Congratulations!!!

The Middle School Youth Advisory Board (YAB) has been named Kids Care Club of the Month for May. A program of Newtown Youth Services, the group was selected by the national community service organization to represent them for the month of May.

Parent Programs

POSITIVE PARENTING workshops can be hosted in your school, business, or home! Call NYS for more information.

FATHERS’ NIGHT with Jeff Steinberg – Monday, May 15, 7:30 to 9 pm, in the Parents’ Corner.

MOTHERS’ NIGHT at Ricci’s Salon on Tuesday, May 16, at 7 pm. Sign up through NYS for an evening of beauty tips, image/color analysis, trends in fashion, and a gift certificate for a complimentary haircut for all Moms in attendance. Two lucky Moms will have a haircut, color (if necessary) and a make-up session. Please call NYS to reserve your space for May 16th.

After-School Programs

For Middle School Students

BOYS CIRCUIT TRAINING – five week sessions, 4 to 5 pm, Tuesday and Thursday, $50. Runs from May 2 to June 1.

GIRLS CYCLING CLASS – five week sessions, 4 to 5 pm, Wednesday, $25. Runs from May 3 to May 31. Classes are held at (and checks made payable to) Newtown Health and Fitness. Call Dory at 426-8591 for more information.

Job Bank

 Looking for a part-time job or need some extra cash? The NYS Job Bank may be able to help. Students 13 to 17 are welcome to fill out an application form. Please call Jessica Clark, Job Bank Coordinator, at 270-4335 for further information.

Community Events

INDEPENDENT LIVING WEEK 2000 – In a joint venture, CT AARP and Connecticut Youth Service Association (CYSA) will be going to the homes of senior citizens, on Saturday, May 6, to perform simple chores or safety checks. Connecticut is the only state in the country using an intergenerational theme.

Members of the HS and MS Youth Advisory Boards, sponsored by NYS, will be participating but we need all the hands we can muster. Teams will be made up of youth and adult volunteers. If you know of a senior who would like some help or you would like to participate please call the NYS office at 270-4335.

**If you are not able to assist in person, but would like to be a part of the day, financial donations are very much needed and would be greatly appreciated. NYS needs to feed the teams of workers, purchase flowers to be planted at the seniors’ homes, and provide various supplies (i.e. – large house numbers, light bulbs, paint, cleaning supplies, etc.) that may be needed.

Checks may be made out to Newtown Youth Services. We thank you in advance for your support.

Celebrate Youth Month

THE ANNUAL NYS TALENT SHOW will be held on Friday, May 12, at 7 pm, in the middle school auditorium.

Reserve your videos now! Just $15. All proceeds benefit the High School Youth Advisory Board Scholarship.

OUTSTANDING YOUTH AND GAIL SMITH nominations are available in the schools, churches, and the library. Deadline is noon on May 4 for the Gail Smith Award and by day’s end on May 4 for Outstanding Youth.

Gail Smith Awards will be presented at the NYS annual meeting on May 22 at 7 pm. Outstanding Youth Awards are set for 4 pm on May 25.

Youth Group Meetings

The High School Youth Advisory Board (HS YAB) has announced the new slate of officers: Kate Bouteiller and Chris Lyddy, Co-Chairs; Karen Earle, Treasurer; and Jen Koch, Secretary. If you are interested in joining YAB, please call for an application or see one of the officers for information.

NYCAAP  will meet on Tuesday, May 2 at 5:30 pm.

The Middle School Youth Advisory Board (MS YAB) will meet on Wednesday, May 10, at 3:45, in the Teachers’ Lunch Room.

All programs will take place at Newtown Youth Services, 41-A Main Street (next to Edmond Town Hall), unless noted. For further information on any of the above programs, please call Newtown Youth Services at 270-4335.