Three new NCE classes will take place at Bigelow in the fall:
| 3-D Printing & Design | 10/12/18 – 11/16/18 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | F |
| Fencing: New & Continuing Fencers | 10/02/18 – 12/11/18 | 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM | Tu |
| The Stock Market Game for Girls | 10/02/18 – 12/11/18 | 2:10 PM -3:40 PM | Tu |
From Sue Shy, Bigelow Nurse
Get the flu vaccine at school, not the flu!
Seasonal flu vaccination clinics will be held during the school day at the Newton Public Schools beginning in late September. Students in Kindergarten through grade 12 may receive vaccine.
The BIGELOW clinic will be on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. 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 in the school nurse’s office (if needed in a different language, please ask your school nurse). They may also be downloaded at www.newtonma.gov/flu. You may electronically complete the form, print, sign and return. Forms are due to the school nurse by Monday, October 22, 2018.
Only the flu shot (no nasal spray) will be offered at school this year. The Vaccine Information Statement about the flu shot, and additional information for families including tips on preparing kids for a shot is available at www.newtonma.gov/flu or in the school nurse’s office. There is no cost to receive the vaccine, but insurance information is requested. All students, regardless of insurance status, are invited to receive vaccine with parent permission.
Students are not required to receive flu vaccine, however the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends flu vaccine for all people age 6 months and up. There are many places to get a flu vaccine including at school, your primary health care provider or community clinics. For additional clinic dates for the whole family, visit www.newtonma.gov/flu.
In addition to vaccination, it is important to practice good hand hygiene and cough etiquette by washing hands often; covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the arm; and staying home when sick.
For more flu prevention tips, talk to the school nurse or check out these websites: www.newtonma.gov/flu and www.cdc.gov/flu
Stay Healthy,
Sue
Safe Routes to School is working to increase the number of students walking and biking to school for their health (active transportation) + reduce congestion and improve air quality by reducing the number of vehicles arriving at school. The Task Force works as a group with NPS and the city on any number of issues such as fixing safety issues, supporting crossing guards, resolving snow clearing problems, conducting bike and pedestrian safety training, etc. Working together SRTS is able to achieve more than individual schools.
SRTS currently have representatives for 18 of the 21 Newton schools. They are looking for a representative from Bigelow.
The first SRTS meeting of the year is this Friday September 14th 9:30 am – 10:30 am at the Waban Library Center 1608 Beacon St. This would be a good time for someone to learn more about the program.
Click here for a quick introduction to SRTS.
Click here if you want to learn more about SRTS in Massachusetts.
Parents of first grade girls, Troop 82115 is looking for Girl Scouts! They meet every other Monday during the school year starting October 1st from 3:30 – 4:45 pm at the Auburndale Community Library.
As a Brownie your girl will earn badges, do a project that helps others, explore nature and the outdoors, and most of all have fun and make new friends along the way.
Some parent or guardian involvement is required from each family, since the troop is entirely volunteer run. To sign up go to https://www.girlscouts.org/en/about-girl-scouts/join.html. For questions feel free to reach out to co-leaders Julie & Meghan at julie.swersey@gmail.com or megmmurphy@hotmail.com.
Registration at The Conservatory is now open! Sign up for the best music lessons with the kindest, most patient teachers around.
The Conservatory offers private 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 try out 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. The Conservatory is your community music school, where we can all learn and develop the craft of music together. Stop in and check them out at 51 Winchester Street, Newton Highlands.
For more information visit www.highlandsconservatory.com or e-mail info@highlandsconservatory.com with any questions.
Sign Up Here (no commitment necessary) or call 617-903-0944
Basketball & Multi-Sports Clinic @ Williams Elementary School with Be Ahead of the Game.
This combined series of basketball and multi-sports clinics will introduce a variety of sports and the basic skills needed to play them along with an emphasis on basketball. Sports include soccer, floor hockey, dodgeball, volleyball, and other traditional and non-traditional games, in addition to basketball. Cooperation and teamwork will be the focus, rather than the competition of the games. Your child will learn proper warm-up games and stretching before introducing new sports, their rules and tactics. This is a great way to get in some late day exercise, have fun, and play many types of games, as well as get ready for the upcoming basketball season.
Thursdays, October 4th – November 15th
6:00 – 7:00 pm, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grades
7:00 – 8:00 pm, 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades
Register Online by September 15th to get the early bird rate of $135.00, thereafter $145.00. Eventbrite registration fees apply.
Open to children from ALL schools.
Want to hear about options for obtaining quality education for lower cost? Come learn about Study Abroad opportunities at Lund University, Sweden!
Megan Grindlay of Lund University, Sweden will present study opportunities (taught in English) and the application process towards the University. If you are interested in looking into obtaining a higher degree at a lower cost compared to American universities, please sign up at https://www.meetup.com/College-Abroad/events/254469566/
September 15th, 10:00 am
Collegewise Greater Boston
1185 Washington Street, Newton
Dionysia Massage Studio is offering $25.00 off a one-hour massage now through October 19th. Open to teachers, students, and parents. Email dionysiamt@gmail.com or call 617-888-1780 for an appointment.
For more information, visit www.dionysiastudio.com
When schoolwork goes the wrong way!
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Next Level Up is celebrating their 10th year of motivating students in Newton to become the best version of themselves. The experienced academic coaches can help with subjects ranging from all levels of Math, to Writing and Reading, to Physics or Chemistry. With an eye on the future, their processed based, individualized approach will also improve students’ organizational, time management, and study skills. Additionally, Next Level Up provides the undervalued sense of perspective to all of their students.
Email info@nextleveluptutoring.com for call 781-540-1123 for a free initial meeting. Visit www.nextleveluptutoring.com for more information.