Teen Summer Reading Ice Cream Party Kick-Off, June 26

Stop by the Newton Free Library to celebrate the beginning of summer with ice cream provided by J.P. Lick. While you’re here, pick up information on the Teen Summer Reading program (grades 6-12).

Teen Summer Reading Ice Cream Party Kick-Off
Friday, June 26, 7:00 pm
Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium

Get involved as we explore the theme, “Unmask” with programs and prizes throughout the summer.

Use our online reading log to keep track of your time spent reading and to submit book reviews in order to win gift certificates, movie tickets, books, and more. More info at the library website.

Outdoor theatre in Newton Highlands, June 21

Don’t miss the encore performance of the smash production of “The Imaginary Invalid,” a Moliere comedy performed by the Newton Theatre Company. Director Melissa Bernstein takes her Festival of the Arts theatre showpiece to the outdoor setting of the Hyde Center Bandstand in Newton Highlands on June 21 at 7pm.

Using a modern and hilarious translation, the Newton Theatre Company performs Moliere’s brilliant satire of the medical profession in a family-friendly production. Argan, the ultimate hypondriac, plots to marry his daughter Angelique off to an imbecile young doctor, ensuring a lifetime of medical care. Not to fear – saucy maid, Toinette is on to him, and zany antics ensue.

Bring picnics, blankets and enjoy the intermission entertainment by The Tripsters. Admission is free. Visit the Newton Theatre Company website for more information.

College Essay Guidance – Behind the Scenes

Would you like the behind the scenes of exactly what happens when your essay is reviewed in the admissions selection process? Learn what college admissions officers are looking for and just how they evaluate the college essay. Get the guidance and feedback of a former college admissions officer as you work on your essay this summer. Jacquie has recently left the field after eight years in selective undergraduate admissions. Tremendous insight into what makes a good college essay with a passion for helping students get their best possible story on paper. Taking on a few additional students. Service is by hourly rate.

Contact Jacquie at v.jacquie@gmail.com

Join us Tomorrow for the PTO End of Year Celebration

There will be a dinner and beverages, socializing and the opportunity to say goodbye to a great school year and look forward to next year.

We will also be voting in our proposed slate for the 2015 / 2016 PTO Board.

When: Wednesday, June 17th from 7-9pm

Where: 6 Merton Street, Newton

Please RSVP to bigelowbulldog@gmail.com

Proposed PTO Board Slate to be voted on 6/17

We are very pleased to announce the proposed slate for our 2015 / 2016 Bigelow PTO Board.

C0 Presidents – Jacquie Arbuckle, Marcia Heron, Carolyn Judge and Anush Sahakian

Vice Presidents –  Jennifer Hrycyszyn, Beth Panella and Lex van der Ploeg

Co Secretaries – Melissa Holt and Vicki Spetter

Co Treasurers – Magda Duchnowska and Beth Hicks

We will be voting on the proposed slate at our final PTO meeting of the year  ~ this Wed June 17  7-9 p.m at 6 Merton Street.

For 8th Grade Parents/Guardians – Info on One Book One School from NNHS

Books for sale!
All Newton North students have required summer reading. This year’s book is “Talent is Overrated.”
For your convenience, the Newton North PTSO will sell copies at Bigelow. Cost: $15 (cash or check payable to New England Mobile Book Fair).
When?  Before the moving-on ceremony: Tuesday, June 23, 8:30-9:00 a.m., gym entrance, and after the moving-on ceremony: Tuesday, June 23, 10:30-11:00 a.m., outside the main office

Surf the Turf – a thank you to all that made it a success

Thank you to our incredible Surf the Turf parent volunteers who helped make our 8th grade night a success. The students enjoyed volleyball, badminton, basketball, swimming, frisbee and socializing with snacks!

Thank you to Bigelow Volunteers Paul Rosentrach and Lauren Puglia, Leah Arteaga, Laura DeDominicis, Miriam Alandydy, Diana Brown, and Stacy Schwartz. I would also like to thank the Day Middle School volunteers Jeff Zabel, Denise Chicoine, Eric and Liz Bobby, Sotiria Stavridis, Dana and Brian Hanson, Maya Ravelez , Louisa Hunt, JimGoldberg, Michael Gobler, Kristen Fitzgerald and Lerzan Kislay. It was a fabulous collaboration between Day and Bigelow.

A special thank you to Jessica Holman Pierce who helped make the night fun and safe for everyone!

Your Co-Chairs,

Becky Manley
Marian Mcdonagh
Lexi Turner

Thank you from the Teachers for the Teacher Appreciation Tea

Please know how much your effort goes noticed and appreciated when you host our tea party.  The lovely touches, such as the flowers and colorful paper products, bring so much joy!

You outdid yourselves yet again!  Thank you so much for the delicious treats – they do make us feel appreciated!

YOU ARE AMAZING!  Thank you so much for always “treating” us so well with such yummy “treats” and beautiful flowers!  We appreciate it so much.

Thank you for the delicious and abundant spread of treats.  We are always grateful for your support and consideration.

Thank you for the tea time desserts and treats.  They were lovely and made us fee very appreciated.

The food was all so delicious!  The perfect motivation for the end of the year.  Thank you so much for always thinking of us!

Thank you for remembering us and showing us your appreciation!

Just a note of thanks for the PTO support for Bigelow teachers.  The PTO is such an essential group for the parent community.  I appreciate your presence.

FIRST® LEGO® League Information Night

Interested in robotics for your elementary/middle school student?

The LigerBots invite you to find out more at an information night for FIRST LEGO League (FLL) – robotics for 4-8th grade. Learn about the FLL system and talk to coaches and students, past and present.

June 24th,  7:00 – 9:00 pm, Newton North High School, Film Lecture Hall (just off the atrium at Tiger Drive)

For more info: email fll@ligerbots.com or check out www.ligerbots.com.

Interested in LigerBots?

Information Meeting on June 15th

For students interested in technology, business, graphic design, public speaking, grant writing, STEM, or just a cool student activity, the LigerBots, Newton’s award-winning combined South and North high school robotics team, offers all those opportunities and more. There will be a meeting for interested students, including rising 9th graders, on Monday, June 15th, 6:30–8:30 pm, in the Newton South H.S. wood shop, Room 9170.

This will be a hands-on evening for prospective team members, with opportunities to drive the 2015 robot, use power tools, CAD on computers, make marketing products, and do engineering challenge games. Dessert will be served. For more information, email info@ligerbots.com.