Orders due by January 31, 2019

Be a lasting part of the Underwood Owl Courtyard with a personalized commemorative brick! Located next to the school by the Underwood blacktop (see below), former, current and future Underwood families will be able to see your words of support and appreciation every day when you engrave a brick for our Owl Courtyard. Bricks purchased in the winter of 2018 will be placed during the spring of 2019. Funds raised will continue to fund our Creative Arts and Science Program as well as keeping up with technology changes.

Together, we will craft a beautiful patio to commemorate the diverse Underwood community and create a courtyard to congregate for years to come! 

Click here for more information and to order your bricks

The Bigelow Postural Screening will be January 22nd for students whose parents choose to have the screening. If you would like the school nurse to look at your child, please contact Nurse Schy: sue_schy@newton.k12.ma.us.

Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. c.71, s.57) require that all public school students in grades five through nine be screened annually for the early detection of spinal problems. This is not a diagnostic service but a screening program to identify children who should have further medical evaluation.

The screening consists of observations of the student’s back when standing and bending forward and will be done by a school nurse or Physical Education, Health and Wellness teacher. If your child has any unusual findings, you will be notified and asked to have your child seen by a health care provider. For more information, contact Nurse Schy: sue_schy@newton.k12.ma.us.

Big Night 2019: Saturday, March 30th at the Cambridge Boat Club.

This fundraising event is for adults in the Bigelow community to come together for a night of food, fun & cheer. There will be music, a silent auction & more – all at the beautiful Cambridge Boat Club overlooking the Charles River.
Please contact Karen Markson @ kmarkson@gmail.com, if you would like to be involved in the organization of this fun event. The next planning meeting will be on Tuesday, January 15th, from 7:30-8:30, at the Markson’s residence: 150 Hunnewell Ave, Newton, MA 02458. Come be a part of it!

More about the Bigelow Big Night.

The school nurses are seeing the usual uptick in winter illness – colds, stomach bugs and fevers. It remains important for families to keep sick kids at home, in accordance with school policy. Students cannot return to school until they are fever-free for at least 24 hours, without medication like Tylenol, Advil or Motrin. These guidelines are also good common sense for adults in the workplace. 

The Newton school nurses monitor illness in the schools and are available for any questions or concerns. It’s important to notify the school nurse of any diagnosed condition such as influenza or strep throat. It may seem elementary, but in conjunction with a flu vaccine, thorough handwashing is the best way to prevent all kinds of illness including the flu. 

More information here.

On Friday, December 21, from 1:55pm to 2:45pm, the 8th grade will hold their annual “Dancing With The Stars” performance in the gym. The 8th graders have been working hard to learn their Foxtrot and Tango steps in Physical Education classes, and will be putting on a display of their footwork just before the vacation begins.  It’s a sight not to be missed–hope you can make it!

Parents (as well as students and staff) are invited to sit in the bleachers and spectate. To see your child in formal wear dancing the foxtrot is an event not to be missed!

1. Ski and Snowboard

Who: All 6th, 7th, & 8th Graders are invited to participate
When: 1/16, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6 (Wednesday Evenings)
Where: Wachusett Mountain
Why: Fun Winter Sports experience with Bigelow friends
Website: https://sites.google.com/newton.k12.ma.us/fitzy-pe/ski-club-2019
For more information please contact Ms. Duda: DudaE@newton.k12.ma.us

2. Debate

In the Debate team students will be given a team on which to debate their side of an argument chosen by the group. For more information please contact Ms. Booras: boorasj@newton.k12.ma.us 

3. Yearbook 

Yearbook club is open to 6th, 7th & 8th graders – no experience necessary!
We are looking for hardworking students interested in photography and/or design to help create this year’s yearbook. For more information please contact Ms. Rice: sheryl_rice@newton.k12.ma.us

The Geo Bee is coming soon!  The Geography Bee Qualifying Quiz will be given in homebase on Monday, Dec. 17.  New this year are questions about animals and natural events. Do your best on this quiz–if you qualify for the school championship, participation is optional.