Category Archives: From the PTO

New England Camp Fair at Bigelow

The New England Camp Fair will hold its 2nd annual event on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Bigelow (42 Vernon St, Newton). The Camp Fair is FREE and open to the public and brings together camps serving kids ages 5-14.

Meet staff from 35 premier day and sleepaway camps from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Connecticut. Participating camps run the gamut from traditional day and overnight camps, sports camps, theater camps, computer camps, fencing camps, arts camps, as well as many other themed camps.

Be sure to bring your prospective camper(s).

Event Organizer/Sponsor: Underwood School PTO
When: Thursday, February 9, 2017, 5:30pm to 8pm
Where: Bigelow Middle School, 42 Vernon St, Newton, MA
Cost: FREE
More information: New England Camp Fair Website

Camp Fair FlyerPDF 2017

Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices Expo

MIDDLE SCHOOL and HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS and PARENTS/GUARDIANS INVITED

Save the date for a fun, free EXPO at Newton North High School!

Monday, January 23, 2017, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Teens and adults are invited to the Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices expo for participative, informative exhibits; live musical performances; free refreshments; and fun. Meet 30 community exhibitors who help teens navigate life’s pressures in order to stay safe and healthy. Get information about everything from social media use and pedestrian safety to healthy eating and positive body image to stress reduction and mental health support.

Sponsored by the Newton North PTSO.

  • Community resources for teens and families
  • FREE and fun!
  • Treat bags for the first 50 students who come with a parent/guardian
  • Giveaways and refreshments
  • Prize drawing
  • Table tennis challenge
  • “American Ninja Warrior” demo

Details

Date: January 23
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/550590595104509/

Venue

Newton North High School
457 Walnut Street
Newton, MA 02460

Bigelow Ski Club

Ski and Snowboard Club Update
There are still about 15 slots open for the first ski and snowboard trip of the year to Mt. Wachusetts on Wednesday, January 18. The deadline to register for that trip has been extended to Wednesday, January 11. If interested, please fill out the attached form and drop it off along with a check for the proper amount with PE teacher Mary Fitzgerald. First come, first served!
If you are already registered, please make sure you have also signed up through FamilyID. (See attached letter for the link to Family ID.) If your child does not have a current ImPact Test on file, they must see Mrs. Fitzgerald to schedule one before the trip. This is a baseline cognitive test done for all students involved in afterschool activities that involve physical activity and can be used to help with diagnosis when a concussion is suspected. This test is valid for two years, so students who are in 8th grade who took the test in 6th grade may need an updated test.
The second trip of the year, originally scheduled for Wednesday, February 15th is being moved to Friday, February 17th. Please let me know if your child can no longer attend that trip. Many openings are still available. The final trip of the year is scheduled for Friday, March 3.  All trips return to Bigelow between 9:30-9:45pm.
Any further questions please contact Mrs. Fitzgerald at: mary_fitzgerald@newton.k12.ma.us

Message from Bigelow Student Leaders – Clothing Drive

Imagine not being able to provide winter clothes for your children. For thousands of families this is a challenging reality. Cradles to Crayons hopes to support the 40,000 children who need help to stay warm this winter.

As part of the teen leadership program, three Bigelow students are organizing a clothing drive at Bigelow to help Cradles to Crayons reach their goal.  Please have your child bring in any winter items in good condition you no longer need.  

When:   From November 28th through December 11th.
Where:  There is a box outside the main office.

Thank you for your support!

Meet the Author – Shelley Pearsall – December 8th

The entire Bigelow community is invited to the One Book One School evening program with the author of The Seventh Most Important Thing, Ms. Shelley Pearsall.

During the evening program Ms. Pearsall plans to speak about her creative process, do a creative activity with the group and hold a Q&A session. She will also have books on hand for purchase and will autograph your books.

When: Thursday, December 8th, at 7:00 PM
Where: Bigelow Library

KidStuff Coupon Book Fundraiser – ENDS TOMORROW, November 30th

6th grade parents: Please send a check (payable to the Bigelow PTO) in the money collection envelope to your child’s teacher by tomorrow, Wednesday November 30th. You can keep the book that was sent home with your child. If you do not wish to purchase the book, please return it to the school by tomorrow. This is not a sample book to keep.

7th and 8th grade parents: Please send completed order forms and checks ($25 x # books ordered, payable to the Bigelow PTO) in the money collection envelope to your child’s teacher by tomorrow, Wednesday Nov 30th.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this fundraiser!

KidStuff Coupon Books – Please Order by November 30th

You still have time to buy/order your KidStuff Coupon Books and help raise funds to support Bigelow events. Family-friendly coupon books are $25.00 each, and offer great savings at Macy’s, Sears, Dick’s, Michaels, Bed Bath & Beyond, A.C. Moore, Clarks, Gymboree, H&M, Famous Footware, Payless, JP Licks and many more! With the holiday season fast approaching these coupon books can make great gifts or provide incredible savings for you. The coupons are valid through December 2017! In addition to the Massachusetts book, there are editions for Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, which you can order through the PTO.

6th grade parents – a coupon book, money collection envelope, and order form were sent home with your child last week. To purchase, please put a check (payable to the Bigelow PTO) in the money collection envelope and return to your child’s teacher by Wednesday November 30th. You can keep the book sent home.

If you do not wish to purchase the book, please return the book to the school by Wed Nov 30th. This is not a sample book to keep.

7th and 8th grade parents – an order form was sent home with your child last week. If you wish to purchase a coupon book(s), please complete the order form, place your check ($25 x # books ordered, payable to the Bigelow PTO) and the order form in the money collection envelope, and return to your child’s teacher by Wed Nov 30th.

If you have any questions, please contact the Bigelow PTO at bigelowbulldog@gmail.com.

Cluster and METCO Parent/Guardian Leaders

The Bigelow PTO needs 2-3 parent/guardian-volunteers for each grade cluster as well as from the METCO program to serve as Bigelow community leaders and liaisons between teachers and the PTO and families, to facilitate communication, to help organize various projects and activities, to rally volunteers. If you are interested, please fill in the form below or email the PTO directly at bigelowbulldog@gmail.com.

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