Volunteer Needed: PTO Treasurer

Are you interested in becoming more involved in the Bigelow PTO? We are looking for a Treasurer to join the Bigelow PTO board. This would be ideal for the parent of a 6th or 7th grader who can join the board now and continue for the 2024-25 school year.

Interested? Please email bigelowbulldog@gmail.com

Welcome Back

Dear Bigelow Families,

We recognize this has been a very difficult time for our community and that simply reopening school is only a first step toward overcoming the disruption and division that may have occurred. We also recognize that you may still have many questions about how school will adjust (for example, days added to the calendar).  Please look for upcoming opportunities to reconnect with the Bigelow Community.  From the PTO side, we look forward to resuming PTO events and the many activities that support our students.  We’re also happy to hear from you about your concerns or questions, especially those which we could help to bring up with the Bigelow leadership on behalf of many families.

Sincerely,

Bigelow PTO Board

Newton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Meeting: Tues, 2/6, 7:30-9:30 pm

For All Families of Students with IEPs/504 plans:

Please join the Newton SEPAC this Tuesday, February 6, 7:30-9:30 PM for our monthly Open Board Meeting

Administrators from the Office of Student Services will join for some of the meeting (exact time to be determined).

Topic: SEPAC Open Board Meeting, with OSS Leaders

Time: Feb 6, 2024, 7:30-9:30 PM 

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87386933193 

PTO Meeting with NPS Superintendent Nolin: Tuesday, January 23rd, 10-11 am

Join us on Tuesday, January 23rd at 10 am for a PTO meeting at Bigelow with Newton Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Anna Nolin and members of the School Committee.

This is a great opportunity to learn about district initiatives and ask questions of our new superintendent and members of the school committee in a small group setting. You can submit questions to the PTO in advance (email bigelowbulldog@gmail.com) and we will relay your questions at the meeting to cover a variety of topics and as many questions as possible during the hour.

Todd Harrison Cares Fund

This week, the Bigelow PTO used the Todd Harrison Cares Fund to help a Bigelow family with a child undergoing chemotherapy.

The Todd Harrison Cares Fund was founded in 2021 to honor Principal Todd Harrison’s retirement after 25 years of extraordinary and tireless service to the Bigelow community. This fund goes towards helping Bigelow students and families who are in need, and honors Mr. Harrison’s commitment and belief that all students deserve the same wonderful middle school experience.

Donations to the Todd Harrison Cares Fund can be made via:

  • Venmo (@BigelowPTONewton). If donating via Venmo please put “Todd Harrison Cares Fund” in the note field.
  • Check payable to Bigelow PTO delivered to the school. (Please specify “Todd Harrison Cares Fund”)
  • The PTO website: https://bigelowpto.org/donate/todd-harrison-cares-fund/

Volunteer with Global Education Leadership Fund (GELF)

The Jennifer Price Global Education Leadership Fund (GELF), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, ensures equitable access for students to participate in Newton Public Schools international education experiences by providing need-based global education financial aid to students whose families cannot afford the cost.

GELF opens international doors to students, many of whom have not left the United States, some of whom have never been on a plane and none of whom would be able to participate in these programs without financial aid.

GELF is looking for parents of rising 9th graders to join as board members or volunteers. Please contact Yixing (Star) Lew at lewy@newton.k12.ma.us if you are interested or have questions