Flute & saxophone lessons

New England Conservatory faculty and Oak Hill parent offers flute and saxophone lessons at his studio in Newton Center. Now enrolling new students-reserve today to guarantee your child’s spot for Fall lessons !

For further information and a free trial lesson please contact Amir Milstein at:
amirmilstein@ gmail.com or phone 617-795-5923.

Dig, Learn and Grow with Newton Community Farm this summer.

There is still time to register for one of these exciting summer programs for youth.

  • Farm Sprouts – Pre-school and Kindergarten. Tue, Wed, Thur or Fri, 10:00  – 11:00 am, week of June 16th – week of August 25th. Meets weekly – choose your day.
  • Little Diggers – Students entering Grades 1 and 2. Mon – Fri, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, offered the week of July 7th and Aug 4th. 1 week sessions
  • Farmer in Training – Students entering Grades 3 – 5. Mon – Fri, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, week of July 7th – week of Aug 25th. 1 week sessions.
  • Socially Aware Young Farmers- Students entering Grades 6 – 9. Mon – Fri, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, offered week of July 14th and July 21st. 1 week sessions.

Pre-registration is required for all  programs. No classes the week of July 4th. For more information and to register please visit the website http://newtoncommunityfarm.org/education/summer-programs/

Table Manners workshop for kids

Do your children’s table manners sometimes make you cringe? A workshop that mixes manners, food and fun can bring relief! Courteous Dining For Children
Sunday, June 1st from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.

Children ages 8 (or entering 3rd grade) to 10 will savor a delicious meal while learning how to be comfortable and considerate dining at home and away. Peppered with historical trivia, eye-popping props and tales of lessons learned the hard way, this workshop will address topics such as why manners make others (and ourselves) happier; how to introduce yourself (eye contact; the handshake, etc.); dining basics such as posture and mouth closed when chewing; setting the table; napkin/silverware handling; cutting technique; common dining dilemmas; restaurant etiquette; making easy conversation; making your guest feel comfortable; how to be a guest families want to invite back and more…

Limited to 8 students to allow for individual attention.
Location: Bertucci’s 275 Centre Street, Newton
Cost: (all inclusive) $68 for the first family member; $61 for each sibling

Information and registration visit http://etiquettefortoday.net/?page_id=557 or www.EtiquetteForToday.net and click on the sidebar’s “Courteous Dining for Children”’ button.

Feel free to contact Janet Parnes with questions: Office: 866-376-1110; Mobile: 508-566-3203 Email: janet@EtiquetteForToday.net

Etiquette Academy offers summer classes

Improving social and communication skills, projecting confidence, combating shyness, strengthening self-esteem and leadership skills, navigating friendships, resolving conflict, understanding social cues, basic manners and table manners, and more.

Monday, July 7th to Saturday, July 12th

Mind Your Manners: Beyond Please and Thank You
{Grades 2-4}
Noon to 1:30 pm

Etiquette for Middle Schoolers:Peer Pressure and Beyond
{Grades 5-8}
9:00 – 11:00 am

Etiquette for Young Adults:Social Skills for the Real World
{Grades 9-12}
3:00 – 5:00 pm

Open Enrollment at: www.theetiquetteacademy.org  For more information call 617.608.3920 or email admin@theetiquetteacademy.org

 

Improve attention, memory, and reasoning

Start with a free assessment!
Brain Excel provides students individual training to improve their attention, memory, and reasoning. Try their free online, game-based learning strengths assessment and receive a free 10-minute consultation review with a certified trainers Click here to set up your child’s free assessment http://profilemyskills.com/brainexcel/user-account.php. For more information contact Scott Holley at scott@brnxl.com, 781-530-6677 or www.brnxl.com.

Highlands After-School Program

There’s still space available in the Highlands After-School Program – just for middle school kids attending Brown and Oak Hill Middle Schools. Transportation is arranged from school to their great location in Newton Highlands / Hyde Community Gym.

Activities include sports, arts, cooking, science, homework, field trips, community service and team building. The next open house is on June 1st from 5:00-6:00 pm. For more enrollment information contact Rochelle Acker at 617-999-4617, email highlandsafterschool@gmail.com or visit: www.highlandsafterschool.org.

The Bigelow PTO Board NEEDS YOU TODAY!!!

STEP UP TODAY AND JOIN THE PTO BOARD FOR NEXT YEAR!!  WE NEED YOUR LEADERSHIP TO MAKE NEXT YEAR A SUCCESS!  WE CAN NOT DO IT WITHOUT YOUR HELP!!!

It is a great way to get involved with your student’s school and meet new members of our Bigelow community!!  A slate of officers for next year will be put forward and voted on at our final PTO meeting on Wednesday May 28 at 7pm.  Contact us at bigelowbulldog@gmail.com if you are interested or have questions regarding any of the board positions.

We have three members of this year’s board who have indicated their willingness to be nominated and serve again next year.  Carolyn Judge, Co-President, Vicki Spetter, Co-Treasurer and Vicki Ritterband, Co-Secretary.  

PTO Co-Presidents (2-3 Positions)
The primary roles of the co-presidents are 1) to facilitate community building of the PTO membership and 2) to ensure effective communication between parents, the School Principal and the broader Newton community on issues and concerns related to or impacting the Bigelow school. Specific responsibilities include:
1. Meet twice a month with the Principal to share information on issues related to the Bigelow School Community.
2. Represent Bigelow at the citywide PTO Council Meetings.
3. Plan and lead 6 PTO meetings each year, in partnership with the school Principal.
4. Write periodic updates for the Bigelow PTO Notes.
5. Assist the Treasurer in developing the budget and overseeing expenditures.
6. Work with the school Principal to develop the PTO schedule of events.
7. Oversee the fundraising efforts of the PTO.
Vice Presidents (2 Positions)
Work closely with the Co Presidents and committee chairs to coordinate yearly activities and facilitate communication.
Co-Treasurers (2 Positions)
The Treasurer acts as the chief financial officer of the Bigelow PTO. The Treasurer is accountable for all the funds that flow through the organization. The Treasurer signs checks, and tracks all income and expenditures. The treasurer updates the PTO Budget and the PTO Board  of the accounting of all funds raised and spent.
Co-Secretaries (2 Positions)
The Secretary is responsible for taking the minutes of the PTO meetings and for  filing the necessary documents with the Secretary of State (such as newly elected Board officers).

DEADLINE to Order Bigelow Yearbooks extended to this Friday!!

Order forms went home with the students earlier this week for the 2013-2014 yearbook.  The yearbook is going to look better then ever this year; the kids decided on a hard cover book and there will be additional collage pages of candid shots for each grade.  The due date to return the order form is Friday, May 16th to guarantee your student’s yearbook.
 
Price – $25 (cash or check)
Make checks payable to Bigelow Middle School
Order forms should be given to homebase teachers
Contact Sherri Rice at sheryl_rice@newton.k12.ma.us if you have any questions.

 

NSF’s Honor Thy Teacher

 As the school year comes to an end, are you looking for a way to say “Thank You” to the people who make a difference at your children’s schools? Every day, each of your children benefits from exceptional teachers and staff to educate, motivate and inspire them to be the best they can be.

 While the impulse to thank teachers with a physical or monetary gift is a natural one, the Newton School Committee prohibits individual gifts to teachers and the State Ethics Commission limits the types and amounts of group gifts that teachers may receive.

Seventeen years ago, Newton Schools Foundation created a special campaign designed to enable parents to honor teachers by giving a gift in their name. Please consider donating to NSF’s Annual “Honor Thy Teacher” Campaign to support teachers’ efforts and honor their dedication to your children. You may also choose to honor a special education aide, a fine arts or music teacher, or a coach or counselor who has touched your child’s life.  Suggested donation is $25 per teacher/staff member.

NSF celebrates Newton Public Schools teachers and staff by:

  • Notifying honored teachers and staff of your gift
  • Listing all honored teachers and staff in the Newton TAB
  • Sharing honoree names with the Superintendent and Principals.
There are three ways to donate:
  • PayPal through www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org where you can indicate your donation and honorees
  • Send a check to Newton Schools Foundation at 246 Dudley Road, Newton, MA 02459 and indicate your honorees
  • Call NSF at 617-559-6120
Teachers and staff who are honored consider this one of the highlights of their year.  Please help support our educators by donating today.