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Walking is always an option, regardless of the time of year— it just involves a little extra planning during snowy months. The people or departments responsible for snow removal prioritize walking school bus routes. SRTS outreach coordinators can help with maps. With a good plan and some community support, walking can take place year-round. After all, we’re hearty New Englanders, an occasional Nor’easter won’t deter us!
The 2020-21 School Year calendar is now available. Note the late Labor Day and the high school graduation dates. Follow this link to download the PDF file and print it: www.newton.k12.ma.us/
The Geo Bee is coming soon! The Qualifying Quiz will be given in homebase on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Do your best on this quiz–if you qualify for the school championship, participation is optional.
If you want to prepare, go to the Bigelow website and follow the link to the Geo Bee Study Corner.
School-wide Championship on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
Our kickoff meeting is this Wednesday, Dec 4. Come join the fun and be a part of planning Bigelow’s biggest night of the year! We are looking for people to make Big Night a big success. We need your help; please bring your hands, ideas and skills!
When: Wed, December 4, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: 81 Montrose St, Newton, MA 02458, USA (map)
Hosted by Alexis Giannakopoulos and Cheryl Abramson
Big Night is Bigelow PTO’s biggest social and fundraising event of the year. It’s a night where the Bigelow (adult) community gets together to enjoy music, great food and drinks, bid on wonderful auction items, and meet and catch up with other Bigelow parents and staff. More here.
Please contact us @ bigelowbulldog@
Reminder: Wednesday, December 4, is an early release day. All students will be dismissed at 11:30.
Mark your calendars for other early release days: 2/6, 3/19, (5/7 if needed)
If uncleared sidewalks are keeping you or your children from getting where you need to go, report them on 311. Download the app, snap a pic, note your location, and hit submit. Be specific with your concern and category. You may report anonymously or login.
Thank you for clearing your sidewalks so all can walk safely!
More at Newton Safe Routes to School.
Newton Public Schools has implemented an emergency text messaging system. In the event of an emergency, NPS will alert you via text on your cell phone. Please note that this system will ONLY be used for emergencies, including weather-related school closings or delays. It will not be used to share information about regular school events or operations.
To receive emergency text messages, you MUST opt-in to receive text messages. You can do this by logging into Aspen and selecting “yes” in the drop-down box below your cell phone number in the contact information section.
Pre-Thanksgiving dinner. Before you head out of town or start cooking for the holiday, order dinner from Blue Ribbon BBQ or eat at the restaurant to support our school. When you purchase your meal, say you are from Bigelow. The restaurant will donate 20% of your meal’s price back to the Bigelow PTO.
Blue Ribbon BBQ Dinner
Tuesday, November 26
Order In or Take Out
Bigelow PTO will get 20% of your meal’s price!
http://www.blueribbonbbq.com/west-newton.aspx
Reminder: Wednesday, November 27, is an early release day. All students will be dismissed at 11:30. There are no late buses, and no lunch is served for grade 6 and 7.
8th Graders will participate in the “Turkey Bowl” – the annual flag football match between students on Cluster 8E vs Cluster 8F for the coveted “Turkey Trophy.” Following the game, there will a pizza luncheon for 8th grade students. They can purchase tickets for this lunch ahead of time in homebase or next Wednesday. For $4 students can get pizza, a cupcake, and a drink. This lunch is a special fundraiser for the 8th grade scholarship fund, so students must pay cash—no lunch accounts can be used.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Come join the fun and be a part of planning Bigelow’s biggest night of the year!
We are looking for people to make Big Night a big success. We need your help; please bring your hands, ideas and skills!
When: Wed, December 4, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: 81 Montrose St, Newton, MA 02458, USA (map)
Hosted by Alexis Giannakopoulos and Cheryl Abramson
Big Night is the Bigelow PTO’s biggest social and fundraising event of the year. It’s a night where the Bigelow (adult) community gets together to enjoy music, great food and drinks, bid on wonderful auction items, and meet and catch up with other Bigelow parents and staff. More here.
Please contact us @ bigelowbulldog@