Attention Skiers and Snowboarders: There are still some spots available for each of our trips this season. Go to the Ski and Snowboard Club page of Ms. Fitzgerald’s website to sign up, or see Ms. Duda in homebase G07 for more information. The first trip is Thursday, January 30th!
Middle school parents and students are invited to the Just Think Expo
Middle school parents and students are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices Expo on Tuesday, January 7, from 5:00-7:30 p.m., at Newton North High School, for participative, informative exhibits; live music; free refreshments; and fun. Meet 30 community exhibitors who help teens navigate life’s pressures in order to stay safe and healthy. Get information about everything from vaping and personal safety to healthy eating and body confidence to stress reduction and mental health support.
Sponsored by the Newton North PTSO, with support from Newton PTO Council.
This year’s expo will include the following fun elements:
- Treat bags for the first 50 students who come with their parent/guardian
- Prize drawing. Grand prize: AirPods
- A capella performances by student groups
- Free henna tattoos
- Cookie decorating
- Boxing activity
- Science demos
Please learn more about the expo and see the exhibitor list at NorthPTSO.org.
The Facebook event is at https://www.facebook.com/events/474558366514037/
Just Think Expo on January 7th
The Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices Expo is the place to be for parents/guardians and their teens. The expo is a free, fun gathering of many non-profit organizations that support teens and families in Newton.
Historic Newton events in January
FREE WEEKEND AT HISTORIC NEWTON
Everyone is invited to enjoy free admission to the museums.
January 4th and January 5th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue
For information, call 617-796-1450
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS
The free, bi-weekly Storytime program engages kids 0 months to 3 years old by focusing on literacy, Newton’s history, play, and lessons from the museums. Families are welcome to bring older siblings. The theme is “Color.”
January 4th, 9:30 am
Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street
For information, call 617-796-1450
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS
The free, bi-weekly Storytime program engages kids 0 months to 3 years old by focusing on literacy, Newton’s history, play, and lessons from the museums. Families are welcome to bring older siblings. The theme is “Color.”
January 8th, 10:30 am
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue
For information, call 617-641-9142
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS
The free, bi-weekly Storytime program engages kids 0 months to 3 years old by focusing on literacy, Newton’s history, play, and lessons from the museums. Families are welcome to bring older siblings. The theme is “Diversity.”
January 18, 9:30 am
Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street
STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUMS
The free, bi-weekly Storytime program engages kids 0 months to 3 years old by focusing on literacy, Newton’s history, play, and lessons from the museums. Families are welcome to bring older siblings. The theme is “Diversity.”
January 22, 10:30 a.m.
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue
Happy Holidays!
The PTO would like to wish all of our students, families, faculty, and staff a joyous holiday season and a happy new year. Thank you for your continued support to help us make Bigelow a stronger and supportive school environment.
Co-Presidents – Karen Markson and Una Simmons
Vice President – Joana Canedo
Treasurer – Linda Gillespie
Secretary – Vicki Spetter
2019 Annual Appeal
The PTO’s Annual Appeal will be going out soon. You will receive a letter by mail. Please consider donating when you get the card or now!
Funds raised through the PTO, thanks to fundraisers and donations, support Bigelow performing arts, technology, literature, cultural events, field trip scholarships and lots more for our children and the school.
Bigelow-Celtics Night January 8, 2020
If you have purchased tickets, please keep an eye out in your email this week or your Celtics tickets information.
More information here: Bigelow Celtics Night 2020.
Don’t forget the Swing’n Holidays Concert this week
See Swing’n Holidays for details.
As 2019 comes to a close, want to thank someone special at your child’s school?
Understanding our Differences (UOD), the leader in disability awareness education, provides UOD units in all 15 Newton elementary schools to 3,000 students. They couldn’t do it without all of the wonderful parent volunteers – many thanks!
UOD is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that receives less than one-quarter of needed funding from the Newton Public Schools. That’s why they depend on donations made by people like you, who believe in this work, to meet their budget each year.
As 2019 comes to a close, why not make a donation in honor of someone special at your child’s school? You can honor a teacher, specialist, aide, principal, a UOD program speaker, or a UOD volunteer or coordinator. Please take this moment to support Understanding Our Differences by clicking here to make your donation now.
If you prefer to give by check, please mail to UOD at PO Box 600671, Newton 02460 with a note indicating your honoree. Many thanks!
News from Newton Schools Foundation (NSF)
Season’s Greetings on behalf of NSF!
Last year, your generous donations provided $155,000 to support the 12,000+ students in Newton’s public schools. This allowed NSF to fund over 20 grants in three areas of focus: New and Promising Programs, Professional Development, and Achievement and Opportunity Gap. These funds are critical to Newton Public Schools’ ability to provide programs that differentiate our school system.
Please consider Newton Schools Foundation in your year-end giving. As we enter the holiday season, the Foundation is ever thankful for the collaborative spirit and support of donors like you. Your gift today will have an immediate impact on the children and teachers in our community. Thank you for making a difference in our school system. Click HERE to support Newton Schools Foundation.