Newton Girls Softball rocks!

Girls of all experience levels learn about and play softball together while forging friendships and fostering fun.

Register soon (by January 31st to save $15.00) for Newton Girls Softball, a recreational league for Newton girls in grades K-7. For information and to register, visit www.newtongirlssoftball.org.

NGS welcomes players of all skill levels and will provide your daughter with an experience that promotes positive self-esteem, team spirit, and individual growth through personal achievement and as a team member. Register her now, you’ll be glad you did!

2020 Registration Dates:
January 31st: Deadline to register without paying a late fee.
February 28th: Deadline to register with guaranteed placement and pair-me-with rights. A $15 late fee will be applied.
February 28th: Last day to withdraw and receive a full refund. Sorry, no refunds after this date.
March 1st – April 15th: Still accepting registrations. Player is placed on the wait list, no pair-me-with rights, and a $15 late fee. Openings filled on a first come, first served basis

Rock it out this summer at The Conservatory at Highlands!

Registration is now open for the Summer Rock Bands! Join one or more of the week-long summer sessions. Ensembles arranged by age and experience. Register Here!

Some highlights include:

  • Students play favorite songs and/or perform vocals in their own bands
  • Recording sessions and music videos
  • Musical games
  • Kids stay cool indoors AND have time outside at the Newton Highlands playground
  • Students perform a concert on Friday at the end of each week-long session for friends and family!
  • Bands arranged based on age and experience
  • Pictures texted throughout the week sharing all the fun moments
  • For ages 6+

For more information and registration, visit http://www.highlandsconservatory.com or call 617-903-0944.

June 29th – August 23rd,  weekdays 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Conservatory at Highlands, 51 Winchester Street, Newton Highlands, 02461

Teacher Appreciation Luncheon is February 6th

The Teacher Appreciation Luncheon is an annual event organized by the PTO in early February. It is a great way to take a moment to thank the amazing teachers and staff at Bigelow for all they do for our children. Bigelow families provide the food, beverages, plastic serving utensils and flowers for this event. The event is held on an Early Release Day, and teachers and staff can enjoy a joyful lunch time. They absolutely love and appreciate every aspect of this day!

In 2020, the Luncheon is on Thursday February 6th. Set up is at 10:30am and clean up is at 2:30pm. If you would like to volunteer your time that day, please note that this is an early release Thursday! To donate or volunteer please sign up HERE.

  • Please send in your favorite lunch food! Salads, sandwiches, entrees – whatever you think our wonderful teachers and staff will enjoy.
  • It is most helpful if items are brought in recyclable containers.
  • All items may be dropped off on the morning of the luncheon in the teacher’s lunchroom (in the library) or put in the refrigerator there. 
  • Please drop off all items no later than 10:30 AM.
  • Items can also be dropped off at Susan St. Pierre’s home, 28 Ballard St., Newton, until 10 PM on the evening of February 5th. 

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Teacher Appreciation Chairs, Susan St. Pierre (sestpierre@gmail.com), Karen Yee (karenmdonahue@gmail.com), or Charlene Gillespie (chargillespie@gmail.com).

Thank you again for helping us show our appreciation for our teachers and staff.

Did you know? – GSA Alliance

The Genders and Sexualities Alliance meets Thursday mornings at 7:30 in Room 203. ‘GSA’ stands for ‘Genders and Sexualities Alliance’. It is a group of students and teachers working to spread the word about LG BTQA+ issues.  Students of all backgrounds and sexualities are welcome to participate. The overarching goal is to make Bigelow a safer and more accepting place for everyone! More information at the GSA Website.

 

February Break: Middle School Media Literacy

This February break Newton middle school students are invited to attend a fun and informative co-ed program, co-sponsored by Newton Health and Human Services and Boys for the Better, a Newton based non-profit dedicated to re-defining masculinity through Media Education. Students in 6 – 8th grade will learn how to:

  • Flip the script on negative media messaging, create their own social media voice, boost self-confidence, and learn how to communicate more effectively with peers, parents, and teachers
  • Form positive social relationships and learn new media literacy skills
  • Identify strategies for better managing time spent on social media and using digital devices, as well as practice healthy ways to manage their stress and emotional development

The program will take place at Newton North High School on February 18th – 21st, from 12pm – 4pm in the cafeteria.Tuition is $100 per student, and scholarships available upon request. (Lunch will not be served, students can bring their own or eat before they come).

To register, parents should visit http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks/vacation.asp.

Students will spend time as a whole group learning new skills, and in small, gender specific groups doing hands-on activities and having group discussions. If your student prefers not to identify with one gender, or if you have questions about the curriculum or plans, please feel free to call Quinn Etchie, Director of Youth Services, at (617) 796-1436 or send her an email at qetchie@newtonma.gov. The program is welcoming and accepting of ALL students.

Summer 2020: S.P.A.C.E Camp

S.P.A.C.E. Camp is a four week summer enrichment program run through the Newton Public Schools, for students entering Kindergarten through 9th Grade. S.P.A.C.E. has it all.: music, arts, STEM, performing arts, project based learning, sports and language arts. Dates for summer 2020 are 7/6-7/30.  Please check the program website for more detailed information.

Annual Appeal: we are over 50% of our goal

We need $3,000 more dollars to reach our $7,000 goal.
Please donate by January 31st. Every amount is appreciated.

A Big Bigelow Thank You to those Who have Donated Already!

You can pay online or send a check to: Bigelow PTO at 42 Vernon Street, Newton, MA 02458.

All donations – large or small – are greatly appreciated and will help us achieve all that we set out to do.

$500 | $250 | $100 | $50 | $20 | $10

THANK YOU!