Author Archives: Bigelow PTO

Join Bigelow PoPS! First Meeting: Tuesday 10/25, 7:30 pm

The Bigelow PoPS (Parents of Performing Students) is a community of dedicated parents that supports the performing arts through advocacy, fundraising, coordination, and volunteering. Any parent or guardian who has a student in Orchestra, Chorus, Band, A Capella, or Drama is welcome and encouraged to participate in the PoPS and support our students and performing arts faculty.

Please join us at our first virtual meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 25th from 7:30-8:30. We look forward to getting to know you!

Zoom link: Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting

Do you have items Bigelow Drama can borrow?

The props team for Bigelow Drama is looking to borrow the following items for the Fall play, Ghostlight.

  • Plastic/Stuffed Eel
  • Feather duster
  • Birthday candles
  • 2 more current cell phones (not working is okay!)
  • Binoculars
  • Medium sized bouncy ball (for a 3-year-old)

Borrowed items would only be needed until after the final show on November 19th.

If you are able to lend any of the above items, please email Ms. Moriarty at moriartyo@newton.k12.ma.us and the Ghostlight Stage Managers at bigelowstage@gmail.com.

Many thanks for supporting Bigelow Drama!

“First Phone” with Author Catherine Pearlman: NEXT Wednesday 10/26, 7 pm

Join NPS & NPS Middle School PTOs on Oct. 26th as we welcome Dr. Catherine Pearlman in a discussion forum of her book, “First Phone”. On the day of the event, you can join the forum by visiting this link. Please see flyer below for more details.

Additionally, those who require translation, please RSVP BY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19th indicating the language needed by clicking on the flyer or this link.

Bigelow Potlucks are Back!

After two years interruption we can finally return to one of Bigelow’s favorite fall traditions – the grade-level (adult only!) potlucks. Traditionally held for incoming 6th grade families, the potluck gathers parents and guardians from all four feeder schools and out of the district families in an informal setting.

Are you interested in being a host? The hosting is simple….provide a space and some paper goods and send an invite and your guests do the rest! We will guide you through it all!  

  • It is a very casual event 
  • You can co-host with another family
  • If planned soon, you can utilize the backyard, porch or it can be entirely indoors – it’s your choice
  • It usually happens on a Saturday from 7pm to 9pm, but it is up to the hosts. 

We are currently planning 6th grade and 7th grade potlucks. If you would like to learn more and/or if you are ready to sign up to host, please see grade-specific contact information below.

6th Grade Families: Please email Sara Wantman or Jennifer Gistrak

7th Grade Families: Please email Zlatena SImeonova Ezzat

Community Announcements

NCE Middle School Speech Team

The Newton Community Ed Middle School Speech Team is resuming in-person tournaments and is actively recruiting new team members! More information about this opportunity including registration details is available HERE.

Newton Fall Events for Kids

The City of Newton’s Cultural Development office is hosing two great kid-friendly this Fall. Please see below for more information and share with families!

The Harvest Fair on Sunday Octover 16th is a wonderful family event in Newton Centre where kids can enjoy games, rides, entertainment, and fair food.

The Halloween Window Painting is a once-a-year opportunity for creative kid artists to adorn Newton storefronts with Halloween-themed art. It’s open to all Newton students in grades 3-8. Students can register HERE.

Creative Arts & Sciences (CAS) Concert Series

After two years of only online events we are thrilled to return to the LIVE concert series!

On Friday, October 7, Bigelow students will enjoy the first Creative Arts & Sciences event of the school year, Ball in the House.

Based out of Boston, Ball in the House is an R&B/Pop/Soul a cappella group that has performed in venues all over the world and opened for some of the biggest acts in the music industry such as The Beach Boys, The Jonas Brothers, The Temptations, and Fantasia. Through contemporay and classic cover songs and original works, students will discover how “a cappella” works; how various voice parts fit together; how to beatbox and use rhythm. From chant through doo wop, students are introduced to songwriting and collaboration. Ball in the House inspires and encourages students to get involved and stay involved in the arts.

Friday’s assembly is sponsored by your generous contributions to our PTO and Creative Arts & Sciences. Thank you!