Given the way the holidays have fallen since the hybrid model began and to equalize the in-person days for both cohorts, please note changes for the week before December break.
Monday, December 21 and Tuesday, December 22
We braved the cold and distributed lots of yearbooks, hoodies, sweatpants, masks and t-shirts on Saturday. If you missed it, you still can get yours before the Holidays:
Yearbook: Students can get their pre-ordered copies at the school office. If you want to buy a copy, bring $25 in cash or a check made to Bigelow Middle School.
Gear: Please contact Amy McPherson at ablmcpherson0209@gmail.com or 617-834-9205.
We thank all those who purchased Cookies By Elise to benefit the PTO! They were absolutely delicious and money raised went to a great cause – Bigelow kids! Thank you!
We were happy to have our annual Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday, December 16 for the front office staff and custodians: Sue Schy, Heather MacDonald, Linda Anderson, Kersten Raso, Courtney Rau-Rogers, Lucas Mogensen, Todd Harrison, Tim Curry, Al Zellmann, and Steve Rogers.
We are so grateful for their hard work and dedication to the school and our children! 
Green Newton’s School Connections group will meet ONLINE on Thursday, Dec 17, from 3:45-5pm. Google Meeting Link: meet.google.com/enc-hnvv-yms
Green Newton’s Schools Connections is a forum for parents, students and educators to promote sustainability in the classroom and beyond. You are welcome to participate as we share experiences and ideas that support the implementation of green initiatives in our schools.
For more information contact: schoolconnections@greennewton.org or visit www.schools.greennewton.org
Froshcab is an all freshmen cast show that 8th graders can take part in next year! It is happening on December 17th (this Thursday) at 7:30 pm and December 18th (this Friday) also at 7:30 pm. It is all virtual and you can buy tickets here: http://www.theatreink.net/tickets.html
The second event is a Hot Chocolate Fundraiser on Saturday the 19th from 10:00 to 12:30 pm. It is in-person at the NNHS parking lot near the theater entrance.
From the Mayor’s Newsletter
Work continues both by the Newton Police Reform Task Force and in our search for the next Police Chief. Many thanks to residents who have already filled out the confidential survey on characteristics you think are important for our next leader of the Newton Police Department. Haven’t had the 5 minutes to complete it yet? I would be grateful for the help; click here.
Concurrently, the Task Force is also continuing to engage all of us in their process. Join two virtual “Town Hall” meetings in the next few weeks.
Where are We Now?
Wednesday, December 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The consulting team, Strategy Matters, that is working with the Task Force will offer their preliminary analysis of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOTs) of policing in Newton. Following that brief presentation, participants may add their own insights, ideas, and thoughts on NPD’s SWOTs to add to that analysis.
Where Do We Want to Go?
Tuesday, December 22 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The Task Force is developing a philosophical framework to guide their reform recommendations. The consulting team will work with participants in this Town Hall to develop concrete goals for the NPD based on that work and participants’ own ideas and hopes for our community.
To register for the Town Halls and to receive the meeting link, click here. To join the email list for Task Force updates, click here.
Bigelow Gear is ready for pick-up!!! Please come get it at the Bigelow parking lot at one of the following times:
If you cannot make it at any of these times, please let us know and we will find an alternative.
2019-2020 yearbooks are ready for pickup at the school Main Office.
If you pre-ordered them last year, you have two options:
If you did not order a yearbook and want a copy, we have a limited supply of extra books available for purchase. Please bring $25 in cash or a check made out to Bigelow Middle School. These books will be sold on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.
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