Open House Week and more at the Y

Open House Week – The YMCA is free all week long, October 21st – 27th

The West Suburban YMCA for free all week long! Drop in for special events, activities, classes, daily raffles, promotional giveaways and more. Families can take advantage of free soccer, basketball and flag football activities, swim lessons, family swim hours and camp crafts. There will also be performances from the youth Rock Band students, relaxation and mindfulness activities, water polo and more. Raffles, promotional giveaways and complimentary coffee and cider are also on the schedule. View the full schedule of highlighted events and activities at www.wsymca.org. Plus, if you join the Y during Open House Week, you’ll get your first month of membership free!

Program Registration for Late Fall Session

Registration for Late Fall Programs at the West Suburban YMCA is now open to all members and non-members. The Late Fall Program Session starts the week of October 29th. Some program highlights include:

  • Aquatics: Swim lessons for all ages, water polo, water aerobics
  • Youth Sports Leagues & Classes: Basketball, soccer, flag football, track, karate for all ages
  • Creative Arts: Rock Band class, dance classes, private music lessons, photography
  • Fitness & Wellness: TRX class, tai chi, personal training and small group training

Pick up a Fall Program Guide at the YMCA or visit wsymca.org for more information and to register for programs.

Registration is open for YBA-Youth Basketball Leagues

YBA League is a fun league for boys and girls ages 4-12 to learn and play basketball. The league runs on Saturdays, November 17th – February 9th, and is separated into four age groups: Mini (ages 4-5), Biddy (ages 6-7), Rookie (ages 8-9) and Collegiate (ages 10-12). All leagues are co-ed. For more information and to register, visit www.wsymca.org or call 617-244-6050.

LIVESTRONG Yoga/Spin-a-thon- November 3rd, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Support the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program by participating in the Yoga/Spin-a-thon! Sign up for a Saturday morning Yoga Flow class or a themed Spin class led by some of your favorite Y instructors. $50.00 donation for one class or $75.00 donation for two classes. All proceeds support theLIVESTRONG at the YMCA program, a free health & wellness program for adult cancer survivors.

“A Night Under the Stars” Annual Gala – November 10th, 6:00-11:00pm

The Y’s Annual Gala, “A Night Under the Stars” features dinner, cocktails, silent & live auctions, dancing and entertainment and will highlight the life-changing impact of YMCA summer camp. Returning as emcee for the night is Jenny Johnson,co-host of NESN’s Dining Playbook. All proceeds will support financial assistance for local families.

Work at the Y

The West Suburban YMCA is hiring for a variety of full-time and part-time positions in child care and youth development, human resources, aquatics, fitness and more. Great benefits, FREE membership and professional development opportunities. Please contact Laura Snow at mailto:lauras@wsymca.org or visit wsymca.org/about/work-here.

Financial Assistance is always available for Y Memberships and Programs

The West Suburban YMCA is a non-profit charitable organization and it is their mission to never turn anyone away due to an inability to pay. Please contact the Membership Department at 617-244-6050 x3653 for financial assistance with membership or program participation.

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Worrying about what to do during school vacations? Don’t worry, JCC Greater Boston School Vacation Camp has you covered. Camp runs during the weeklong break for December, February, April and Passover vacations. Kids get to choose up to three electives daily, including sports, swimming, arts & crafts, board games and more.

Enrollment is always flexible to fit your family’s plans. Kids can join for a single day, several days or the entire week. Don’t delay in registering, as early bird pricing ends on December 7th.

Registration is currently open for all four weeks of School Vacation Camp. Each day children play and learn through a variety of different activities. Options include swimming, art & crafts, cooking, dance and so much more! A Kosher lunch is available for purchase. Also, during the week, there is a different special highlight each day!

Special Highlights for December:
• Wednesday – Bingo
• Thursday – Talent Showcase
• Friday – Carnival
• Monday – New Year’s Eve Party

Register here https://www.bostonjcc.org/schoolvacation

Newton Highlands After-School Program

As fall sports come to an end, daylight is fading and temps are dropping, please know that the Newton Highlands After-School Program offers an exciting option for middle school children. HASP has great activities in the Hyde Gym and at the home base in Brigham House, including art, crafts, games, gym, field trips and homework. Transportation is arranged from school to their terrific location. Enroll today for the winter months – SPACE IS LIMITED! For more information please contact Rochelle Acker at 617-999-4617 or highlandsafterschool@gmail.com.

SAT/ACT Tutor

Chris Orr has worked with students of a wide age range, specializing in preparing high school students for the SAT and ACT. Most of his SAT prep students enjoy a score improvement of over 150 points, which far exceeds the results of any national or regional tutoring company. His approach relies on a 3 pronged focus on Strategy, Content, and Practice with the material to maximize his students’ results.

Families hire Chris to help students with English, writing, Algebra, Geometry, History, SATs, ACTs, SSAT, ISEE and the SAT Subject tests. He works with students exclusively one-on-one in their homes so he can provide the most tailored and personalized service. You may find more information about his services, including testimonials, at www.orracademicadvising.com or contact him at 781-304-8805.

Experienced tutor available!

Haralie Alpert has worked in the Wellesley Public Schools and currently works in the Winchester Public Schools and at MassBay Community College.  Haralie tutors K-5th grade students in reading, writing and math and also works with middle school, high school and college age students in executive functioning, writing, note taking, test preparation and self-advocacy.  Each lesson is a positive and fun learning experience! Please contact Haralie Alpert, M.Ed., MS at haralie@gmail.com or 617-630-0608. References available.

Bigelow Flu Clinic on Wednesday

The BIGELOW  flu vaccination clinic will be on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Forms are due tomorrow, Monday, October 22. Each student to be vaccinated must have a parent/guardian complete two forms:
1. Consent/Screening form
2. Vaccine administration record/Insurance form.

Forms are available for download at www.newtonma.gov/flu. You may electronically complete the form, print, sign and return. Please return to the school nurse by Monday, October 22, 2018. More information here.

All-School Dance: Friday, 10/26

From the Principal’s Office

Our first All-School Dance is coming up next Friday, October 26, 6:30-9:00pm. Dance tickets are $6 and will be on sale later this week and next week during lunch in the cafeteria. Students can hang out, play ping pong or other games, and listen and dance to music in the gym. Pizza and snacks will be sold in the cafeteria.

Our dances are open to all Bigelow students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Asking a classmate as a “date” to the dance is unnecessary and discouraged. We want all students to come and have fun with friends. The theme of this dance is Halloween, and costumes (but no masks) are encouraged!

A few parent chaperones are needed. (Harry Potter “Invisibility Cloaks” costumes optional!) Please email Assistant Principal Lucas Mogensen at Lucas_Mogensen@newton.k12.ma.us if you are interested in helping out. Parent chaperones help take tickets, sell refreshments, and supervise the hallways; teachers and counselors chaperone inside the gym.

Bigelow dances are for Bigelow students only, and all school rules apply at this event. The dance ends promptly at 9:00 p.m., and we ask that parents pick up on time at the gym entrance then. For safety reasons, students are not allowed to walk home, even in a group, without parent accompaniment.

Sincerely,
Todd Harrison
Principal

MathCounts Competition

Do you enjoy solving math puzzles and testing your math skills? Do you like Math Team and are looking for more challenges? Come try out for the 2019 Bigelow Mathcounts Team. On Friday October 26, 3-4:15pm in Room 209, we will host the Mathcounts Challenge, where you will test yourself against a challenging series of math problems. Top performers from the Challenge will be invited to join the team. If you are invited and decide to join, your commitment involves a weekly practice in preparation for the regional competitions held in February. To learn more, see www.mathcounts.org/programs/competition-series. You MUST register in advance for the Mathcounts Challenge event by October 25, by filling out this form: https://goo.gl/forms/V66WAlxPMqehXqgm1

Ride from Bigelow to West Newton

From an 8th Grade Parent:

After School Driver Needed Starting December 4 until the end of the school year.
Pick up and drop off needed for a Bigelow 8th grader.

Tuesday Bigelow pick up at 2pm and drop off in West Newton
Wednesday Bigelow pick up at 2:45pm and drop off in West Newton
Thursday Bigelow pick up at 2:45pm and drop off in West Newton
Friday Bigelow pick up at 2:45pm and swing by West Newton to grab practice gear and drop off in Needham at 3:45pm

Sincerely Gracies mom
MB@KOR.COM