish Club
Fri
2-5
Awesome Art
Wed
K-3
Spanish Club
Wed K-3, 2-5
Early-Release Science Days
Wed/Thu 1-4
Earth, Space, Sea
Thu
1-3
Intro to Guitar
Thu
4-5
Learn with Legos
Fri
K-1
Actors Studio
Fri
1-5
Coding with Scratch
Fri
3-5
BROWN MIDDLE SCHOOL
COUNTRYSIDE Earth, Space, Sea
Mon
1-3
Digital Art & Animation
Mon
3-5
Yoga for Middle Schoolers
Tues
6-8
Spanish Club
Wed
K-3
Java Coding with Minecraft
Tues
6-8
Chinese Club
Wed
K-5
6-8
Chess
Wed
1-5
Thu
K-1
Art Studio: Pastel & Charcoal Thu
3-5
Girls STEAM Squad
1-3
3-D Print a Cell Phone Stand Fri
Learn with Legos
Fri
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Day Grades
LINCOLN–ELIOT
Class
Day Grades
MASON RICE FIELD Mon
2-5
Multi Sports
Tues
Math Mania
Mon
3-5
Soccer for Moms
Tues Adults
Chess
Tues
1-5
Morning Yoga & Meditation
Wed
4-5
Home Alone Safety (Nov 14)
Tues
3-5
Yoga at the Hut
Wed
Adults
Earth, Space, Sea
Wed
1-3
Flag Football
Fri
Actors Studio
Wed
1-5
Soccer Tykes
Sat
Spanish Club
Fri
1-4
Soccer
Sat
Landscape Architecture
Chess
Fri
1-5
Drawing Club
Fri
2-5
French Club
Mon
K-3
Ages 2-3
Chess
Mon
1-5
Ages 4-6
Learn with Legos
Tues
K-1
Earth, Space, Sea
Wed
1-3
Creative Crafts
Wed
1-4
Spanish Club
Thu
1-4
Drawing Club
Thu
2-5
K-2
3-5
OAK HILL Mon
2-5
Art Studio: Pastel & Charcoal Mon
3-5
Chess
1-5
Tues
Archery
Day Grades
WARD (CONTINUED)
French Club
MASON RICE
Class
Tues
3 & up
PEIRCE
WILLIAMS
Home Alone Safety (Oct 26)
Thu
3-5
Chess
Mon
1-5
Chinese Club
Fri
K-5
Spanish Club
Tues
K-1, 2-5
App Inventors
Tues
3-5
Spanish Club
Wed
1-4
Math Mania
Fri
3-5
K-1
Learn with Legos
Thu
K-1
Intro to Guitar
Fri
4-5
Thu
3-5
Fri
K-5
Learn with Legos
Wed
French Club
Wed
K-3
Coding with Scratch
3-D Printing & Design
Thu
3-5
Chinese Club
Earth, Space, Sea
Thu
1-3
Home Alone Safety (Oct 19)
Thu
3-5
Advanced Chess
Fri
1-5
Glass Class
Fri
1-5
UNDERWOOD
Advanced Chess at Day, page 4 Archery, page 14 Babysitting & CPR, pages 12 & 14 Debate Club, page 13 Family Night Under the Stars, page 3 Fencing, page 15 Flag Football, page 15 Latin, page 13 Parkour, page 15 Saturday Sports, pages 3 & 15 Speech Team, page 14 Ultimate Frisbee, page 15
French Club
Mon
1-4
App Inventors
Mon
3-5
Chinese Club
Mon
2-5
Chinese Club
Tues
K-5
Coding with Scratch
Mon
3-5
Chess
Tues
1-5
Tues
K-3
Spanish Club
Wed
K-3
Tues
3-5
Glass Class
Wed
1-5
Earth, Space, Sea
Wed
1-3
Early-Release Science Days
Wed/Thu 1-4
Early-Release Science Days
Wed/Thu 1-4
Actors Studio
Thu
1-5
Girls STEAM Squad
Thu
1-3
Earth, Space, Sea
Fri
1-3
Home Alone Safety (Nov 2)
Thu
3-5
Learn with Legos
Fri
K-1
French Club Math Mania
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ZERVAS AT CARR SCHOOL
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SATURDAY & FAMILY CLASSES Baking Outside the Box
Sat 2 & up w/adult
Spanish Club
Mon
K-3
Babysitting & CPR
Sat Ages 11 & up
Girls STEAM Squad
Mon
1-3
Chess Tournament
Sat 1-8
Spanish Club
Wed
2-5
Coding with Scratch
Wed
3-5
Middle School Debate Tournament
Sat 7-9
French Club
Thu
2-5
Lego Master Builders
Sat K-4
Volcano Makers Sat
K-4 w/adult
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Home Alone Safety
Girls STEAM Squad
Natick Visiting Nurse Association staff, Instructors Take the first steps towards independence. Learn telephone and door-answering techniques, accident and fire protection, first aid techniques, and all about Internet safety. We’ll talk about how to manage your time when you’re home alone for short amounts of time, watch an instructional video, and explore scenarios through role-playing. Grades 3-5.
Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Girls, join the STEM to STEAM movement! Engineer and design awesome projects and get cool with chemistry. Construct a kinetic motion-based marble painting, colorful kaleidoscopes, and terrific tessellations. Experiment with air pressure as we dive deep with Cartesian divers and make a mini night light to light up your space. Use primary colors to create a rainbow of slime, make amazing magnetized putty, and use the power of pH to find the best formula to polish dirty pennies. Concoct secret sticky formulas to make a superior paste, and grow shimmering crystals. So much science, so little time! Grades 1-3.
12 sessions $275 Mondays September 25–December 18 KE273-F17-BO Bowen KE273-F17-WA Ward Thursdays September 28–December 21 KE273-F17-FR Franklin KE273-F17-UN Underwood 10 sessions $255 Fridays September 22–December 15 KE273-F17-CA Cabot at Carr School KE273-F17-CO Countryside
Glass Class Michel L’Huillier, Instructor Make professional-looking glass crafts like master crafters, using various techniques. With fusing, you’ll create a plate, necklace, 3-D animals, and/or decorative tiles. With mosaic, you’ll make a trivet, nameplate, or decorated mirror. And with jewelry-mosaic, you’ll place glass beads and pieces in a deep pendant to create a unique necklace suitable for girls or boys. We’ll do some small ceramics projects too. Learn to work safely with glass as you explore the creativity this medium allows. Safety glasses will be provided; wear closed-toe shoes. Grades 1-5. Due to the high cost of materials for this class, there is a materials fee. Please come to the first class with a check for $85 made out to the instructor.
14 sessions $255 Mondays September 25–January 22 KE157-F17-AN Angier Wednesdays October 4–January 17 KE157-F17-ZE Zervas Fridays September 22–January 26 KE157-F17-MR Mason Rice
“Glass Class is so Fun! I made tons of beautiful artwork and everyone was really nice. I had an awesome time making tons of amazing stuff.”
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1 session $50 Wednesday September 27 12:45–2:45pm KE230-F17-CA Cabot at Carr School Tuesday October 17 12:45–2:45pm KE230-F17-AN Angier Thursday October 19 3:15–5:15pm KE230-F17-MR Mason Rice Tuesday October 24 12:45–2:45pm KE230-F17-FR Franklin Thursday October 26 3:15–5:15pm KE230-F17-WI Williams Thursday November 2 12:45–2:45pm KE230-F17-UN Underwood Tuesday November 14 12:45–2:45pm KE230-F17-LE Lincoln Eliot Thursday December 7 12:45–2:45pm KE230-F17-BO Bowen
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Intro to Guitar Phil Kaplan, Instructor With just a basic introduction to guitar, you can learn to play and sing your favorite songs. In this class you’ll learn the fundamentals: how to play melodies and chords, strumming/finger-picking techniques, and the rudiments of rhythm and harmony. You’ll be playing your favorite songs and music in no time. Grades 4-5. Bring your acoustic guitar, blank guitar manuscript paper (preferably with tablature lines), pencil(s), and guitar picks. Make sure you have decent nails on your strumming hand (your right hand, unless you have a leftie’s guitar), and closetrimmed nails on your other hand.
10 sessions $225 Thursdays September 28–December 7 KE278-F17-HM Horace Mann Fridays September 22–December 15 KE278-F17-WI Williams
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Landscape Architecture Chip Piatti, Instructor Move mountains! Change the course of mighty rivers. Build from sea to shining sea. Find out how landscape architects change the face of the earth. We’ll begin with land forms and contours, then add rivers, and roads and rails for homes; we’ll finish the project with other buildings and vehicles. We’ll provide the building materials and instructions; you bring the creativity. On the last day you’ll share a presentation with family and friends, and you’ll leave with a piece of the “land” to take home. Grades 2-5.
12 sessions $235 Mondays September 25–December 18 KE271-F17-MR Mason Rice
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Learn with Legos Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Everyone knows that Legos are great for learning and are lots of fun too! In this class, you’ll use Lego bricks, plates, and minifigures for creative construction projects. Earn your builder’s license to build a bridge, create a wheelchair, and invent a machine. Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make your own math game and build symmetrical designs; learn about simple machines by building a lever. Design structures, animals, and communities in collaborative and educational challenges. Grades K-1.
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Math Mania John Michos, Instructor If you’re fascinated with numbers and wonder where the numerical universe can take you, this is your class. Join other math-minded kids for extra fun with math. Sharpen your math skills with math puzzles, games, and brain teasers. Learn the basic concepts of computer coding through storytelling and sleuth games using your imagination. When you complete this class you’ll be able to break big problems into small ones, look for patterns, create step-by-step plans, and think outside the box. Grades 3-5.
10 sessions $225 Mondays September 25–December 4 KE165-F17-LE Lincoln Eliot Tuesdays September 26–November 28 KE165-F17-UN Underwood Wednesdays September 27–December 6 KE165-F17-CA Cabot at Carr School Thursdays September 28–December 7 KE165-F17-BU Burr Fridays September 22–December 15 KE165-F17-WI Williams
12 sessions $275 Mondays September 25–December 18 KE274-F17-AN Angier Tuesdays September 26–December 12 KE274-F17-BO Bowen KE274-F17-WI Williams Wednesdays September 27–December 20 KE274-F17-MR Mason Rice Thursdays September 28–December 21 KE274-F17-CA Cabot at Carr School KE274-F17-CO Countryside KE274-F17-PE Peirce 10 sessions $255 Fridays September 22–December 15 KE274-F17-FR Franklin KE274-F17-HM Horace Mann KE274-F17-UN Underwood
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Morning Yoga & Meditation Barbara Perlo, Instructor Gear up for a great day at school. Yoga is not just for adults—it’s great for kids too; it makes you strong, improves your balance and coordination, and even boosts your concentration. In this class you’ll learn about anatomy, nature, and the power of controlled breathing; you’ll practice yoga poses to build your strength and flexibility, and engage in meditation exercises to get you in good mental shape for the day. You’ll leave class energized and with a positive outlook to handle whatever the day may throw your way. Grades 4-5. Bring a yoga mat to class.
10 sessions $225 Wednesdays September 27–December 6 7:30–8:15am KE270-F17 Mason Rice Field, The Hut
Next Gen Lego Robotics! Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Lego WeDo Robotics is Lego’s special robotics program just for elementary schoolers. Join us this fall to pioneer their newly designed software. Learn programming skills and use LEGO building kits to make untethered, free-roaming robots capable of completing structured and open-ended tasks. Build roaming bots that use sensors to know when to stop, or create a shake table to test houses designed to withstand an earthquake. Explore fun, new programming options with new WeDo 2.0. Grades 3-5.
12 sessions $275 Thursdays September 28–December 21 KE171-F17-CA Cabot at Carr School 10 sessions $255 Fridays September 22–December 15 KE171-F17-BU Burr KE171-F17-CO Countryside
For more Lego building time, join us for our special Saturday program, Lego Master Builders. See pages 2–3 for details on this and other Satuday and Family classes.
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Pottery Lisa Walker, Instructor If you like to build, use modeling clay or Play-doh, draw, paint, and/or make cool things, pottery is for you. Clay is the greatest outlet for builders and artists alike. In this class you’ll work with your hands to create interesting and unique projects that can be functional, beautiful, or both. You’ll make a range of pieces, then glaze and fire your favorites. New and returning students welcome. Grades 1-5.
14 sessions $285 Thursdays September 28–January 11 KE100-F17-BO Bowen
Paint Like Picasso Abygale Choi, Instructor
Bring an 8x10 sketchpad to class. All other materials will be provided.
10 sessions $265 Mondays September 25–December 4 KE275-F17-CA Cabot at Carr School Fridays September 22–December 15 KE275-F17-AN Angier
Use 3-D printing technology to design and print a custom cell phone stand. Outfit your stand with a custom-fitted amplifier location so you can easily share what you’re listening to with your chosen audience. You’ll learn the elements of BlocksCAD (computer-aided design), as well as prototyping, measuring, and iteration while making this accessory, which is sure to come in handy and impress your friends too. Grades 6-8.
See details in our Sports section on page 56.
Babysitting & Safety Training Natick Visiting Nurse Association staff, Instructors
Yoga Barbara Perlo, Instructor Stretch your legs, build your strength and flexibility, wind down after a long school day, and have fun with your friends. Yoga is not just for adults—it’s great for kids too; it makes you strong, improves your balance and coordination, and even boosts your concentration. In our playful and creative class you’ll learn about anatomy, nature, and the power of controlled breathing. Yoga is a wonderful way to form a healthy relationship with your body at an early age, and to exercise for fun and lasting effect. Grades 1-5. Bring your own yoga mat to class.
Attention Parents: Please read the NCE Kids Info & Policies on our website for everything you need to know about NCE Kids classes.
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BlocksCAD Inc staff, Instructors
Archery
10 sessions $215 Mondays September 25–December 4 KE228-F17-CA Cabot at Carr School
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6 sessions $265 Fridays October 6–December 8 3:10–4:30pm KM44-F17-BR Brown
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Join the ranks of famous painters like Picasso and Monet by exploring the use of expressive lines and color in your artwork. Discover how colors work together and learn to apply them in a way that can express your personality. We’ll create a wide range of compositions including self portraits, landscapes, and animal art, and you’ll draw from your imagination too. You’ll learn to use a variety of media: you’ll paint with watercolors and oil pastels, and move beyond painting to explore printmaking, collaging, and more. Grades 2-5.
Classes for Middle Schoolers
Become an expert babysitter with this American Academy of Pediatrics course. Get all the information you need to care for infants and older children: how to react responsibly to medical emergencies and injuries, perform first aid for common childhood injuries and illnesses, and set up and run your own successful babysitting business. You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course, as well as our BLAST (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training) manual for your future reference. Ages 11 & up. Sign up for this class with Pediatric First Aid & CPR (page 55), and receive a $10 discount. Discount will appear at checkout.
1 session $80 Saturday October 21 9am–12pm KM19-F17-1 Newton South Thursday November 16 3:15–6:15pm KM19-F17-2 Newton South Thursday December 7 3:15–6:15pm KM19-F17-3 Newton South
Chess for Middle Schoolers Nicholas Sterling, Instructor Our chess program has been popular with elementary schoolers for years. Here’s an opportunity for serious players who have advanced to middle school to continue to improve their skills, participate in tournaments, and enjoy a weekly game supervised by an experienced chess pro. Novice players are welcome too if they have a basic understanding of chess. Grades 6-8.
14 sessions $265 Tuesdays September 26–January 2 2:15–3:15pm KM09-F17-DY Day How good are you at Chess? Find out at our first-ever Chess Tournament! See page 2 for details.
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Debate Club Lumos Debate staff, Instructors If you like to win every argument, join us to perfect your debating skills. Debate is an engaging activity that helps you find your voice. Learn the basics of debate including argument construction, public speaking, research skills, critical writing, and body language. Through fun games and activities, you’ll develop your skills while having a blast in a high-encouragement, low-pressure environment. All levels are welcome; students will be grouped based on debate experience. Grades 7-9.
4 sessions $119 Thursdays October 26–November 16 6–8pm KM49-F17 Newton South Debaters, join us for the NCE Middle School Debate Tournament and see how you do against your peers from all over. See page 2 for details.
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Latin Intensive
Learn Latin
Tim Lesinski & Daniel Orazio, Instructors
Tim Lesinski, Instructor
Join us to learn the language of poets, popes, and philosophers! If you studied Latin this past year as a 7th grader and want to continue your studies, are an 8th grader new to Latin and want to make up for lost time, or are a student in any grade just eager to learn the eternal language, this class is for you. We’ll cover quite a bit of ground, with a focus on the fundamentals of the Latin language—vocabulary, grammar, and syntax (how words are arranged to convey meaning)—rather than on Roman culture and history. Grades 7-8.
Learn the language that’s at the root of all romance languages. You’ll study the Latin language and explore Roman culture in a fun, engaging environment. We’ll practice using and reading basic Latin, learn about who the Romans were and why they matter to us, and discuss the influence of the Romans and their language on our culture and language today. Grades 7-8.
This full-year intensive class will prepare you to enter Latin 2 at either high school in the fall of 2018.
15 sessions $275 Thursdays September 28–December 7 3:30–5pm KM47-F17-NO Newton North
57 sessions $875 Mondays & Wednesdays September 25–May 16 3:30–5pm KM46-F17-NO Newton North (Lesinski) KM46-F17-SO Newton South (Orazio)
This class will be offered in two semesters, and will prepare you to enter Latin 1 in high school.
Java Coding with Minecraft Modding Einstein’s Workshop staff, Instructors Minecraft fans: join us to learn programming basics in Java to write your own Minecraft “mods.” Mods (modifications) add content to the game to alter game play, change the creative feel, and give you more options for interacting with the Minecraft world. We’ll use Forge API, a mod loading and execution tool, to craft diamonds from dirt, smelt up bedrock, and create custom blocks in Minecraft, all while learning to program in Java. No programming experience is required, but familiarity with Minecraft is helpful. Grades 6-8.
6 sessions $265 Tuesdays October 10–November 14 2:30–3:50pm KM43-F17-BR Brown
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Learn to Code with Scratch Gregory Baryza, Instructor You may know Scratch as a game design program, but we’ll use it to teach the essentials of computer programming: how to frame a problem, break it down into simpler problems, identify commonly-used operations, and order them properly. Most importantly, you’ll learn an important life skill—how to find and fix your mistakes, AKA: debugging. Yes you can use Scratch to make games, but you can also use it to do science and make art. Join us and learn to think computationally and construct well-designed programs to share with family and friends. Grades 6-8.
8 sessions $235 Tuesdays September 26–November 14 2:15– 3:15pm KM51-F17 Day
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NCE Middle School Debate Tournament See page 2 for details.
Is there a class you wish were offered at your school? Better yet, one you’d love to teach? Let us know by emailing staff@newtoncommunityed.org.
Pediatric First Aid & CPR Natick Visiting Nurse Association staff, Instructors If you’re caring for kids, you need to know how to respond in case of a first-aid emergency. In this class, you’ll learn to handle injuries and manage illness for the first few minutes until help arrives. We’ll cover first aid basics; medical, injury,and environmental emergencies; and pediatric CPR. This American Heart Association course meets the requirements for camp counselors, child care providers, babysitters, and more. You will receive a CPR certification after completion of the class. Ages 11 & up. Sign up for this class with Babysitting & Safety Training (page 54), and receive a $10 discount. Discount will appear at checkout.
1 session $80 Thursday November 2 3:15–6:15pm KM20-F17 Newton South
Speech Team Kim Vanaman & Kathryn Goldberg, Instructors Join us to become a better public speaker, gain confidence for class discussions and dramatic presentations, win awards for yourself and your school, make friends with kids from all over the state, and have fun as part of an amazing team. You’ll compete in tournaments through the Massachusetts Middle School Speech League (formerly the Forensics League) in the event you choose, from among prose or poetry reading, original oratory, impromptu, and more. Grades 6-8. This is a full-year class. Tournaments take place throughout the greater Boston area, mostly on Sundays, with a few on Saturdays. All students are expected to attend a minimum of six tournaments in order to represent their team and improve their public speaking skills. A non-refundable fee of $42 is payable to the instructor at the first class to cover tournament registration fees. 5th graders are welcome to join this class, but per league rules they cannot participate in tournaments, except for the Newton tournament that takes place in the spring. 5th graders, please call us to register.
30 sessions $525 Wednesdays September 27–May 16 3:30–5pm KM37-F17 Newton South
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The Stock Market Game for Girls Peter Yaffe, Instructor Make big money fast (virtually, that is). Play The Stock Market GameTM and you’ll learn about the real world of investing, which incorporates academic concepts that relate to what you learn at school. In this fun and high-spirited setting, you’ll try to grow a virtual $100,000 cash account into a top-performing portfolio, and learn how daily events that shape our world affect our finances. Working individually and in teams, you’ll compete against your classmates and other schools across the state, applying your leadership, negotiation, and cooperation skills. This is a girls-only class. Grades 6-8.
10 sessions $235 Thursdays September 28–December 7 2:45–4:15pm KM41-F17 Day No class November 2
Yoga for Middle Schoolers Judi Mackenzie & Barbara Perlo, Instructors Complement your academics and extracurriculars with this energizing class. We’ll gear the sequencing of our positions towards creating a sense of community and helping you learn to use yoga in your everyday life. Classes will be lighthearted and fun, but you’ll learn precise yoga poses, and will develop balance and strength. We’ll provide a rest period (Savasana) so you’ll leave class relaxed, refreshed, and ready to tackle the night’s homework. Grades 6-8. Bring your own yoga mat to class.
10 sessions $195 Tuesdays October 3–December 12 2:30–3:30pm KM07-F17-BR Brown (Mackenzie) Wednesdays October 4–December 13 2:45–3:45pm KM07-F17-DY Day (Perlo)
Sports Archery Baystate Archery staff, Instructors Archery is a great option for those who prefer a noncompetitive individual sport to team sports. Certified instructors from Baystate Archery will determine your dominant eye, explain the rules, and get you started, providing individualized instruction throughout the class. Archers will learn technique, form, and accuracy. Equipment is provided. All levels welcome. Grades 3 & up.
8 sessions $235 Tuesdays September 26–November 21 2:30–4pm KM13-F17 Oak Hill No class November 7 (Election Day)
Multi Sports* Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Perfect for the sports lover, our Multi Sports class (formerly Sports Jam) focuses on Soccer, Basketball, and Field Hockey. In addition to these sports, you’ll enjoy familiar and unique games such as Dodgeball, Capture the Flag, and Car Lot. At each session we’ll introduce new skills and play games that reinforce those skills. The program culminates with a tournament day. Grades K-2. We’ll meet at the Mason Rice playground as school is dismissed, walk together to the field, and enjoy a picnic lunch before class starts (please bring your own lunch). Games will start at 1pm; students from other schools can join us on the field as they arrive. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring a water bottle.
6 sessions $145 Tuesdays September 19–October 24 12:30–2pm KE196-F17 Mason Rice Field
“My son LOVED Soccer & Multi Sports. It was such a positive experience for him. The coaches were good and they kept everything very age appropriate. He came home exhausted and happy!”
Fencing
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International Fencing Club staff, Instructors
Parkour
En garde! Learn the sport made famous by action movies and the Olympics. Become a competitive fencer, or just appreciate this opportunity to master discipline and sportsmanship. Learn basic fencing techniques and refine strategies to direct your own bouts. We’ll provide individual instruction; fencers will be paired appropriately, so returning fencers are welcome. All equipment is provided; wear sneakers and athletic pants.
10 sessions $235 Wednesdays September 27–December 6 3:30–4:30pm KE266-F17 Brown (Grades 1-4) Fridays September 22–December 15 3:30–4:30pm KM36-F17 Brown (Grades 5-8)
Flag Football Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Learn fundamental football skills from our enthusiastic coaches. Each day we’ll focus on a “skill of the day” such as passing, catching, running, and offensive/defensive strategies. We’ll enjoy a scrimmage at the end of each class so you can apply your new skills, using flags only, no tackling. New and returning athletes are welcome; we’ll build on skills you’ve learned and introduce new ones too. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring a water bottle.
6 sessions $145 Tuesdays September 19–October 24 2:30–3:30pm KM31-F17 Brown (Grades 6-8) This class will be held indoors if it rains. Fridays September 15–October 20 (Grades 3-5)* KE214-F17-1 Mason Rice Field (3:30-4:30pm) KE214-F17-2 Mason Rice Field (4:30–5:30pm)
Parkour Generations Boston staff, Instructors Make the world your playground! Come see why Parkour is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Get physical using equipment like stairs, ramps, and railings that are readily available in our indoor and outdoor environments. Learn Parkour’s unique exercises, games, and drills designed to improve your balance, strength, spatial awareness, and flexibility. Our classes are taught by ADAPT-certified coaches, and include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of Parkour, as well as exercises designed to improve general fitness and endurance. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and bring a water bottle. To see a parkour class in action, see our website.
8 sessions $215 Tuesdays September 26–November 14 KE268-F17-3-5 Day 4–5:30pm (Grades 3-5) KM48-F17-6-8 Day 2:15–3:45pm (Grades 6-8)
Soccer Tykes and Soccer for Moms Little ones and big ones, don’t miss out! See pages 3 & 4 for details.
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Ultimate Frisbee Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors No longer just for beach goers, Ultimate Frisbee is now one of the fastest growing sports in America and right here in Newton. It’s safe yet exciting, and it’s great for conditioning, speed, and agility training. But most of all, it’s incredibly fun! Whether you’ve never thrown a frisbee or are an Ultimate veteran, our program is for you. We’ll focus on learning the game and mastering skills by using some fun and engaging drills, but mostly we’ll just play, while our coaches guide the way to better performance. Wear cleats or sneakers and bring a water bottle and snack. Class will be held indoors if it rains. Grades 3-6. Class will be held indoors if it rains.
Soccer* Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors In these action-packed sessions, you’ll learn the basics of soccer through a series of fun games in a noncompetitive setting. We’ll work on shooting, passing, dribbling, and trapping, and enjoy exciting scrimmages. Players will be grouped by age and ability. Please wear shin guards and bring a soccer ball and water bottle. Ages 4-6.
6 sessions $145 Saturdays September 16–October 28 KW05-F17-1 Mason Rice Field (10–11am) KW05-F17-2 Mason Rice Field (12–1pm) No class September 30. We will have class on October 7, Columbus Day weekend.
* These classes will be held on Gordon Field, which is behind the Newton Center Playground, right across the stream from the Mason Rice Field.
In case of questionable or bad weather, please call 617-499-4820 to find out if the class is running.
6 sessions $145 Tuesdays September 19–October 24 3:30–4:30pm KE197-F17 Brown
NCE/NAA YOUTH BASKETBALL The Newton Athletic Association (NAA), offers leagues for players in grades 3–12 at all levels. (High school JV or varsity players may not participate.) Boys are in the majority, but girls are welcome to play in all leagues. A mandatory evaluation clinic is held in late October to assist in creating balanced teams. Practices are one night per week (Monday– Thursday and possibly Friday or Sunday) beginning in November and running through mid-March. Teams play 10 to 12 games on Saturdays and/or Sundays, depending on their age/league. The number of games, when and where they are played, and practice locations, may also vary by grade level. For complete information see our website.
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Newton Community Education 457 Walnut Street Newton, MA 02460
WHAT IS NEWTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION? Newton Community Education is dedicated to your lifelong learning. We offer programs for everyone eager to explore—from toddlers to seniors—from Newton and beyond. We are a self-sustaining arm of the Newton Public Schools. When the school day ends, our classes begin, offering access to school facilities for community learning. We aim to inspire or nurture your passion with quality programs provided at a reasonable cost.
Newton Community Education at Newton North High School 457 Walnut St Newton, MA 02460 Phone: 617-559-6999 Fax: 617-559-6998 Email: staff@newtoncommunityed.org
Withdrawals/Refunds: You must withdraw at least one week before your course’s start date to receive a refund minus a $10 processing fee or a voucher minus a $5 fee. The $6 registration fee is non-refundable. We regret that no other refunds or vouchers will be given. NCE may cancel classes that are under-enrolled or substitute teachers if needed.
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