Get Involved: Join the Bigelow PTO Board in 2021-2022!
Please see here the list of open positions. Consider taking a role in the PTO next year. There are many ways to help, based on how much time you can spare. We are happy to chat with you if you have any questions about any position. You can email us or we can set up a time to chat.
For your guidance, we will vote on the new slate of Board members in our Spring meeting (time TBD).
Laps at Lunch is a Bigelow program that helps our students get some fresh air and a chance to move around in the middle of the day. During this daily, optional program, students are allowed to walk laps around the inside perimeter of Burr Park once they’re done with their lunch.
As a parent volunteer, you’ll assist staff with helping students cross the street and monitor their walk. It’s a fun way to be around the kids and see how much they get from this opportunity. You can volunteer as much or as little as you can – every bit helps us keep this program available to our students!
Times: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri – 10:30am-12pm & Wed – 10:50am-12:15pm
If interested please contact Mary Fitzgerald (Physical Education teacher) at: fitzgeraldm@newton.k12.ma.us.
TBD for 2022.
Traditionnally, the 8th graders celebrate their graduation in several ways:
Class of 2021 “moving on” ceremony for eighth graders will take place on the last full day of school on Monday, June 21, outdoors in Burr Park.The tentative time of the ceremony is 9:00-10:15am.
All eighth grade students will receive certificates of completion during this special ceremony, and there will be music and speeches by eighth graders and Bigelow staff.
More information about the seating arrangements in Burr Park and other details for this event will be forthcoming.
Check out the auction catalog including priceless options, such as “Front Row Graduation Seats” and “Lunch with Mr. Harrison” before he retires, not to mention a chance to feel what it’s like to live in the World’s smallest house for an overnight.
During the time of the Auction we also arranged for yummy dinner and dessert options!
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Monday, May 17th Takeout from FIORELLA’s from their Newton or Brighton locations. Mention BIGELOW BIG NIGHT and the school will receive 15% of all meals ordered out or eaten in. |
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Wednesday and Thursday, May 19th and 20thFuel us for our auction decisions. YOGURT BEACH is offering 30% of all purchases made mentioning BIGELOW BIG NIGHT to help us in our fundraising. |
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Thursday, May 20thAny meals purchased at BLUE RIBBON on the 20th of MAY at any of their locations will earn Bigelow 20% for our fundraising. Just mention BIGELOW BIG NIGHT when ordering! Until June 1stFrom now until June 1st. Having a Father’s Day celebration or a Graduation party? BLUE RIBBON is giving back 10% of all catering booked from now until June 1st. Give dads and moms a deserved night off from cooking and plan your parties now! |
We are making great strides towards our goal thanks to you. But remember, the clothing drive isn’t over until May 21st and every donation helps! We are still accepting clothing donations at Bigelow Middle School. Many children are going to be helped by your donations.
Ambassadors from the non-profit service organization, Project 351 and Cradles 2 Crayons have teamed up and created a clothing drive!
Please drop off your clothes between May 10th and May 21st at Bigelow Middle School. Sizes 0-12 (infant to youth-large) are accepted, but must be clean and in good condition. Undergarments can be donated only if they are new and unused. Shoes and swimsuits are not accepted. All clothing donations should be put in the drop-off bins at the main (Vernon St.), side, or gym entrances. Please contact rlesposisters10@gmail.com or meera16@icloud.com . Thank you for your donations!
A message from Newton’s Planning and Development Department:
The City of Newton is trying to learn as much as we can about Newton community members’ experiences of and visions for their village centers to inform zoning proposals! Engagement will include a Vision Kit to explore your village center(s), an interactive survey, and Focus Groups for equitable participation. Sign up for a Community Engagement Information Session on May 20th, 6-7pm, here and fill out this Focus Group Interest Form if you identify as a renter, younger person (age 15-35), BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color), someone with a disability, LGBTQ+, of the creative community, and older adults (65+). Learn more at newtonma.gov/zoningredesign
Thank you, Thank you, so much for all your donations!! We have been able to make some beautiful grade baskets which would make for excellent gifts for grads, dads or any upcoming birthday celebrations.
Talking about celebrations, please mark your calendars for Monday, MAY 17th. Plan to order takeout from FIORELLA’s from their Newton or Brighton locations. Mention BIGELOW BIG NIGHTS and the school will receive 15% of all meals ordered out, or eaten in. Fuel us for our auction decisions, on the 19th and 20th of Big Nights (online) Auction week, YOGURT BEACH is offering 30% of all purchases made mentioning BIGELOW BIG NIGHTS to help us in our fundraising. Last but not least, have a Father’s Day celebration coming up or a Graduation party? BLUE RIBBON is giving back 10% of all catering booked from now until JUNE 1st. Give dads and moms a deserved night off from cooking and plan your parties now!! Any meals purchased on the 20th of MAY at any of their locations will also earn Bigelow 20% for our fundraising, just mention BIGELOW BIG NIGHTS when ordering!
Thank you for your questions regarding how to take part in the online Auction. Please follow the following steps and you will be ready to make your bids! There are priceless options of watching your child graduation upfront and personal, enjoy lunch with Mr. Harrison before he retires, enjoy a fun afternoon of games with your favorite 8th grade teacher, not to mention a chance to feel what it’s like to live in the World’s smallest house for an overnight.
Don’t forget to mark your calendars with the online auction taking place Friday, May 14 to Sunday, May 23!! Plan to order and/or hangout at these participating business locations with Bigelow friends on the evenings of MAY 17th, 19 & 20th!!
Do you have clothes lying around that you haven’t used? You know they are in good condition, but just don’t know what to do with them. Donate them! Ambassadors from the non-profit service organization, Project 351 and Cradles 2 Crayons have teamed up and created a clothing drive!
Please drop off your clothes between May 10th and May 21st at Bigelow Middle School. Sizes 0-12 (infant to youth-large) are accepted, but must be clean and in good condition. Undergarments can be donated only if they are new and unused. Shoes and swimsuits are not accepted. All clothing donations should be put in the drop-off bins at the main (Vernon St.), side, or gym entrances. Please contact rlesposisters10@gmail.com or meera16@icloud.com . Thank you for your donations!
The Bigelow Yearbook Club will be taking photos of students having fun at school, so each day will have a different theme. It would be great to have all students participate in Spirit Week so that everyone will be included in the 2020-2021 yearbook.
Monday 5/10:
Pajama Day! (wear your comfy clothes to school)
Tuesday 5/11:
Color Day – Wear as much of one color as you can! You pick the color.
Wednesday 5/12:
Redo Halloween (wear your SCHOOL APPROPRIATE Halloween costume to school) The only face covering you can have is your COVID mask and should not involve weapons of any kind.
Thursday 5/13:
Tropical / Tourist Day (dress like a tourist on a tropical holiday wearing leis, sunglasses, Hawaiian shirts, etc.)
Friday 5/14:
Bigelow Spirit Day! (wear purple, white, or black to show your school spirit)