A reminder that this Wednesday, February 7, is an early release day.  All students will be dismissed at 11:30am.  There are no late buses, and students should leave promptly at 11:30am.

The Bigelow Teacher Appreciation Luncheon will be this Wednesday, February 7th, at the Library.

It is a great way to take a moment to thank the amazing teachers and staff at Bigelow for all they do for our children. Bigelow families provide the food, beverages, plastic serving utensils and flowers for this event. Please, consider making a contribution to the luncheon, or help with set up and clean up. We still need some volunteers and donations for this appreciation event.

To donate or volunteer please sign up HERE.

• Please send in your favorite lunch food! Salads, sandwiches, entrees – whatever you think our wonderful teachers and staff will enjoy.
• It is most helpful if items are brought in recyclable containers.
• All items may be dropped off on the morning of the luncheon in the teacher’s lunchroom (in the library) or put in the refrigerator there.
• Please drop off all items no later than 10:30 AM.
• Items can also be dropped off at Magda Duchnowska’s home, 53 Brackett Road, Newton, until 10 PM on the evening of February 6th.

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Teacher Appreciation Chair, Magda Duchnowska at froggiemagda@hotmail.com.

Thank you again for helping us show our appreciation for our teachers and staff.

This year our goal is to get 100% Participation from our amazing community!

We are hoping that every family will participate in this fundraising endeavor. No amount is too small (or big) to give to the PTO – and all gifts make a difference. With your financial help, all children at Bigelow can enjoy many exciting, enriching and fun educational programs. Learn more here.

To make your gift online by credit card just click here: Donate online. Or you can send a check to: Bigelow PTO at 42 Vernon Street, Newton, MA 02458 – download form here.

Matching gifts are a great way to maximize your donation and can double or triple your gift to education. Please click here for a partial list of companies that offer to match employee donations.

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All donations – large or small – are greatly appreciated and will help us achieve all that the PTO sets out to do. A thank you to those of you who have already donated!!

Warmly,
PTO Board

Sign up to help with our Annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon taking place on Wednesday, February 7th! We are looking for parents to provide a luncheon item, dessert or drinks. We are also in need of volunteers to help us set up and clean up. Set up is at 10:30am and clean up is at 2:30pm. The teachers absolutely love and appreciate every aspect of this day! Please sign up below!

Teacher Appreciation Luncheon 2018 – Sign up Sheet

We need 60 items for our Big Night Silent Auction on March 24th at the Cambridge Boat Club. Can you donate an item for our fun, festive night??

Here are a few ideas:

• Offer your vacation home for a weekend or week away
• Put together a theme basket of complimentary items such as a wine basket -assorted bottles of vino & glasses; a lottery card wreath – make a circular wreath of lottery tickets; an olive oil presentation -olive oil, olive dish, crackers, fancy napkins on a rustic tray
• Game night package – t-shirts, banners, insulated cups etc – of your favorite sports team
• A gift certificate to your favorite restaurant, coffeehouse or movie theatre
• Host a dinner party, football game or cocktail party – host a gathering at your house and your friends will bid on it!

Please contact Meredith Andrews, Big Night Committee Chairperson, at meredithandrews13@gmail.com if you have any questions.

More information about the 2018 Big Night and about donating items.

Please support your PTO and consider giving today. A gift of any size will help us reach our goal of 100% Participation.

Letters were sent to all Bigelow families asking for your support for the important activities of your PTO. We hope you have received your letter and will consider giving. Our goal this year is 100% participation in 30 days –  a gift of any size will help us reach our goal.

You can send the PTO a check or make your donation online now!

For more information about the Annual Appeal click here.

Warmly,

PTO Board

• Offer your vacation home for a weekend or week away.
• Put together a theme basket of complimentary items such as a wine basket -assorted bottles of vino & glasses; a lottery card wreath -make a circular wreath of lottery tickets; an olive oil presentation -olive oil, olive dish, crackers, fancy napkins on a rustic tray
• Game night – t-shirts, banners, insulated cups etc of your favorite sports team
• A gift certificate to your favorite restaurant, coffeehouse or movie theatre
• Host a dinner party, football game or cocktail party -host a gathering at your house and your friends will bid on it!