Newton Schools Foundation Hosts Evening of Ideas and Community

Some of 
Newton’s most talented, captivating, and forward-thinking individuals will converge on Newton North High School on November 19 for the third annual Newton Inspires—An Evening of Ideas and Community, sponsored by the Newton Schools Foundation (NSF).

Newtonites representing an array of fields and interest areas will address topics ranging from business, education, science, health and medicine, to journalism, architecture, arts, entertainment and culture. Attendees select three 30-minute speaker sessions from among 19 choices. At the end of the evening, participants and speakers will gather to debrief and reconnect over coffee and dessert.

The event is free and open to Newton residents, but speaker sessions fill up quickly, so register early! Donations to cover costs are accepted on the website.  For a list of speakers, to register and for more information, go to www.NewtonSchoolsFoundation.org.

The free community event will take place Tuesday November 19, 7:00 – 9:30 pm at Newton North High School.

Open House: Newton School for Children Childcare Center

Newton School for Children Childcare Center, a school for children 15 months to five years is holding open houses on the following days:

November 7th, 9:00 – 11:00 am and 4:00 – 5:00 pm
November 8th, 9:00 – 11:00 am and 4:00 – 5:00 pm
November 9th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

25 Lenglen Road, Suite 2, Newton (at the end of the parking lot behind Our Lady Help of Christian’s Parish). For questions, please call 617-965-1705.

Writing Tutor Available

Does your son or daughter become frustrated or intimidated by writing assignments? Tutor Jane Hirschhorn can help your child become a stronger, more confident writer. During her two decades as a writing tutor, she has worked with students from middle school to graduate school. She tailors her approach to make the best use of each student’s strengths and learning style and provides guidance and encouragement throughout the writing process.

For more information, please call (617) 244-0108 or email janehirschhorn@gmail.com.

It’s not too late!

It’s not too late to join a class at Top Banana! If you want your child to attend a program that builds their confidence, allows them to have fun and meet new friends, all while learning- this is the program for you! They are offering classes that include: Computer Science, Math, SSAT/ISEE Test Preparation, Math Kangaroo Preparation/Competitive Math Club and English!

Visit the  website www.topbananaeducation.org or call 617- 795-1557 for more information.

REMINDER – Big Night Fundraiser Kickoff Meeting – this Thursday

When:  Thursday October 24, 7-8 pm

Where:  35 Hunnewell Ave – nibbles and drinks provided!

Please join us as we begin to plan for our biggest fundraiser of the year!  We have big and small tasks so please come meet with us to learn more about being involved.

This year’s Big Night on March 22 will be at a new venue; the New Art Center.  It promises to be a fabulous, jazzy affair; full of good food, good art, and great company!

Please come to learn more and to be a part of the planning for this event–we need lots of volunteers to help make it a success!

We look forward to meeting you!

Liz Haas and Laurie Halloran, Big Night Co-Chairs

If you are unable to attend this meeting but are interested in volunteering in any capacity for the Big Night, please email Liz or Laurie at: haas.joffe@gmail.com

Newton Family Singers presents its Fall Concert: We Got the Beat!

Amid the synthetic drums, the parachute pants, the Sony Walkmans, the MTV videos and the aliens phoning home, a number of beautiful songs were written that stand the test of time. Now the Newton Family Singers will rock the house with music that Gen Xers (and those who love them) will remember well — hits from The Talking Heads, The Go-Go’s, Journey, R.E.M. and more.

Come along and enjoy songs of love, existentialism, environmentalism and just plain fun. With new choral arrangements by our music director, Chris Eastburn, NFS remakes the familiar for old and new fans alike. Bring your family and sing along! Tickets are available online at www.newtonfamilysingers.org. For questions please email newfamilysingers@gmail.com.

The Newton Family Singers are an intergenerational ensemble celebrating family, community, and American folk music (usually!).

November 17th, 4:00 pm
Newton Highlands Congregational Church
54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands

Volunteers needed for Bigelow School Council

Bigelow’s School Council currently has 1-2 openings for parent volunteers.  The School Council is a group of teachers, parents, and the principal who meet monthly to advise the principal on the school’s budget, school improvement plan, and the needs of students.  Meetings take place on either the third or fourth Thursday of each month (except December), 3:00-4:15 pm.
If interested, please contact Kersten Raso at Kersten_Raso@newton.k12.ma.us.  If more volunteers apply than there are openings, an election will be held.  The next meeting of the School Council is this Thursday, October 24, 3:00-4:15pm in the principal’s office.

 

8th Grade Fundraising Committee looking for Volunteers. Meeting on Nov 5th

Dear Bigelow 8th Grade Parents,

 We’d like to thank all the parents who donated to the Halloween Dance- your gift cards, toilet paper and  goodies for our gift baskets really helped make the event special for the 8th graders. They raised $267 from raffle sales.

Alicia Matos and I would like to invite you to attend a Volunteer Meeting for our 8th Grade Fundraising Committee on Tuesday, Nov 5th from 6:30-8:00.  Meeting will be held at Alicia Matos’ home, 619 Washington Street. Drinks and Snacks will be served.

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Stop and Shop A+ Program

Please register (or re register) your Stop and Shop card and earn $ for Bigelow while you shop.  You need to re register your card even if you registered last year.  Go to www.stopandshop.com/aplus to register.  Get you family and friends to register their cards as well. 

The Bigelow ID# is Bigelow Middle School ID#08615

Last year we made over $400.  Thank you to the Bigelow Community.

For more information click on Stop & Shop A+