We are looking for someone to organize and oversee the election day bake sale. All money raised goes to support the PTO. The chair person is responsible for putting a Google docs up and coordinating shifts. They also make sure everything is clearly labeled. Polls open at 7 and the bake sale is right outside the Bigelow gym. People are in line at 6am so shifts start at 6am and end late afternoon (or till we run out of food). There are already some people are signed up to bake and work shifts. We have a good helping community, so it should be easy to get additional volunteers.
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You’re invited — 4th Annual Soup Stroll!
We hope you can join us for this fabulous night out. It is a great community event and fundraiser! You get to support our school and children while enjoying fine food and great company.
Here’s how it works:
On the night of Saturday, October 13th at 7:00pm everyone attending the event gets together for one big hors d’oeuvres party. There, you will receive your assignment as to where you will go for your delicious soup and smaller gathering. After dinner we reconvene as a large group for dessert and coffee at a surprise location.
The Appetizer Party is hosted by Becky and Bill Manley
35 Hyde Avenue
RSVP DEADLINE is Oct. 10th.
You can sign up on-line or by printing the invitation. Just click below …
Changes to PTO Website- Calendars Now Available!
To keep you informed regarding school and PTO activites, we have made several enhancements to the Bigelow PTO website.
- There is now a list of upcoming events pulled from the PTO Calendar on the right-hand bar. The PTO calendar includes all parent related events, activities and school closing.
- There is also a link to the Bigelow Student Activities Calendar under Useful Links also on the right-hand bar. This calendar provides information on all the clubs, activities, and sports events occuring before and after school.
Advertising Opportunity in the Bigelow Directory
Bigelow has a marketing opportunity for a limited time. Up until October 5th, 2012, we will be taking advertisements for the publication of Bigelow’s Parent Teacher Directory. The directory, which includes approximately 630 students and faculty, is published each year. The directory lists the names and contact number for members of the Bigelow community. This is a unique opportunity to offer your services to your target market. Dollars raised go towards creative arts and sciences and technology for our school.
If you are interesting in placing an ad in the Bigelow Parent Teacher, please email Becky at bigelowbulldog@gmail.com. Prices range from $500-$100.
Bigelow Celebrates Walk-Bike-Bus to School Week and Collects Shoes for Kids in Need
In support of the environment and reducing traffic around our school, students are encouraged to walk, bike or take the bus to school (and home) as much as possible this coming week, October 1st through October 5th. This is an effort happening across the city and the world. In fact on Wednesday, millions of children from nearly 40 countries will be walking and biking to school in a show of support for keeping our communities safe for walking and biking. Thank you to the children riding the bus as they are doing their part in reducing car traffic near schools. Teachers will be surveying students this week to determine how many of our students walked/biked/bused to school.
A few safety reminders: Continue reading
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.
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.
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.
8th Grade Car Wash a Success!
Thank you to everyone who brought their dirty car to be washed on Friday September 7th. The 8th grade raised over $700 towards graduation. A special thank you to Bid Lannery for organizing the bake sale and for purchasing needed items and to Andrea Newman for coordinating the car wash from signage to soap!