The first Meeting of the The Bigelow Outreach Club will be on Thursday, January 18th, from 3 to 4 pm in Room 111 (Mr. King’s Room)
The Bigelow Outreach Program is a group of students who want to work together to make a difference in our communities and in our world. Last year, this group made Bigelow a sister school to the SEGA School for Girls in Tanzania, and we look forward to continuing this relationship as well as other outreach activities. Come join your fellow global citizens! Open to all students, all grade levels.
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The Moth: Storytelling Club
Get up in front of an audience and share your true STORY!
What: Informational meeting on this new after-school storytelling club
When: Wednesday 1/17 @ 3 PM
Where: Ms. Bryn’s room (106)
Yearbook Club
The Yearbook Club will start next week.
WHEN: Wednesdays (3-4/4:30, Jan. – April)
WHERE: Back Computer Lab
WHY: It’s your yearbook; you should have a say in what it looks like!
Yearbook club is open to 6th, 7th & 8th graders – no experience necessary! We are looking for hardworking students interested in photography and/or design to help create this year’s yearbook. Questions? See Ms. Rice in room 210
Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices Expo
Teens and adults are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo for participative, informative exhibits; live music; free refreshments; and fun.
Meet 30 community exhibitors who help teens navigate life’s pressures in order to stay safe and healthy. Get information about everything from e-cigarettes and personal safety to healthy eating and body confidence to stress reduction and mental health support.
Thursday, January 18, 2018, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
- Discover community resources promoting positive decision making for teen
- Enjoy refreshments and student performances as you browse the exhibits
- The first 50 teens who bring a parent will receive a treat bag
- Drawing grand prize:Bose SoundLink
- “American Ninja Warrior” live demo!
To learn more Check out this flyer: Expo or go to www.NorthPTSO.org
Sponsored by the Newton North PTSO
NCE Classes at Bigelow
Newton Community Education is offering the following classes for middle schoolers at Bigelow this Winter/Spring:
Java Coding with Minecraft – Tuesdays, January 30-March 27, 2:15-3:15pm
Archery – Tuesdays, April 3-May 29, 3-4:30pm
We are also offering classes at Day, Brown, and Oak Hill. Click here to see our other middle school programs.
Sign up today. Classes will be starting soon.
New England Camp Fair – Save the Date
Save the date for the second annual New England Camp Fair sponsored by the Underwood PTO.
When: February 11th, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm (snow date March 4th)
Where: Bigelow Middle School gymnasium
The camp fair is free and open to ALL local families, and it will bring together over 30 camps serving kids ages 5-14. Visit www.newenglandcampfair.org for a complete list of camps attending.
Monday: Big Night meeting
All are invited to help planning the Big Night 2018! Come to know more about our biggest social and fundraiser event and how you can contribute for its success. Light refreshments will be served. More details here.
Monday, January 8th, 7pm
at Una Simmons’ Home,
12 Willard Street (off Hunnewell Ave)
Newton MA 02458.
Please contact committee chairperson, Meredith Andrews, at meredithandrews13@gmail.com or bigelowbulldog@gmail.com if you cannot attend the meeting but would like to be involved.
Thursday – Meeting with Superintendent Fleishman
Please join us this Thursday, January 8h, at 7pm in the Bigelow library for our PTO meeting with Superintendent David Fleishman. He will speak briefly on district initiatives and then spend the majority of time answering your questions.
We hope to see you there!
Ski and Snowboard Club – Space STILL available for this Wednesday’s Trip!
There are still a number of spots available for the ski and snowboard trip to Mt. Wachusett this Wednesday, 1/10. The snow is excellent and it’s supposed to be a toasty 30 degrees! All details can be found on Ms. Fitzgerald’s website. Please let her know as soon as possible if you plan to sign up!
To all club members, please be aware that if we do not reach capacity for our trips we will have to assess a small surcharge to all club members this winter in order to cover our bus and chaperone expenses.
Yearbook Club
The 2018 Yearbook Club will start next week. We are looking for hardworking students interested in photography and/or design to help create this year’s yearbook. This club meets after school and is open to 6th, 7th & 8th graders – no experience necessary! There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, January 10th, at 3:00pm, in room 210. Please see Ms. Rice for more details.