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Creative Arts and Sciences (CASC) Update

Crocodile River Music’s “TRINIDAD 2 TIMBUKTU” is coming to Bigelow on October 7th! 
Trinidad 2 Timbuktu is an interactive musical-geography lesson for students of all ages. Expert musicians take the audience on a journey of thousands of miles and hundreds of years. It begins in Africa, with the music and rhythms that originated there in tribal and ritual drumming. From there, we travel around the world, exploring the calypso, reggae, flamenco, Brazilian, and Afro-Cuban music and dance styles that have blossomed from these African musical roots.  Our musicians will introduce listeners to native instruments and the various languages that mark each genre. They will demonstrate how regional dialects have found their way into the original African language of rhythm and song. Through lecture and discussion, song and dance performance, and opportunities for audience participation, this program invites listeners to see how our very wide world is, in some ways, a very small one indeed.
This program (and many others) is made possible by the Creative Arts and Sciences Committee, funded by your PTO contributions.

Friday Mega Night! Special Volunteer and Social Event at Cradles to Crayons for Middle Schoolers Only!

On Friday September 25th from 7 PM to 8:30 PM, Cradles to Crayons is hosting a special event just for Middle Schoolers.  The event will include a volunteer session to sort and package donated and new clothing, shoes, books, toys and school supplies for homeless and low income children.  An ice cream sundae social, fun party music, snacks and soft drinks will be provided.  Parents are welcome to drop off their middle schooler and friends, or stay and volunteer with other chaperones.  Attendees are encouraged to bring a new set of winter gloves and hats for a child in need.  Also, donations of gently-worn clothing, shoes, books and toys are always welcome.  Cradles to Crayons is conveniently located at 155 North Beacon Street in Brighton.  Parents can RSVP directly to Megan Collins at mcollins@cradlestocrayons.org or call her at 617-779-4732.  For more information about Cradles to Crayons, please visit their website:www.cradlestocrayons.org.

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Car Wash Thank you

The sun was out, the cars got clean, the kids got very wet and we raised close to $700 towards field trip scholarships.

Thank you to all of you who supported the car wash and stopped by to got your car cleaned up and purchase some baked goods.  Thank you to all the students that worked at the car wash.  Thank you to all the parents who donated their time and baked goods.  And a special thank you to Debbie Ruiz, Jacquie Arbuckle, Kathi Ahern and Todd Harrison for organizing and running the event.

Back to School Picnic – TODAY!!!

images-1Looks like we will have a GREAT NIGHT for the BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC, Wed, Sept 16th, 5:30 – 7:30, in Burr Park. It is a great way to catch up with old friends and meet new ones.  Bring the whole family, a blanket and chairs and enjoy the evening.

NEW THIS YEAR ~ We will be have fun photo area, activities including soccer, football and frisbee and Bigelow Bingo.

Don’t want to cook??  We have two food trucks coming this year!!   Food trucks from both Sweet Tomatoes and Rami’s will be available for you to purchase dinner and beverages.  We will also have an ice cream truck.  We hope to see you there!!!FoodTruck-clipart-150x117

8th Grade Car Wash and Bake Sale – Fri 9/18 (Bake Goods Needed)

car.wash.01Is your car a little dirty?  Then come to the 8th grade car wash / bake sale this Friday, Sept 18th after school from 3-5pm in the Bigelow Parking Lot.  

This is a fun event for 8th grade students and all proceeds go towards 8th grade year end events including scholarships for the cultural trips to NYC and Quebec City.

FOR 8th Grade Parents:  If you would like to donate items for the bake sale or help supervise the car wash, please sign up here:  Car Wash / Bake Sale Sign up

6th Grade Parent Potluck – Fri 9/18 PLEASE RSVP

UnknownFriday, September 18th ─ 6th Grade Potluck Dinner at 7pm, at the home of James Bryant and Stuart Sadick, 16 Fairmont Avenue, Newton.  This is a great way to meet other 6th grade parents.

Please RSVP to James at jmbnewton@gmail.com

Please bring your own beverage and then if your child’s last name begins with:

  • A – E    Please bring a dessert
  • F – L     Please bring a main dish
  • M – R   Please bring a side dish or salad
  • S – Z    Please bring an appetizer

We hope to see you there!!  (Please note:  This is an adult only evening)