Author Archives: Bigelow PTO

All-City Orchestra Auditions, grades 4-8

Now celebrating its 54th season, the All-City Orchestra (ACO) is an after-school ensemble for kids who would like to play in an orchestra outside their own school boundaries.  It is for kids in grades 4-8 who either attend the Newton Public Schools or who are home-schooled Newton residents. Students must already be dedicated participants in their own school group.  Directed by Gregory Livingston (music teacher at Bigelow), the orchestra rehearses from 3:45 to 5:00 PM on Wednesday afternoons at Bigelow Middle School.

If you have a child who plays in his or her school orchestra and would like an additional challenge, the ACO may be just the thing. More details and audition requirements are on the ACO’s website.

DoReMi Family Day Care – openings available

Fall/Winter enrollment. Children 2-5.

DoReMi FDC offers music curriculum throughout the day, engaging math, literacy, science and art activities. Home made meals and snacks provided. Fully fenced playground with organic mulch. Experienced, certified early education provider.

Newton Center location, near Rt9 and Parker Street. For more information refer to the website www.daycaredoremi.com or contact Anna @ (617) 564-0259

Newton Youth Summit, Oct. 11

 

Join 200 teens and adults at a Youth Summit, hosted by Mayor Setti Warren, to help parents and the larger community understand the challenges facing our teens, to have teens authentically express their experiences, and to coalesce as a community to support youth.

Thursday October 11 from 6 to 9 P.M.
Oak Hill Middle School, 130 Wheeler Road

200 adults and teens are expected to attend.  The evening will include comments from teens and Mayor Warren, small group discussions, and an opportunity for all to express their opinion on the most pressing challenges and most significant opportunities for youth in Newton.  

Sponsored by the City of Newton Department of Health and Human Services and The Newton Partnership.  For more information and registration details go to:  www.conta.cc/Qdg5yo or email youthsummit@newtonma.gov.

Events during Walk-Bike Week, Sept. 28

Bike Newton, which promotes bicycling as a viable method of transportation in Newton and advocates for safe, convenient biking for all, is sponsoring events for Walk-Bike Week:

Bike Friday, for commuters traveling into Boston, on Friday, Sept. 28. Begin at Newton City Hall, meet additional riders in Newtonville and Watertown Sq and end at the Sports Club near Boston Common. Meet at 6:45 AM, leave at 7 AM, arrive Boston 8:15 AM. Learn a safe route for your commute to Boston.

Bike Census, Saturday, Sept 29 and Wednesday, Oct 4. Volunteers are needed to help with the census (i.e. counting bike riders at locations around the city). Sign up at  bikenewton.org, click on ‘Do something’ and ‘Volunteer’. The census will be done on Saturday, Sept 29 12-1 PM and on Wed. Oct 3 8-9 AM and 4-5 PM.

Sunday Morning Weekly No-Rider-Left-Behind rides 11 AM, Sept. 30. Each ride goes to an interesting destination in the city. See schedule and routes at bikenewton.org. Meet at Homer St main library at 10:45 AM, with a bike in good working condition and a helmet. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and be able to ride 7 – 10 miles.

Piano Lessons: Gloria Jasinski

Build a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring instructor. Beginners especially welcome. Bachelor of Music in Composition from Berklee College of Music, Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory. 30+ years teaching experience. Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreading. Have a positive and successful learning experience. Phone: 617.566.9704 email: piano566@comcast.net

Registration for NAA Winter Youth Basketball (grades 3-12)

Registration opens Sept. 24th for the Newton Athletic Association (NAA) youth basketball leagues. Leagues are for boys and girls from 3rd through 12th grade. All players are welcome regardless of ability or experience.  A mandatory evaluation clinic will be held on October 21 (make-up date on October 22) in order to create and balance the teams.

Season includes 10-12 games per league, played on either Saturdays or Sundays.  Practices are one night each week, Sunday-Thursday.  Program runs mid-November through id-March.  Fee: $125 ($95 for each additional player from one family).  Information and application online at www.naabasketball.org. Application deadline Oct. 20th. 

African Dance Party with Nurturing Minds, Oct. 12

Come dance the night away with Nurturing Minds at our 3rd Annual African Dance Party, October 12th, from 7-11pm at The Windsor Club, 1601 Beacon Street, Waban.

Enjoy live African music by Lamine Toure and Grop Saloum, light bites, and open bar, in support of the Sega Girls School in Tanzania. We will be raising funds to complete a rainwater capture project to supply the school with fresh water. Tickets are $50 and are available at the Nurturing Minds website or by calling 617-969-1950 .

Cabot Cabot After School Program celebrating 35th anniversary

The Cabot After School Program is celebrating their 35th anniversary this year by having a cruise on the Spirit of Boston on September 30th. As Cabot is one of the feeder schools into Bigelow, we are sharing the following information:

The celebration will include a harbor cruise, auction, cash bar, dinner, dancing and entertainment for the whole family.

Who: Current and former CASP families and staff
When: Sunday, September 30th, 3:00-5:30
Where: Aboard the Spirit of Boston, Boston Harbor
Cost: Adults – $25, Children 4-12 – $7.50, Children 3 & under: FREE

Payment Deadline is September 14th

Go to www.cabotafterschool.org/CruisingwithCASP for all the details!
Proceeds to benefit CASP Scholarship Fund

Upcoming Events

September 20th─Back to school night at 7pm at Bigelow. You will start in your child’s home base.

September 21st─6th Grade Potluck Dinner at 7pm at the home of Rick and Anna LeBlanc. Please RSVP to Anna at annaleblanc@comcast.net.

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

A-G- Please bring an appetizer
H-M-Please bring a side dish
N-T Please bring a main dish
U-Z-Please bring a dessert

September 27th─PTO Meeting. Held in the library at 8:30am. All are welcome.

October 13th─Soup Stroll host and hostesses needed! Please contact: Becky Manley at becky@calare.com if you are interested.