Newton Metrowest Travel Basketball Registration

Join over 350 Newton youth basketball players in the competitive Metrowest Travel Basketball program. The program stresses basketball skills and sportsmanship in a fun, competitive environment where players compete on behalf of Newton against neighboring town teams.

Girls and boys in 4th-8th grades who live in Newton or attend Newton schools through the METCO program are eligible. New players are welcome, and volunteer coaches are needed. Tryouts are conducted October 16th through October 28th.

Pre-registration is free and required to tryout. Full details and on-line registration is available at www.newtonbball.com.

A great music school in Newton Highlands!

Now that fall is underway a lot of students are trying instruments for the first time. It can be a tricky process but the amazing faculty at The Conservatory at Highlands is here to help! Their teachers are experienced, patient, kind and supportive and have many years of experience helping students turn those “squeeks” and “squacks” into the sweet sounds of Hot Cross Buns, Star Wars and beyond.

Try learning an instrument along with your child in our parent/student lessons. It is an amazing and educational activity for the family. They help musicians of any age and offer guitar, bass, drums and rock bands as well as classical strings and piano and voice!

Trumpets, trombones, saxophones, flutes and clarinet players? They have the best, most patient and inspiring teachers. If you’re already experienced, their pros can help take you to the next level of playing.

Music helps students build their identity and learn a gift of a lifetime. For miore info, visit www.highlandsconservatory.com,  Sign Up Here (no commitment necessary) or call/or text  617-903-0944 or e-mail info@highlandsconservatory.com

The Conservatory offers music lessons on many instruments, including: piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, guitar, drums, bass, saxophone, flute, clarinet, trombone, baritone, oboe, ukulele, and even harmonica! Sign up for rock bands, which meet weekly; or record in our state-of-the-art recording studio with audio production lessons and more!

The Conservatory at Highlands is locally owned and operated and offers a 21st-century music education that is equally inclusive and challenging taught by the best musicians in Boston and Greater Boston. “Cultivating Musicianship Through Community” The Conservatory is your community music school, where we can all learn and develop the craft of music together. Stop in and check it out at 51 Winchester Street, Newton Highlands.

2019-2020 Membership Drive

Thank you to all who contributed with the PTO by paying Membership Dues!

Although dues are voluntary, they are critical to help fund enrichment materials for classrooms, technology, community events, and much more. Please take a minute to see what your PTO does for our children and the school.

There’s still time to contribute! Please go to our Membership page and choose the amount you would like to donate. Thanks!

PoPS – Meet the Team

The PoPS would like to invite all parents of performing arts students to meet the team. Help us welcome Kevin William (drama), Cara Bergantino (music/band/orchestra) and Hannah Merchant (tech) to the community. Jamie Albert’s will also join for questions, answers, light appetizers and beverages.

Wednesday, September 25⋅7:00 – 9:00pm, at 155 Waverley Ave

Bigelow’s PE classes outside

“Hello Bigelow Families,
Just letting everyone know that Bigelow’s PE classes will start going outside on Monday September 23rd.  It is a good idea to have layers of clothing.  Sweatshirts and jackets are a great to have.  Also the field is wet in the morning.  An old pair of sneakers should be worn or changed into at school.
Thanks,Ms. Fitz and Mr. P”

You are invited for an evening of conversation about Bigelow and the PTO!

Monday, September 23, from 7 to 8:30 pm at the home of Karen and Larry Markson, 150 Hunnewell Ave.

Please join us for the first PTO gathering of the year where we will discuss the 2019/2020 Bigelow school year and how you can get involved! 

Your involvement is critical to making this year a successful one, and we are so grateful for your support. Come and meet other Bigelow parents, both new and current, and enjoy a glass of wine and light appetizers!

Principal Todd Harrison will update parents on the happenings at the school and PTO officers will talk about PTO events and plans for the 2019-20, including 8th Grade Activities and volunteering opportunities.

Hope to see you there!

Would you like to see more kids walk and bike to school?

International Walk & Roll to School Day is the first week of October. In preparation, Newton parents – what is it that keeps you or your children from walking or biking safely to your destination? Be part of the solution and alert the City of Newton via Newton 311. 

Potholes, sidewalk repairs, traffic signal not working, faded or missing crosswalks, shrubs overtaking the sidewalk. Snap a photo, note the location, and submit to Newton 311: https://newtonma.mycusthelp.com/webapp

Submit on the city webpage or download the mobile app. Include photos if you can. You can also call 311 from your landline, 617-796-100 from cell to report problems. Make Newton safer for everyone!

Brought to you by the Newton Safe Routes to School Task Force 
https://www.facebook.com/NewtonSafeRoutes
newtonsaferoutes@gmail.com

Interested in leading the Safe Routes to School Team at Bigelow? Contact us: bigelowbulldog@gmail.com