The Bigelow Boy’s lacrosse team is in need of lacrosse gear for players new to the sport. Currently, we are in need of 4 sets of glove ( 1 Lg, 2 md, 1 small,) 4 sets of elbow pads, 1 defensive stick and 1 regular stick, and 1 Lg helmet and 1 xxs helmet. Please contact lax coach, Chris Campbell, if you have items to donate at christopher_campbell@newton.
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Thank you Big Night food donors and auction items needed
We would like to thank the following companies for donating food to our Bigelow Speakeasy Big Night on May 14th.
Sensational Foods La Bonne Maison BG Events & Catering Bakers’ Best
It is never to late to donate to our event. In kind donations such as food or auction items are all greatly appreciated. Click here for our donation letter and form. Or you can Click here to donate on line.
The Big Night committee is hard at work planning a great night for the Bigelow Community and appreciates any and all support.
For 6th Grade Parents – Volunteers needed to help with Bike Education Program
We are in need of several volunteers to help run the middle school bike education program we are piloting in April. Can you help?
NPS Health and Wellness Coordinator Dana Bennet has compiled a curriculum tailored to middle schoolers aimed at increasing their bike safety awareness including new skills like safe route planning, making themselves more visible and ensuring their bikes are road ready. She will be piloting this in PE class for 6th graders at Bigelow during students’ regularly scheduled PE period. A successful run here will help get it rolling at all the middle schools next year.
Volunteers needed:
Monday April 11th 8:00 am – 10:30 am
Wednesday April 13th 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
National Day of Silence
April 15, 2016 is the National Day of Silence, a student-led action sponsored by Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network’s (GLSEN) in which thousands of students around the country will remain silent for all or part of the school day to call attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. The Bigelow GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) has organized activities for this day.
Bigelow students can show their support and participate in the Day of Silence in two ways.
1) REMAIN SILENT FOR THE DAY – Students making this choice are expected to participate non-verbally in all school-related activities, both in the classroom and the cafeteria. Students can choose to wear a Day of Silence button and carry a “speaking” card that explains their silence.
2) BE AN ALLY – Allies will not remain silent themselves, but will respect the silence of others. Students can choose to sign an ally poster and wear an ally button to show their support.
For Mason Rice Alumni
Mason-Rice Principal Mark Springer’s Retirement Party & Events
Former Mason-Rice families: All good things must come to an end…and so this year, the Mason-Rice community is celebrating the end of Mark Springer’s 21-year tenure as principal. All past and present Mason-Rice teachers, parents, families and friends are invited to Mark’s Retirement Party, Friday, May 13, 2016 from 6:30-11:30PM at the Sheraton Needham. Live band, great food and special memories. The event is ticketed, it’s for those 21 and older, and it may sell out. Purchase your tickets today at www.masonrice.org/springer. Like the Retirement Events Facebook page here to get updates and notifications about the party and a variety of celebratory events planned for this spring, including a special edition of the Mason-Rice Fun Run for graduates. For more info and questions, visit the website.
From the Nurse’s office – April Newsletter
Two ways to help us with The Bigelow Speakeasy
THE BIGELOW SPEAKEASY is Saturday, May 14th at the Commander’s Mansion in Watertown.
We have two ways you can help support the great Bigelow event!!
- DONATE TO THE AUCTION: One of the most popular parts of our parent social is the silent auction. To make the silent auction a success, we are asking the Bigelow Community to contribute items. Click here for more information on how you can help with this effort and our donation form.
- GET INVOLVED: Our next planning meeting is Thurs April 7th and we would love to have you join in. Meeting will be at the Commander’s Mansion in Watertown at 7:00. Please email Beth Panella at beth.ann.panella@bankofamerica.com at if you have any questions.
The 1st Annual Bigelow Bowls is this SUNDAY – April 10th
We hope you can join in for Bigelow’s 1st Annual Family event in Boston taking place on Sunday 4/10 from 4-5:30 at Boston Bowl.
Click here for the flyer that also came home with your child this past weekend. Please return the completed slip with payment ASAP. We are looking forward to seeing you!!
A special thank you to Kyra Mercado for organizing this event. The Bigelow PTO is underwriting a portion of this evening.
Bigelow Clothing Drive – Ends this Friday
Project 351 Clothing Drive to benefit Cradles to Crayons: Clothing drive at Bigelow now through Apr 1st. Clean out your closets and donate those gently used items to a wonderful, local organization. (www.cradlestocrayons.org). T shirts, pants, shoes and gently used clothing for ages newborn through 12 years. Please no used socks or underwear. Thank you for your support!
Annual Student Faculty Basketball Game – TOMORROW
MARCH MADNESS IS COMING TO BIGELOW!! The Annual Faculty/Student Basketball Game will be held after school Thursday – March 24, 3pm.
- Spectators – All Bigelow Students, Parents and Faculty.
- Bring your appetites – The 8th grade scholarship / year end activities committee will be selling pizza and drinks to keep the crowd going. All proceeds will support 8th grade year-end activities.
We need a few 8th grade parents to help with the pizza / drink sales, starting at 2:30. Please email us at bigelowbulldog@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out.