The following emessage was sent out earlier today by Principal Harrison:

Dear Bigelow Parents and Guardians:

I would like to congratulate all the 8th grade students that are “moving on” from Bigelow today and wish them all my best in 9th grade.  I would also like to thank all the students for their hard work this year.  They have done a wonderful job and should be proud of all their accomplishments and growth over the past months.  And finally, I would like to thank all of you, the parents and guardians of our students, for your support and help in making this year a success.

Dance Chaperones – We are still looking for a few non 8th grade parents / guardians to chaperone the 8th grade dance this evening.  Help make this a special night for our graduating 8th graders.  Please sign up here if you are able to help: 8th Grade Dance Chaperone Sign up

PTO Survey – While we say goodbye to this year, we also look forward to next year.  Please take a few moments and complete the survey the PTO is conducting.  It is a great opportunity to provide feedback to the PTO board on their priorities, services and activities as they start planning for next year.   Your opinions and experiences are very important and will help influence the PTO moving forward.  I hope you will take the time to complete the survey www.surveymonkey.com/r/LTVK5M3

I hope everyone has a wonderful summer and I look forward to seeing those of you returning to Bigelow in the fall.

Again, congratulations and thank you to all,

Todd

Todd Harrison
Principal
Bigelow Middle School
42 Vernon St.
Newton, MA 02458
todd_harrison@newton.k12.ma.us
617.559.6800

Order your SchoolKidz today.  DEADLINE is this coming Friday.  Unfortunately, no orders can be accepted after the June 26th deadline.  Kits will be available for pick up on Tues Sept 1st at 10:30

To order please go to www.shopttkits.com and enter account #32972

New this year:  All binders have been upgraded to heavy duty and will be replaced (1) time per student per binder within the kit if they do not last the school year.

Please note that (2) combination locks and a calculator are included in the 6th grade supply kit.  If your student needs new locks or a calculator in 7th or 8th grade those can be ordered separately.

Click here for a flyer with more program information

Email bigelowbulldog@gmail.com with any questions

Please consider helping out with the 8th Grade dance this Tuesday.

FOR 8th GRADE PARENTS:  We need parent volunteers for set up, pick-up/delivery of supplies and clean-up.  Students are welcome to help with decorations too!  Please sign up at:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4aaaa92cabf85-bigelow

FOR 7th GRADE PARENTS:  It is a tradition at Bigelow for 7th grade parents / guardians to chaperone the 8th grade year end dance.  The dance is from 7-10 in the Bigelow Cafeteria.

We have two shifts available (7-8:30 pm and 8:30-10 pm) and need four people per shift.  If you are interested in volunteering please sign up here

IT ONLY TAKES 5 MINUTES…  We want to hear from you!! The Bigelow PTO Board would very much value your feedback regarding the PTO. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. Your answers are anonymous and your thoughts and ideas are invaluable as we look ahead and plan for next year.  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LTVK5M3

The Bigelow Library is a vibrant and exciting learning commons. Students visit daily to find a good book to read. The Buy a Book Fund Drive is a wonderful way to meet this demand so that the library can maintain its vibrancy.

If you are planning on honoring a graduate or recognizing a staff member at the end of this year, please consider donating a book to the library. A nameplate honoring the student/teacher, and recognizing the donor, will be placed inside a new book. Your generosity is deeply appreciated.

Click here to Buy a Book

There will be a dinner and beverages, socializing and the opportunity to say goodbye to a great school year and look forward to next year.

We will also be voting in our proposed slate for the 2015 / 2016 PTO Board.

When: Wednesday, June 17^th from 7-9pm

Where: 6 Merton Street, Newton

Please RSVP to bigelowbulldog@gmail.com

We are very pleased to announce the proposed slate for our 2015 / 2016 Bigelow PTO Board.

C0 Presidents – Jacquie Arbuckle, Marcia Heron, Carolyn Judge and Anush Sahakian

Vice Presidents –  Jennifer Hrycyszyn, Beth Panella and Lex van der Ploeg

Co Secretaries – Melissa Holt and Vicki Spetter

Co Treasurers – Magda Duchnowska and Beth Hicks

We will be voting on the proposed slate at our final PTO meeting of the year  ~ this Wed June 17  7-9 p.m at 6 Merton Street.

Thank you to our incredible Surf the Turf parent volunteers who helped make our 8th grade night a success. The students enjoyed volleyball, badminton, basketball, swimming, frisbee and socializing with snacks!

Thank you to Bigelow Volunteers Paul Rosentrach and Lauren Puglia, Leah Arteaga, Laura DeDominicis, Miriam Alandydy, Diana Brown, and Stacy Schwartz. I would also like to thank the Day Middle School volunteers Jeff Zabel, Denise Chicoine, Eric and Liz Bobby, Sotiria Stavridis, Dana and Brian Hanson, Maya Ravelez , Louisa Hunt, JimGoldberg, Michael Gobler, Kristen Fitzgerald and Lerzan Kislay. It was a fabulous collaboration between Day and Bigelow.

A special thank you to Jessica Holman Pierce who helped make the night fun and safe for everyone!

Your Co-Chairs,

Becky Manley
Marian Mcdonagh
Lexi Turner