Thank you to all that helped with the Bigelow Clean up

Thank you to everyone that came out today to improve and clean up the Bigelow grounds. Over 700 bulbs were planted, major pruning was done to “jungle” behind the gym and a new storage shed was put together.  It is going to look amazing in the spring.

Special thank yous to Kathy Marsh and Audrey Weissborn for their ongoing care of the plantings at Bigelow, to Mr. Harrison for joining us on your day off and to Tami Ireland for taking great care of the “island”.  Also thank you to all of you that joined in today:  The Arbuckle Family, Tracey Brenner, the Brunson-Sahakian Family, the Dumphy-Manfredi Family, The Fitzgerald Family, The Gardner-Matviak Family, Marcia Heron and John Delyani, The Hargens Family, Christine Langlois, Bob Leaper, The Marré Family, Aoife O’Dwyer, The Ou Family, Heather Pozen, Agi Sardi, the Smythe Family, the Steinbok Family, and Asher Weglein.  We apologize if we missed anyone.  It was a great team effort by parents, staff and students of Bigelow (current and future) to get the work done.
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Enjoy a Fun Night Out and Support the SEGA Girls School in Tanzania

Join in the fun and raise critical funds for the SEGA Girls School in Tanzania at the 6th Annual Nurturing Minds African Evening!

Sipping for SEGA, on November 6th, is a festive night at the Mass Horticultural Society’s beautiful Elm Bank in Wellesley. This year, along with great food and company, a wine tasting has been added where experts will lead you in sampling wines from around the world.

Nurturing Minds in Africa is a U.S-based non profit organization, with an active New England chapter based in Newton, working to change our world through the education and empowerment of vulnerable girls in Tanzania. To purchase tickets and learn more about Nurturing Minds and the SEGA Girls School go to http://tinyurl.com/qekuskv

HONOR THY TEACHER Recognizes 847 Educators

Thank you to the Newton Public Schools families who honored 847 NPS teachers and staff members through the Newton Schools Foundation’s 2015 HONOR THY TEACHER initiative this year.

The effort raised $42,000 toward NSF’s efforts to support innovative, creative programs and initiatives in the Newton Public Schools. Visit NSF’s website for a full list of teachers and staff recognized. NSF also published this list in the October 14th issue of the Newton Tab. Many thanks for supporting your children’s K-12 experience in the Newton Public Schools and for recognizing the difference these excellent educators make in their lives.

“Little Red’s Most Unusual Day” a show for all ages

Opera on the House, the New England Conservatory, and the Children’s Cooperative Nursery School present “Little Red’s Most Unusual Day”, an operatic version of the classic children’s fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood.

Tickets are $8.00/person or $25.00/family. For advance tickets, visit www.childrenscoop.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. The show is intended for all ages and will run for approximately 1 hour. Proceeds will help support the tuition assistance program at the Children’s Cooperative Nursery School.

November 14th,  3:00 pm
First Baptist Church of Newton

Newton Cantonese School fundraiser

Please join this fundraiser event! Dine in or take-out at Bertucci’s Newton and 15% of the proceeds will be donated to the Newton Cantonese School. Please remember to bring the attached flyer.

The goal of the Newton Cantonese School is to teach the Cantonese dialect, reading and writing of the Chinese language, and the Chinese culture. They also offer activities including Chinese Painting, Chinese Dancing, Martial Arts, Chinese Cooking, etc. They are a 501c3 non-profit organization and located at the Bigelow School on Saturdays. To learn more, please go to www.newtoncantoneseschool.org.

November 4th, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Bertucci’s Newton, 275 Centre Street
617-244-4900

After-school math program for Ages 5-13

Studio of Engaging Math is an after-school math program for kids ages 5-13. Come to an open house on November 15th where children and their parents will participate in a math hunt, solve puzzles, play games and win prizes.

Meet the team, and talk to the studio directors. Free coffee and snacks. More information available on the website: www.engagingmath.com and on the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/420909544764682/

November 15th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
320 Washington Street, Ste 301, Boston

After-school STEM program for Ages 5-10

Wondering how to find an afterschool program that your child will love? One solution may be to introduce them to extended projects in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

K2 Enrichment Program (K2E) is a unique after-school STEM program for young children ages 5 to 10. The approach is to provide student-centered, hands-on projects that last several weeks. They keep class sizes small and have a flexible registration process throughout each year. The program is located in 255 Newtonville Ave, Newtonville, near the Cabot Field Park.

Visit the site to sign up for a trial class or for more information:
www.k2enrichment.com or email:kristine@k2enrichment.com

Holiday Etiquette Programs for Ages 7-17

The Etiquette Academy of New England will be offering a 4-hour Holiday Etiquette Program in Downtown Boston (ages 7-12) on November 21st and in Framingham, MA (ages 13-17) on December 13th.

The holiday season is fast approaching. Do you wish your child would partake in a conversation at the dinner table instead of “bonding” with their cell phones or playing games on their iPad?

The Etiquette Academy of New England’s Program will prepare your child for Thanksgiving Dinner or the next family gathering. Children will learn how to start and maintain conversations with adults and peers as well as how to introduce themselves, when to interrupt, how to knock when entering a room, and much more.

The program will help reinforce your child’s basic manners, conversation techniques, and table manners, skills you have been teaching them at home, but now in a fun setting with their peers. Children will learn how to set the table, use their napkin, pass food, and use utensils the European and American way.

SESSION I
Ages 7-12, November 21st, 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Fee $175
West End Community Center
One Congress Street, Boston, MA 02114
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SESSION II
Ages 13-17, December 13th,  1:00 to 5:00 pm
Fee: $175
Sheraton Framingham Hotel
1657 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701

For more information and to enroll visit theetiquetteacademy.org or call 617-608-3920.