Brookline Parent Education Network: Parent Advisory Committee

9/25/2025 10:50 pm

LOOKING FOR A LOW-COMMITMENT WAY TO MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE?

Middle school parents - are you up for a fun, low-commitment, big impact way to make a difference for your student? Join the parent advisory committee of Brookline Parent Education Network, which helps parents navigate the common social, emotional, and developmental challenges of Brookline's teens and pre-teens. It’s a great way to connect with other parents and brainstorm ideas for addressing topics of concern around our youth. We meet four times a year, and our first meeting (via zoom) is Oct. 9 at noon. For more information, reach out to karen_campbell@psbma.org.

Brookline Teen Center: Program for 4th and 5th Graders

9/25/2025 10:43 pm

Thursdays, September 25 – October 30
3:00 – 5:00 PM
At the BTC

Each session includes:

Healthy snacks
Homework tutors
Fun enrichment activities like STEM, Art, Music & Sports

Bay State Skating School

9/25/2025 10:39 pm

LEARN-TO-SKATE CLASSES

Recreational, Figure & Hockey Skating Skills for children Age 4 to 18

Cleveland Circle Reilly Rink Thursdays 4pm, Fridays 4pm & Sundays 1pm

Newton Brighton Daly Rink Sundays 2pm

Waltham Veterans Rink Saturdays 1pm & Sundays 4pm

West Roxbury Sundays 4pm

www.BayStateSkatingSchool.org 781-890-8480 (Non-Profit)

DPW Food Waste Drop-off Expansion: Input Needed

9/25/2025 10:27 pm

In September of 2024, Brookline’s Department of Public Works launched 4 food waste drop-off bins across Town. The rodent-proof bins provide Brookline residents the opportunity to compost complimentarily, around the clock. All food waste collected is then converted into nutrient-rich compost, which reduced air pollution and creates healthy soil.

The program currently boasts more than 1,350 participants, and has diverted around 110 tons of food waste in the past year. Due to its success and popularity, the DPW plans to install 2 additional drop-off locations this fall (and possibly a 3rd location in spring 2026 subject to grant funding). In order to ensure the bins are in convenient locations, the DPW has developed a short survey in which residents can vote for their preferred sites.

The survey can be found online at www.brooklinema.gov/FoodWasteDropOff and will be available until October 10^th, 2025.

9/19/2025 3:53 pm

Study Buddy Tutoring

9/18/2025 7:27 pm

Want to request a tutor? Try Study Buddy Tutoring! Study Buddy Tutoring (SBT) is a non-profit student-run tutoring organization for students of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels in the Greater Boston area. Our mission is to provide a free, high-quality learning experience to help students of all kinds. We look to support students with the difficulties brought by the pandemic, including the shortcomings of remote learning. We also aim to combat inequality in education by supporting disadvantaged students through tutoring and fundraising for local education charities.

Music Connect Program

9/18/2025 7:22 pm

Music Connect is a student-run nonprofit organization that offers free virtual music lessons for students from grades K-8. It's a fantastic way to improve your musical ability and connect with a high school mentor! We hold annual concerts as a chance for our students to show their progress, and connect with their mentors in person.

Student registration form: https://forms.gle/B1dc7YSMdLAQzKVS9

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at musicconnectnote@gmail.com

Fall Ultimate Frisbee

9/18/2025 7:17 pm

Registration for fall Ultimate Frisbee in Brookline is open grades 3-4 as a collaboration between Brookline Recreation and the Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance (BUDA).

https://www.register.brooklinerec.com/brookline/programs

Grades 3-4 sessions are for all students, including those new to Ultimate and will focus on learning basic disc skills and the rules of Ultimate in a fun, supportive atmosphere.

B-PEN: Back to School Transitions

9/18/2025 6:38 pm

The change from summer freedoms to the rigors of the classroom can be a tricky transition for students of all ages -- and their parents! The B-PEN (Brookline Parent Education Network) website offers a “Transitions” page with a variety of tip sheets and resources to help families get off to a good start. And Prevention Action Alliance offers a terrific tip sheet on managing back to school anxiety.