Dear Bigelow Families,

Many thanks to all who have donated cash and signed up to bring food and decorations to the Teacher and Staff Appreciation Tea on Wednesday June 2nd.

We could probably use some more food donations. While we will supplement with sandwiches and treats purchased with donated money, it makes the event much more special when it has a homemade touch! I know it’s hard with the holiday weekend, but if anyone is able to make a platter of tea sandwiches, cookies, etc. we would be very grateful.

The spreadsheet to sign up to donate food is here.

Donations of food and decor can be brought to Bigelow the morning of the event, or can be left at Susan’s house (28 Ballard St.) the night before or the morning of the event.

Many thanks in advance!

Susan St. Pierre, Karen Yee, and Charlene Gillespie

Join the Resilience Project for a screening of this inspirational documentary of the only ambulance service in Darien, Connecticut, which is run by high school students! This highly acclaimed film aims to inspire and motivate teens and the adults who support and guide them, as it highlights the impact of teens becoming active and positive contributors to their communities.

Panel discussion featuring NWH physicians, The Resilience Project staff, and community leaders to follow.

Click here to register

Click here to learn more about the Resilience Project

Thank you all who dined in or ordered from our partners at BLUE RIBBON , FIORELLA’s  and YOGURT BEACH  last week! We raised over U$300.

Here is a note from Leslie, at Blue Ribbon:

“I’m happy to say you had your best turnout to date!  15 restaurant orders were placed, plus one large catering order for the Bigelow Middle School, being held on 6/21. It’s always a pleasure working with the PTO and seeing your school supporters visit our restaurants.  Thank you and we hope to work with you again in the future.”

Please register and bid! Don’t miss out on the amazing prizes still available, including classes, gift cards, class baskets, restaurants, and so much more. Thank you again for your support, and good luck!

Bidding is open UNTIL MONDAY NIGHT!

Check out other amazing items given by our community and BID!

You can also make a monetary donation: simply click on the links below!

$25 – $50 – $75  – $100  – $150  – $200  – $250  – $300

Big Night is our largest fundraiser of the year, generating almost 50% of the PTO budget. These funds are critical to support PTO programs, such as Creative Arts and Science, school improvements, as well as scholarship funds to defray field trip costs for our students in need.

We have one final opportunity this year to show the teachers and staff at Bigelow how much we have appreciated them. It’s been a year of transitions, schedule changes, and uncertainty, and the teachers and staff have been there for our kids through it all! We will be hosting a Teacher and Staff Appreciation Tea on Wednesday June 2, 2021 at 1:40pm in the Bigelow library.

Please add your name and donation to the spreadsheet here.

This event is a lighter version of our luncheon – an afternoon snack! Similar to the luncheon, we will be serving “take-out” style with clamshell containers that teachers can fill with all sorts of snacks and treats. We would like to serve a mix of sweet and savory options. In addition, if anyone is a gluten-free baker we would appreciate a couple of GF options.

Please make every attempt to donate items which are easily picked up using plastic tongs or plastic serving spoons, however, this time items do not need to be individually wrapped (though you are welcome to do so if you would like!). Please add your name and donation to the spreadsheet here.

If you are short on time but can spare a few extra dollars, we are planning to purchase some supplemental food and drinks. You can donate by clicking the dollar amount here:

$10    $20 

Food donations can be left on the front porch of Susan St. Pierre’s house the evening before or the morning of the event. The address is 28 Ballard St. If you’d prefer to bring the food directly to the school on June 2nd, you are welcome to do that as well.

Many thanks in advance for contributing to this important event!

Susan St. Pierre, Karen Yee, and Charlene Gillespie

Get Involved: Join the Bigelow PTO Board in 2021-2022!

Laps at Lunch is a Bigelow program that helps our students get some fresh air and a chance to move around in the middle of the day. During this daily, optional program, students are allowed to walk laps around the inside perimeter of Burr Park once they’re done with their lunch. 

TBD for 2022.

Traditionnally, the 8th graders celebrate their graduation in several ways:

• Graduation and Field Day
• 8th grade gift to the school
• Boston Harbor Cruise

Class of 2021 “moving on” ceremony for eighth graders will take place on the last full day of school on Monday, June 21, outdoors in Burr Park.The tentative time of the ceremony is 9:00-10:15am.   

All eighth grade students will receive certificates of completion during this special ceremony, and there will be music and speeches by eighth graders and Bigelow staff.

• Eighth grade families are encouraged to take their child to lunch after the ceremony and then have their eighth grader return for afternoon activities at 12:30pm.
• There is a limit of 6 attendees per student.
• The ceremony will be broadcast on zoom for students and families who can not attend in person.
• The rain date is Tuesday, June 22, 9-10:15am
• Eighth grade students should wear comfortable clothes and shoes, suitable for walking outdoors. White dresses are not a requirement. Any color school clothes are recommended.

More information about the seating arrangements in Burr Park and other details for this event will be forthcoming.