8th Grade Car Wash Results and Thank you

Drumroll-…. and the grand total is…$563!!  Thank you to all the 8th graders who participated in this
fun-rasing event!! You definitely worked very hard to raise this money but it was clear you also had so much fun getting wet and working together. Kudos to all!

This event could not have happened without the help of our team:

Thank you to Mr. K  for getting the kids to sign up, for supervising the team and making sure that the cars were clean.

A big thanks to our Principal,  Mr. Harrison for helping wash cars! The team washed 55 cars!!

Many thanks to Heather Kelly, Ashlyn Kelly and the 8th Grade friends who made our Car Wash signs.

We’re grateful to Diane Collins, Christine’s mom for getting the car wash supplies from Swartz Hardware.

Many thanks to all the parents who sent in goodies for the Bake Sale.

Much appreciation goes to  Heather, Alanya and Nilson for staffing the Car Wash!

Lastly, thanks to all the Bigelow parents, families and friends who came and got their cars washed to support the fundraiser!

Math Tutor Available

Did your child struggle with math last year? Do you try to help, only to get upset and frustrated? Philip Wolfson, recently retired math teacher with 20 years of experience working with students of all types and ages: students who are stuck for some reason, bright students who are bored, students who want to accelerate their math, ELL students, and students with learning disabilities, is available for tutoring.

Individuals, small groups, and home school groups can meet at your location, a library or school library, or at his home. Call or email to set up a free, introductory meeting.
philwolfson@gmail.com or 617-332-4887. Specializing in students from grades 5 through 9.

Guitar Lessons

Berklee College of Music graduate seeking a limited number of new students for private/group guitar lessons in Newton.  Lessons are offered in your home. All levels are welcome, including beginners. Through a comprehensive approach that combines technique, ear training and harmony,  your son or daughter can develop music skills applicable to all styles of guitar playing. S/he will learn to play and analyze songs and solos from a broad range of musical genres. Also instruction in song-writing & composition available for those interested students. For references, video and audio samples, please contact Maldi Kellici at maldi.k@gmail.com 617-792-2244. For more info please visit maldikellici.com.

SOUP AND SUPPER STROLL – Save the Date

The 5th Annual Soup and Supper Stroll is going be held on Saturday, November 16, 6:30 – 11:00 pm. Please plan on joining us for this great evening of fine food and company while supporting Bigelow.

The evening will start at one Bigelow family’s home for appetizers. Here you will receive your dinner assignment. Each dinner will be for 8-16 people, hosted by a Bigelow family. After dinner we will reconvene at another family’s home for dessert.

Want to host? We would love to have you!! Dinner hosts just serve soup and dinner. No need to make appetizers or dessert – someone else is doing that. You do not need to be a gourmet cook!!!

Please contact us at www.bigelowbulldog@gmail.com if you are interested in hosting or have any questions.

Your event co chairs: Jacquie Arbuckle and Carolyn Judge

BIGELOW CALENDAR IS ON LINE

Did you know we have on line calendars linked to our website at http://bigelowpto.org/calendar/ ?  

There is a PTO Calendar that lists all parent related events, activities and school closings.  And there is also a Bigelow Student Activities Calendar that lists all clubs, activities and sports events.  

You can even subscribe to these calendars so they will appear on your own personal calendars.  Instructions for doing this are below the calendar.  Never miss a Bigelow event again!!!

Next week at the Newton Free Library!

Teen Crafternoons, Tuesday, September 17, 4:00 pm: Get creative in the second floor Teen Area of the Newton Free Library. Join in making back-to-school crafts like lunch boxes and pencil jars. Grades 6-12.

Mother-Daughter Book Club, Tuesday, September 17, 7:30 pm: Join the group in the second floor Teen Area of the Newton Free Library for the Mother-Daughter Book Club. The group will discuss Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen. To register (required), please call Liz, the Teen Librarian, at 617-796-1380 or email teens@newtonfreelibrary.net. Ages 12-15.

The New Common App Essay: What Students Should Know, Wednesday, September 18, 7:00 pm: Please join Debra Berger for a college essay writing workshop at the Newton Free Library in Druker Auditorium. Teens will learn about the five new Common Application essays, how to pick the essay prompt that highlights their strengths and skills, and how to write a standout essay that college admissions officers will notice. The basics of essay writing will be covered including:

* Using prewriting techniques
* Narrowing down and developing topic ideas
* Editing
* Timesaving techniques that will help make the process go more smoothly
* Organization and planning approaches to help you de-stress

Debra Berger has a master’s degree in education, with a major in educational research, measurement and evaluation from Boston College. She is an experienced English teacher and writing tutor in grades 9-12. An accomplished writer, Debra worked for over 10 years as a contributing education writer for nationally recognized publications including The Boston Globe and The Boston Parents Paper. The event is open to teens and adults.

10th annual trade and recycling day at Rumford Depot: Oct 5th

Newton residents may drop off books, household items, bicycles and reuseable building materials, such as plumbing and lighting fixtures, and non-upholstered furniture (no mattresses or couches) between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 5 at the Rumford Avenue Depot (off Lexington street in Auburndale).  Materials for recycling will also be accepted.

Y3K Tutor

Call Y3K Tutor today when schoolwork goes the wrong way! Their many years of experience in teaching and educational consulting has developed the right way to motivate, the right way to teach, be understood, and be remembered.  They tutor special education students such as ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s, Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, and gifted as well as regular ed. and test preparation.  All subjects and ages are taught.  Parents can now receive 25% off the first lesson.  Call 781-492-8700 or log on to http://www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com.