Let’s Get Organized workshop for families of special ed children

Come to a special workshop called Let’s Get Organized, where experts from Family Ties of Massachusetts will present on how to organize all of the paperwork and materials that come with being a special ed parent, and will provide concrete written materials to expand our organizational skills. Participants will take home a three-ring binder, organizational supplies, and lots of ideas on ways to bring order to the mountains of paperwork that relates to their child’s medical and educational needs.

If you’d like to come, please RSVP to may13organization@gmail.com. When RSVP’ing, indicate if you would like the materials in a language other than English. Materials for this workshop are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Chinese, and Vietnamese. For questions, please email Eileen.sandberg.newtonpac@gmail.com.

May 13th, 7:30 pm (networking starting at 7:15)
Room 210, Education Center, 100 Walnut Street.

Part time nanny needed

A professional couple with a 4 year old child in Newton seeks a part-time nanny to work on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm, and on Tuesday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The ideal candidate should someone with SPEd background (aide, BT, ST, etc). Must be able to drive and maintain a clean driving record. Pay is commensurate with education background and experiences ($20-$30 per hour). To express interest or for any questions, please email helenh986@gmail.com.

Donate your change to help preserve the Newton Civil War Monument!

The Soldiers’ Monument to Newton’s fallen sons stands in Newton Cemetery and turns 150 years old this year. A coin drive by Newton’s school children in 1863 helped fund construction of the monument, which was dedicated in July 1864 before the war was over. The Monument was restored last fall and paid for with Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds. A coin drive this year will start a maintenance fund for the upkeep of the Memorial.

We need YOU to adopt a coin bucket for your school! Please contact Katy Hax Holmes at (617) 796-1143 or kholmes@newtonma.gov and we can get you started. This coin drive would start May 5th and last about one week.

Please join us on May 18, 2014 at 1:00 pm in Newton Cemetery to honor Newton’s Civil War sons, husbands, brothers, and friends. And see how far spare change can go when we work together to remember the youth of Newton who gave “the last full measure of their devotion.”

Dragon Boat team for Cancer survivors and caregivers

The Wellness Warriors Dragon Boat Team is holding New Paddler Orientations. Exercise and support groups are so important in the fight against Cancer. The Wellness Warriors Dragon Boat Team combines both in a way that is fun and exciting. They practice from May through August on the Charles River in Cambridge as well as competing in races around New England.  They share the common bond of being Cancer survivors and caregivers,  a floating support group that is truly unique.  Awaken your own dragon and feel the power of pushing yourself in ways you never thought you could! The rewards are great. To learn more about the Wellness Warriors, visit www.wellnesswarriorsboston.org.

The Sunday School for Jewish Studies Open Enrollment

Once a week Hebrew School for Grades 1 – 7 and once a month Pre-K / Kindergarten class and free family toddler program.

The Sunday School for Jewish Studies is now accepting registrations for the 2014-15 school year. They are an independent school, located at the Oak Hill Middle School in Newton, which provides a Jewish education for children and families with diverse traditions of Jewish observance. Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation is available but not required, and students may enter in any grade. Interfaith and nontraditional families are welcome. For additional information, please visit the website at www.SundaySchoolforJewishStudies.org or call 617.264.8855.

PTO Meeting THIS Friday May 2 8:30 am

Please join us for our final PTO meeting of the year.  We will be bringing the QPR suicide prevention training to Bigelow. QPR stands for question, persuade, refer and is an educational program that teaches ordinary citizens to recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope and get help for those in need. For more information on this program please go to www.newtonma.gov/newtoncares.

 

Highlands After-School Program

The Highlands After-School Program is enrolling now for the 2014-15 school year –
just for middle school kids, serves children attending Brown and Oak Hill Middle Schools.

Activities include sports, arts, cooking, science, homework, field trips, community service and team building. It’s a place to go and hang with friends, enjoy activities, and get a head start on homework. For more information contact Rochelle Acker at 617.999.4617 or highlandsafterschool@gmail.com or visit the website: www.highlandsafterschool.org

 

Teacher Appreciation Tea (please sign up today) – Tues May 6th

The Bigelow Teacher Appreciation Tea is Tuesday May 6th.

Please help us prepare a much appreciated tea to show our support for our wonderful teachers and staff!  We need food donations such as fruit, quiches, finger sandwiches, salads, scones or dessert as well as set up and clean up help.  Click here to sign up.

Donations of gift cards to area businesses or restaurants to be used in a raffle for the teachers at the event are also another way to support this event.

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Teacher Appreciation Co Chairs, Maria Sullivan at mariasullivan47@gmail.com or Stacy Schwartz at staschwartz@gmail.com

Thank you for Newton Serves

Thank you to everyone who helped beautify Bigelow (and the rest of the city) this past Sunday at Newton Serves.  We now have a newly painted and cleaned corridor thanks to all your efforts.  Thank you to:
Evan and Josh Lipchin
Karla and Nico Siegel
Stacy and Sam Schwartz
Charlene  and Caitlin Agnew (and extended family)
Abigail and Rebecca Bianchi
Ziaochun Huang and Maxwell Tu
Sonia Savdie and Max Steinbok
Bob Leaper
Arnav Srikanth
Ben and Julia Feldman
Amalia and Abbe Roberts
Teddy Everett
Benjamin and Heather Mehra
Marla Libraty
The Arbuckle Family
 
And a very special thank you to Jacquie Arbuckle for jumping in and leading this effort.

Tickets (free) for NSF’s Celebration of Excellence

Looking for something fun to do Saturday night May 3?  Tickets are available for Newton School Foundation’s  Celebration of Excellence  Saturday, May 3 at Newton North High School, thanks to a generous donation from PTO Council. So grab your friends and join other Newton parents, community members, faculty and alumni for this great event that benefits NSF.  The benefit gala will feature  comedian Jimmy Tingle, the music of Loose Change, and food from some of Newton’s finest eateries.  Click here for more details http://www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org .  If you’d like tickets to the Celebration of Excellence courtesy of PTO Council, please contact Diane Greer at diane.greer@newtonschoolsfoundation.org.  First come, first served.