The 8th Annual Bigelow Super Supper Stroll – Call for HOSTS and CHEFS

The Super Supper Stroll – a festive adult evening of food, fun and conversation, is one of the most popular fundraising events at Bigelow. Parents/guardians and teachers/staff arrive at the home of one of our volunteer hosts to begin the evening with appetizers and to find out their dinner destinations. Dinners for smaller groups (typically of 6-12 diners) are hosted in the homes of several other volunteers. The evening ends with the entire group coming together once again at another volunteer host’s home for dessert.

This year’s event will be held on Saturday, November 5th and sign-up information for dinner guests will be posted soon.

First, we need HOSTS and CHEFS for the evening!

Please email the PTO at bigelowbulldog@gmail.com or use this link to sign up online, if you can:

  • Host the large group for appetizers and kickoff
  • Host a smaller group (specify size) and cook dinner
  • Host a smaller group but do not want to wear the chef’s hat
  • Cook a delicious meal but cannot host
  • Host the large group for dessert and closing of the festivities

Jessica Gilmartin has graciously volunteered to spearhead the effort of planning and coordinating the Super Supper Stroll again this year. Additional volunteers are welcome and needed! If you are interested in helping, please email the PTO at the above address.

6th Grade Parent Potluck – September 30th – RSVP Please

This is a wonderful, low-key, no-stress opportunity to meet with other 6th grade parents and build a community for the next 3 years of middle school!

Please follow this link to RSVP, to forward the invitation to other 6th grade parents who may not be on the mailing list, and to specify if/what you plan to bring to the potluck.

Please bring your own beverage(s) and if your child’s last name begins with:

  • A – E    Please bring a dessert
  • F – L     Please bring a main dish
  • M – R   Please bring a side dish or salad
  • S – Z    Please bring an appetizer

If you have any questions or concerns please send an email to bigelowbulldog@gmail.com.

8th Grade Car Wash and Bake Sale – THANK YOU!

Thanks to the tireless efforts of our many parent and staff volunteers (including Mr. Harrison, Ms. Ahern – the new 8th grade counselor, the car wash/bake sale parent-coordinators – Frieda Dwek, Andrea Katsenes, Lisa LeRoy, Beth Coomber), the talented bakers (who sent in a dazzling array of truly delicious treats), and the many enthusiastic 8th graders – the Car Wash and Bake Sale was a great success, raising more than $600 for 8th grade activities!

Thank you to everyone who helped and to everyone who brought their cars and their sweet teeth to support our kids!

No Regrets: Newton and the Opioid Epidemic

Join Mayor Setti D. Warren and Rep. Kay Khan at the program No Regrets: Newton and the Opioid Epidemic. Featuring If Only, a short film by James Wahlberg and an interactive panel discussion with special guest Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and others affected by this epidemic.

For all teens and adults.

October 6th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Newton North High School, 457 Walnut Street

Halloween Window Painting Contest

Join the fun! Registration is open for the 17th year of the Halloween Window Painting Contest.

Last year, 500 children painted on 180 participating merchant windows in 6 Newton villages. The paintings were spooky, funny, creepy and very colorful! Newton children in grades 3 – 8 can register for their own window at www.newtoncommunitypride.org

October 29th (Raindate October 30th)

Early Release Tuesday Skills and Drills with Michals Hockey Academy

Do you go to school in Newton? Are you looking for something to do on your early release Tuesdays? Join them at 1:30 every Tuesday for 50 minutes of Skills and Drills. For grades 1 – 5. $25 per session or $225 for a 10 session package.

Whether you are new to the game or just want to get in some extra practices, their trained coaches will be on the ice to help get you to the next level of your game.  Questions? Contact Eydie at eydie@michalshockey.com. Register at michalshockey.com

Tuesdays, September 20th – November 15th, 1:30  – 2:20 pm
Fessenden Rink

QPR Training with Newton Cares

Newton Cares in collaboration with Historic Newton invites you to learn a suicide prevention training called QPR, Question, Persuade, Refer.

It’s an evidence based, simple technique that offers everyone strategies and approaches to responding to someone experiencing distress and information about how to get the expert help required.

To register and for more information visit www.newtonma.gov/newtoncares.

September 27th, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue

NewtonPAC Meeting September 28th

The Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education invites parents to join the first meeting of the new school year. This will be a great opportunity to meet our new Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Karen Shmukler. She will speak about her background and philosophy, and there will be time for questions and answers.

Everyone is welcome. All PAC meetings are open to the public. For questions, please contact: info@newtonpac.org

September 28th, 7:30 pm (Light refreshments served at 7:15 pm)
Room 210, the Education Center, 100 Walnut St

Nursery School Open House

Parents are invited to explore Bowen Cooperative Nursery School during their Open House. The event will include an opportunity to meet the instructors and for families to sample some of the fun and engaging activities offered by the school. No reservations are needed for the Open House.  For more information about Bowen Cooperative Nursery School and an application form, please visit the school’s website at www.BowenCoop.org or call 617-332-3923. Applications will be accepted September 30th at 7:00 am.

Open House September 28th, 7:00 -8:00 pm
96 Otis Street, Newtonville