Be a Hero…

Be a HERO and run, walk or volunteer for the West Suburban YMCA’s Angino Fall 5k!

Join the Y in your best HERO costume on Sunday, September 14th at 9:00 am. Cash awards will be given to the top male and female runners along with awards for the fastest family, fastest team, fastest runner in costume, fastest runner 12 & under, best overall costume, best group costume and hardest costume to run in!

Proceeds will benefit the Annual Fund and help to award a scholarship to a Super Senior from Newton North and Newton South! Please contact Casey Friend at caseyf@westsuburbanymca.org or visit www.westsuburbanymca.org/roadrace for more information.

Free badminton at The Hyde

Free badminton for kids in grades 7 – 11 at the Hyde Community Gym on September 2nd, 16th, 23rd, and 30th from 6:30-8:00 pm. Bring friends and join the fun!

Free basketball pick up games for High School kids on Thursday evenings all September from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Hyde Community Gym. Bring friends and join the fun!

Programs sponsored by the Newton Partnership and the Hyde Community Gym. For more information call: 617.999.4617

Hyde Gym, 90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands

Highlands After School Program open houses

Open Houses: Wednesday, August 27th from 4:00-5:00 pm and Sunday, September 7th from 5:00 -6:00 pm.

Looking for a wonderful after school experience for your middle school child? The Highlands After School Program is taking applications for the upcoming school year. Transportation is arranged from the school to their location in Newton Highlands/Hyde Community Gym. Arrange a visit or complete and return the paperwork on the website: www.highlandsafterschool.org.

For more enrollment information contact Rochelle Acker at 617-999-4617 or highlandsafterschool@gmail.com.

The Innovation Institute registration is now open

The Innovation Institute is the leading academic science and engineering enrichment program for grades K-12 in Greater Boston. It offers young people wonderful opportunities to learn in depth with talented scientists, engineers and educators.

During the fall, The Innovation Institute offers courses ranging from computer programming (Python) and science of renewable energies to neuroscience and engineering immersion. Special High School Seminar: At the Biomedical Frontiers (fall term only) covering the latest research in areas ranging from 3D printing applications to cancer therapeutics.

After school and weekend classes start September 10th. Winter and spring break intensives also available. To learn more or to register, visit theinnovationinstitute.org or call 617-340-9907.

 

Non-profit youth rock band registration is now open

Plugged In is a nonprofit youth rock band program in Needham teaching young musicians ages 8-18 about using music to create positive change in the world.

Fall session band classes for the Plugged In Band Program begin the week of September 22nd. The registration deadline for fall session band classes is September 8th. Registration for private lessons is ongoing.

For more information, please call 781-956-4281 or visit www.pluggedinband.org.

Welcome to Bigelow and a Few Key Dates

Dear Bigelow Families,

The Bigelow PTO would like to welcome you all to Bigelow and the new school year.  Below are a few dates to get on your calendars to start the school year.

Grade 6 Orientation and Ice Cream Social – Tues. August 26 from 9am – 10:30am

SchoolKidz (Pre ordered School Supplies) Pick up – Tues. August 26 from 10:30am – noon (corridor along courtyard)

All School Picnic – Tues. September 9, 5:30pm – 7:30pm at Burr Park.  This year we will have two food trucks, so you do not have to worry about bringing food that evening.  If the weather does not cooperate, we will move the Picnic indoors to the cafeteria and the gym.

Grade 6 Parent Breakfast – Wed. September 17, 8am – 8:45am

Grade 8 Car Wash and Bake Sale – Fri. September 19 from 3pm – 5pm Bigelow Parking Lot

Grade 6 Parent Potluck – Fri. September 19 – Final time and location to follow

NO SCHOOL – Rosh Hashanah, Thur. Sept 25

Back to School Night – Thur. October 2 from 6:50pm – 9:00pm

First PTO Meeting – Fri. October 3 from 8:30am – 9:45am in the Library

Please note that a comprehensive school calendar can be found on both the Bigelow PTO’s and the Bigelow School’s web sites.

If you have any questions regarding the above events or any other items, please contact us at bigelowbulldog@gmail.com .  We look forward to seeing you around Bigelow and enjoy this last week of summer vacation. ~ Your PTO Co Presidents, Jacquie Arbuckle and Carolyn Judge

SchoolKidz Pick up this coming Tuesday

If you ordered a SchoolKidz (school supplies) for your student through the Bigelow PTO this past spring, they can be picked up this coming Tuesday, August 26 from 10:30 – noon at Bigelow in the corridor adjacent to the courtyard.  They can also be picked up on the first day of school.  If you ordered a language kit, that is in a separate box (except for Latin).

If you did not order your school supplies through SchoolKidz, class supply lists can be found on the Bigelow Middle School homepage at http://bigelow.newton.k12.ma.us   Please contact us at bigelowbulldog@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding your SchoolKidz order.

Bigelow Student Directory Information Confirmation

Dear Bigelow Families,

On August 9th an email was sent from the Bigelow PTO asking families to confirm data for the student directory. Although the directory can include numerous emails per family, the confirmation can only go to the email listed as the primary one for the family.

If your family did not receive this email or you have any questions, please email the PTO at bigelowbulldog@gmail.com so we can be sure your family is listed.  

 

Flutist Patsy Sampson seeks to add a few students

Flutist Patricia (Patsy) Sampson is seeking a few students – preferably middle or high school — who are ready for the next level, including ensemble playing. She has taught long-term in Newton (12+ years), performed with the Newton Symphony and Boston-area chamber ensembles, and has trained with the BSO’s Lois Schaefer, Leone Buyse, and freelance flutist William Grass. Patsy relies on a wide repertoire and a range of flute-playing techniques gained from many master classes and training. Joyful references available on request. Call for a free introductory lesson: 617 965-7655.