Author Archives: Bigelow PTO

Proposed Changes to Bigelow/Day Feeder Patterns

Thank you to those who attended Monday’s Special PTO & Community meeting to discuss proposed changes to the feeder patterns for Bigelow and Day Middle Schools.

Information related to the proposed changes (including a link to the slide show presented Monday) and a running FAQ document is available on the NPS website at www.newton.k12.ma.us/feeder.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to send questions or feedback to npsfeeder@newton.k12.ma.us.

In addition, parents/guardians may provide feedback to the School Committee at its meeting on November 7, 2022. Login information can be found on the School Committee webpage.

Community Announcements

Pumpkin Smash! Saturday 11/5, 1-4 pm

Bring your pumpkins to Newton’s Annual Pumpkin Smash at City Hall on Saturday November 5th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Why put your pumpkin in with your yard waste when it’s much more fun to smash it?

This family friendly event takes our orange pumpkins and turns them “green.” All our smashed pumpkins will be composted by Black Earth Compost (Newton’s curbside composting partner), thus reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions and creating a valuable amendment for our soils.

You can fling, toss and smash your pumpkin in all sorts of ways, including with smashing machines made by the Newton LigerBots, the high school robotics team. 

Pre-registration is encouraged but onsite registration will be available for the Pumpkin Smash which will be held rain or shine. 

All the information above is available at www.newtonma.gov/recycling

Volunteer for Bigelow All Students Fall Fest & Halloween Dance, Friday 11/4, 6:30-8:30 pm

Bigelow leadership is bringing back the Middle School dance!

We are looking for parent volunteers to chaperone and help with concessions at the Fall Fest & Halloween Dance. Interested? Please email bigelowbulldog@gmail.com to help bring back this fun event!

Please note: This event is open to current Bigelow Middle School students only.

Volunteers Needed for 8th Grade Fundraising & Activities

Eighth grade is a big year for middle schoolers! We are looking for a few 8th grade parent leaders to join the 8th Grade Activities Committee to organize activities, graduation, and fundraising efforts that support 8th grade events and the class gift.

Additionally, we need volunteers to help with several upcoming 8th Grade Fundraising Opportunities:

  • Friday November 4th: Staff/Student Soccer Game at Burr Park, 3:15 to ~4:30/5 pm: Sell refreshments (Hot Cocoa, Coffee, etc.)
  • Friday November 4th: Fall Fest and Halloween Dance in Bigelow Gym, 6:30-8:30 pm: Sell refreshments (Pizza, Chips, Beverages)
  • Tuesday November 8th: Election Day Bake Sale

Parent volunteers can help the class of 2023 have a memorable final year of middle school and celebrate moving on to high school!

Please email Gabriela at frinulia@hotmail.com to join the committee and/or volunteer for fundraisers listed above.

Special Bigelow PTO & Community Meeting, Monday 10/31, 8:30 am

Please join the Bigelow PTO for a meeting with School Committee representatives to discuss proposed changes to the elementary/middle school feeder patterns for Bigelow and Day Middle Schools on Monday, October 31 at 8:30 am.

More information regarding the proposed changes can be found on the School Committee Website and the Enrollment and Facility Planning Memo in the School Committee meeting materials.

Back-to-School Family Educational Session with Bigelow Counseling: Tuesday 11/1, 1 pm

Welcome—we’re back to school! Join our Bigelow Counseling Department Tuesday November 1st from 1-2 pm to learn tips on how to help your child(ren) manage all that comes with a new school year: new classes & teachers, making new friends, assignments & deadlines, extra-curricular activities, and much more.

Please be sure to RSVP at tinyurl.com/bigelowcounselingbacktoschool

You are Invited to TEN TABLES, Saturday, October 29th

You’re invited to have dinner with new and old friends!

What is Ten Tables? Ten Tables is a progressive mystery dinner fundraiser for Parents. On the evening of the event at 6pm, attendees gather at one large appetizers party, where they will receive their dinner destination. At 8pm, everyone will proceed to their dinners hosted by volunteers, where we will all enjoy delicious food and get to know nine other randomly assigned attendees. After dinner around 10pm, everyone reconvenes for dessert and coffee at a new location.

Get your tickets now! Click here to RSVP & Donate

Interested in hosting or co-hosting a dinner? Please contact Shana Smythe, Charlene Gillespie, or Carolyn Gillespie at cargillespie@hotmail.com