College Admission Essay Workshops

ActiveMinds Tutoring activemindstutoring.com is pleased to announce their second annual College Admission Essay Workshops!

Presenting the same caliber of expert instruction that they’ve brought to clients for over a decade, these College Admission Essay Workshops are a notch above the rest!

Francesca Grossman, our lead instructor:

  • An expert writing instructor with degrees from Stanford and Harvard
  • Has over fifteen years’ teaching experience helping students craft a compelling admissions essay
  • Has a stellar track record of helping students get into the top college of their choice

Price: $225 per student, $50 off for referring a friend who signs up! To learn more and to sign up your soon-to-be rising senior,  please email  info@activemindstutoring.com,

Choose one of the following Workshops:  June 21st, 1:00 – 4:00 pm,  August 16th, 6:00 – 9:00 pm,  September 23rd, 1:00 – 4:00 pm.
Newton Lower Falls Community Center

Spring Tree Tour

Newton Cemetery arborist Robert Reardon will guide his popular tree tour showcasing the interesting variety of trees in Newton Cemetery’s arboretum. The tour will take place rain or shine and last approximately 90 minutes. Comfortable walking shoes, water and plenty of questions are recommended.

Meet just inside the main gate in front of the office. Parking is available in the chapel parking lot or along the cemetery roads. Suggested donation: $10.00/person. For more information, call 617-332-0047 or visit https://www.newcemcorp.org/news-events/spring-tree-tour.

May 19th, 1:00 pm
Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut Street, Newton

From Conflict to Collaboration: The Parenting Framework You’ve Been Searching For

Do you ever feel frustrated with your child/teenager? Find yourself shouting and imposing consequences in reaction to challenging behavior? Imagine having a simple framework that guides you in every parenting challenge and brings out the best in both you and your child.

The Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) approach gives parents concrete tools to relate better to their kids, reduce challenging behavior, and build their kids’ skills in self-regulation, communication and problem-solving. See BeTheParentBoston.com for more information on CPS coaching, and upcoming morning and evening CPS workshops in Newton, Brookline, Weston and Natick.

Wednesday: “Social and emotional health in Middle School”

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are pleased to invite you to Bigelow PTO’s Spring Meeting, when we are going to discuss social and emotional health and well-being of middle-schoolers.

Spring PTO Meeting
Wednesday, April 4 at 7pm
Bigelow Library

We understand how our students emotional health is essential to a successful middle school experience. But what should parents do when things aren’t going well? Or in times of stress – at school or in the country?

Dr. Jordanna L’Esperance, clinical and school psychologist at Bigelow Middle School, and Bigelow’s Counselors will discuss the resources available for students at Bigelow and within the Newton Community at the next PTO meeting on Wednesday, April 4, 7pm, at the Bigelow Library.

Please, send questions to Dr. L’Esperance prior to the evening. Questions may be directed to her at  jordanna_l’esperance-chouinard@newton.k12.ma.us.

Hope to see you there,

Bigelow PTO Board

Friday: Skate Night at Warrior

Get your friends together and go ice skating! The house DJ will be blasting your favorite tunes while you ice skate! It’s the new Boston Bruins new practice rink!

Skate Night at Warrior
Friday, April 6th, from 8pm to 10pm
Warrior Ice Arena
90 Guest Street, Brighton MA 02135
$10 Admission Includes Ice Skate Rental  ~ Concession stand will be open

Say you are with Bigelow Middle School and the school will get $5 back. Free validated garage parking. Helmets are suggested, bring your own, a limited number will be avail-\able to borrow. This event is open to the general public. Bigelow volunteers will be there. You are responsible for your child’s admission and transport. Families are welcome to come join the fun. There is a galley area for parents to gather and watch if they do not want to skate. Please share and invite this message with friends and families.

For more information please contact Ms. Stephanie Dalfior at dalfiors@newton.k12.ma.us

Clothing Drive

Run by Project 351 & Cradles to Crayons, from March 19 to April 5.
Donate gently used and like-new clothing sizes 0-20 and adult small/medium to help over 300,000 children in Massachusetts. Drop off clothing in collection bins around the school. Thank you for your support!

Bigelow Middle School 2017-2018 Yearbook

Yearbook order forms will be given out in homerooms next week.

All-color pages
Durable hard cover with original design by 8th grade artists
Price: $25
Deadline: April 13th
Payments: cash, check or ONLINE

Order online today HERE. (Bigelow’s Yearbook ID Code: 1945918). If you would rather pay by cash or check (payable to: Bigelow Middle School), please place payment in a sealed envelope with the student’s name and homeroom written on the front. Your student should give the envelope to his/her homeroom teacher.

Thank You for a Great Night!

Thank you so much to everyone who came out last night to support Bigelow Big Night 2018, Bigelow-on-the-Charles!! It was a fabulous evening with amazing food and good company in the most perfect setting!

To Principal Harrison – we can’t thank you enough for your support, and for all you do for our children and community.

To the hardest working committee I know – this evening was a huge success due to your tireless energy and devotion to our kids’ school.

I would like to especially thank the following people who were instrumental in pulling off every last detail: Una Simmons, Joana Canedo, Niki Diller, Bid Lannery, James Bryant, Frannie Kervin, Kim Donlan, Dina Conlin, Amy Beckler, Barbara Campbell, Charyti Reiter, Aoife O’Dwyer, and Dave O’Rourke.

To everyone who donated and solicited items to the auction, donated food, drinks, or sponsorships, and participated in committee meetings, planning, set up and break down-thank you!

With the help of attendees, community supporters and sponsorships, we were able to raise $18,000!

Congratulations to all on a job well done!

Meredith Andrews
Big Night 2018 Chair-person