Wednesday, October 2, 8:00-8:45 am
Clusters 6A and 6B – Library
Cluster 6AB – Cafeteria
The sixth grade clusters are hosting a breakfast and coffee for sixth grade parents on Wednesday morning, October 2. Come meet your child’s sixth grade teachers and connect with other sixth grade parents.
Please join the Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education (NewtonPAC) for the first meeting of the 2013-2014 school year:
Tuesday, October 8, 2013 in the Education Center, 100 Walnut Street Room room 210
Newton Special Education Programs and Services:
Elementary School Programs 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Middle and High School Programs 8:30-9:30 p.m.
with Dr. Judy Levin-Charns, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, and administration and school staff. Networking and refreshments will begin at 6:45 pm., and the meeting will start promptly at 7:00 pm. Please note that this is half an hour earlier than usual. For any questions, please contact Eileen Sandberg, PAC chair at eileen_sandberg_newtonpac@gmail.com
A Night by the River – the West Suburban YMCA’s Annual Gala and Auction
Saturday October 26, 6:30-10:30pm
At the Harry Parker Boathouse. Dinner, Dancing, Auction, Guest Speaker Joe Andruzzi of the Patriots. Tickets on sale now.
http://www.westsuburbanymca.org/Gala2013
Do not miss out on this unique advertising opportunity!
Do you own your own business? Do you work for a company that is looking for new ways to reach out to potential customers? The Bigelow PTO would like to present you and your employer with a unique advertising opportunity and a chance to help the school as well as your business!
For more information, Click here, or contact Heather Kelly at hkelly@rcn.com.
This opportunity will only be available until Friday, October 4, 2013 so act quickly!
We thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Bigelow PTO
Seasonal flu vaccination clinics will be held during the school day at the Newton Public Schools in October and November. Students in Kindergarten through grade 12 may receive vaccine.
The Bigelow Middle School clinic will be on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Each student to be vaccinated must have a parent/guardian complete two forms: a consent/screening form and a vaccine administration record/insurance form. Forms are available in the school nurse’s office, or may be downloaded at www.newtonma.gov/flu. Forms are due to the School Nurse Monday, November 4, 2013 Continue reading
If you think you might want to participate in Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing Club (CAD/CAM) this year, plan to attend the first information meeting on Thursday, October 3rd at 3:00. (If you have already participated in CAD/CAM Club, you do not need to attend)
A description of the club will be given during this time.
CAD/CAM Club will officially Begin Thursday, October 17th.
Link to more information: CLICK HERE
If you think you might want to participate in Woodworking Club this year, plan to attend the first information and planning meeting on Wednesday, October 2nd at 3:00. (If you have already participated in Woodworking Club, you do not need to attend)
A description of the club will be given during this time and we will also have a planning session to design a project. The meeting will only run for about a half hour on this day, so plan on leaving by 3:30.
Woodworking Club will officially Begin Wednesday, October 9th.
Link to more information: CLICK HERE
A Night by the River – the West Suburban YMCA’s Annual Gala and Auction
Saturday October 26, 6:30-10:30pm
At the Harry Parker Boathouse. Dinner, Dancing, Auction, Guest Speaker Joe Andruzzi of the Patriots. Tickets on sale now.
http://www.westsuburbanymca.org/Gala2013
Yoga Reaches Out Kids’ Yogathon 2013
Saturday November 2, 1-4pm
The Bigelow 8th Grade will receive half of the money raised through this Target fundraiser. Please vote for our school! Forward this email to family and friends so that they can vote too! Post on Facebook and Twitter! The more votes we get, the more money we will earn! We only have until September 30 so vote today! Vote at http://GiveWith.Target.com/school/60710
Thank you for your support!
Your vote makes a big difference!
Visit GiveWith.Target.com to vote for our school.
This year, Target will give money to schools all over the country for one simple act: a vote. Our school needs just 25 votes to earn a $25 donation from Target. But that’s only the beginning. For each additional vote, our school will get $1 more. So please remember that, although the gesture is small, the rewards are potentially huge. Go to GiveWith.Target.com to vote for Bigelow Middle School. Voting has been extended and now closes on September 30 or until Target has given away all $5 million. And please let your friends and family know to vote too! Vote and see rules at GiveWith.Target.com
After a brief welcome in homebase from Principal Harrison and the PTO, you will follow an abbreviated version of your child’s Day 2 schedule. Parking is tight, so please give yourself plenty of time to arrive by 7 pm. All students will receive a special Back To School Night schedule on Monday, September 23. Please check with your child for this copy. In addition, your child’s BTSN schedule can be downloaded from the Parent Connect portal.
The PTO will have tables set up at the main entrance and gym entrance with information regarding upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. We will also have tables with water and light snacks available for purchase.