newton community education

FALL 2014 newtoncommunityed.org • 617-559-6999

617 559-69992

Family Programs

NEW

GLASS MOSAIC JEWELRYMichel L’Huillier, InstructorMake a mini-mosaic inside a deep pendant, using your choice from a wide selection of pre-cut colored glass pieces. Choose from a variety of glass shapes, and a silver- or gold-plated pendant to make your jewelry. Once the glass pieces are glued to the metal, you’ll grout your pendants with one of the many colored grouts available. Clean your pieces, add the provided black leather cord neck-lace, and voilà—you’ll have a beautifully unique piece of jewelry to wear. All materials are provid-ed; a $45 materials fee is payable to the instructor for two pendants (one per student). Additional pendants can be made for $20 each. For kids ages 7 and up with an adult. (Solo adults or kids over age 15 are welcome as well—please call to register.)

KW22-F14-1 $45 Adult/child pair; $30 Add’l student (adult or child)Friday October 3 @ Newton South 3:30–5:30pm

SOCCER TOTSThundercat Sports staff, InstructorsWhy should big kids have all the fun? Toddlers, accompanied by an adult, can learn the basics of soccer in this fun, noncompeti-tive environment. Players will increase their sense of balance, improve their coordination and physical movement, and have a leg up when they join the big leagues! Please wear shin guards and bring a soccer ball and water bottle. In case of questionable or bad weather, please call 617-499-4820 to find out if your class is running. Ages 2–3 with an adult (one child per adult please).

KW04-F14-1 $105 (8–9am)KW04-F14-2 $105 (9–10am)KW04-F14-3 $105 (11am–12pm)6 Saturdays @ Mason Rice September 20 – November 1; No class October 4

SOCCERFor ages 4–6. See page 10 for details.

CRANBERRY PICKINGPaul Bruce, InstructorTake a short walk over easy terrain through a handsome white pine forest, enter a low- lying forest, arrive at a cranberry bog hidden away in this pastoral landscape, and then it’s down to business. Pick as many organ-ic, wild cranberries as you like, including Early Blacks, Antique Howes, and larger MacFarlanes, and gather some smoke grass for flower arranging if you’d like. You’ll find endless beauty and nature to admire and harvest in this 60-year-old cranberry bog/meadow. Bring a camera (in case we en-counter wildlife and migrating birds), and a container for the berries. Wear sturdy shoes (boots would be best), a hat, and bug spray. Class takes place rain or shine. Directions will be sent to enrolled students. For kids of all ages with an adult.

KW15-F14-1 $46/Family (up to three members); $12 Add’l family memberSunday October 5 @ Duxbury 9:55–11:25am

CRAB CATCHING ADVENTUREPaul Bruce, InstructorBait a few traps, drop them into the water, and haul them out ten minutes later. Will you capture “king” or “queen” crabs, green crabs, or something else? Maybe you’ll catch a lobster! You just never know what will come up in a crab trap, but it’s always an ad-venture. This is a spot known for migrating water fowl—we may even catch a glimpse of Chumly the Seal. Bring a container for your catch, as you probably won’t want to use your pockets. Class takes place rain or shine; please plan ahead and dress appropriately for the weather. Directions will be emailed to enrolled students. For kids of all ages with an adult.

KW16-F14-1 $46/Family (up to three members); $12 Add’l family memberSunday October 19 @ Duxbury 9:55–11:25am

DUCKYBOTS: TURN RUBBER DUCKS INTO ROBOTS!Kevin Osborn, InstructorLet’s get those lazy rubber ducks to move! Your job is to imagine and then build a propulsion system for a rubber duck. Along the way, you’ll accidentally learn a bit about engineering, physics, problem solving, and teamwork. With simple instructions and supplies of ducks, duct tape, and motors, you’ll engineer your unique duckybot to test out and race. If you’d like to take it home, bring $10 payable to the instructor at the beginning of class; otherwise your ducky will be returned to the flock. For kids ages 7 and up with an adult (one child per adult please).

KW23-F14-1 $55 Adult/child pair (kids age 7 & up) Thursday October 2 @ Newton North 6:30-8:30pm

RIVER NATURE TOUR BY KAYAKSee our website for details.

On the cover: Selina Tang was a 2nd grader at Countryside Elementary School when she drew this picture of Degas dancers in our Art Studio Intensive after-school class. Not just a highly-talented artist, Selina also enjoys reading, dancing, playing soccer, playing violin, and spending time with her big sister, Sophia.

So many great classes!Need help deciding? Call us. We love to help.

www.newtoncommunityed.org 3

For Middle Schoolers

ARCHERYDelicious Bow & Arrows staff, InstructorsHonoring Newton’s legacy of hosting the nation’s first organized archery team, NCE is pleased to offer this still-popular sport as part of our after-school program. Archery is a great option for those who prefer a non-competitive individual sport to team sports. Certified instructors from Delicious Bow & Arrows (formerly Archery USA), will determine your dominant eye, explain the rules, and get you started, providing indi-vidualized instruction throughout the class. Archers will learn technique, form, and accuracy. Equipment is provided. All levels welcome. Grades 3 and up.

KM13-F14-1 $215 8 Tuesdays @ Oak Hill 2:30–4pmSeptember 30 – December 2 No class November 4 & 11

BABYSITTING & SAFETY TRAININGJuanita Allen Kingsley, InstructorLearn to be an expert babysitter with this American Academy of Pediatrics course. You’ll learn the basics of infant and childcare, as well as how to react responsibly to medical emergencies and injuries, perform first aid for common childhood injuries and illness-es, and set up and run your own successful babysitting business. You will receive a certif-icate of completion at the end of the course, as well as our BLAST (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training) manual for your future reference. Sign up for this class with Pediatric First Aid & CPR (KM20), and receive a $10 discount. Ages 11 and up.

KM19-F14-1 $70 Friday October 3 @ Newton South 3:15–6:15pmKM19-F14-2 $70 Friday October 17 @ Newton South 3:15–6:15pmKM19-F14-3 $70 Friday December 5 @ Newton South 3:15–6:15pm

PEDIATRIC FIRST AID & CPRJuanita Allen Kingsley, InstructorIf you’re caring for kids, you need to know how to respond in case of a first-aid emer-gency. 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 environmen-tal 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 at the com-pletion of the class. Sign up for this class with Babysitting and Safety Training (KM19), and receive a $10 discount. Ages 11 and up.

KM20-F14-1 $70 Friday October 24 @ Newton South 3:15–6:15pmKM20-F14-2 $70 Friday @ November 7 Newton South 3:15–6:15pm

Don’t miss Celebrate Newton...a fabulous crafts fair on Sunday December 7 at Newton South. The fair features Newton artists, and there’s a kids’ crafts table too. See celebratenewton.com for details. Proceeds benefit our scholarship fund.

FENCING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERSOlympia Fencing Center staff, InstructorsEn garde! Learn the sport that features in action movies and the Olympics and has been with us since the dawn of civilization. You can be a competitive fencer, or just appreciate this ageless art form and opportunity for master-ing discipline, etiquette, and sportsmanship. You’ll learn basic fencing techniques such as footwork and bladework, and refine strate-gies to direct your own bouts. You’ll develop confidence, quick thinking, balance, agility, coordination, speed, and poise. We’ll provide individual instruction; fencers will be paired appropriately. All equipment is provided; wear sneakers and athletic pants. Grades 6–8.

KM27-F14-1 $215 10 Fridays @ Brown 3:30–4:30pmSeptember 26 – December 19 No class Oct 10, Nov 28, & Dec 5 – please note these extra no–class dates!

FLAG FOOTBALLThundercat Sports staff, InstructorsLearn 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 as well as introduce new ones. Class will be held indoors if it rains. Grades 5–8.

KE214-F14-1 $1156 Tuesdays @ Brown 2:30–3:30pmSeptember 23 – October 28

617 559-69994

For Elementary Schoolers

ACTORS STUDIODaniel Mahler, Michelle Mount, & Anthony Jenkins, InstructorsYoung actors, get ready to hit the stage! You’ll engage in a variety of acting exercises, physical and vocal warm-ups, improvisa-tional games, and scenework, to introduce you to the world of theatre and get you comfortable with free expression and imag-ination. You’ll become familiar with basic acting concepts, learn 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.

KE235-F14-1 $185 (Burr; Mount)10 Mondays @ 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 29 – December 8 No class October 13

KE235-F14-2 $185 (Peirce; Mount)

KE235-F14-3 $185 (Williams; Mahler)10 Tuesdays @ 12:45–1:45pmSeptember 30 – December 9 No class November 11

KE235-F14-4 $185 (Lincoln-Eliot; Mahler)

KE235-F14-5 $185 (Mason Rice; Jenkins)10 Wednesdays @ 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 24 – December 3 No class November 26

KE235-F14-6 $185 (Zervas; Jenkins)10 Thursdays @ 3:15–4:15pmOctober 2 – December 11 No class November 27

KE235-F14-7 $185 (Bowen; Jenkins)10 Fridays @ 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 26 – December 5 No class November 28

SPEECH TEAMKim Vanaman & Kathryn Goldberg, InstructorsSpeech team has had another great year! Join us and 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 Forensics League in the event you choose, from among prose or poetry reading, original oratory, impromptu and more. The contests take place on Sundays about once per month. Note: league rules limit the team to Brown and Oak Hill students only. Grades 6–8.

KM17-F14-1 $445 30 Mondays @ Newton South 3:30–5pmSeptember 22 – May 18 No class Oct 13, Dec 29, Jan 19, Feb 16, & April 20

YOGA FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERSMary Beth Johnson, InstructorComplement your academics and extra-curriculars with this enlivening 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 practice, 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. Brown students—hurry on over and then unwind; you’re welcome to join this class late. New and returning stu-dents welcome. Grades 6–8.

KM07-F14-1 $195 10 Thursdays @ Oak Hill 2:45–4pmOctober 2 – December 11 No class November 27

NEW

GAME DESIGNEmily Treat, InstructorMake your own computer games and learn about video game design in this hands-on class. Learn fundamental programming con-cepts, game design mechanics, and theory. We’ll explore various features and applica-tions; analyze existing games; and experi-ment with our own versions by modifying or re-creating graphics, game mechanics, and sound effects. You’ll learn about the game design process from concept development to testing, and also have the opportunity to test actual games the instructor has in progress. You’ll complete working games to play at home and share with friends online. No ex-perience necessary, but creativity is required. Grades 6 and up.

KM14-F14-1 $195 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pmSeptember 24 – November 19 No class October 1

SELF DEFENSE COMBAT SAMBOSee page 10 for details.

How to use our website:You can search by location, by teacher name, by Course ID, and more. A helpful hint: KW are Family classes, KM are for middle schoolers, and KE are for elementary schoolers. Call us for help picking the just-right class!

www.newtoncommunityed.org 5

BABYSITTING & CPR TRAINING CLASSESSee page 3 for details.

CHESSLarry Eldridge, Ross Eldridge, Steven Frymer, Maryanne Reilly, & Lou Mercuri InstructorsLearn the basics or expand your knowledge of this remarkable game of strategy that had its origins in India over 1500 years ago. Learn about pieces, principles of chess, posi-tional tactics, and basic to advanced moves, according to your level of ability. Through games played in class coached by an expe-rienced chess master, you’ll gain the con-fidence 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 wel-come, but you must know how each piece moves before starting this class. Grades 1–5.

KE102-F14-1 $220 (Williams; R. Eldridge)KE102-F14-2 $220 (Bowen; Frymer)14 Mondays @ 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 29 – January 12 No class Oct 13 & Dec 29

KE102-F14-3 $220 (Burr; Reilly)KE102-F14-4 $220 (Mason Rice; R. Eldridge)KE102-F14-5 $220 (Zervas; Mercuri)14 Tuesdays @ 12:45–1:45pmSeptember 30 – January 13 No class Nov 11 & Dec 30

KE102-F14-6 $220 (Countryside; R. Eldridge)14 Wednesdays @ 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 24 – January 14 No class Nov 26, Dec 24, & 31

KE102-F14-7 $220 (Franklin; L. Eldridge)14 Thursdays @ 3:15–4:15pmOctober 2 – January 22 No class Nov 27, Dec 25, & Jan 1

KE102-F14-8 $220 (Cabot; L. Eldridge) 14 Fridays @ 4:15–5:15pm

KE102-F14-9 $220 (Peirce; Frymer)14 Fridays @ 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 26 – January 16No class Nov 28, Dec 26, & Jan 2

ARCHERYDelicious Bow & Arrows staff, InstructorsHonoring Newton’s legacy of hosting the nation’s first organized archery team, NCE is pleased to offer this still-popular sport as part of our after school program. Archery is a great option for those who prefer a non-competitive individual sport to team sports. Certified instructors from Delicious Bow & Arrows (formerly Archery USA), will determine your dominant eye, explain the rules, and get you started, providing indi-vidualized instruction throughout the class. Archers will learn technique, form, and accuracy. Equipment is provided. All levels welcome. Grades 3 and up.

KM13-F14-1 $215 8 Tuesdays @ Oak Hill 2:30–4pmSeptember 30 – December 2 No class November 4 & 11

ART STUDIO: PASTEL & CHARCOALAlma Bella Solis, InstructorLearn to draw like a master. Using a com-bination of charcoal and dry pastel pencils and chalks, you’ll produce your own com-positions interpreting subjects ranging from still-lifes to human figures. You’ll learn drawing methods including outline, contour, shading, blending, detailing and connected-ness; and you’ll explore perspective, propor-tion, and more. Expect your final works to be worthy of display at the MFA, seriously. Please bring the following materials: a desk-top easel, 18” x 24” drawing pad (not sketch-ing pad), assorted charcoal pencils (a boxed set is fine), knead eraser (if not included in your pencil kit), tri-tip white eraser, dry pas-tel chalks, and blending stumps. Grades 3–5.

KE231-F14-1 $255 10 Mondays @ Cabot 3:15–5:15pmSeptember 29 – December 8 No class October 13 KE231-F14-2 $255 10 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 12:45–2:45pmSeptember 30 – December 9 No class November 11 KE231-F14-3 $255 10 Thursdays @ Countryside 3:15–5:15pmOctober 2 – December 11 No class November 27

ADVANCED CHESSLarry Eldridge & Ross Eldridge, InstructorsExpand your knowledge of chess and im-prove 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.

KE103-F14-1 $220 (Cabot; L. Eldridge)

KE103-F14-2 $220 (Mason Rice; R. Eldridge)14 Fridays @ 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 26 – January 16No class Nov 28, Dec 26, & Jan 2

NEW

ADVANCED DRAWINGJack Neylan, InstructorAttention 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 experiment-ing with various artistic styles such as real-ism, impressionism, and abstraction. We’ll discuss color theory, how to draw anatomy, and other relevant topics for the serious or aspiring artist. All levels welcome so long as you love to draw! A detailed supply list will be emailed to enrolled students. Grades 2–5.

KE150-F14-1 $275 14 Tuesdays @ Bowen 12:45–2:15pmSeptember 30 – January 13No class Nov 11 & Dec 30

617 559-69996

COMICS & CARTOONINGJack Neylan, InstructorCreate your own super heroes, villains, and avengers—monsters, fairies, or even every-day nice guys. In this class you’ll learn the “how-to” of cartooning, and you’ll make original cartoon drawings along with back-grounds, cool lettering, and exciting stories. Classes will include brainstorming, and creating your own comic strips, comic book pages, and animated flip books. Please bring an 18x24” drawing pad (any kind of paper is fine), pencils (regular and colored), erasers, and markers if you’d like. New and returning students welcome. Grades 3-5.

KE148-F14-1 $220 14 Wednesdays @ Angier/Carr 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 24 – January 14No class Nov 26; Dec 24, & 31

KE148-F14-2 $220 14 Thursdays @ Williams 3:15–4:15pmOctober 2 – January 22 No class Nov 27, Dec 25, & Jan 1

CHINESE CLUBLei Reilley & Vicki Ni, InstructorsNi hao! Welcome to our Chinese language and culture class, a little Chinese immer-sion in an intimate and fun setting. You’ll get Mandarin language education; work on crafts such as calligraphy, origami, and paper-cutting; and enjoy singing Chinese songs and playing games as well. All levels welcome. Grades K–5.

KE201-F14-1 $265 (Mason Rice; Reilley)KE201-F14-2 $265 (Bowen; Ni)11 Mondays @ 3:15–5:15pmSeptember 29 – December 15 No class October 13

KE201-F14-3 $265 (Horace Mann; Ni)11 Tuesdays @ 12:45–2:45pmSeptember 30 – December 16 No class November 11

KE201-F14-4 $245 (Burr; Ni)10 Thursdays @ 3:15–5:15pmOctober 2 – December 11 No class November 27

KE201-F14-5 $575 (Countryside; Reilly)*37 Wednesdays & Fridays @ 3:15–5:15pmSeptember 3 – January 28 No class Nov 26 & 28, Dec 24 & 26, and Jan 2

*This is a full–year intensive version of our Chinese Club. Parents play an active role by helping set the curriculum, hosting  Chinese New Year show rehearsals, and participating in Chinese cultural activities at school. Students who join late will receive individualized attention to make up what they’ve missed. Once your registration is complete, you will receive contact information for the program’s parent organizers. For more information, call the NCE office.

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTINGVartus Varadian, InstructorLearn Chinese brush painting principles to create beautiful paintings like the old masters. You’ll paint classical subjects like flowers, birds, or other animals, using special Chinese brushes, ink, and watercolor on rice paper, and you’ll apply traditional Chinese painting techniques to create a variety of unique visual effects. Working in freehand brushwork style, you’ll develop your own interpretation and artistic expression to produce elegant pieces of art. Tuition includes materials. New and returning students welcome. Grades K–2.

KE128-F14-1 $210 11 Wednesdays @ Burr 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 24 – December 10No class November 26 KE128-F14-2 $195 10 Thursdays @ Mason Rice 3:15–4:15pmOctober 2 – December 11 No class November 27

Branch out and try something different. Sign up for an ART CLASS if science is your thing; LEARN HOW TO FENCE if you’re really great at soccer. At NCE you can do what you love or learn something new.

www.newtoncommunityed.org 7

NEW

GAME DESIGN WITH SCRATCHKevin Osborn, InstructorLearn to use this popular, free programming environment for kids and you’ll be writing your own game in no time. We’ll learn pro-gramming fundamentals and put them to work to create animations, interactive stories, and games. 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. We’ll master different concepts weekly, ending with a super show-and-tell of your individual creations. The world runs on code, and it’s never too early to get started learning! No experience necessary. Grades 3–5.

KE133-F14-1 $245 14 Mondays @ Countryside 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 29 – January 12 No class Oct 13 & Dec 29KE133-F14-2 $245 14 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 12:45–1:45pmSeptember 30 – January 13 No class Nov 11 & Dec 30

HOME ALONE SAFETYJuanita Allen Kingsley, InstructorTake the first steps towards independence! Learn telephone and door answering tech-niques, 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.

KE230-F14-1 $45 Thursday October 9 @ Bowen 12:45–2:45pmKE230-F14-2 $45 Tuesday October 14 @ Franklin 12:45–2:45pmKE230-F14-3 $45 Monday October 20 @ Mason Rice 3:15–5:15pmKE230-F14-4 $45 Tuesday October 21 @ Horace Mann 12:45–2:45pmKE230-F14-5 $45 Thursday December 4 @ Zervas 12:45–2:45pm

FENCING: NEW & CONTINUING FENCERSOlympia Fencing Center staff, InstructorsEn garde! Learn the sport that features in action movies and the Olympics and has been with us since the dawn of civilization. You can be a competitive fencer, or just appreciate this ageless art form and opportunity for mastering discipline, etiquette, and sportsmanship. You’ll learn basic fencing techniques such as footwork and bladework, and refine strategies to direct your own bouts. You’ll develop confidence, quick thinking, balance, agility, coordination, speed, and poise. We’ll provide individual instruction; fencers will be paired appropriately. All equipment is provided; wear sneakers and athletic pants. New and returning students welcome.

KE261-F14-1 $235 (Grades 1–3)11 Tuesdays @ Bigelow 2:30–3:30pmSeptember 30 – December 16 No class November 11

KE261-F14-2 $235 (Grades 3–5)11 Wednesdays @ Brown 3:30–4:30pmSeptember 24 – December 10 No class November 26

FLAG FOOTBALLThundercat Sports staff, InstructorsLearn 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 as well as introduce new ones.

KE214-F14-1 $115 (Grades 5–8)6 Tuesdays @ Brown 2:30–3:30pmSeptember 23 – October 28 This class will be held indoors if it rains.

KE214-F14-2 $115 (Grades 3–5)6 Fridays @ Mason Rice 3:30–4:30pmSeptember 19 – October 24 This class will be held outside. In case of questionable or bad weather, please call 617-499-4820 to find out if it is running.

DRAWING CLUBJack Neylan, InstructorIf 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. Please bring paper (preferably an 8x10 sketchbook), pencils (regular and colored), erasers, and markers if you’d like. Grades 2–5.

KE149-F14-1 $220 14 Mondays @ Horace Mann 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 29 – January 12 No class Oct 13 & Dec 29KE149-F14-2 $220 14 Fridays @ Zervas 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 26 – January 16 No class Nov 28, Dec 26, & Jan 2

Note: Our Thursday classes meet at their regular times on early-release days.

617 559-69998

LEGO MACHINE POWER & ROBOTICSWicked Cool for Kids staff, InstructorsExplore engineering through Lego building and programming. See how energy is used to power machines—we’ll investigate wind power, flywheels, gears, pulleys, and cams, as we build yachts, cars, and mechanisms that walk. Then take the next “step” and learn some robotics programming. Using Lego We-Do Robotics, you’ll program computers to direct a Lego robot you make with motors and sensors. Attention robotics veterans: some of these activities may be familiar to you from last year’s class. Grades 2–4.

KE132-F14-1 $255 (Mason Rice)KE132-F14-2 $255 (Zervas)12 Mondays @ 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 29 – December 22 No class October 13

KE132-F14-3 $255 (Williams)12 Tuesdays @ 12:45–1:45pmSeptember 30 – December 23 No class November 11

KE132-F14-4 $235 (Bowen) KE132-F14-5 $235 (Cabot)KE132-F14-6 $235 (Lincoln-Eliot)11 Thursdays @ 3:15–4:15pmOctober 2 – December 18 No class November 27

KE132-F14-7 $255 (Burr)KE132-F14-8 $255 (Franklin)KE132-F14-9 $255 (Horace Mann)12 Fridays @ 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 26 – December 19No class November 28

LANGUAGE CLUBSIES National Language Foundation staff, InstructorsHola! Bonjour! Ciao! Ni hao! Learn Spanish, French, Italian, or Chinese in a fun and engaging atmosphere. Through games, songs, and drama, you’ll get a feel for the language you’re learning and its culture. Just as you learned your first language, we use a natural immersion approach to get you comfortable with basic commu-nication skills in your new one. Our classes are divided by age, but ad-vanced younger language enthusiasts are welcome to join classes with their older peers, and older students are free to join a younger group. We provide books and CDs for listening at home. Enrollment is for the entire year (26 weeks), and classes are offered at ele-mentary schools throughout Newton. Please check our website for the com-plete list. These classes are coordinat-ed by Joanna Hooley, who has been running after-school language classes for NCE for many years; for detailed information about course content, please contact Joanna Hooley at 617-363-9450 or mjjehooley@gmail.com.

NEW

KARATELil’ Sports staff, InstructorsKick, punch, block, and have fun in this non-competitive karate class. We’ll practice all our karate moves on the ground and in the air—you’ll learn to jump, roll, and fall properly, and improve your forms and techniques by working with multiple partners. We’ll enjoy a new and different karate-themed game at the end of each class. No uniforms provided; please bring your own or just wear comfortable clothes to move in. Sneakers are a must. Grades K–2.

KE135-F14-1 $195 (Horace Mann) KE135-F14-2 $195 (Williams)10 Mondays @ 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 29 – December 8 No class October 13

KE135-F14-3 $195 (Angier/Carr)10 Wednesdays @ 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 24 – December 3 No class November 26

KE135-F14-4 $195 (Burr)10 Thursdays @ 3:15–4:15pmOctober 2 – December 11 No class November 27

KE135-F14-5 $195 (Cabot)KE135-F14-6 $195 (Franklin)10 Fridays @ Franklin 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 26 – December 5No class November 28

NCE/NAA YOUTH BASKETBALL NCE is happy to continue its partnership with the Newton Athletic Association (NAA), Newton’s largest youth basketball program. Leagues are for players in grades 3–12, and our program is open to all players regardless of ability or experience. (High school JV or varsity players may not participate.) Though boys are in the majority, girls are welcome to play in all leagues. A mandatory evaluation clinic is held in late October to assist in creating balanced teams for all leagues.

Practices are one night per week (Monday–Thursday and possibly Sunday) beginning in November and running through early March. Teams play 10 to 12 games on Saturdays and/or Sundays. The number of games, when and where they are played, and practice locations, may vary by grade level. League information and online registration will be available on September 3. See www. naabasketball.org for more details.

www.newtoncommunityed.org 9

NEW

MIXED MEDIALynda Davis Jeha, InstructorMake art with a variety of typical and unique materials. You’ll draw, paint, build, and collage to create a different project each week. You’ll develop your creativity using both realistic and abstract approaches. We’ll experiment with watercolors, oil pastels, colored pencils, markers, foil, and different types of paper. Possible projects may in-clude a dragonfly magnet, 3-D cactus, paper flowers, art trading cards, animals and their environments, and more. Tuition includes materials. Grades K–2.

KE129-F14-1 $195 10 Fridays @ Countryside 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 26 – December 5 No class November 28

POTTERYClaire Anderson, InstructorDo you like to build, use modeling clay or Play-doh, draw, paint, imagine? 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. Tuition includes materials and firing fees. New and returning students are welcome; all receive individualized atten-tion in our small class setting. Grades 1–5.

KE100-F14-1 $245 14 Wednesdays @ Williams 3:15–4:15pmOctober 1 – January 21 No class Nov 26; Dec 24 & 31KE100-F14-2 $245 14 Thursdays @ Bowen 3:15–4:15pmOctober 2 – January 22 No class Nov 27, Dec 25, & Jan 1KE100-F14-3 $245 14 Fridays @ Mason Rice 3:15–4:15pmOctober 3 – January 23 No class Nov 27, Dec 26, & Jan 2

MATH MANIANicholas Sterling, InstructorIf your mind is abuzz with numbers, join other math-minded individuals for after-noons of extra fun with mathematics. Test your skills and imagination, and travel with us on a math adventure. Be a sleuth, hunting down a stolen treasure. As you take steps in the search, you must solve increasingly difficult math problems; if you get the right answers you come closer to nabbing the thief and finding the treasure, but if you get the wrong answers he slips through your fingers and hides out. Math problems will be tailored to fit the math abilities of individu-als in the group. Grades 1–4; returning 5th graders welcome too.

KE187-F14-1 $205 14 Fridays @ Zervas 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 26 – January 16 No class Nov 28, Dec 26, & Jan 2

NEW

MATH MANIA 2Howard Loewinger, InstructorSharpen your math skills and apply your imagination to a variety of fun math activi-ties. We’ll tackle math puzzles, games, brain teasers, and problems using computers as well as good old fashioned paper and pencil. Join us and you’ll come to enjoy math more than you already do or thought you could. Grades 3–5.

KE188-F14-1 $185 10 Tuesdays @ Horace Mann 12:45–1:45pmSeptember 30 – December 9 No class November 11KE188-F14-2 $185 10 Thursdays @ Countryside 3:15–4:15pmOctober 2 – December 11 No class November 27

MAD SCIENCE: SOAR INTO SPACEMad Science staff, InstructorsExplore the Earth, Moon, Mars... and be-yond! Mad Science brings you the wonder of space in this fall’s program, which features activities from the NASA Langley Center for Distance Learning. You’ll go on a voyage of discovery and explore planets and moons, the atmosphere, space phenomena, the sun and stars, rocket science, space travel and technology, and living in Space. To round out our program, we will also uncover facts about dinosaurs, become inventors, learn about recycling, experiment with slippery science, and more! Attention Mad Science veterans: this program was last offered in the winter of 2013. Grades 1–3.

KE130-F14-1 $235 (Countryside)14 Mondays @ 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 29 – January 12 No class Oct 13 & Dec 29

KE130-F14-2 $235 (Burr)KE130-F14-3 $235 (Cabot)KE130-F14-4 $235 (Franklin)KE130-F14-5 $235 (Williams)14 Wednesdays @ 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 24 – January 14 No class Nov 26; Dec 24 & 31

KE130-F14-6 $235 (Horace Mann)KE130-F14-7 $235 (Mason Rice)14 Thursdays @ 3:15–4:15pmOctober 2 – January 22 No class Nov 27, Dec 25, & Jan 1

KE130-F14-8 $235 (Angier/Carr)KE130-F14-9 $235 (Bowen)14 Fridays @ 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 26 – January 16 No class Nov 28, Dec 26, & Jan 2

617 559-699910

SPORTS JAMThundercat Sports staff, InstructorsPerfect for the sports lover, our Sports Jam focuses on Soccer, Basketball, and Floor 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. Please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring a water bottle. Class will be held in Gordon Field, which is behind the Newton Center Playground, right across the stream from the Mason Rice Field. 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). Latecomers can join the rest of their team-mates on the field as they arrive. In case of questionable or bad weather, please call 617-499-4820 to find out if your class is running. Grades K–2. KE212-F14-1 $115 6 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 12:30–2pmSeptember 23 – October 28

THE STOCKMARKET GAMEPeter Yaffe, InstructorLearn to be an investment specialist. The Stockmarket GameTM will introduce you to the real world of investing, while incor-porating 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. Grades 4–6.

KE185-F14-1 $205 11 Wednesdays @ Zervas 3:15–4:15pmOctober 1 – December 17 No class November 26

SELF DEFENSE COMBAT SAMBOMichael Galperin, InstructorSambo, a Russian style of self-defense, in-corporates techniques from Judo, Jujitsu, Karate, Aikido, Kung-Fu, and other martial arts. Learn practical self-defense techniques to handle any situation, and increase your coordination, concentration, self-discipline, and fitness. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and heavy socks. This class is for kids in grades K–8, but kids ages six and up are also welcome to register for our Family class (R800) if accompanied by an adult; see our website for details.

KE108-F14-1 $297 22 Mondays & Wednesdays @ Franklin 6–7:30pmSeptember 29 – December 17 No class Oct 13 & Nov 26KE108-F14-2 $195 11 Mondays @ Franklin 6–7:30pmSeptember 29 – December 15 No class October 13KE108-F14-3 $195 11 Wednesdays @ Franklin 6–7:30pmOctober 1 – December 17 No class November 26

SOCCERThundercat Sports staff, InstructorThese action-packed soccer sessions teach players 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 scrimmag-es. Players will be grouped by age and ability. Please wear shin guards and bring a soccer ball and water bottle. In case of questionable or bad weather, please call 617-499-4820 to find out if your class is running. Ages 4–6.

KW05-F14-1 $105 (10–11am)KW05-F14-2 $105 (12–1pm)6 Saturdays @ Mason Rice September 20 – November 1No class October 4

READY, SET... DRAW!Gary Tucker, InstructorIf you enjoy creating imaginative artwork, take this class to learn a different approach to drawing. Learn to see an object in front of you, such as a still-life or flowers, and draw from what you see, not just what you imagine. With our instructor’s guidance, you’ll refine your skills and finish the class with multiple frame-able works. Homework will include both imagination exercises and drawing objects in your home; you’ll be asked to bring these works the following week to share with the class. Tuition includes all materials. New and returning students welcome. Grades 2–5.

KE156-F14-1 $265 12 Tuesdays @ Franklin 12:45–2:15pmSeptember 23 – December 16 No class November 11

NEW

SCIENCE LABMaire Anne Diamond, InstructorCan you make a rainbow from white light? How heavy is a cow’s skull and how light is a bird bone? Can you make a solid if you mix two liquids together? Come ready to observe, investigate, and find answers to these science questions and more. Through fun projects and experiments, we’ll explore magnetism, invisible matter, living things, and the science of color. Mix up some super solutions and watch  your curiosity bubble up when you join us at our science lab. Grades K–1.

KE134-F14-1 $195 10 Thursdays @ Lincoln Eliot 3:15–4:15pmOctober 2 – December 11 No class November 27

www.newtoncommunityed.org 11

YOGADidi Von Deck & Barbara Perlo, InstructorsStretch 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 harried 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 and nature too. Yoga is a great way to form a healthy relationship with your body at an early age, and to exercise for fun and lasting effect. New and returning students welcome. Grades 1–5.

KE228-F14-1 $175 (Von Deck)10 Tuesdays @ Angier/Carr 1:45–2:45pmSeptember 30 – December 9 No class November 11Sign up for this class along with either of our Tuesday French classes at Aniger/Carr and receive a $10 discount. Look up KE257-F14-AN1 (for grades K-2) or KE257-F14-AN2 (for grades 3-5) on our website, or call us for help.

KE228-F14-2 $175 (Perlo)10 Wednesdays @ Cabot 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 24 – December 3 No class November 26

WICKED GROSS LEGO IMAGINEERSWicked Cool for Kids staff, InstructorsIn this combo class, you’ll tackle both en-gineering and chemistry challenges. You’ll design simple machines to solve fairy tale heroes’ problems—help Lego Sam and Sara create Rapunzel’s tower and a pulley system to lift her lunch, and build a block-carrying car to fix Prince Charming’s busted bug-gy. Then you’ll switch “gears” and explore chemistry: use acids and bases to make pu-trid potions; baffle bacteria to make model mucus and alien slime; and dissect some owl puke. Yuck! Grades K–1.

KE131-F14-1 $255 (Angier/Carr)KE131-F14-2 $255 (Franklin)12 Mondays @ 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 29 – December 22 No class October 13

KE131-F14-3 $235 (Peirce)KE131-F14-4 $235 (Williams)KE131-F14-5 $235 (Zervas)11 Thursdays @ 3:15–4:15pmOctober 2 – December 18 No class November 27

KE131-F14-6 $255 (Burr)KE131-F14-7 $255 (Horace Mann)12 Fridays @ 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 26 – December 19 No class November 28

NEW

TEAM TITANS: WIN WITH MATHChyten Center staff, InstructorsHelp your team get ready to play ball. Pair up to serve as general managers of a new fic-tional baseball franchise, and use your math, problem-solving, geography, and presentation skills to make yours a winning team. You’ll prepare the budget—including player salaries, ballpark costs, maintenance, ticket sales, con-cessions, and more; respond to player and fan concerns; and of course, simulate the games themselves. You’ll use probability, mean, mode, perimeters, area, graphs, time, money, addition, subtraction and multiplication. All levels welcome (baseball lovers and novices too). Grades 2–4.

KE155-F14-1 $235 (Peirce)14 Tuesdays @ 12:45–1:45pmSeptember 30 – January 13 No class Nov 11 & Dec 30

KE155-F14-2 $235 (Bowen)KE155-F14-3 $235 (Mason Rice)14 Wednesdays @ 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 24 – January 14 No class Nov 26; Dec 24 & 31

KE155-F14-4 $235 (Angier/Carr)KE155-F14-5 $235 (Williams)14 Fridays @ 3:15–4:15pmSeptember 26 – January 16 No class Nov 28, Dec 26, & Jan 2

Attention Parents:

Please read the FAQs and Behavior Policy on our website for everything you need to know about NCE Kids classes.

NCE KIDS COURSES REGISTRATION FORMName Birth Date

Address

School Grade

Parents’ Names

Phone* (home) (work or cell) Email

Course Code # Course Name Fee

Donation to Scholarship Fund

Registration Fee (once per person, per term) $6.00

TOTAL

1. Pay by Check: Please make your check payable to Newton Community Education and mail with this registration form to Newton Community Education, 457 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460

2. Pay by Charge: at www.newtoncommunityed.org, by phone (617) 559-6999, or by mail. Charge: MasterCard Visa Discover

Card # Expiration Date Security Code

Cardholder Signature

* We need two DIFFERENT phone #s for Kids registrations—please help us by providing both.

Newton Public SchoolsNewton Community Education457 Walnut StreetNewton, MA 02460

WHAT IS NEWTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION?

Newton Community Education is a self-sustaining arm of the Newton Public Schools, open to all students, regardless of residence. We provide educational, social, cultural, and vocational programs for adults and children, endeavoring to provide high-quality classes at reasonable costs.

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.

Newton Community Educationat Newton North High School457 Walnut StNewton, MA 02460Phone: 617-559-6999Fax: 617-559-6998Email: staff@newtoncommunityed.org