Summer writing camp

Summer Ink, a writing camp based at Simmons College, has several openings for rising 7th-10th graders. Campers engage in exciting activities, explore Boston, and write about their experiences, with the guidance of instructors trained in the WEX method.

You can learn about the Simmons Camp for grades 5-8 and Boston & Beyond  for grades 9 & 10 on the website. Full and partial scholarships available to income-eligible families.
If interested, register online at  http://summerink.org/enrollment/register/. There is no fee to register, and after registration they will contact the family to offer financial assistance.

Attention parents of Brown and Oak Hill students

The Highlands After-School Program is just for middle school kids attending Brown and Oak Hill! The program has a terrific home base space in the Newton Highlands village, with daily use of the Hyde Gym and Playground. Transportation is provided daily. It’s not too late to sign up, but there are only a few spaces left for 2017-18 school year.

For more information, and application or to arrange a visit please contact Rochelle Acker at 617-999-4617 or visit highlandsafterschool.org

Let’s dance with the “Steel Appeal” Steel Drum Band at the Big Night Luau

At the Big Night Luau we will ENJOY live music with “Steel Appeal” Steel Drum Band.  INDULGE in great food. BID on wonderful auction items.  SIP our special signature beverage.  MEET and CATCH UP with other Bigelow parents and staff. AND SUPPORT Bigelow and our students!

Thank you to all the donors who are already supporting the Big Night and Bigelow!

Buy your tickets today, invite your friends and get ready for our Big Night Luau!

Children can also have fun. Central Rock Gym, Watertown, generously offered to have our children play there during the party. They can be dropped off at 6:30pm and picked up at 11pm. Please sign up your children by May 5th. Just send us a message with the children’s name and age.

Bigelow Big Night Luau 2017
When: Saturday, May 20th from 7pm – 11pm.
Where: Commander’s Mansion at the Arsenal in Watertown
              440 Talcott Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472
Tickets: on sale now
Child care: sign up by email

For more information on the event, please visit the Bigelow Big Night Luau 2017 page on our website. If you have any questions please contact Beth Panella at beth.panella@comcast.net.

Thank you,
Tammy McKenna and Beth Panella – your event co-chairs

STEAM Summer Enrichment

Bunker Hill Community College will be running the STEAM Summer Enrichment program for elementary and middle school-age kids, ages 8-14. There are six courses to choose from and no prior experience is necessary to register. Each course lasts one week and parents can register their kids for as many courses as they wish.

Attached is information about the courses available through the program.

The Bigelow Outreach Club

The Bigelow Outreach Club is a newly formed club open to all Bigelow students. Our goal is to be good global citizens by participating in outreach activities and engaging in cultural exchanges with the groups we work with, locally and globally. Our first focus has been to establish a “sister school” relationship with the SEGA Girls School in Morogoro, Tanzania.

Visit our webpage to learn more!

Track & Field 2017 Schedule

The 2017 Bigelow Track schedule came out.  The first meet is this Thursday, 04/27, at the Weston High School Track, on 444 Wellesley Street, Weston, MA 02493.

A paper copy of the schedule was sent home with the athletes.  The schedule is posted online here.  More information at the Bigelow Track & Field Page.

Bigelow Track schedule

Thursday, 04/27 – 3:45 Meet @ Weston
Monday, 05/01 – 3:45 Meet @ Dedham
Thursday, 05/04 – 3:45 Meet @ Oak Hill (Newton South)
Monday, 05/08 – 3:45 Meet vs Brown @ Newton North High School
Thursday, 05/11 – 3:45 Meet @ Needham
Friday, 05/19 – 3:45 Meet @ Newton North
Thursday, 05/25 – 3:45 All City Meet @ Newton South
Saturday, 06/03 – State Meet (invitational) @ Clinton High School,   Division 2 Starts @ 3PM (Rain date: 06/04)

 

Welcome back from vacation!

We have a full week ahead of us. On Monday our students will be celebrating Earth Day, and they are encouraged to wear green and blue. On Thursday, Bigelow Drama will be performing “The Actor’s Nightmare” at school. Sunday is Bigelow Beautification day, part of NewtonServes. “Bigelow’s Got Talent 2017” is in May – everyone interested in participating can sign up for auditions.

And remember to purchase your tickets for the Big Night Luau – we have child care options.

29th Annual Youth Services Awards (for youth and adults)

Each year, Mayor Setti D. Warren gives awards to individuals who have contributed service to the Newton Community. The Newton Parks and Recreation Commission and the Newton Health and Human Services Youth Commission are asking your help in seeking nominations for the 29th Annual Youth Services Awards.
Learn about the awards and nominate at www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks/youthawards.asp

Please submit nominations of deserving Newton residents and students before May 19th. Thank you for your help in recognizing the efforts of individuals who have contributed extensively to the Newton Community.

Adult awards will be judged on the basis of a person’s contribution and involvement in youth programs in Newton.

Youth awards will be judged on the basis of demonstrated good citizenship and service to their fellow youth or community.