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Green Decade School Outreach Committee – Kick off Meeting Oct 22

We are looking for a Bigelow parent / guardian who is interested in being Bigelow’s representative to the Green Decade School Outreach Program.  The effort to interface with the Green Decade Program is minimal and focuses on sharing green ideas among the schools.  Find out how to engage kids to lead their schools in better recycling practices, reduce waste and greening our schools.

The kick off meeting is October 22nd at 7pm; meeting at 334 Auburndale Ave, Auburndale.

For more information about this committee please click here:

All School Green Team Committee Handout

To see an overview of what’s been taking place in our schools:

School outreach update

Please email bigelowbulldog@gmail.com if you are interested or have any questions.

Thank you

6th Grade Parent Potluck – October 25th

Friday, October 25th ─ 6th Grade Potluck Dinner at 7pm, at the home of Laura Davis and Tyler Jacks, 20 Ruthven Road, Newton.

This is a great way to meet other 6th grade parents.

RSVP to Laura at laurajacks@comcast.net

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.

HOSTS NEEDED FOR SOUP AND SUPPER STROLL

Please consider hosting for:

Bigelow’s 5th Annual Soup and Supper Stroll

Saturday, November 16, 6.30pm onwards

This culinary social event is a “souper” way to enjoy a delicious, fun-filled evening with new and not so new parents to Bigelow, whilst raising important funds for the school.

The evening starts with appetizers at a Bigelow family’s home with everyone attending the “Stroll”.  Here you will find out the name and address of your Soup and Supper host and learn who the other guests are at your supper venue.  After supper, we will reconvene at a surprise location for coffee and dessert.

Please save this date, organize your childcare and prepare for a really fun evening which benefits our children’s school. This is a great way to meet other Bigelow parents.

More information on sign-up will follow in mid October.

Interested in hosting?

– want to host but don’t want to cook?

– want to cook but not at your house?

All this is possible – please contact us and we will help you make it happen!  Dinner hosts just need to provide soup and a supper dish – no need to make appetizers and desserts.  Thank you!!!!

Contact: Jacquie Arbuckle at 805 558 3265, jacquieca1052@gmail.com or Carolyn Judge at 617 794 6436, carolyncjudge@yahoo.com

Bigelow Big Night Fundraiser Kickoff Planning Meeting!

When:  Thursday October 24, 7-8 pm

Where:  35 Hunnewell Ave – nibbles and drinks provided!

Please join us as we begin to plan for our biggest fundraiser of the year!  We have big and small tasks so please come meet with us to learn more about being involved.

This year’s Big Night on March 22 will be at a new venue; the New Art Center.  It promises to be a fabulous, jazzy affair; full of good food, good art, and great company!

Please come to learn more and to be a part of the planning for this event–we need lots of volunteers to help make it a success!

We look forward to meeting you! 

Liz Haas and Laurie Halloran, Big Night Co-Chairs

If you are unable to attend this meeting but are interested in volunteering in any capacity for the Big Night, please email Liz or Laurie at: haas.joffe@gmail.com

 

Reminder: Bigelow Flu Clinic is November 6th

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

For more information see Bigelow Flu Clinic information on the PTO website.

Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education

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

Directory Advertising – DEADLINE APPROACHING

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

Shoo Flu: Get the flu vaccine at school, not the flu!

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 →