Please join us Wednesday, September 10th from 4–6 pm for the Bigelow Back-to-School Bash at the Bigelow parking lot! There will be music, games, pizza, and an ice cream truck.
Please pre-order pizza by 9 pm on Tuesday September 9th so that we have the right amount available. Payment can be made via Venmo (please Venmo @BigelowTreasurer when you submit the order) or via Cash (at the Bash).
We also need a few volunteers to help with pizza sales and cleanup. Please sign up for a time slot HERE.
The Bigelow PTO Family Directory is hosted online at Membership Toolkit. The access is free and it can be used by all Bigelow families. The directory is run and funded by the PTO thanks to your support!
If you have not yet accessed the directory to confirm that your information is correct and up-to-date, please see specific directions HERE.
Laura Goldworm organized a delightful lunch from Anna’s Taqueria to welcome our incredible teachers back to school. Many thanks to the families and staff who helped set up, clean up, and make the event a success!
The Bigelow PTO sends out weekly newsletters on Thursdays as well as other targeted communications throughout the school year. Please review the items below to ensure you are up to date.
Stay current! As we start a new school year, please take a moment to review and update your newsletter communication preferences, including subscribing to grade-specific and staff communications, through the update your preferences link at the bottom of Bigelow PTO newsletters and emails.
Help spread the word! If you know new members of the Bigelow community, please encourage them to subscribe to the PTO Newsletter via the PTO website.
Left Bigelow? If you are no longer affiliated with Bigelow and want to be removed from the list, you can use the unsubscribe link at the very bottom of Bigelow PTO newsletters or emails, or scroll to the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the update your preferences link.
Need Help? If you have any questions or need help troubleshooting issues with your Bigelow PTO Newsletter (e.g., duplicate communications, updating preferences, unsubscribing) please email bigelowbulldog@gmail.com.
Stay tuned for more information about these exciting upcoming events!
Hello, Dr. Green! Principal Dan Green and the Bigelow PTO invite you to attend the First PTO Meeting of the 2025-26 school year. Date & Time are TBD.
All Bigelow parents, guardians, teachers and staff are members of the PTO, and we encourage the participation of all in its activities. Come hear what is planned for this school year and learn how you can get involved!
Please contact us at bigelowbulldog@gmail.com with any questions.
6th Grade Guardians’ Potluck Dinner!
Parents and Guardians of Bigelow 6th graders are warmly invited to a potluck dinner this fall. Details to come!
Dear Bigelow Community,
Happy last day of school, and congratulations to all Bigelow students! We wish you the best in all the exciting adventures ahead.
As we wrap up the 2024-25 school year, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your support of the Bigelow PTO. A special thank you to the many volunteers who worked to bring this year’s PTO events and programs to life. Your contributions helped create meaningful experiences for our students and strengthen our school community. We are especially grateful for the hard work and leadership of our Bigelow PTO President Alex Rolfe and our Communications Manager Elizabeth Apgar as they move on to Newton North. And we are pleased to welcome our new PTO President Margaret Silva and Communications Manager Jillian Feinberg!
We wish you all a wonderful summer and look forward to working closely with many of you next year. For those of you moving on from Bigelow, we wish you all the best and hope our paths cross at Newton North!
Warmly,
Bigelow PTO Board
Last week, Bigelow 8th graders celebrated the end of middle school with an amazing overnight field trip to Western Massachusetts. The trip included an afternoon at Six Flags Amusement Park, a celebratory banquet, and a zip-lining or rafting adventure. The celebratory week concluded with their graduation ceremony on Friday.
A huge thank you to the 8th grade Activities Parent Committee and the many Bigelow teachers and staff who helped make this milestone so memorable and meaningful for our 8th grade class.
Congratulations to the Bigelow Class of 2025! Wishing you all the best in high school and beyond. Go Bulldogs!
Be sure to check out June updates from Bigelow Librarian Helen Guzzi!
Please reach out to Bigelow Librarian Helen Guzzi at guzzih@newton.k12.ma.us with any questions.
We are pleased to announce the 2025-26 PTO Board Members!
We are still looking for a Vice President! Interested, or know someone who might be interested? Please email bigelowbulldog@gmail.com.
Co-positions are also welcome! If you are interested in a role as Co-Vice President or Co-Treasurer please email bigelowbulldog@gmail.com.
Open PTO Committee Positions
Thank you to the many people who have volunteered for the 2025-26 school year! We are still looking to identify a few key roles now so we are ready to hit the ground running this fall:
There are many ways to get involved beyond roles listed above. The PTO partners closely with our school leadership, teachers, and staff to create meaningful experiences for our students and build a strong, connected community. Whether you are available occasionally or interested in a leadership role, there’s a way for everyone to get involved. We hope you can join us!
