Open Gym at the Hyde

The Newton Partnership and the Newton Highlands Community Development Corp are sponsoring a number of Open Gym programs for middle schoolers at the Hyde Gym, 90 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands.

Beginning on Monday, October 7 from 4-5:30 pm and October 8 from 6:30-8:00 pm, there will be supervised open gym time weekly. Please view this flier for more information.

Also, exciting vacation programs will be offered. The first one is coming up and promises to be a fantastic special activity – Frisbee Champ, Todd Brodeur will do a frisbee demonstration and workshop on Monday, October 14 (Columbus Day) from 2-4:00 pm. For information on this and other programs, please view this flier.

All activities are free. For more information call 617-527-3308.

Newton Community Preservation Committee: Oct 10th agenda update

Agenda change: The pre-proposal for affordable housing on Frances Street (Newton Highlands/Upper Falls) that was on this agenda has been withdrawn by its sponsor.
The full updated agenda and a meeting location map are online .

MYRTLE VILLAGE Proposal Online (affordable housing on Curve Street, West Newton)
The full proposal and supporting documents are online .

October 10th, 7:00 pm
Principal’s Conference Room, Newton North High School, 457 Walnut St.

Contact: Program Manager Alice Ingerson, 617-796-1144 or aingerson@newtonma.gov .

Girls Leading, Learning, Succeeding

Are you a parent with a daughter in 5th grade who is thinking about private Middle School? If so, please join other parents for a neighborhood coffee to learn more about Dana Hall.

Dana Hall is a private all girls school for grades 6-12, located in Wellesley. This gathering is an opportunity to learn about a terrific option for your daughter’s education. Several Dana Hall parents and staff members will share information and answer questions.

Date: November 6th
Time: 8:45 – 9:45 AM
Location: 34 Bradford Road, Newton
RSVP If You Plan To Attend: lisaspersonalemail@gmail.com

6th Grade Parent Potluck – October 25th

Friday, October 25th ─ 6th Grade Potluck Dinner at 7pm, at the home of Laura Davis and Tyler Jacks, 20 Ruthven Road, Newton.

This is a great way to meet other 6th grade parents.

RSVP to Laura at laurajacks@comcast.net

Please bring your own beverage and then if your child’s last name begins with:

  • A – E    Please bring a dessert
  • F – L     Please bring a main dish
  • M – R   Please bring a side dish or salad
  • S – Z    Please bring an appetizer

We hope to see you there!!

Please note:  This is an adult only evening.

HOSTS NEEDED FOR SOUP AND SUPPER STROLL

Please consider hosting for:

Bigelow’s 5th Annual Soup and Supper Stroll

Saturday, November 16, 6.30pm onwards

This culinary social event is a “souper” way to enjoy a delicious, fun-filled evening with new and not so new parents to Bigelow, whilst raising important funds for the school.

The evening starts with appetizers at a Bigelow family’s home with everyone attending the “Stroll”.  Here you will find out the name and address of your Soup and Supper host and learn who the other guests are at your supper venue.  After supper, we will reconvene at a surprise location for coffee and dessert.

Please save this date, organize your childcare and prepare for a really fun evening which benefits our children’s school. This is a great way to meet other Bigelow parents.

More information on sign-up will follow in mid October.

Interested in hosting?

– want to host but don’t want to cook?

– want to cook but not at your house?

All this is possible – please contact us and we will help you make it happen!  Dinner hosts just need to provide soup and a supper dish – no need to make appetizers and desserts.  Thank you!!!!

Contact: Jacquie Arbuckle at 805 558 3265, jacquieca1052@gmail.com or Carolyn Judge at 617 794 6436, carolyncjudge@yahoo.com

Free Family Fun at Arsenal Center for the Arts, Oct. 19

The Arsenal Center for the Arts is holding FREE arts and theatre workshops for the whole family on Saturday, October 19. The September workshops attracted 150 people of all ages.

Saturday, October 19
10am – 12pm
321 Arsenal St., Watertown

Experiment with paint, paper and collage to create works of art together.  Examples will be available for inspiration.  Use your imagination and make your own special masterpiece.  Different projects will be offered each class.  The program is perfect for families and children.

 

Boston Tutoring Services test prep & academic support

Boston Tutoring Services, LLC is offering intensive test preparation (ISEE/SSAT, SAT) and academic support programs (Grades K-12, all subject areas).

They can customize a personalized intensive program to challenge and guide your child.
One-on-one, in your home or local library.

Contact Boston Tutoring Services at (781) 248-4558 or BostonTutoringServices <at> gmail <dot> com

Bigelow Big Night Fundraiser Kickoff Planning Meeting!

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

 

Reminder: Bigelow Flu Clinic is November 6th

The Bigelow Middle School clinic will be on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Each student to be vaccinated must have a parent/guardian complete two forms: a consent/screening form and a vaccine administration record/insurance form. Forms are available in the school nurse’s office, or may be downloaded at www.newtonma.gov/flu. Forms are due to the School Nurse Monday, November 4, 2013

For more information see Bigelow Flu Clinic information on the PTO website.

NewtonPAC meeting

Please join the Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education (NewtonPAC) for the first meeting of the 2013-2014 school year with Dr. Judy Levin-Charns, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, and administration and school staff.

Newton Special Education Programs and Services:

Elementary School Programs                7:00-8:15 p.m.
Middle and High School Programs       8:30-9:30 p.m.

Networking and refreshments will begin at 6:45 pm., and the meeting will start promptly at 7:00 pm.  Please note that this is half an hour earlier than usual.  For any questions, please contact Eileen Sandberg, PAC chair at eileen_sandberg_newtonpac@gmail.com

Tuesday, October 8th
Education Center, Room 210
100 Walnut Street