Category Archives: From the PTO

Did you know? – GSA Alliance

The Genders and Sexualities Alliance meets Thursday mornings at 7:30 in Room 203. ‘GSA’ stands for ‘Genders and Sexualities Alliance’. It is a group of students and teachers working to spread the word about LG BTQA+ issues.  Students of all backgrounds and sexualities are welcome to participate. The overarching goal is to make Bigelow a safer and more accepting place for everyone! More information at the GSA Website.

 

February Break: Middle School Media Literacy

This February break Newton middle school students are invited to attend a fun and informative co-ed program, co-sponsored by Newton Health and Human Services and Boys for the Better, a Newton based non-profit dedicated to re-defining masculinity through Media Education. Students in 6 – 8th grade will learn how to:

  • Flip the script on negative media messaging, create their own social media voice, boost self-confidence, and learn how to communicate more effectively with peers, parents, and teachers
  • Form positive social relationships and learn new media literacy skills
  • Identify strategies for better managing time spent on social media and using digital devices, as well as practice healthy ways to manage their stress and emotional development

The program will take place at Newton North High School on February 18th – 21st, from 12pm – 4pm in the cafeteria.Tuition is $100 per student, and scholarships available upon request. (Lunch will not be served, students can bring their own or eat before they come).

To register, parents should visit http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks/vacation.asp.

Students will spend time as a whole group learning new skills, and in small, gender specific groups doing hands-on activities and having group discussions. If your student prefers not to identify with one gender, or if you have questions about the curriculum or plans, please feel free to call Quinn Etchie, Director of Youth Services, at (617) 796-1436 or send her an email at qetchie@newtonma.gov. The program is welcoming and accepting of ALL students.

Summer 2020: S.P.A.C.E Camp

S.P.A.C.E. Camp is a four week summer enrichment program run through the Newton Public Schools, for students entering Kindergarten through 9th Grade. S.P.A.C.E. has it all.: music, arts, STEM, performing arts, project based learning, sports and language arts. Dates for summer 2020 are 7/6-7/30.  Please check the program website for more detailed information.

Annual Appeal: we are over 50% of our goal

We need $3,000 more dollars to reach our $7,000 goal.
Please donate by January 31st. Every amount is appreciated.

A Big Bigelow Thank You to those Who have Donated Already!

You can pay online or send a check to: Bigelow PTO at 42 Vernon Street, Newton, MA 02458.

All donations – large or small – are greatly appreciated and will help us achieve all that we set out to do.

$500 | $250 | $100 | $50 | $20 | $10

THANK YOU!

Our Annual Appeal campaign is almost over!

Thank you to everyone who already donated to Bigelow’s Annual Appeal. 

If you have not had a chance to donate yet, it is not too late. Just do it now, or send a check to: Bigelow PTO at 42 Vernon Street, Newton, MA 02458.

All donations – large or small – are greatly appreciated and will help us achieve all that we set out to do.

$500 | $250 | $100 | $50 | $20 | $10

THANK YOU!

Big Night 2020 – Auction Items Needed + Come to our meeting

We are excited about our Big Night Hoedown, on March 28, 2020, at the Hibernian Hall in Watertown.

Planning is well underway: our next meeting is this Wednesday, January 22, 7pm, at 81 Montrose Street at 7:00pm. All are invited to join!! Please bring your ideas and energy. 

Now are actively seeking donations for the silent auction. Your support and help is critical to making this event successful. We need 60 items and we are asking that each grade donate 20 items. More information here.

  • Can you donate a gift certificate to your favorite restaurant, workout site, movie theatre?
  • Or would you be willing to ask a local business for a donation?
  • Do you have tickets to a sporting event or concert?
  • Can you cook and host a meal, football game, or cocktail party?
  • Do you have a vacation house getaway you can donate?
  • Would you like to donate a wine basket, an Italian Dinner basket, Lottery Card Wreath, Car Detail Basket, Moscow Mule Basket, Olive Oil Basket, Game Night Basket? Just to name a few ideas!

Download an individual donation form if you want to donate an item OR help us by soliciting local businesses for a donation – download and print a business solicitation letter and form here.

Another way to help is by sponsoring the event and get our Greatest of All Time – GOAT Award!

Please contact committee chairs, Cheryl Abramson (cherylzabramson@gmail.com) and Alexia Giannakopoulos (alexiag5@yahoo.com), if you have any questions.

Thank you in advance for your support of this event.

Bigelow Gear 2020

The 2020 Bigelow Gear is ready to be ordered! Each advisory teacher will receive a bundle of order forms for their advisory students this week. Order forms should be filled out and returned to homebase (with payment) by Friday, January 24. Order forms show the options that are available and has black/white images of them. For a color look at the items see the link on the Bigelow homepage or follow this link: tinyurl.com/bigelowgear2020

Bigelow Student Council
Jason Leone, Advisor