This week we received our first note from Newton North to welcome the Class of 2030!
Please mark your calendars for these upcoming events designed to prepare our current 8th graders and their carers for the transition to Newton North High School:
Tuesday, January 13 – 8th Grade Night Part #1 – 6:30pm – NNHS Auditorium
Thursday, February 12 – 8th Grade Night Part #2 – Elective Open House – 5pm-8pm
Monday, August 24 – First Day of Fall Sports Try-Outs. If your student wants to play a fall sport, they need to be available for fall sports try-outs.
Wednesday, September 2 – First Day of School for Students
The success of the system is dependent on every family logging in and updating their information. Throughout the school year, families can edit their name, address, and phone numbers, and each family can decide which pieces of information will be available for others to view through the privacy settings.
Our secure and easy-to-use directory is free for all Bigelow families and is hosted online at Membership Toolkit. The directory is maintained by PTO volunteers and funded by the PTO thanks to your support!
If you are unfamiliar with the platform, if you have forgotten your directory access login, or if you are unsure about whether or not you are in it, please email us with your name and your child’s name(s) at bigelowbulldog@gmail.com.
Please join us for an Ice Skating Fundraiser at Warrior Ice Arena Friday, December 5th 2025from 9-9:50 pm. Tickets are $18 (includes skate rental) and will be sold at the event starting at 8:30 pm.
Save the date for Friday, January 9th, 2026 for another Bigelow Skate Night at Warrior Ice Arena!
A HUGE thank you to our Teacher Appreciation Committee Chairs Laura Goldworm and Jenny Rosenthal (and their girls Lilah, Charlotte, and Capri) for hosting an incredible snack bar for our Bigelow Teachers and Staff before Thanksgiving.
If you’re interested in participating in our next show of Teacher Appreciation, please email us at bigelowbulldog@gmail.com.
In March 2025, Bigelow hosted a new annual tradition: Global Diversity Night. It is an after-school evening to celebrate the many countries and cultures among us with food and fun. It was such a massive success, we’re again asking for yourhelp to make this year’s event reflect all of Bigelow and beyond!
Stay tuned for info on our first Committee meeting. Email bigelowbulldog@gmail.com to express interest.
Many parent groups are actively supporting the Bigelow community and we want to share it! Groups like SEPAC, Metco, Green Council, FORJ, and more are part of what make this community so special. Please let us highlight your efforts.
Email the PTO at bigelowbulldog@gmail.com for more info.
Bigelow Drama’s fall play, Just Great: A retelling of some book by F. Scott Fitzgerald, wrapped a successful 4-show run on Saturday. Ms. Moriarty and Ms. Alberts captained an incredible show by guiding students through every aspect of the production. Congratulations on a terrific show, and thank you!
Narratives of Change: Book & Film Discussion with FORJ
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 6:30 – 8:00 PM at Newton Free Library
Bigelow FORJ invites you (caregivers and students) to an upcoming discussion on the award-winning book and movie The Hate U Give, hosted by FORJ NNHS, Newton Free Library, and FORJ Newton. If you plan to attend, or have any questions, please let us know at angela.r.brooks@gmail.com (Angela) or ms_haily@yahoo.com (Hai). We’re looking forward to having a strong Bigelow contingent!
Narratives of Change: Book & Film Discussion with FORJ Brought to you by FORJ Newton North High School, Newton Free Library, and FORJ Newton.
Stories shape the way we see the world—and each other. Join us for a discussion that brings together middle schoolers, high schoolers, and adults to explore the book The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, and its movie adaptation. Together, we’ll reflect, ask questions, and have honest conversations about race, justice, and community in a discussion facilitated by a Newton Free Library librarian and a racial dialogue facilitator from FORJ Newton North High School.
We recommend that you read the book or watch the movie (or both) before this program. You can request a library copy of the book here, and you can request a copy of the movie here. Don’t have time to read the book or watch the film? You’re still welcome to join us to discuss these themes.
Many thanks to Dr. Green, Margaret Battat Silva, and all the Bigelow adults who joined the Principal Coffee this morning. Informal gatherings like these are important for our community to stay connected and informed. Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities.
The 2025-2026 Yearbooks are available to pre-order from LifeTouch. Grades 6–8, clubs, afterschool activities, and school events are included in the yearbooks. They make wonderful keepsakes for students to look back on.
Watch your email for messages from LifeTouch on how to order, or click Here to learn more about pre-ordering from LifeTouch.
* If you are interested in contributing to the yearbook, please email bigelowbulldog@gmail.com. *
