The 2020-21 School Year calendar is now available. Note the late Labor Day and the high school graduation dates. Follow this link to download the PDF file and print it: www.newton.k12.ma.us/
Geography Bee 2020
The Geo Bee is coming soon! The Qualifying Quiz will be given in homebase on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Do your best on this quiz–if you qualify for the school championship, participation is optional.
If you want to prepare, go to the Bigelow website and follow the link to the Geo Bee Study Corner.
School-wide Championship on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
Newton Families Organizing for Racial Justice Book Group
December 16th, Brown Middle School library (parents and teens- 13 +)
The Hate You Give (movie)
Angie Thomas
February 25th, Newton Free Public Library, Room B (adults)
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria
Beverly Daniel Tatum
April 29th, Newton Free Public Library, Room B (adults)
White Fragility
Robin Diangelo
June 22nd, location TBA (parents and teens 13+)
Born A Crime
Trevor Noah
Newton’s Park and Recreation Department’s Open House
Join for coffee and conversation and live music from 10:00 – 11:00 am, and then an animal show from Curious Critters from 11:00 – 12:00 noon. There will be class demonstrations and information about this historic building. This event is free and children of all ages, young and old, will enjoy it.
January 4th, 10:00 – 2:00 pm
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For more information about Newton Parks and Rec visit Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture
Looking for a flu vaccine?
Looking for a flu vaccine? Both regular dose (age 6 months and up) and high-dose vaccines (for people age 65 and older) are available at the Health and Human Services Department free flu clinic.
Find forms and more information at www.newtonma.gov/flu
December 10th, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Newton City Hall, Room 107B, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue
Green Newton’s Schools Connections meeting December 12th
Come to the next GN School Connections Group Meeting. The group provides a forum for parents, students and educators to promote sustainability in Newton’s schools. All are welcome to participate and share experiences and ideas.
Representatives of the group participate in discussions to improve food quality and sustainability in school cafeterias and are also advocating for more in-depth climate science to be taught in our schools, as well as setting up textile recycling collection containers outside of each school building.
To learn more, contact schoolconnections@greennewton.org or visit https://schools.greennewton.org/.
December 12th, 3:45 – 5:00 pm
Newton Free Library, in the third-floor arc area, 330 Homer Street
Tickets on sale now! Swing’n Holidays Concert
Calling all music lovers for a fabulous festive treat – your most-loved holiday classics with a twist! Enjoy the incomparable Duke Ellington Nutcracker Suite and other big band favorites at the Swing’n Holidays Concert, featuring Essentially Ellington award-winning Newton South Jazz Ensemble students and alumni. Bring the family!
They’ll be serving hot chocolate, mulled cider and delicious snacks to spread a little extra seasonal cheer. Admission: $10.00 adults, $5.00 students, kids 8 and under come in free.
All proceeds will benefit the Newton Music Ambassadors Scholarship Fund!
Click here to buy tickets online.
December 19th, 7:00 pm
Seasholes Auditorium, Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Road
Save this date for the 16th annual Teen Summer Expo
Meet with directors of meaningful summer enrichment programs for kids ages 12-18. Explore options for every interest and budget from local day programs to worldwide adventure. This event is FREE and open to everyone.
Checkout the programs participating
January 27th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Newton South High School cafeteria
Do you have a child that loves to sing and perform?
Join VOICES Boston children’s chorus for the 2019-2020 season! VOICES Boston focuses primarily on singing and music literacy, with an added emphasis on dance technique and drama performance. VOICES Boston changes the lives of children, building confidence, discipline, leadership and a love of music that will last a lifetime.
They have ensembles for singers grades K-8 and rehearse in Brookline. VOICES Boston singers perform a wide range of repertoire, from classical to world music, gospel to new music, and even present an opera each year.
If you would like to sign up your singer for VOICES Boston or have any questions please contact Jojo Davila at programmanager@voicesboston.org or 617-735-0012. For more detailed information about past performances, staff, curriculum and more visit www.voicesboston.org.
Be a part of Big Night 2020 planning!
Our kickoff meeting is this Wednesday, Dec 4. Come join the fun and be a part of planning Bigelow’s biggest night of the year! We are looking for people to make Big Night a big success. We need your help; please bring your hands, ideas and skills!
When: Wed, December 4, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: 81 Montrose St, Newton, MA 02458, USA (map)
Hosted by Alexis Giannakopoulos and Cheryl Abramson
Big Night is Bigelow PTO’s biggest social and fundraising event of the year. It’s a night where the Bigelow (adult) community gets together to enjoy music, great food and drinks, bid on wonderful auction items, and meet and catch up with other Bigelow parents and staff. More here.
Please contact us @ bigelowbulldog@