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Bigelow’s Big Night Out Planning Meeting RSVP to Melanie Varady, Joe Varady’s mom in 6B by Nov 11th at melvarady@rcn.com Learn about the plans for our Annual Fundraiser, Big Night Out scheduled for Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Newton. Join the planning committee and help us make this event a really special and memorable one! Please invite a friend or two to attend the meeting with you. We especially encourage 6th grade parents to join us. Working on this committee is a great way to make some new friends and contribute your time and talents to helping the Bigelow parent community. |
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Cradles to Crayons Drive November 14th – 18th
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Please donate gently used or new clothes, books, toys, or games to Cradles to Crayons. Cradles to Crayons provides gently used essential items to children in low income situations. Please do not donate anything that is stained, ripped or torn. Cradles to Crayons is in most need of jeans and pants. They accept clothing from size 0-20. They are also in need of shoes and winter boots. If you have any questions contact Caroline Cohen or Amy Silberstein at617-964-8344 or 617-413-5731. The drive will run the week of November 14th- November 18th. Please drop items off in the box outside the front office. |
The Transformation of Newton North High School
“It’s gone … but you can still see it here” The Transformation of Newton North High School. Photography by Sharon Schindler
Noted Newton Photographer Sharon Schindler has compiled photos of both the old and the new Newton North High Schools for this exhibit and in a coffee table book. Join us for a reception at the New Art Center on December 7 from 6- 8:30 pm.
December 7 to December 14 – Photography Exhibition of the Old Newton North High School, by Sharon Schindler at the New Art Center.
New Art Center – Opening reception Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 6:00 pm – 8:30pm
61 Washington Park, Newtonville
www.NewArtCenter.org
617-964-3424
www.SharonSchindlerPhotography.com
Information session – Maine Arts Camp
CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS
Sunday, November 13, 2011
1:00 – 4:00 pm
The Farm Condominiums
99 Florence St.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Directions:
From Route 9 East, turn right on Florence St. (just before the Atrium
Mall). ow Florence St. for about 1/2 mile to The Farm condominiums.
Turn right into The Farm (the sign is small).
Follow the road to the tennis courts and take a left. You will see a pool,
fountain and “boathouse” recreation building on the left. There is a
parking lot in front of the boathouse, which is where we’ll meet.
Newton Girls Basketball Registration (NGBA)
Newton Girls Basketball Registration (NGBA): High school registration deadline is Tuesday, November 30. NGBA High School league is intended for girls who have played basketball and are seeking a fun and slightly more competitive experience. Players in the high school league generally are former grade 2-8 NGBA players interested in playing a recreational, competitive basketball game on Saturdays. NGBA second grade program provides a fun introduction to basketball for both players and parents. The program is lead by a professional basketball coach, with assistance from high school student coaches. The program is designed to teach the basics of basketball during the first part of the 50 minute session, and then organizes games/scrimmages for the second part. Sessions are Saturday mornings at Oak Hill Middle School. NGBA also has a limited number of slots available in Grades 2-8. For more information go to www.ngba.net.
Waban Library Center
The Waban Library Center has two excited workshops to keep you warm this winter. The Waban Library Center is located at 1608 Beacon Street, Newton, MA. More details can be found on our website: www.wabanlibrarycenter.org or by call 617 244-0700.
Flamenco Dance Workshop for Adult beginners!
Thursday, Nov. 10th at the WLC Dance instruction 7pm – 8:15pm with Eve Agush. Refreshments and good company until 9pm. $25 per person. Space is limited. Reserve your spot by emailing wabanlibrary@gmail.com
Belly Dance Workshop for Adult beginners!
Friday, Dec. 2nd at the WLC Dance instruction 7pm – 8:15pm with Johara & Snake Dance Productions. Refreshments and good company until 9pm. $25 per person. Space is limited. Reserve your spot by emailing wabanlibrary@gmail.com
7th Annual Statewide Poetry Contest
World Unity, Inc. and WROR radio are sponsoring the 7th Annual Statewide Poetry Contest, on the theme of Equality and Diversity. Students across Massachusetts are invited to write a poem that best describes their interpretation of equality and diversity. The poem should be about 100 words or less and must fit a 30 second spot. The poetry contest will begin November 7th. Last day for entry is December 16, 2011, only one entry is permitted per person.
A committee of educators and community leaders will select three of the most representative poems, which will be read by the student and produced into a public service announcement that will air on WROR radio. To submit your entry please visit www.worldunityinc.org. For more information call (617) 522-8645.
Turkey Bowl is THIS Thursday
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Turkey Bowl is happening this Thursday, Nov 10th. Make sure your children come to support this annual ALL BIGELOW football event after school in Burr Park…..and make sure they bring their allowance and EXTRA $$ from you!
If you are contributing to the Election Day Bake Sale Tuesday, Nov 8th, please consider making an extra batch for the 8th Graders Turkey Bowl on Thursday, Nov 10th (2 bake sales in one week!!) Remember all proceeds are for the benefit of 8th Graders. Donations to the Turkey Bowl bake sale contact lirikaler@comcast.net
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BC Lady Eagles Soccer School
The BC Lady Eagles Soccer School will be holding their Winter Clinic for girls ages 6-14 during December 27-30, 12:00noon-5:00pm at the ’Bubble’ at Alumni Stadium on the BC main campus. Come join us for soccer fun and development. Registration may be found at: http://www.bceagles.com/camps/bc-w-soccer-camps-winter.html and then click on ‘Register Online Here’.
Stella & Dot jewelry party
Host a Stella & Dot jewelry party and earn free jewelry for yourself or those on your gift list!!! It is so much fun! Get some friends together for some fun girl time and jewels! With the holidays around the corner, now is the best time to do it. Contact Elyssa Klein Freedman at 617-872-8122 or at elyssaf@comcast.net for more information. Check the website at www.stelladot.com/elyssafreedman