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8th Grade Car Wash Results and Thank you

Drumroll-…. and the grand total is…$563!!  Thank you to all the 8th graders who participated in this
fun-rasing event!! You definitely worked very hard to raise this money but it was clear you also had so much fun getting wet and working together. Kudos to all!

This event could not have happened without the help of our team:

Thank you to Mr. K  for getting the kids to sign up, for supervising the team and making sure that the cars were clean.

A big thanks to our Principal,  Mr. Harrison for helping wash cars! The team washed 55 cars!!

Many thanks to Heather Kelly, Ashlyn Kelly and the 8th Grade friends who made our Car Wash signs.

We’re grateful to Diane Collins, Christine’s mom for getting the car wash supplies from Swartz Hardware.

Many thanks to all the parents who sent in goodies for the Bake Sale.

Much appreciation goes to  Heather, Alanya and Nilson for staffing the Car Wash!

Lastly, thanks to all the Bigelow parents, families and friends who came and got their cars washed to support the fundraiser!

SOUP AND SUPPER STROLL – Save the Date

The 5th Annual Soup and Supper Stroll is going be held on Saturday, November 16, 6:30 – 11:00 pm. Please plan on joining us for this great evening of fine food and company while supporting Bigelow.

The evening will start at one Bigelow family’s home for appetizers. Here you will receive your dinner assignment. Each dinner will be for 8-16 people, hosted by a Bigelow family. After dinner we will reconvene at another family’s home for dessert.

Want to host? We would love to have you!! Dinner hosts just serve soup and dinner. No need to make appetizers or dessert – someone else is doing that. You do not need to be a gourmet cook!!!

Please contact us at www.bigelowbulldog@gmail.com if you are interested in hosting or have any questions.

Your event co chairs: Jacquie Arbuckle and Carolyn Judge

BIGELOW CALENDAR IS ON LINE

Did you know we have on line calendars linked to our website at http://bigelowpto.org/calendar/ ?  

There is a PTO Calendar that lists all parent related events, activities and school closings.  And there is also a Bigelow Student Activities Calendar that lists all clubs, activities and sports events.  

You can even subscribe to these calendars so they will appear on your own personal calendars.  Instructions for doing this are below the calendar.  Never miss a Bigelow event again!!!

SAFETY, AWARENESS & PHYSICAL SKILLS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS

Temple Emanuel in conjunction with the City of Newton is offering a two hour class for girls 11-13. The class will be taught by Newton and Boston police on Sunday September 29th from 4-6 pm. There is limited space so if you have a child interested please sign up right away by emailing joannekazarian@gmail.com.

The class will take place at Temple Emanuel in the Benjamin Vestry. Workout clothes should be worn and water bottles are an excellent idea!

There is a $30.00 fee for the class.

Academic Tutor

Next Level Up Tutoring has been serving Newton’s families and their students since 2009. We provide quality in-home academic tutoring by professional, compassionate and committed tutors with stellar references. We can tutor children from all grade levels within every subject, including some foreign languages. Next Level Up specializes in working with students on writing skills, math skills, and organizational skills. For more information please contact us at (781) 540-1123 or info@nextleveluptutoring.com. You will receive a quick response. Next Level Up – helping students reach their PEAK potential.

Boy Scout Troop 355

Our Lady’s Boy Scout OPEN HOUSE….Boys age 11-17.
Adventure Begins at Boy Scout Troop 355…Camp, hike, ski, canoe,
swim, and cycle – while learning life-long leadership skills. To learn
more about our large and very active troop, bring your son to our OPEN HOUSE on Tuesday September 17th at 7pm at Our Lady’s Help of Christians Parish, 573 Washington Street (enter from the parking lot and look for the sandwich board with room location), call Scoutmaster, Karl Kaltenbach 617-922-3970 or email us at Troop355@me.com

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 →

8th Grade Car Wash Parent Help Needed

This Friday, 9/13, the 8th grade is having a car wash to support 8th grade activities.  We will be having a bake sale at the same time and need some help with baked goods.  If you can help, please deliver individually packaged cookies, brownies and snacks to the school Office on Friday morning.  Thank you!

Email Melanie Varady to volunteer melvarady@gmail.com  to volunteer or offer a donation.

For more information see attached flyer:  Bigelow Car Wash Flyer 

BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC – Tuesday Sept 10th 5:30 – 7:30

Please join us for an all school BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC, this Tuesday, September 10th, 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.  The weather looks like it is going to be great.

Don’t want to cook??  We have a food truck coming.  The Pasta Pot will be available for you to purchase dinner and beverages.  We also hope to have a truck serving dessert.

 FoodTruck-clipart-150x117We hope to see you there!!!