As the school year swings into full gear and the cold weather begins,  I would like to remind some and inform others about the NPS bus waiver.  You may have noticed a bus stop in your neighborhood but you choose to drive your middle schooler(s) each morning.  Perhaps the bus fee seems a bit out of reach, especially if you have more than one child who needs to ride it.  I encourage you to learn more about the waiver, fill it out and encourage your child to take the bus.  Click here for a copy of the transportation waiver.

The bus is safe and punctual.  Other benefits are a decrease in traffic congestion and pollution.  You will also be sustaining  job security for many individuals who are employed as bus drivers and your children will develop “BRC”  Bus  Riding Community with fellow students and neighbors!  Middle school bus riding is a great way to encourage independence and paves the way for future use of public transportation as young adults.

For more information see NPS homepage at http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/Domain/125

Thank you from Margaret Smith, Bigelow Parent