Together with Bigelow Counselors, the PTO is running a Gift Card Drive to support 5 Bigelow families in need this holiday season. 

We are collecting gift cards to Market Basket, Marshalls, and Amazon in denominations of $25, $50, $75, and $100. Gift cards can be dropped off at the school office in an envelope addressed “to: Erin, Jessica, and Molly (Bigelow School Counselors)”

We are also accepting electronic gift cards. Please email electronic gift cards for Market Basket, Marshalls, or Amazon to bigelowbulldog@gmail.com and we will print them for distribution.

Monetary donations can also be made via Venmo and the PTO will buy gift cards. Please write “Gift Card Drive” in the note field. Venmo: @BigelowPTONewton (last 4 digits of phone are 5953).

Please drop off or email any gift card donations by Tuesday, December 20th so they can be distributed to families ahead of winter break.

Thank you for your help supporting our community!

Please save the date Tuesday, January 10th at 7 pm to join us for a PTO meeting at Bigelow with Newton Public Schools Interim Superintendent, Dr. Kathleen Smith, and representatives from the School Committee.

This is a great opportunity to learn about district initiatives and ask questions of our school district leaders.

Check out the official Bigelow Bulldog Gear Shop sponsored by the Bigelow Middle School Student Council.

Orders can be placed via the website and shipped directly to your home. 

Be sure to use Amazon Smile when shopping on Amazon on your computer and phone! Please update your Amazon settings and earn money for Bigelow when you do your regular shopping. Choose Bigelow Middle School Parent- Teacher Organization Inc.

Registration for Spring Rec 2023 Softball is open!

Sign up your player(s) in the appropriate grade level division HERE. Sign up now and check it off your to-do list!

For any questions, please contact info@newtongirlssoftball.org 

The Newton Girls Lacrosse (NGL) program has been dedicated to providing Newton lacrosse players and their families a community based developmental lacrosse program since 1999.  

The program is open to all skills levels in grades 1-8. Our team of dedicated volunteer coaches deliver a fun, safe and inclusive youth sports environment.  

The goals of this instructional program are to develop our players lacrosse skills, and to provide space for building new friendships with players from across the city.

Please see our website for more information: http://www.newtongirlslacrosse.com/

For questions please email ngl.program@gmail.com.

Thank you to all who participated in the nomination process for the Bigelow School Council. Congratulations to the Bigelow School Council members for 2022-23:

• Chassity Coston, Principal
• Heather Dragsbaek, 6th Special Education
• Lora Stoyanova, 8th ELA
• Carolina Verdaguer, Spanish
• Rocío Calvo, Grade 6 parent
• Gabriela Kroszynski, Grade 8 parent
• Justine Kelley, Grade 7 & 8 parent
• Patrick Song, Grade 6 parent
• Student representatives will participate from the Bigelow Student Council as well

Learn more about School Councils here.

It’s that time of year and your inbox is probably filled with worthy organizations asking for donations. The Bigelow Middle School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is one cause that doesn’t get more personal: our kids’ education. As parents and guardians of Bigelow students, we are all members of the PTO, an organization that is well worth supporting.

Why give to the PTO?

• We underwrite programs that the Newton Public School’s budget does not cover, such as Creative Arts and Sciences and classroom technology.
• We supplement supplies for the classrooms.
• We offer field trip scholarships.
• We provide assistance to Bigelow families who have fallen under unfortunate circumstances.
• We serve as an important communication channel between the school and parents.
• We help build the community that makes Bigelow a special place for our children.

Please support these important programs with your gift to Bigelow PTO online, via Venmo (@BigelowPTONewton), or by check.
Matching gifts are a great way to maximize your donation! Some companies will double or triple your gift to education.

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A big thank you to all who have donated to the PTO Annual Fund so far this year! Your contributions enable the Bigelow PTO to support many programs and services that benefit our students.

The Annual Fund is ongoing. A gift of any size will help us reach our goal of 100% participation! There are many ways to donate:

• via Venmo @BigelowPTONewton
• write a check and mail to Bigelow Middle School c/o PTO
• via the website at bigelowpto.org/donate/

Matching gifts are a great way to maximize your donation! Please consider adding Bigelow PTO to your company’s annual donation matching program, if applicable. Bigelow Middle School PTO is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID #20-0348453. All donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law.

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