JOIN Bigelow FORJ on Monday, December 13 at 7:40-8:00 am at Vernon/Park intersection crosswalk island to demonstrate our support for the leadership of our NPS principals (particularly Bigelow Principal Coston and NNHS Principal Turner in light of recent events, administrators, counselors  and teachers who are pursuing educational agendas aligned with the district-wide values and commitment to equity. Bigelow FORJ unequivocally denounces all forms of systemic racism and social exclusion and will continue to push and act for antiracism, social justice and inclusion.

Please spread the word, ask your children, families and neighbors to join us to demonstrate that the Bigelow community (whether as parents, students, teachers, administrators, counselors, staff or supporters) stands united in continuing to push for equity for all. Bring signs, posters, slogans (this would be a fantastic opportunity to include your children/students’ creative ideas for designing rally materials) and most importantly, yourselves!

Thank you so much for all your support for this incredibly difficult work on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Margo Michaels & Kaori Urayama

Bigelow FORJ Co-Leads

Remember Thursday December 9 is an early release day with a 11:20am dismissal. 

The 2021-2022 Parent Conference sign-up process is live. Please click here for registration information & instructions. 

Conferences start on Wednesday December 8.

Contact Principal Coston (costonc@newton.k12.ma.us) or Kersten, Exec. Admin. Asst. (rasok@newton.k12.ma.us) if you have questions, comments, or concerns.

DONATE NOW

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. With the pandemic, fundraising events are very limited so your donations are needed now more than previous years.

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 pandemic related 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, venmo, online or by check.
Matching gifts are a great way to maximize your donation and some companies double or triple your gift to education.

DONATE NOW

The parents/guardians who will serve on the 21-22 Bigelow School Council are:

• Justine Kelley (Grade 6 & 7)
• Gabriela Kroszynski (Grade 7)
• Julie Lane Kane (Grade 6)

Learn more about School Councils here.

Based on the last week’s nomination period, these are the parents/guardians who have been nominated to serve on the 21-22 Bigelow School Council:

• Justine Kelley (Grade 6 & 7)
• Gabriela Kroszynski (Grade 7)
• Julie Lane Kane (Grade 6)

Learn more about School Councils here.

The printed Bigelow PTO Directory will be distributed during advisory on Monday, November 15.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and integrity of this directory data. Changes cannot be made to the printed directory but you can change any directory information online through MembershipToolkit or by contacting the directory team, Sarah Lenz (sklenz@gmail.com) or Heather Philbrook (htphilbrook@gmail.com). Please also contact us if your student has not received a printed version by November 22.

We encourage you to download the Membership Toolkit app to make connecting with other Bigelow families even easier.  The app is available on the Apple App Store and on Google Play.

For more information about the Directory, go to the Bigelow PTO website. 

This program will be offered to 6th graders on Tuesday, December 7 at 9am.
Brent Daniels is an entertainment industry veteran and award-winning music producer using the latest technology to sculpt sound and create music for Marvel Studios, Disney Studios, Netflix, Activision, Epic Records and more. His online Virtual Music Technology assembly shows students how their everyday devices are used by professionals to create the music and sounds they love.
This is not your everyday Zoom meeting! Classes will be brought into Brent’s studio for an interactive educational experience they will never forget! Virtual Music Technology is a one-of-a-kind online event in which students participate to create an original track that will raise the roof! Using master-level musicianship and a blend of high energy music production, audience interaction, information and humor, Brent delivers an exciting performance and a premium educational experience that will capture the imaginations of students.

Thsi program is ponsored by the Bigelow PTO and Creative Arts & Sciences