Thank you to all members of the Bigelow community for your help on our recent fundraising efforts for the 8th grade WL trips to NYC and Quebec! On Friday, February 23rd we had a bake sale, a raffle to shave Mr. Waldman and Mr. Spiegel, and a dough raiser at UNOs. All of these events were a total success and would not have been possible without all of your help! Thank you so much! Please keep an eye out for future fundraising events…

As another fundraiser for the 8th grade WL trips to NYC and Quebec, we recently conducted a T-shirt Design Contest. All students were encouraged to submit entries, and we received so many! We then narrowed down the designs and had all students vote for their favorite design. The winning design was created by 6th graders Jonathan H. and Connor F. It really turned out great! We will now be creating t-shirts with this winning design, and taking orders for them. The t-shirts must be ordered in advance. Order forms for the t-shirts will be going out to all students soon, and I will also attach a copy. Please return all order forms to Ms. Calabria (Room 213 or mailbox) by Friday, April 13th.

April 26th – PTO Meeting 8:30 AM

May 1st – Teacher Appreciation Tea

May 23rd-25th – 8th Grade to NY,Quebec

June 8th – Step up Day and Surf the Turf

June 13th – 8th Grade Graduation and Dance at nite

June 14th – 8th grade-Six Flags

June 15th – Last day of School

Parent Information: The Cinnamon Challenge

There have been recent reports of young people engaging in an activity called “The Cinnamon Challenge.”  This practice is being promoted via social networking and in You Tube videos.  The challenge involves an attempt to eat or swallow a tablespoon of ground cinnamon in under 60 seconds without drinking.  This often causes coughing, choking, gagging, watering of the eyes and burning of the mouth and throat.

Dr. Karen Sadler, Newton’s School Physician, said the fad is dangerous, particularly for children with asthma or other respiratory conditions.

“For many kids this is probably just a game that would result in coughing and gagging, but others could inhale cinnamon into the lungs and require emergency care,” she said.

Another concern is an ingredient in cinnamon called cassia that may affect blood clotting, blood sugar levels, or worsen liver disease.

“I encourage parents to talk to their children about why this is an unsafe game,” Sadler said. “This is one of those hidden dangers children may be unaware of. We want all of our children to remain healthy and safe.”

Please call your school nurse if you have any concerns or questions.

We are having our track information meeting on Wednesday 3/21 after school.  8th graders should report to room 212 (Ms. Summa), 7th graders should report to room 210 (Ms. Rice) and 6th graders should report to room 102 (Mr. Smalley’s room to meet with Ms. Hall.)  This meeting is mandatory for anyone interested in running this year.

The Newton Partnership is excited to sponsor Dr. Michael Thompson this coming Thursday, March 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Newton South auditorium.  This is a reminder as this presentation has been advertised in the community.   Continue reading →

Mandatory girls lacrosse meeting, Thursday March 8th @ 2:55 in room G02.  All 7th & 8th grade girls are welcome. No experience necessary.

You MUST attend this meeting to receive important paperwork and information regarding tryouts.  If you are unable to attend this date you must inform Mrs. Martin, Ms. Calabria or Ms. Clarke BEFORE the meeting.

If you do not come and do not inform one of us of your absence, you may NOT tryout.

Join us for a committee celebration and thank you party for Big Night Out  – and the March General PTO meeting.  It’s a chance for all of us to have fun and enjoy. We will also be stuffing thank you notes for auction donors.

Thursday, March 1, 2012
7:00 pm
Home of Laurie Gershkowitz

Let us know if you can make it so we can prepare accordingly.

Interested in learning the fantastic game of Field Hockey?? There will be a camp at the end of June for 4 days from 9-11 at Burr Park. This clinic is for elementary and middle school or those students entering their freshman year of high school. If interested, please contact Ms. Myers. Celestine_myers@newton.k12.ma.us

This year’s yearbook, REFLECTIONS, is in the production stages and we would like to have your input!!! We will have a section of the yearbook dedicated to your reflections about your 3 years here at Bigelow. Please write two or three lines that describes your YOUR BEST MEMORIES OF BIGELOW! There is a box in the main office for your convenience Only 25 “Best Memories” will be selected for the book, so, if you are interested get your reflections in soon. The deadline is March 1st.

Thank You

Ms. Myers