Transition to In-Person with ActiveMinds Tutoring

10/3/2021 9:49 am

Reconnect after remote learning! Offering face-to-face support and mentorship. Fifteen years providing tutoring for all academic subjects, studying skills, and standardized test prep (SAT/ACT, ISEE, SSAT).

Contact ActiveMinds to learn more about our personalized plans with experienced tutors. 617-227-2225 | info@activemindstutoring.com | http://www.activemindstutoring.com/testimonials.html

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Need Help with Balancing Back-to-School Expectations?

10/3/2021 9:43 am

Returning to school amidst this year’s unsettled climate can put quite a strain on family life as everyone juggles needs and expectations. B-PEN (Brookline Parent Education Network, an outreach organization of Brookline Public Health and BHS) wants to help. While each child’s school is your best choice for academic issues, B-PEN can help with developmental and wellness needs. We want to know what your top concerns are—what expert advice, resources, tips, and presentations might make your life a little easier? Please let us know via ParentNetwork115@gmail.com. And follow us on Facebook for the latest news and info on parenting concerns, from common developmental milestones to substance use: https://www.facebook.com/BrooklineParentEducationNetwork

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Gore Place Nature-Based Program

9/17/2021 11:25 am

Gore Place in Waltham and Watertown is starting a pilot science and nature-based program soon. It is a five-week series designed to get youth outdoors and practice science skills. Check out the Gore Place website for more information: https://goreplace.org/whats-on/young-naturalists

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BPD Family Flicks - Raya and the Last Dragon

9/17/2021 11:18 am

The Brookline Police Department invites you to join us next Friday, Sept 24th (rain date: 10/1) for our first BPD Family Flicks and Fun in the Park night! We will be showing Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon at about 7:10 pm at Waldstein Park (Dean Rd/Beacon St). Bring a blanket and the whole family for a fun-filled night! For more information, please contact Officer Joe Amendola at jjamendola@brooklinema.gov or 617-730-2407.

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Learn-to-Skate Lessons in the Newton Area

9/17/2021 11:15 am

Do you want to introduce your kids to ice skating or get them ready for hockey, recreational, or figure skating and give them the opportunity to skate with other kids their age? Bay State Skating School is a non-profit organization that has for more than 50 years dedicated itself to introducing kids to the joys of ice skating. Professional Instructors teach Recreational, Figure, and Hockey skating skills to children ages 4 to 18 years old – from absolute beginners to experienced skaters.

Classes are held in 10 rinks throughout the Brookline-Newton-Boston area and registration is open now.

For more information, check out our website and registration information at baystateskatingschool.org

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B-PEN’s Parent Advisory Committee Welcomes New Members

9/13/2021 3:35 pm

Brookline Parent Education Network (B-PEN) helps guide parents through common social, emotional, and developmental challenges affecting today’s teens and pre-teens. Our Parent Advisory Committee helps us identify the current pressing issues affecting Brookline youth and brainstorm ideas for useful information on topics ranging from setting limits and healthy relationships to screen use and alcohol experimentation. This lively volunteer group, composed of a wide range of BHS and middle school parents, meets roughly four times a year to assist in planning parent and community education materials and events. We invite you to join us Sept. 23 via zoom. For more information, contact social worker Mary_Minott@psbma.org, 617.713.5155.

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Brookline Arts Center Fall Classes

9/7/2021 4:15 pm

The Brookline Arts Center is excited to share a variety of creative opportunities and an outlet for arts education this fall! Join us for both virtual and in-person classes for children and teens, as well as our Indigenous Peoples' Day and Veterans' Day vacation day programs for students of all ages. Financial aid is available for all classes.

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Japanese Math Academy

9/5/2021 2:26 pm

Japanese Math Academy is a unique after-school math enrichment program run by a Lincoln/BHS family. Our time-tested Japanese method helps K-8 students at every level accelerate learning at a comfortable speed and get ahead of the class. We offer both In-Person and Zoom classes. Fall registration is open through October 8th. If you’re wondering where your students are after a year of online learning, we are happy to evaluate them with no commitment. Schedule an evaluation or find the fall schedule at japanesemath.org. Also, inquire about our Zoom classes for Out-of-State families. Email us at info@japanesemath.org or call/text us at 617.941.9930 for more details.

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Piano Lessons: Gloria Jasinski

8/29/2021 8:26 am

Bachelor of Music in Composition from Berklee College of Music, Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory. 30+ years of teaching experience. Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreading. Build a high-quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring instructor. Beginners are especially welcome. Have a positive and successful learning experience. Phone: 617.566.9704, email: piano566@comcast.net

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Learn How to Start a First Lego League ( FLL) Robotics Team (2nd - 8th grade)

8/29/2021 8:06 am

If you are a parent and/or caregiver of a child that might be interested in Legos and/or robotics the BBotz, the BHS high school robotics team, are hosting several information sessions.

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