“The federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act requires states and school districts to give parents/guardians report cards on the district and schools. Included in the report cards are student achievement data, information about the professional qualifications of teachers, testing and accountability. The report card helps to ensure that parents/guardians have important information about the schools their children attend. Involving families as full partners in the education of their children is a cornerstone of NCLB. We encourage you to become involved. Please connect through this link for the district and individual school report cards (http://www3.newton.k12.ma.us/curriculum/newton-annual-nclb- ). A copy of the report card is also available in your school office.”reports
Author Archives: Bigelow PTO
Newton Fine Art & Craft Show
Newton Fine Art & Craft Show
Saturday, November 19: 10am – 5pm
Sunday, November 20: 11am – 5pm
The popular juried art & craft show and sale returns just in time for holiday shopping. Browse through the array of colorful textiles, glass, jewelry, pottery, paintings, photographs and wooden pieces created by selected artisans from New England. You are almost certain to find that special holiday gift. Participate in the Raffle, with original pieces donated by the crafters and you may win something for yourself! Free admission. Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street, Newtonville. 617-527-8283
Child Assault Prevention (CAP)
The Child Assault Prevention (CAP) program in Newton is looking for committed and dedicated child advocates to present its personal safety curriculum in local elementary schools.
Join up with current and experienced volunteer Prevention Specialists to teach children to recognize and respond to verbal, physical and sexual assault and abuse. Potential volunteers are community members who believe that children have the right to information, skills and the support of adults. We offer a flexible schedule to volunteers who enjoy teamwork and can make a yearlong commitment of three or four mornings a month.
To make it easier for people with busy schedules to train we have decided to divide the training into two parts. Part 1 is scheduled for T. Jan. 3,
(8:45 a.m. to noon), Th. Jan. 5, (8:45 a.m. to noon) and Sun. Jan. 8th (8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
Part 1 of the training will prepare trainees to present one of the three facilitations and participate in all of the role plays. Part 2, on Review Time will be scheduled for late January, based on the trainees’ availability.
For information or to set up an interview call Gail Sommer, 617-969-5906, x143 or email, gsommer@ncscweb.org. Newton CAP is a program of Newton Community Service Center. Visit our webpage at www.ncscweb.org for a description of the program and of the volunteer Prevention Specialist position.
Educational Health Forum
Talking With Kids About Healthy Lifestyles
Physical Activity ~ Nutrition ~ Healthy Weight
Massachusetts State House
Great Hall
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
9:00AM – Noon
Presented by Partners HealthCare Community Health and Words Can Work
Space is limited. RSVP for this free event with your name and organization to info@wordscanwork.com. Students are welcome to attend. Registered representatives of schools/organizations attending this event will receive a Words Can Work: Kids and Healthy Lifestyles DVD and packet of Healthy Lifestyle Tip Cards.
Continental breakfast served from 9:00 to 9:30. Program starts promptly at 9:30.
Creative Arts and Sciences (CASC) 2011-2012
Creative Arts and Science Committee Update (CASC) 2011-2012
Since 1960, each Newton Public School PTO has had a Creative Arts & Sciences Committee that sponsors visiting programs to enhance students’ education. Presenters typically include award-winning authors, accomplished musicians, artists, scientists, Museum of Science, etc. Programs can be an adjunct to art, English, library, mathematics, music, physical education, science, or social studies curricula. Bigelow’s Creative Arts & Sciences Committee brings about eight programs to the school each year. Many of them are teacher favorites that are requested every year, others are new and different.
These programs, funded solely by the PTO, are made possible through PTO fundraising. The following have been scheduled for the 2011-2012 year. Continue reading
You’re Invited to the Bigelow’s Big Night Planning Meeting!
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Bigelow’s Big Night Out Planning Meeting RSVP to Melanie Varady, Joe Varady’s mom in 6B by Nov 11th at melvarady@rcn.com Learn about the plans for our Annual Fundraiser, Big Night Out scheduled for Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Newton. Join the planning committee and help us make this event a really special and memorable one! Please invite a friend or two to attend the meeting with you. We especially encourage 6th grade parents to join us. Working on this committee is a great way to make some new friends and contribute your time and talents to helping the Bigelow parent community. |
Cradles to Crayons Drive November 14th – 18th
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Please donate gently used or new clothes, books, toys, or games to Cradles to Crayons. Cradles to Crayons provides gently used essential items to children in low income situations. Please do not donate anything that is stained, ripped or torn. Cradles to Crayons is in most need of jeans and pants. They accept clothing from size 0-20. They are also in need of shoes and winter boots. If you have any questions contact Caroline Cohen or Amy Silberstein at617-964-8344 or 617-413-5731. The drive will run the week of November 14th- November 18th. Please drop items off in the box outside the front office. |
The Transformation of Newton North High School
“It’s gone … but you can still see it here” The Transformation of Newton North High School. Photography by Sharon Schindler
Noted Newton Photographer Sharon Schindler has compiled photos of both the old and the new Newton North High Schools for this exhibit and in a coffee table book. Join us for a reception at the New Art Center on December 7 from 6- 8:30 pm.
December 7 to December 14 – Photography Exhibition of the Old Newton North High School, by Sharon Schindler at the New Art Center.
New Art Center – Opening reception Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 6:00 pm – 8:30pm
61 Washington Park, Newtonville
www.NewArtCenter.org
617-964-3424
www.SharonSchindlerPhotography.com
Information session – Maine Arts Camp
CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS
Sunday, November 13, 2011
1:00 – 4:00 pm
The Farm Condominiums
99 Florence St.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Directions:
From Route 9 East, turn right on Florence St. (just before the Atrium
Mall). ow Florence St. for about 1/2 mile to The Farm condominiums.
Turn right into The Farm (the sign is small).
Follow the road to the tennis courts and take a left. You will see a pool,
fountain and “boathouse” recreation building on the left. There is a
parking lot in front of the boathouse, which is where we’ll meet.
Newton Girls Basketball Registration (NGBA)
Newton Girls Basketball Registration (NGBA): High school registration deadline is Tuesday, November 30. NGBA High School league is intended for girls who have played basketball and are seeking a fun and slightly more competitive experience. Players in the high school league generally are former grade 2-8 NGBA players interested in playing a recreational, competitive basketball game on Saturdays. NGBA second grade program provides a fun introduction to basketball for both players and parents. The program is lead by a professional basketball coach, with assistance from high school student coaches. The program is designed to teach the basics of basketball during the first part of the 50 minute session, and then organizes games/scrimmages for the second part. Sessions are Saturday mornings at Oak Hill Middle School. NGBA also has a limited number of slots available in Grades 2-8. For more information go to www.ngba.net.