Category Archives: From the PTO

Cradles to Crayons Drive November 14th – 18th

Please donate gently used or new clothes, books, toys, or games to Cradles to Crayons. Cradles to Crayons provides gently used essential items to children in low income situations. Please do not donate anything that is stained, ripped or torn. Cradles to Crayons is in most need of jeans and pants. They accept clothing from size 0-20. They are also in need of shoes and winter boots. If you have any questions contact Caroline Cohen or Amy Silberstein at617-964-8344 or 617-413-5731. The drive will run the week of November 14th- November 18th. Please drop items off in the box outside the front office.

Turkey Bowl is THIS Thursday

Turkey Bowl is happening this Thursday, Nov 10th.  Make sure your children come to support this annual ALL BIGELOW football event after school in Burr Park…..and make sure they bring their allowance and EXTRA $$ from you!

If you are contributing to the Election Day Bake Sale Tuesday, Nov 8th, please consider making an extra batch for the 8th Graders Turkey Bowl on Thursday, Nov 10th (2 bake sales in one week!!) Remember all proceeds are for the benefit of 8th Graders. Donations to the Turkey Bowl bake sale contact lirikaler@comcast.net or call Liri at 617-699-9428.

Bake Sale – November 8th – We Need Your Help

Bake Sale

Help the PTO raise money the old fashioned way, a community bake sale.  Tuesday, November 8th is Election Day and we are planning a bake sale.  We would love to have a nice selection of home-made items to sell.  Banana Bread, Muffins, Cookies, Brownies and Candies.  We would love a few volunteers to help sell during the day (starting at 7 am until we run out of items).  Please email Alicia Bowman @ alicia.bowman@comcast.net to let us know what you can bring or if you would like to volunteer.

Come to the TURKEY BOWL – November 10th

The Turkey Bowl football game is fast approaching.
If it is chilly, bring your hats and gloves and come support your Bigelow team on
Thursday, November 10th at Burr Park Field after school.
Delicious baked goods, snacks and drinks will be available to buy so students of all grades, bring your allowance!
Bake sale donations, contact: Liri Kaler at lirikaler@comcast.net
Proceeds go towards 8th Grade Graduation expenses.
Can’t wait to see you there!

Thanks for a Great Soup Stroll!

I would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s soup stroll! It was a fabulous evening and an enormous success. The money raised will go towards our creative arts and sciences programs as well as technology. A big thank you to the hosts who generously volunteered their homes and who took great care and time to prepare special meals.  Thanks to all of you who participated – for your generous donations and for your terrific community spirit.  As much as the Soup Stroll is a fundraiser, it is a wonderful opportunity for families to connect, meet one another and form new friendships. Continue reading →

Sign Up & Save… and Earn Money for the Bigelow PTO

Attention Bigelow Parents!  mom.com is a new daily deal site coming to the Newton area.  They offer fabulous deals on things families like to do, buy, and eat in your immediate area.  

Sign up for mom.com and support the Bigelow School.  mom.com will donate $2 for every parent who signs up to receive local family-friendly deals. 

Click here to sign up – it’s free!

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Out of District Statement

Out-of-Assigned District Statement
for School Publications

The Newton Public Schools considers applications for students to transfer to schools outside of their home district. It is the goal of the school system to grant to the degree possible requests for out-of-assigned district placements. Impact on enrollment, staffing and space availability now and in the future are key considerations. Out-of-assigned district placements for students who wish to attend a school in Newton other than his/her district school are limited. Such placements will be made on a space available basis only. In addition to Newton residents, members of NTA Units A, B, C, D, E, NESA, or the Custodial union may also apply for placement of their children in a Newton Public School. Continue reading →

Open House/Visiting Days and Parent Coffees

Tuesday, October 11 – Grade 8, 8:00-11:15 am
Wednesday, October 12 – Grade 6, 8:00-11:00 am
Thursday, October 13 – Grade 7, 8:00-11:00 am
This week classrooms in each grade will be open one morning for parents to visit.   There is coffee each morning in the library prior to the start of classes.  Please bring a copy of your child’s schedule so that you know which classrooms to visit, and please attend only the classrooms of the grade open on each designated day.