Newton Families for In-Person Leaning is a group of concerned parents who are advocating for a return to the classroom for Newton students. Their primary focus is on the high school students however members include parents of elementary and middle … Continue reading
BASCP in the Cloud RemoteProgramming
The Bowen After School Care Program is running remote programming for families in the Newton community, welcoming all K-5 children. For a low monthly rate, your child will have access to numerous engaging opportunities throughout the week. In November, the … Continue reading
Donations Needed
Do you have small appliances you’d like to donate? Welcome Home, a nonprofit in Newton Centre, accepts used household donations. They are low on blenders, toasters and coffeemakers. Make an appointment to drop off your unwanted items by emailing welcomehomemass@gmail.com … Continue reading
Newton Turkey Trot
Ever wondered where to get that T-shirt you see running around Newton? Get yours for free when you register by November 2nd for the 7th annual, and hopefully only virtual, Newton Turkey Trot – We Will Trot On Together, Apart! … Continue reading
Youth Basketball Returning to the Y
The West Suburban YMCA’s YBA league is returning this November. YBA offers children a safe and positive environment, an opportunity to work as a team, and enjoy physical activity. The program utilizes the Y’s seven principles: everyone plays, safety first, … Continue reading
Newton Youth Hockey – Co-ed Middle School Hockey
Newton Youth Hockey has opened registration for its Co-ed Middle School Hockey program. These are games-only teams open to any Newton resident in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. Participants do not need to attend a Newton school, nor do they … Continue reading
Newton Youth Hockey – Learn to Play Program
The Learn to Play program is an introduction to hockey for boys and girls aged 5 through 10. Participants follow a progression of drills designed to teach them the core hockey skills of skating, stick handling, passing, and shooting. NYH … Continue reading
Music teacher available
With modifications or reductions in music instruction at many schools, a lot of students might opt to take private music lessons. Gabriel Mininberg, an experienced music teacher with a degree in Music from Yale University and a certificate in jazz studies … Continue reading
Research Study on Stress and the Teen Brain
Researchers at McLean Hospital are recruiting female teens who are currently feeling depressed or down as well as female teens who are not feeling depressed/down. Your teen can earn up to $100.00 and receive a picture of her brain. Researchers … Continue reading
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Gather your team and join us on our first ever Halloween Scavenger Hunt taking place on Saturday afternoon, October 31st, from 1- 5 pm!
We will have teams of 1 to 2 families each that will hunt for items on our special list to bring to the school parking lot. The winning team(s) will collect the most items and will be awarded prizes.
To enter the Scavenger Hunt, please sign up here.
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We are also having a Pumpkin Decorating Contest for families on October 31!
Regardless of whether you participate in the scavenger hunt, you can join the contest. If you would like to enter, please bring a decorated pumpkin – carved, painted or otherwise made special – to the school parking lot on October 31st, from 1- 5 pm.
We will display all the pumpkins on the steps of Bigelow for all to enjoy. During the week, our community will vote online for their 3 favorite pumpkins, with prizes being awarded to the winners!