We are actively planning for the 2023-24 school year and we are still looking for volunteers for co-presidents. If you are interested in this role, or know someone who would be a good fit, please email bigelowbulldog@gmail.com.
Volunteering is a great way to make a difference in your student’s middle school experience and stay connected with our teachers and staff.
Are you curious about the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) contract negotiations? Background on NTA negotiations, current contract priorities, and ways to become more informed and involved can be found at https://linktr.ee/ntaresources.
On Tuesday, June 20th, Bigelow celebrated the careers of 8 retiring teachers. We extend a heartfelt thank you for all you’ve done for our school and wish you the best in retirement!
The Bigelow PTO was able to provide funds to support this celebration thanks to the generosity of our community.
As the school year comes to an end, if you are looking for a way to express your appreciation to a teacher or other school staff member for the hard work that they do and the care they show for your student each and every day, while also complying with the NPS no-gift policy, here is a way to say thank you.
By donating to Newton Schools Foundation’s Honor Thy Teacher, you can show your appreciation AND support your children’s schools. NSF will notify each staff member honored of your gift and share their names with Principals and the Superintendent. Each honored staff member will receive a certificate and commemorative display magnet, and a list of honored teachers will appear on the NSF website.
Your tax-deductible donation will go towards funding NSF grants for new approaches in the classroom, professional development for teaches, and programs that promote equity for all students.
It’s easy to donate. Use the QR Code, or donate online at the NSF Website. Please be sure to include the name of your student and the names of the teachers and/or staff that you are honoring.
Incoming NPS Superintendent Dr. Anna Nolin wants to hear from you! Please view Dr. Nolin’s welcome letter HERE and see specific ways to connect with our incoming Superintendent below.
Host a Meet & Greet Gather 20 or more people in your neighborhood, place of worship, community organization, fitness location, etc. to meet with Dr. Nolin to talk about Newton Schools and its future.
Be Heard What are some things we should stop, start, or continue to do in the Newton Public Schools? Provide input and help identify areas of focus through a tool called ThoughtExchange:
Celebrate Our Staff on the Opening Day of School 2023-24. Share stories of how our Newton Public School staff have demonstrated care, expertise and excellence in serving the children of Newton. (any staff: nurses, paraprofessionals, cafeteria staff, principals, teachers, behaviorists, counselors, psychologists, tutors, –ANYONE–)
More detailed descriptions of each way to connect with Dr. Nolin can be found in her welcome letter HERE.
Please join us tonight, Thursday June 15th, for the final PTO meeting of the school year via zoom at 7 pm. We will go over the PTO budget and planning for next year.
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 873 656 3465
Passcode: bulldogs
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Would you consider volunteering your time for the 2023-2024 school year? The Bigelow Middle School PTO is still in need of volunteers for two co-presidents and will not be able to function if these positions are not filled before the start of the new school year.
Volunteering is a great way to make a difference in your student’s middle school experience and stay connected with our teachers and staff. Please review the descriptions for the roles mentioned above and other open positions here! If you have any questions or need additional details, please email bigelowbulldog@gmail.com.
We are in need of volunteers to assist with 8th grade chromebook collection on Tuesday, June 20th at 12:30 pm. (Please note new date and time.)
Please email bigelowbulldog@gmail.com to volunteer!
We are in need of a volunteer with a truck to help transport 2 paintings to Bigelow. These paintings were generously donated to Bigelow by a student’s family for display at the school. They are currently crated in the family’s house and ready to move, but are too large to fit in a car.
If you can help, please email bigelowbulldog@gmail.com.
Welcome Home provides families experiencing hardship with high quality household items they need to live with dignity. Please join us by donating:
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