It’s Not Rocket Science – Shake it Up with Social Media

Like it, love it, or hate it, but you simply can’t ignore it-social media is here to stay! You’ve heard all the names – Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and more. But the questions still remain: Why do I need them? How will my business benefit?

This presentation will provide you with a better understanding of the wide array of social media tools and social media’s tremendous potential to help sell your product, service, or personal brand. Learn how to use each platform to compliment your marketing/PR strategy, expand your social footprint, and amplify your brand.

About the Presenter:
Angela Pitter is Principal/Owner at LiveWire Collaborative, partnering with businesses to transform their passions into profits. An accomplished technology professional, Angela has over 20 years of experience in high-tech. She lives at the intersection of technology and people with an uncanny ability to connect people with technology in a unique, humorous and non-intimidating manner. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds both her M.S. in Administration and B.S. in Computer Engineering from Boston University. Angela currently serves as a Board Member of the Newton School Committee.

“Social Media for Artists”
April 1st, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
$25.00

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Essay contest

Beginning in 2014, the John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club will each year offer a cash prize of $150.00 to the winner of the Colantonio Essay Contest and a prize of $50.00 to the Runner Up. This contest is named in honor of long-time Board Member and Past President Victor Colantonio of Newton, MA.

In 2013, Victor was declared the winner of an on-line WinningWriters.com essay contest focused on the events of September 11, 2001. His harrowing description of the time he spent in New York City on that terrible day captivated the judges and earned him top honors. Rather than keep the prize for himself, he decided to donate the money to be used to help inspire young people to keep writing and to hone in on their craft.

We invite members and non-members to participate in this exciting contest which promotes imagination and creativity through writing.

2015 Theme: Dreams

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” Harriet Tubman

What are your dreams for the future? Where do you want to go? What would you like to see and do? How will you impact your future and the community around you? Dreams can be big or small, but either way they allow for each of us to look to the future and allow each of us to make and one day accomplish goals for ourselves.

Write an essay about your dreams for the future, how you plan on making those dreams a reality, and who you might meet, see or take with you along the way…the sky is the limit, so aim high!

Eligibility: This contest is open to Newton students ages 10-14
Deadline for the Submission: April 17, 2015
Rules: Essay must be between 250-350 words in length.

Essay must be submitted along with and application form signed by a parent or guardian
Essay will be judged on creativity, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Judges will include a panel of Boys and Girls Club Board members, staff, and volunteers. Winners must attend the Boys and Girls Club Awards Night on June 2, 2015.

Contact Tamara Brogan, Education Coordinator, should you have additional questions at tbrogan@newtonbgc.com or (617) 630- 2066 Ext. 122

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Flute and Saxophone lessons

Learn to play Classical, Jazz, and world music in a unique and creative environment. A professional musician (New England Conservatory faculty) teaches all levels and ages at his studio in Newton Center.

For a free trial lesson please contact:
Amir Milstein
phone: 617-795-5923
email: amirmilstein@gmail.com
http://necmusic.edu/faculty/amir-milstein?lid=1&sid=3

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Thank you to our Local Businesses for Supporting the BIG NIGHT

Thank you to the following local businesses for donating items to our Big Night Auction: Cabot’s, The Etiquette Academy, The Icing on the Cake, Holly Cleaners, Randy’s Car Wash, J.P. Licks, O’Hara’s / Paddy’s, 51 Lincoln, Roche Bros. and Advance Auto Center. Please show your support of these local businesses for their generous support of Bigelow.

It is still not late to DONATE to our auction OR SPONSOR a portion of the evening. Tickets to sporting / music events, gift cards for services, restaurant / store gift certificates, vacation get aways, jewelry, artwork, a dinner or cocktail party, memberships etc are all appreciated. Click here to donate to the auction or sponsor the event on line.

Click here for a copy of our auction solicitation letter and donation form ~ Bigelow Donation Letter_ Form 2015

For more information on the BIG NIGHT please go to our website page at http://bigelowpto.org/bigelows-big-night-2015/

If you have any questions please email bigelowbulldog@gmail.com

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

This Friday – Annual Student/Faculty Basketball Game

MARCH MADNESS IS COMING TO BIGELOW!! The Annual Faculty/Student Basketball Game will be held after school this Friday – March 27, 3pm -4pm. Come watch the 8th Graders take on the Faculty/Staff

Spectators. All Bigelow students and Faculty.
Appetites. The 8^th grade scholarship / year end activities committee will be selling snacks and drinks to keep the crowd going. All proceeds will support 8th grade year-end activities.

Donations. Food and drink for the refreshment table would be greatly appreciated. Let us know what you can bring here: http://goo.gl/k8tUcD Please bring your items to the Bigelow gym at 2.45pm on Friday, March 27, or contact Jenifer Siegelman jen.siegelman@gmail.com to arrange an alternative delivery time and location. Individually wrapped snack items (no nuts/peanuts please) and drink donations much appreciated.

Talking with Your Child About Their Diagnoses/Disabilities

Rescheduled from original date of January 8th, feauturing presenters:

Dot Lucci, M.Ed., CAGS, program director at MGH Aspire
Daniel Almeida, Ph.D., BCBA-D, NPS District Supervisor of Applied Behavior Analysis Services
Andrew D. Aspel, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Licensed School Psychologist, Newton South High School
Kathleen Browning, M.S.Sp., C.C.C., M.Ed., NPS Coordinator of Speech, Language and Hearing Services
Lynn Chachkes, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Licensed School Psychologist, NPS Countryside School
Alison Mountford, Psy.D., NPS Coordinator of Therapeutic Services

Light refreshments and networking begin at 7:15 pm, presentation will start at 7:30 pm.

Please RSVP to Eileen.sandberg.newtonpac@gmail.com if you are planning to attend. In the event of a cancellation, information will be posted on http://www.newtonpac.org.

March 24th, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Ed Center
100 Walnut St, Room 210

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How To Get What You Want

How To Get What You Want: Effective Negotiating Strategies

Featuring special guest Barbara Bates, Organizational Effectiveness Consultant.
She will discuss effective negotiation strategies and facilitate small group, interactive negotiating exercises. Please join at the Waban Library. Presented by The Newton Network. Please RSVP at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f4aadad2fa57-negotiations

March 25th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm

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Tribute to the Beatles

The Newton Family Singers celebrate the Beatles as only an intergenerational chorus can! They are complete with a rockin’ band to sing along with and you already know all the words! From the quiet idealism of Imagine, to the rousing optimism of All You Need is Love, the music of the Beatles holds a special place in our hearts, remaining fresh and meaningful to each generation that discovers it.

NFS Tribute to the Beatles will play on the stage of the Newton South High School Auditorium on March 29th at 4:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased online now at www.newtonfamilysingers.org.

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Finalists Face Off

Newton Has Talent Finalists Face Off

Come see some of Newton’s best-kept artistic secrets at the third annual Newton Has Talent contest at 1:30 pm on Sunday, March 29th at the Newton North High School auditorium. The event is sponsored by the Newton Rotary Club.

The top 10 finishers of the contest’s first round earlier this month will compete for first, second and third place— and $1,750 worth of prize money. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and children (children under 5 are free) and may be purchased online at www.newtonhastalent.com until the morning of the event and at the door. Newton Has Talent’s premier sponsor is Village Bank.

March 29th
Newton North High School Auditorium

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Why So Early: A Community Forum

Why So Early: A Community Forum
The Impact of Early High School Start Times on Teens

Can’t wake up your teen? Tired of grumpy, groggy kids? Concerned about the impact of limited sleep on your student? Come learn why inadequate sleep in adolescents has become a national conversation.

On April 7th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at Newton South, the Newton South School Council is sponsoring a community forum to initiate a conversation regarding the benefits of increasing adolescent sleep through a later high school start time.

You will be joined by Dr. Judith Owens, Director of Sleep Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital and an internationally recognized authority on pediatric sleep and the neurobehavioral and health consequences of sleep problems in children. Dr. Owens was the lead author of the American Academy of Pediatrics 2014 Policy Statement supporting a later start time for middle and high schools. Dr. Owens will speak on her research and the implications of inadequate sleep on adolescents.

In addition to Dr. Owens, you will hear from students on the results of a student survey, as well as faculty and council members on what they have learned from other communities regarding the decision and process that resulted in changing their school start time. We welcome your participation in the conversation and input into how to consider this in Newton.

If you are unable to come, but would like more information about the School Council’s work to date, please contact schoolcouncil.nshs@gmail.com.

April 7th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm

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