After two years of only online events we are thrilled to return to the LIVE concert series!

On Friday, October 7, Bigelow students will enjoy the first Creative Arts & Sciences event of the school year, Ball in the House.

Based out of Boston, Ball in the House is an R&B/Pop/Soul a cappella group that has performed in venues all over the world and opened for some of the biggest acts in the music industry such as The Beach Boys, The Jonas Brothers, The Temptations, and Fantasia. Through contemporay and classic cover songs and original works, students will discover how “a cappella” works; how various voice parts fit together; how to beatbox and use rhythm. From chant through doo wop, students are introduced to songwriting and collaboration. Ball in the House inspires and encourages students to get involved and stay involved in the arts.

Friday’s assembly is sponsored by your generous contributions to our PTO and Creative Arts & Sciences. Thank you!

Will you walk, roll, bike or bus this year? Choose what works for your family to celebrate International Walk to School Day this year. Held annually, this event joins together students from over 40 countries.

Visit www.NewtonSafeRoutes.org or contact Alex Rolfe for more information about walking, rolling and riding.

Building on the success of last year’s Staff Wellness Day, Principal Coston and Bigelow Leadership are planning Bigelow’s first ever Student Wellness Day.

When? Thursday, December 8^th, ~8:30-11:20 am (December 8^th is an early release day with 11:20 am dismissal)

What? After advisory, students will rotate through 5 different 30-minute health and wellness activities. Students will be able to choose the activities that most interest them.

We need you! We are looking for parent volunteers to share their talents and lead 30-minute activity sessions to make Bigelow’s first ever Student Wellness Day a success. The goal is for students to have a wide range of activities to choose from, e.g., origami, dance, yoga, meditation, cookie or cupcake decorating, crafts, gaming, sports, etc.!

Interested? Please email bigelowbulldog@gmail.com with your idea and join the fun!

Thank you to those who volunteered at Beautify Bigelow last Sunday! We weeded, mulched, and planted perennials to enjoy this Fall and over 50 bulbs to look forward to this Spring. Volunteers also picked up trash throughout the school grounds.

Don’t forget to join us in the Spring for Newton Serves!

Thank you to all who attended Tuesday’s Meet & Greet with Principal Coston and our first PTO meeting of the 2022-23 school year! It was great to make connections in person, share the PTO’s purpose and activities, and hear Principal Coston’s goals and updates for Bigelow.

For reference, Principal Coston’s slides can be found following this link.

About Ten Tables: Ten Tables is a progressive mystery dinner fundraiser for Adults. Ten Tables is a fun and festive way to support Bigelow Middle School and our PTO while enjoying delicious food and great company.

Here is how it works: On the evening of the event at 6pm, attendees gather at one large appetizers party, where they will receive their dinner destination. At 8pm, everyone will proceed to their dinners hosted by volunteers, where we will all enjoy delicious food and get to know 8-9 other randomly assigned attendees. After dinner around 10pm, everyone reconvenes for dessert and coffee at a new location.

Want to host? We need Appetizer, Dessert and Dinner Hosts! Please contact Shana Smythe, Carolyn Gillespie, or Charlene Gillespie (cargillespie@hotmail.com) if you are willing to host or need more details.

Bring your gardening gear and tools and join the Bigelow PTO THIS Sunday October 2 from 10 am to 1 pm for Beautify Bigelow Day. (Rain date Sunday October 16th) The entire Bigelow Community is welcome. We will plant, clean, weed, and mulch in the front entrance beginning at 10 am.

All volunteers are welcome to drop in for any amount of time. Every contribution counts! Please RSVP via the link below.

RSVP HERE