Learn to play the flute and saxophone

Learn to play Classical, Jazz, and world music with a patient and dedicated teacher in a unique and creative environment. A professional musician (New England Conservatory faculty) and Oak Hill parent teaches all levels and ages at his studio in Newton.

For a free trial lesson please contact: Amir Milstein
phone: 617-795-5923
email: amirmilstein@gmail.com

Calling Waban residents to serve on Waban Area Council

Nomination forms are now available at the Newton City Hall Election Department for the November 5, 2013 election of nine Waban registered voters who currently reside in the Council’s catchment area. Those elected will serve a two-year term commencing January, 2014. Each candidate needs only 25 verifiable signatures from registered voters who reside within the Council catchment area. Nomination papers are due back at the Election desk at City Hall no later than Oct 4, 2013.

There will be a “Meet the Candidates” event at the Waban Library as part of the regularly scheduled Waban Area Council meeting to be held on October 24th at 7:30 pm.

When kids push our buttons

Join Cindy Kaplan, MA, Parent Coach, and Newton parent in a four-week workshop to explore what pushes your buttons and why they are pushed, as well as to gain skills that will help defuse them. Learn to set limits and maintain authorty through connecting with your child and end the power struggles so that you can parent the way you intended and your child can thrive.

Wednesday evenings Oct 16, 23, 30 and Nov 6 from 7:15-9:15 pm in Newtonville.  Pre-registration is required. For more information, e-mail Cindy at cindy@cindykcoaching.com or call 617-869-3305 or click here.

Kids Yogathon to benefit the West Suburban YMCA

Yoga Reaches Out has selected the West Suburban YMCA as the beneficiary for their upcoming Kids Yogathon on Saturday November 2nd.  This event is open to kids ages 3-12 and their families and will provide an age specific yoga classes, fun instructional yoga throughout the afternoon, activities, music, a marketplace and a family yoga session at the end.

Registration costs are minimal but each child and/or family has a minimum fundraising goal – the proceeds raised will be in support of our Camper Scholarship Program to help send kids in need to one of our 5 summer camps. It will be a wonderful day truly focusing on our mission of helping our community and the mission of Yoga Reaches Out – kids helping kids.

Yoga Reaches Out is a national nonprofit, based in Boston, that has helped children in need throughout this country and abroad. Yoga Reaches Out focuses on raising funds for organizations that impact the health, education, and well-being of children. YRO has raised over $1,000,000 for children’s charities since 2010.

This link shares more info about the different fun classes and activities:  http://yogareachesout.kintera.org/kidsyogathon2013

Classical Art & Science Academy

Classical Art & Science Academy (CASA) is an innovative enrichment program located in Brighton which provides inquisitive children between the ages of 4.5 and 12 with an educational experience that covers a great variety of exciting subjects. Class offerings include: Art, Astronomy, Chess, Cello, Flute, French, Geography, History, Homework Assistance, Literature, Logic, Math, Music History and Literature, Music Theory, Piano, Reading, Russian, SAMBO (Russian Martial Art), Science, Technology, Test preparation, Theater, Violin, and Writing.

They are open 5 days a week, during school vacation, and on most holidays. Regular field trips to educational and entertainment venues in the greater Boston area are available throughout the year.

For more general or registration information, please call 617-935-4444 or by email at casabrighton@gmail.com.

Directory Advertising – DEADLINE APPROACHING

Do not miss out on this unique advertising opportunity!

Do you own your own business?  Do you work for a company that is looking for new ways to reach out to potential customers?  The Bigelow PTO would like to present you and your employer with a unique advertising opportunity and a chance to help the school as well as your business!

For more information, Click here, or contact Heather Kelly at hkelly@rcn.com.

This opportunity will only be available until Friday, October 4, 2013 so act quickly!

We thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

Bigelow PTO

Shoo Flu: Get the flu vaccine at school, not the flu!

Seasonal flu vaccination clinics will be held during the school day at the Newton Public Schools in October and November. Students in Kindergarten through grade 12 may receive vaccine.

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 Continue reading →

CAD/CAM Club

If you think you might want to participate in Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing Club (CAD/CAM)  this year, plan to attend the first information meeting on Thursday, October 3rd at 3:00.   (If you have already participated in CAD/CAM Club, you do not need to attend)  

A description of the club will be given during this time.  

CAD/CAM Club will officially Begin Thursday, October 17th.

Link to more information:   CLICK HERE