Thanks you those who have donated, Student Council was able to collect just under 200 tubes of toothpaste (and 10 toothbrushes) for the Food Pantry.
8th Grade Visit with Ruby Bridges – April 14, 2022
Bigelow is excited to welcome back Ruby Bridges for an engaging virtual presentation on April 14, 2022 at 12:30pm. Ruby Bridges is living history. She was the first African American child to enter the newly desegregated New Orleans school system in 1960. During Ruby’s program, 8th graders will have an interactive discussion with Ruby about the civil rights movement in the 1960’s as well as her ongoing commitment to the idea that if all of our children refuse to allow hatred and racism to be passed down to them, social justice for all will be the outcome.
This program is made possible by Creative Arts & Sciences and the Bigelow PTO.
Rising 9th Graders
The NNHS Parent and Guardian Class of 2026 has a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nnhs2026.
A number of PTSO Board & Committee positions are open, including one of the three Class Liaisons for the Class of 2026 (the two other volunteers are from Day).
Contact Heather and Patty to express interest or get more info.
CAS AuthorFest is coming!
Authors and illustrators will be visiting classrooms to promote literacy and share their experience as a writer and reader.
Make plans to attend the after school meet and greet, book sale and signing at Cabot Elementary on Tuesday, April 12 – 3:15 to 5:30 pm. Twenty-one authors and illustrators, who visited schools all over the district, will be on hand to greet students and their families. This event is open to the public. Newtonville Books will have a selection of books for sale. 20% of proceeds will pay for future CAS/PTO sponsored events.
CAS AuthorFest 2022 is made possible by the hard work of the Creative Arts & Sciences committee, contributions to the PTO, a generous grant from the Newton Schools Foundation, and additional funding from The Village Bank, and Harmony Foundation.
For more information go to www.facebook.com/newtoncreativeartsandsciences.
Looking for Bigelow Bulldog Gear?
Check out the new official Bigelow Bulldog Gear Shop sponsored by the Bigelow Middle School Student Council.
Orders can be placed via the website and shipped directly to your home.
Visit the ShopPickleball Clinic
I’m a Physical Education teacher at F. A. Day Middle School and I would like to get the word out about an exciting 2 day clinic I’m offering during April vacation. It’s for grades 4-8 on April 21 and 22 from 9:00-12:00 at Day Middle School.
Pickleball is a combination of ping-pong, badminton and tennis and it’s the fastest growing sport in America with 4.5 million people playing it. It is easy to learn and multi-generational. Many older people play and now it’s moving to the youth population!
Thank you,
Amanda Church
F.A Day Middle School
JCC Camp Kaleidoscope is hiring!
Make a difference this summer! Camp Kaleidoscope, the JCC’s arts and science day camp in Newton, is looking for wonderful camp counselors! Applicants must be rising seniors in HS or above. For more information, go to https://www.bostonjcc.org/current-job-openings-seasonal-positions.
Managing Middle School Stress and Pressure – April 29, 2022
Between managing COVID changes, MCAS, report cards, school and social life, our students are balancing a lot!
Join our Bigelow counseling department on April 29th to learn tips on how to help your child(ren) manage stress and pressure as a middle schooler.
Inclusive Summer Day Camp – Music That Matters – Registration Open
Plugged In’s Music That Matters Summer Day Camp. Music That Matters includes band class, songwriting, recording a song, music video, workshops, offsite events, and performance opportunities. Each session ends with a benefit concert that raises money for a charitable organization chosen by the students themselves. Students are grouped in bands by age, skill level and musical interest.
Ages: 11-18
Hours: 9:00-3:00 (extended day available)
Session 1: July 11-22
Session 2: July 25 – August 5
Plugged In is a unique, inclusive nonprofit youth rock band program in Needham where young musicians of all levels and needs are welcome. More information and online registration can be found at www.pluggedinband.org.
Spring is here, so mark your calendars for Bigelow online auction!!
There will be an upcoming spirit week leading into April break – don’t miss out on Fiorella’s, Yogurt Beach for beach day or Blue Ribbon. Each are working with Bigelow to help us reach this year’s goal!
Additionally, thank you for the generous donations already given!
Funds are always welcome as are gift cards to places people would enjoy!
Click one of the buttons below for your contribution towards this event:
$25 $50 $75 $100 $200or simply send your donation via Venmo to @BigelowPTONewton. Please put “Bigelow Big Night” in the memo line.
Call or text Julie Landesman (508-612-7179) or Alexia Giannakopoulos (781-492-4500) for ways you can help!