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Originally delivered on 12/7/2025 8:00 am

SUBJECT: BMES PTA | December 7

Week of December 7
Last call for BMES Holiday Swag!

Store closes tonight 12/7 at midnight

This limited time sale features the 4 best-selling items from this past fall and all orders will arrive in time for the holidays! 

Click here to order your spirit wear


*Please note, minimum of 15 total items ordered from our school community for the sales to be fulfilled. 

Inclusive Schools Week: Dec 8–12

BMES is excited to celebrate 
Inclusive Schools Week with the theme 
“Children First – Building a Stronger Tomorrow.” 

This nationwide initiative highlights 
the importance of equity, access, 
and belonging for all students.

Why This Matters
- It prioritizes every child’s success 
by fostering equity, access, and belonging.
- Schools that support diverse learners 
become better for everyone.
- It invites all of us, students, families, and staff,
to help every child feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

What’s Happening at BMES
Inclusive Book Display
Our wonderful librarian Miss Hegley 

will showcase books 
that highlight diversity and inclusion.

Spirit Day on Fri 12/12
Students are encouraged 

to wear ORANGE to show their support.

Thank you for helping us make BMES
 a place where every child belongs!

Dec 11 | Early Dismissal
Dec 12 | Last day to register

Invention Convention
4th and 5th grade inventors join us 
on Monday afternoons this winter to:
- Explore real-world problems
- Dream up creative inventions
- Build prototypes

Before registering, 
please review calendar and guidelines.

Click here to register by Friday

Gala tickets on sale

Barlow Gala on Tap
The Redding Roadhouse in Redding
Sat 1/31 from 7-11 PM


Join us for BMES annual parents gala
in a relaxed setting serving upscale comfort food, 
beverages, silent auction, games and
LIVE MUSIC featuring RPS teacher band:
“Those Who Can’t”


Click here for your Gala tickets

Dec 30 | Family Bowling Over Break

BMES families are invited to a FREE afternoon of bowling.
 Spins Bowling Carmel
Tues 12/30 from 3-5 PM 

Click here to RSVP

 Registration is required 

and is capped at 100 bowlers, 
so please sign up soon!

Register the number of children who will be participating (adults who are spectating only do not need to be counted). 

Please note this is not a drop off event 
and all children must be chaperoned at all times. 

Jan 8 | 3rd Grade Families: Dorothy Day

3rd grade families needed for this week's sandwich making for Dorothy Day Hospitality House

- 10 parent-child teams to make sandwiches 
from 8:20-8:45 AM (parents must attend)
in the Teachers' Lounge
- Donations of food and supplies

Click here to sign up

Holland League: Basketball for Every Child

The Holland League, offered through the RBA, is an inclusive basketball program designed for children with special needs, starting in kindergarten. 

Kids enjoy fun, supportive Saturday morning sessions where they learn skills, build confidence, and feel part of a team.

Click here to register

Ridgefield Community Resources

The High School PTSA has put together a helpful resource list for families who may need extra support. 

The list includes local food pantries, meal programs, and other community resources available to help.

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Full Calendar
Upcoming Events
Sunday, December 7
LAST DAY TO ORDER BARLOW SPIRIT WEAR!
Thursday, December 11
PD Day (Early Dismissal)
12:30p PTA Sponsored Teacher Lunch from Soulber
Friday, December 12
Last Day to Register for Bobcat Builders Invention Convention!
Spirit Day: Wear Orange for Inclusive Schools Week!
Monday, December 15
Service Project: Coat Drive Starting Today!
We want to hear from you!

Have an idea, suggestion, or feedback to share? 
Click here to share your thoughts.
Your voice matters, and it helps us make Barlow 
the best it can be for our students, families, and staff. 

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